This will be the 56th running of this event which started in June 1968. This point to point 7 mile trail race starts at Marine Park in Fairhaven and finishes at Larrabee State Park, the oldest state park in Washington. After about 1/2 mile on paved streets, the course follows the legendary Inter Urban trail which threads through the Chuckanut mountains which feature gorgeous views of Chuckanut Bay and San Juan Islands.
Covid Policy
Chuckanut Foot Race will be run under CDC and DOH guidelines at the time of event.
Entry Fees:
GBRC Members: pre-race $10.00 | Day of race $15.00
Non Members 12 & under $10.00 pre-race | Day of race $15.00
Non Members 13 & up pre-race $35.00 | Day of race $45.00
Our 2024 Registration is not yet open, please check back
Bibs and Shirts can be picked up day of race July 6th starting at 8:00am.
Hospitality After Race Party
Plenty of food and drinks will be provided at the finish along with live music! The tradition of live music is returning this year with The Alger Rhythm’s, a Bellingham based band doing acoustic rock with a side of grunge. So plan on hanging around and enjoying the music and our awesome hospitality!
Awards
Prize Money: $75.00 cash for First Place Finishers Female/Male.
Prizes will be awarded to 2nd & 3rd place finishers Female/Male.
Prizes will also be awarded for fastest times in the following age groups 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 & 80 plus Female/Male. So, be sure to check in at the awards table to see if you’re one of our Fastest Time Age Group Award Winners!
A $50.00 cash prize bonus will be awarded to whomever beats the fastest time in the last 11 years, Female/Male.
Times to beat:
- Female: Kristen Rohde – 42:32.4 (2012)
- Male: Matt Welch – 36:27 (2023)
Placement Ribbons will be given three deep in 5 year increments in each category starting with the age group 10 and under through age group 85-89 Female/Male.
Awards can be picked up from the awards table at the finish.
Parking/Spectators
There is no race day parking available at Marine Park. Parking is very limited in and around Fairhaven so we strongly encourage runners to carpool. Parking is also limited at Larrabee State where the race finishes. A Discover Pass is REQUIRED to park in the Park. They can be purchased on site at the park for $10.00.
Shuttle/Transportation
Baker Bus will be shuttling runners from the finish back to the start.
Drop Bags Transport
Drop bags will be collected at the start and transported to the finish. We ask that you bring your own bag for your belongings.
Aid Station
There will be 1 aid station at approximately the half way point.
Finish Line Closure
Finish line will close at 12:30 PM.
Bring all your old running shoes with you to the Chuckanut Foot Race and we will take them off your hands and keep them out of our landfills. For more info on this program go to shoe recycling & reuse at bbayrunning.com.
For more info or to volunteer contact:
Co-Race Directors
Larry Lober
Don Johnson
loberlober@frontier.com