The Honeywagon Runs which started in 1982,  got it’s name from the manure wagons (Honeywagons) which spread cow manure on the fields along the roads the event currently runs on. The runs have taken place each year with the exception of 2020 when they were cancelled due to Covid-19, this will be the 40th running of this small town country event. The events begin and end in the Nooksack Valley Middle School parking lot in  Everson, Washington. We will be outside the entire time so please plan accordingly.   The runs take place  on flat low traveled scenic country roads which will  NOT be closed to traffic, so please use caution.

Course Descriptions

4 Mile Run Start in the  Parking Lot of Nooksack Valley Middle School – Left on Main St. – Left on W. 2nd. St.- Right on W. Madison St.  Left on W. 1st. St.- Right on W. Lincoln St. – Left on Nooksack Ave. – Left on Tom Rd. – Left on VanBuren – Left on Evergreen Wy. –  Right on  Shuksan St. – Left on Main – Left into School Parking Lot to the Finish

Half Marathon  Start in the Parking Lot of Nooksack Valley Middle School- Left on Main St.- Left on W. 2nd. St.- Right on W. Madison – St.- Left on 1st. St.- Right on W. Lincoln St.- Left on Nooksack Ave. – Left on Tom Rd. – Right on VanBuren – Left on Hampton Rd. – Left on Trapline Rd.- Right on Stikney Island Rd. – Left on Timon Rd. heading West – U Turn at 7.6 mile point to head back East on Timon Rd.- Left on Trapline Rd. – Right on Hampton Rd. – Right on VanBuren – Left on Evergreen Wy. – Right on Shuksan – Left on Main – Left into School Parking Lot to Finish.

Aid Stations 4 Mile Course: There will be no aid stations. Half Marathon Course: There will be aid stations approximately every 2 miles. Please see map below for approximate locations.

The kids fun run will take place in the field behind Nooksack Valley Middle School on an approximately 1/4 mile loop  course.  This is a 30 minute challenge to run/walk/skip as many laps as participants enjoy! All kids 8 and under are welcome to participate. Parents/Adults & Fans  are welcome along the course to Run and to CHEER! Finishers prizes will be provider for all participants. Additionally participants will receive a prize for each lap they complete and prizes will be awarded for most laps completed. Preregistration is not required but we encourage you to do so to enable us to help make this a fantastic fun event for the Kids  Thank You!

 Registration will open December 15th, 2023

Day of Registration/Bib pick up will begin at 7:30am

Entry Fees

GBRC Members All Events: $10.00  Pre-Race | $15 Day of Race

Non Members: 4 Mile Run: $25.00 Pre-Race | $35.00 Day of Race

Half Marathon Runners  $35.00 Pre-race | $45.00 Day of Race

Half  Marathon Walkers  $25.00 Pre-race| $35.00 Day Of Race

Kids Fun Run (8 & Under) Free (PLEASE PREREGISTER)

Prize Money  $100.00 for First Place Finishers Half Marathon Female/Male. $50.00 First Place Finishers 4 Mile Run Female/Male.

Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd. and 3rd. place finishers overall in the Half Marathon and the 4 Mile Run (Female/Male).

Prizes will be awarded for Age Groups 50-59, 60-69 & 70 Plus Fastest Time in both Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run (Female/Male). So, be sure to check in at the results table to see if you’re 0ne of our Fastest Time Age Group Award Winners.

Placement Ribbons will be given to the top 4  finishers in each age group (Female/Male) in both the Half Marathon and the 4 Mile Run. Age Groups are 10 and under, 11-15  and then in 5 year increments thru age 90.

All awards can be picked up at the awards table following your event.

There will be a space available near the start/finish where runners may leave a bag with additional clothes. We will have volunteers watching the area but runners are responsible for any items they leave.

Half Marathon (Early Starters): Start at 8:00am. Walkers please note the last aid station closes down at 11:30am. with the Finish Line closing down at Noon.

Half Marathoners Runners: Start at 9:00am

4 Mile Runners: Start at 10am

Kid’s Fun Run: Starts at 9:15am

RUNNERS are advised that all aid stations close down at 11:30am. and Finish Line timing will close at Noon.

Bring all your old running shoes with you to the Honeywagon Runs 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.

From I-5 South: Take Sunset Exit (#255),turn right and go 1 mile to the Hannegan Rd. (3rd. light). Turn left on Hannegan, go 6 miles to the East Pole Road, turn right on East Pole Rd., follow East Pole Rd. to Everson, cross over Nooksack River Bridge and  take the first right onto Main St. follow this until you see Nooksack Valley Middle School on your left less then one mile East.

From I-5 North: Take Birch Bay-Lynden Road Exit(#270). Turn left and go East to Lynden. Turn right (south) onto Guide Meridian, go to East Pole Road and turn left, follow East Pole Road to Everson, cross over Nooksack River Bridge and take the first right onto  Main St. follow this until you see Nooksack Middle School on your left less then one mile East.

New Shirt Images will be available in the near future, please check back

Long Sleeve Unisex Tech Shirts are available for both men and women or women can select a Tank Top version if they would like. Both versions of the shirts are $25.00 and should be pre-ordered when you register. Deadline to order shirts is March 12th. 11:59pm.

Half Marathon Medals are available for purchase for $20.00 and should be per-ordered when you register. Deadline to order your medal is Wednesday March 22nd. 11:59pm.

Larry Lober or DJ Johnson, Co-Race Directors
Email: loberlober@frontier.com

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