Project Description
When: Saturday, March 23rd. 2019
GBRC Honeywagon Runs
Half Marathon, 4 Mile Run and Kids 10 and under Fun Run
Where: Nooksack Valley Middle School Everson, WA
Prize Money For First Place Finishers
- $100.00 First Place Half Marathon Female/Male
- $50.00 First Place 4 Mile Run Female/Male
Course Records (2018 Riverside Park , Everson WA. )
- Half Marathon Female 2018 ……………………………… Hazel Clapp 1 : 28 : 23 . 9
- Half Marathon Male 2018 …………………………………. David Larpenteur 1 : 13 : 31 . 3
- Four Mile Female 2018 …………………………………….. Courtney Olson 23 : 53 . 1
- Four Mile Male 2017 ………………………………………..… David Larpenteur 21 : 17 . 1
The Runs are run on mostly flat low traffic scenic country roads. The Courses will not be closed to traffic.
4 Mile Run Course Description
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 Van Buren – Left on Evergreen Wy. – Right on Suksan St. – Left on Main – Left into School Parking Lot to the Finish
Half Marathon Course Description
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 Van Buren – 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 Van Buren – Left on Evergreen Wy. – Right on Suksan – Left on Main – Left into School Parking Lot to Finish.
Registration
Registration is now opened and remains opened until March 2oth. 11:59 pm.
Race-day Registration will begin at 7:30am at Nooksack Valley Middle School and closes 15 minutes before each respective event. Bib Number pick-up starts at 7:30am and continues up until the time of your event.
Start Times
Half Marathon (Walkers): 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: Starting at 9:15am
RUNNERS are advised that all aid stations close down at 11:30am. and Finish Line timing will close at Noon.
Entry Fees
GBRC Members All Events: $5.00 Pre-Race | $10 Day of Race
Non Members:
4 Mile Run: $25.00 Pre-Race | $35.00 Day of Race
Half Marathon Runners $30.00 Pre-race | $40.00 Day of Race
Half Marathon Walkers $25.00 Pre-race| $35.00 Day Of Race
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and Under): FREE
Running Shoe Recycling Program
BBay Running and GBRC have joined together to start a program for runners to recycle their old running shoes. So 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.
Hospitality
Plenty of post run hospitality for all Runners and Walkers. The Honeywagon Runs go Green again this year. All of our utensils, plates and cups are compostable. So please use the provided container to dispose of your waste.
Awards
Medals will be given to the 1st., 2nd. and 3rd. place finishers over all in the Half Marathon and the 4 Mile Run (male/female).
Age 50 Plus Fastest Time Award Male/Female in both the Half Marathon and 4 Mile Run. So be sure to check the results to see If you’re our 50 Plus Fastest Time Award Winner.
Placement Ribbons will be given to the top 4 finishers in each age group (male/female) 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.
Massage
Mountain Meadow Massage will be offering complimentary massages before and after the runs. Come early and have them loosen you up before you run. Or after your run a light massage is always good to help recovery. This will be Mountain Meadows Massage fifth year at the Honeywagon Runs and we greatly appreciate their involvement.
A Big Thank You to Our Supporters!
Member, Participant & Attendee Benefit
15% Discount Rate at Oxford Suites Bellingham for GBRC Members, Participants & Attendees of the Honeywagon Runs.
To access the discount through the Oxford Suites Bellingham website, your members can type “GBRC” in the Promo Code box.
It’s a quick and easy way to make a reservation!
Directions to Event
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.
Shirts
Long Sleeve Sport TeK Shirts are available in Women’s and Men’s Styles for purchase but must be purchased during pre-registration. These are high quality very breathable running shirts $22.00! PLEASE NOTE: Deadline to order and purchase a Shirt is Thursday, March 14th.
Half Marathon Finisher Medals
Finishers Medals are available for purchase $10.00 but also must be purchase during pre-registration. PLEASE NOTE: Deadline to order Medals is Thurs. March 14th.
Past Race Photos
For Info or to Volunteer Contact:
Larry Lober, Race Director
E-mail: loberlober@frontier.com, Phone: 360-398-1773