Sunday, March 11, 2012 (scroll down for maps, race info, and pics)
Results are in for the Stewart Mountain 5k and 15k. Please let me know if you see any errors (email runcandicerun@gmail.com). Series scoring will be online soon.
5k Results
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Directions to the Race: I have a google map HERE. Because there is no physical address for the park, the closest we can get is 3200 N. Shore Drive. If you are using google maps, your destination will be North Shore Drive, Bellingham. The North Lake Whatcom Trailhead/Park is near the end of N. Shore Drive (south east side of the lake). Follow N. Shore Drive until you get to the park, you'll take a left. We are staging the race in the upper parking lot and will have parking volunteers to help you find a place to park. Please carpool, we have limited parking!! The County has a description on how to get to the park on their website: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/trails/nlkwhatcom.jsp
Course Description: The Stewart Mountain Trail Races start at North Lake Whatcom Trailhead (Hertz Trail). The 5k runs up Stewart Mountain on county trails and loops down to the finish on some old logging roads. Runners will enjoy forest and lake views. The 15k will run along the scenic Hertz trail with expansive views of Lake Whatcom for 3.1 miles out and back, finishing by climbing Stewart Mountain trails for 5k.
Start: 10am for 5k and 15k at the North Lake Whatcom Trailhead. (Follow Northshore drive on the east side of Lake Whatcom to it's end at the trailhead)
Check In/ Day of Race Registration/ Bib Pickup: 8:30-9:45. All runners must check in and pick up their race bibs. There will be day of race registration.
Registration: Sign up now via Databar. Sign up via Databar ends at noon on 3/10 (Saturday). We also have day of race registration, if the race does not sell out ahead of time. $5 extra for day of race registration. For information on our refund policy, please go here.
Parking: Please carpool for the environment and because parking is somewhat limited. Parking is at North Lake Whatcom Trailhead.
Race Distances: 5k, 15k
Aid: There will be a water and gel aid station for the 15k, 6.2 miles into the race at the beginning of the Hertz trail (after the out and back). No aid for 5k. There will be post race refreshments for both races.
Cost: $25 for 5k, $35 for 15k. Day of race registration, add $5: $30 for 5k, $40 for 15k. GBRC, Skagit Runners, and CrossfitX members get $5 coupon. Email me at runcandicerun@gmail.com for the coupon code. Code is the same for all the races.
Donations: Race benefits the Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Foundation Trails Fund. Every race in the BTRS gives back to the trails so we can continue to enjoy what makes Bellingham so unique and spectacular!
Post Race Refreshments: in the spirit of Rainshadow Running we will have yummy post race food and drinks and lots of friends!
Volunteers/Race for Free: Volunteer at one BTRS race and get into a BTRS race for free! You can also bring a friend or family member to volunteer to receive free registration. Email us for more information at runcandicerun@gmail.com
Awards: Hand made mugs from a local artist Jodee Adams-Moore with series name engraved on them for first place male and female finishers in 5k and 15k.
Shirts and Hoodies: Cut off date to order a shirt/hoody is Feb. 27, you can order one when you sign up for the race via Databar. You may order a hoody after this date, but it will take longer to ship to you. See website for details.
Shirts: short sleeve, gender specific Patagonia Capilene $30. Shirts are not included in your entry fee, you must purchase them separately. Shirt is a BTRS shirt with logo and series races listed on it, there is just one shirt for the entire series. Order your shirt when you sign up on databar.
Hoodies: $45. The comfiest, coolest sweatshirt around! Black, unisex sizing with Bellingham Trail Running Series Logo on the front and the races listed on the back. Beware: you may not wear anything else after you put this sweatshirt on! There will be a limited number of hoodies for sale at the race. Stop by the shirt/hoody table early to get one.
Course Map:
Course Map /Course Profile (elevation profile) on Garmin 310 GPS watch
Results are in for the Stewart Mountain 5k and 15k. Please let me know if you see any errors (email runcandicerun@gmail.com). Series scoring will be online soon.
5k Results
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| 1st annual Stewart Mountain course briefing |
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| Here is the park's map for the Hertz trail (above) it shows you about where the park is. |
Course Description: The Stewart Mountain Trail Races start at North Lake Whatcom Trailhead (Hertz Trail). The 5k runs up Stewart Mountain on county trails and loops down to the finish on some old logging roads. Runners will enjoy forest and lake views. The 15k will run along the scenic Hertz trail with expansive views of Lake Whatcom for 3.1 miles out and back, finishing by climbing Stewart Mountain trails for 5k.
Check In/ Day of Race Registration/ Bib Pickup: 8:30-9:45. All runners must check in and pick up their race bibs. There will be day of race registration.
Registration: Sign up now via Databar. Sign up via Databar ends at noon on 3/10 (Saturday). We also have day of race registration, if the race does not sell out ahead of time. $5 extra for day of race registration. For information on our refund policy, please go here.
Parking: Please carpool for the environment and because parking is somewhat limited. Parking is at North Lake Whatcom Trailhead.
Race Distances: 5k, 15k
Aid: There will be a water and gel aid station for the 15k, 6.2 miles into the race at the beginning of the Hertz trail (after the out and back). No aid for 5k. There will be post race refreshments for both races.
Cost: $25 for 5k, $35 for 15k. Day of race registration, add $5: $30 for 5k, $40 for 15k. GBRC, Skagit Runners, and CrossfitX members get $5 coupon. Email me at runcandicerun@gmail.com for the coupon code. Code is the same for all the races.
Donations: Race benefits the Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Foundation Trails Fund. Every race in the BTRS gives back to the trails so we can continue to enjoy what makes Bellingham so unique and spectacular!
Post Race Refreshments: in the spirit of Rainshadow Running we will have yummy post race food and drinks and lots of friends!
Volunteers/Race for Free: Volunteer at one BTRS race and get into a BTRS race for free! You can also bring a friend or family member to volunteer to receive free registration. Email us for more information at runcandicerun@gmail.com
Awards: Hand made mugs from a local artist Jodee Adams-Moore with series name engraved on them for first place male and female finishers in 5k and 15k.
Shirts and Hoodies: Cut off date to order a shirt/hoody is Feb. 27, you can order one when you sign up for the race via Databar. You may order a hoody after this date, but it will take longer to ship to you. See website for details.
Shirts: short sleeve, gender specific Patagonia Capilene $30. Shirts are not included in your entry fee, you must purchase them separately. Shirt is a BTRS shirt with logo and series races listed on it, there is just one shirt for the entire series. Order your shirt when you sign up on databar.
Hoodies: $45. The comfiest, coolest sweatshirt around! Black, unisex sizing with Bellingham Trail Running Series Logo on the front and the races listed on the back. Beware: you may not wear anything else after you put this sweatshirt on! There will be a limited number of hoodies for sale at the race. Stop by the shirt/hoody table early to get one.
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| 15k course: first goes out on the Hertz trail and back, then heads up Stewart Mountain. (above) |
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| The 5k course only (above) |
