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Take Back Our Trails 5K Run/Walk: March 30, 2008

03.04.2008 | Posted By: Jenn | Back to News

Join the community on Sunday, March 30, 2008 for the

Take Back Our Trails 5K Run/Walk!

 

 

 

Take Back Our Trails 5K Run/Walk is being organized in response to the beating and rape of a woman runner at Little Squalicum Beach. The event will take place in this area at the same general time and same day of the week that the assault occurred. We believe that women and girls have the right to be safe anywhere in Whatcom County and this is a chance for the community to join together in support of safe trails, safe streets, and safe homes for women.

 

 

General Participant Information:

  • Location: Take Back Our Trails 5K Run/Walk will begin and end at the Bellingham Technical College Parking Lot. The course will wind through the area of the Squalicum Trail and Beach.
  • Time: Check-in and in-person registration will be available 9:30am - 10:30am.
  • Registration Information: Registration is free, however we will gladly accept donations to cover the cost of the event and to help support our services.
  • Timing: Thanks to the Greater Bellingham Running Club, a timer will be running for participants to track their own time if they desire. We will not rank or post times for this event.
  • Refreshments: One hydration station will be provided on the course and there will be a food/drink tent open after the run/walk.
  • Facilities: Courtesy of Sanitary Service Company, toilets will be available at start/finish area.
  • Course Information: The course was measured and will be marked by RunningShoes.com. All runners and walkers will start together. The course loops back on itself so please be courteous to others by not running or walking more than two deep and by staying on the right side of the trail.
  • Course Map: Please check back for the course map. It will be posted on the website as soon as it becomes available.


Sorry, because the trail is likely to be crowded, please leave pets and bikes at home.

 

 

 

Online registration is closed. However, you may register at the event starting at 9:30am.

 


Related Events:
Women’s Self-Defense Training
Whatcom County’s Third Annual Denim Day