Race Overview
This race is becoming a quick classic in the Evergreen Trail Series. We are very grateful for the opportunity to produce this event for all of you in beautiful Larrabee State Park. You will get to enjoy smooth trails that wind through beautiful, lush green forests and bring you past picturesque lakes. The unique geology of Larrabee means you’ll also get great views from atop narrow ridgelines that have been bent and molded by time. The peek-a-boo views of Mt. Baker and Bellingham Bay mean you get to enjoy both the shady green forest and beautiful ridgeline views of the Cascades and the ocean, all at the same time!
All distances will start and finish at Fairhaven Park and start towards Larrabee State Park on the Interurban Trail. After the short warm-up on the interurban trail, the real fun (challenge?) begins. This is a tough race with a significant amount of elevation gain. After a steady climb through Aroyo Park, the 12k runners head back toward the finish line while the 25k and 50k runners continue the journey. The longer distance runners continue on up the Lost Lake Trail before the 50k runners wave goodbye and leave for a strenuous out-and-back to the Samish Aid Station. The 25k runners head up the stairs (yup, you read that right!) to the infamous ridge trail to tackle these technical ups and downs before heading back through Aroyo park to the finish. Meanwhile, the 50k runners will make the epic climb from Lake Samish Drive up and over the ridge and down to the Interurban Trail on the west side of the Chuckanuts. Then, you guessed it, it’s back UP! The 50k runners then finally rejoin the 25k course along the ridge. We hope you left some gas in your tank to tackle those punchy climbs and drops along the ridge!
Finishers will be awarded a unique, handcrafted race award by our very own Porter Bratten. You’ll want to race just for this!
Course Description
While all of the courses for each distance overlap, they will split off from each other and come back together at different points. So make sure you pay attention to the course markings and follow the signs for your correct distance.
The race will start from Fairhaven Park, where you’ll begin with a nice warmup and a gradual climb and descent towards the Bellingham Interurban trail. One on the Interurban Trail, you’ll then head south towards the north entrance of Larrabee State Park. That’s where the fun really begins, and you start the climb toward the first ridgeline. At the top, the 12k runners then turn around and head back towards the finish line. The 25k and 50k courses continue, along a winding forested singletrack. The 25k then continues along the Lost Lake Trail while the 50k course begins a long descent to Old Samish Rd. After a stop at the aid station, the 50k runners then climb back up to enjoy a lap around Cedar Lake and views from Chuckanut Mountain before rejoining the 25k course.
The smooth single track will then take runners past Lost Lake, where the 25k and 50k courses split up again. The 25k runners will head straight up to the ridge to enjoy an amazing, fun descent down Ridge Trail and back to the Finish Line. The 50k runners will head down towards Lost Lake Parking area and onto the Interurban Trail, running north before beginning another climb up Cleator Road and then Two Dollar Trail past beautiful Fragrance Lake. Expect a rugged and steep climb to the ridge after Fragrance Lake. Then take a breather and get a snack at the aid station before (finally) flying down Ridge Trail and back to the Finish Line.
The trails will be open to other users during the event, including equestrians, pedestrians and cyclists. See our FAQ page for more information about sharing the trails.
The course features rough, steep, and rocky sections. Be careful when you proceed. Please read our section on the FAQ page regarding safety – it talks about what to do if you get lost or hurt.
About Evergreen Trail Runs
Evergreen Trail Runs was founded in 2010 by Roger Michel and Yumay Chang, who had a vision to create a series of trail races around Washington state. Evergreen Trail Runs continues today as a sister brand to Orca Running, a locally-owned race production company. We look forward to continuing Roger and Yumay's vision for many years to come with a dedication to sustainable race organizing.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Since the vast majority of race costs are incurred prior to a race and are non-refundable, we do not issue refunds for races.
Cancelled/rescheduled races are not refunded. Learn more at: https://www.evergreentrailruns.com/race-policies/
In the event that you are unable to participate in one of our races, you have three options, listed below. Please note that fees apply for all of these options.
1. Defer your entry to the same race in the following year. Please note that requests for deferral must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).
2. Transfer your entry to another runner. This can be done up until the start time on race day.
3. Switch your entry to another Evergreen event with open registration. Please note that requests for race switches must be sent before the Friday on race week (i.e. before Thursday at 11:59pm).
Event's current local time: 12:54 AM PT
