Bellingham Traverse

Looking for your next adventure?

The Bellingham Traverse combines five legs of paddling, cycling, and running into an unforgettable day exploring more than 35 miles of Bellingham's scenic trails, parks, and waterways.

Race solo, with a partner, or as a team. Whether you're chasing a personal best or making memories with friends, we can't wait to see you at the start line. Message us for solo and tandem discounts, you just need to find another person or tandem team to challenge you!

Head to our website for information about out hotel partners or Bellingham Experience for a full list of hotels, restaurants, and activities in town.

August 29, 2026
Register today!
https://bellinghamtraverse.com/

🎉 FINAL LEG SPOTLIGHT: TEAM TREK 🎉

This is what it's all been building to! After paddling, cycling, running, and shredding their way across Bellingham, ALL team members reunite at the Acid Ball at Waypoint Park for the epic Team Trek finale — running together to Kulshan Trackside to cross the finish line as one! 🏅🌊🍺

Every leg. Every mile. Every teammate. Together at the finish. 🙌

📍 Start: The Acid Ball, Waypoint Park 📍 Finish: Kulshan Trackside

🔗 Register now: bellinghamtraverse.com

🏃 LEG SPOTLIGHT: GREENWAY RUN 🏃‍♀️

The final leg is HERE! After getting tagged by the mountain biker at Bloedel Donovan Park, the Greenway Runner takes on 4.24 miles through Whatcom Falls Park and along the Whatcom Creek Greenway before finishing at Waypoint Park — where the WHOLE team reunites for the final leg from the Acid Ball to Kulshan Trackside.

This is the home stretch. Leave it all on the trail. 🦵🦵

📍 Start: Bloedel Donovan Park
📍 Finish: Waypoint Park

🔗 Register now: bellinghamtraverse.com

SEEKING SOLO AND TANDEM RACERS! We currently have just one soloist registered and five tandem teams. While this event is all about friendly competition, we'd sure like to see a lot more of it! If you are feeling up for the challenge, register today and join the fun.

The Bellingham Traverse is Saturday, August 29th and features five legs (a paddle, road biking, a trail run, mountain biking, and a greenway run) that cover 35 miles of Bellingham's scenic trails, parks and waterway. What are you waiting for?
https://bellinghamtraverse.com/

🚵 LEG SPOTLIGHT: MOUNTAIN BIKE 🚵‍♀️

After the trail runners charge up Galbraith, they hand off to the mountain bikers! leg 4 covers 6.26 miles and 558 feet of elevation gain through Galbraith Mountain before descending to Bloedel Donovan Park via Whatcom Falls to hand off to the greenway runner for the final stretch.

📍 Start: Galbraith Mountain Event Zone
📍 Finish: Bloedel Donovan Park

🔗 Register now: bellinghamtraverse.com

🏃 LEG SPOTLIGHT: TRAIL RUN 🏃‍♀️

Third leg of the day: at Lake Padden Park, the trail runners take over! The trail run leg covers 3.73 miles of dirt before handing off to the mountain biker on Galbraith Mountain.

Roots, rocks, and elevation — this is where the race gets a little punchy. 💥

📍 Start: Lake Padden Park
📍 Finish: Galbraith Mountain

🔗 Register now: bellinghamtraverse.com

🚴 LEG SPOTLIGHT: ROAD BIKE 🚴

After paddlers tag in from the water, it's time to hit the pavement! The road bike leg covers 18.05 miles from Marine Park in Fairhaven all the way to Lake Padden Park — the longest leg of the relay.

This is where teams make up ground (or lose it). Bring your legs and your lungs. 💨

📍 Start: Marine Park
📍 Finish: Lake Padden Park

🔗 Register now: bellinghamtraverse.com

With in the books, we are turning our attention to our next relay adventure, the Bellingham Traverse!

While we offer solo, tandem and team relay options, today we want to highlight our Corporate Team Relay division. All team members must be employed by the same employer or civic group. Entry includes your logo on our website and a social media shout-out.

Mark the calendar for your next relay adventure, August 29th, in beautiful Bellingham! Hosted by the same team behind Ski to Sea. Get registered and view course maps at https://bellinghamtraverse.com/