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The course

Views abound as the beautiful course is run along the shores of Birch Bay while the crisp sea air fills your lungs.  The start and finish line are at North Bay Community Church.

There will be aid stations on the course serving water, GU Gels, and Tailwind electrolyte drink.  15k runners will hit the aid stations at approximately 1.75, 3.75, 5.5, and 7.5 miles. 30k runners will hit aid stations at approximately 1.75, 3.75, 5.5, 7.5, 9.5, 11, 13, 15, and 16.5 miles.  There are no aid stations on the 5k course, but plenty of food and drink after you’re done running.

There are portable restrooms every 2-3 miles along the course as well as at the start/finish line.

CUPLESS RACING

Orca Running is committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment.  As part of this commitment, we are making all events cupless. The tiny little cups that are used for an instant generate tremendous amounts of garbage. We recommend you purchase a handheld bottle, a hydration pack, or we can provide you with a small re-useable cup that folds easily into your waistband to use during the entire race and future races.

CLUB CHALLENGE

Birch Bay Road Race has something unique: the Club Challenge! Members of running clubs, here are the steps:

• Both Canadian and US clubs can register (must be a member of an organized club)
• Be sure to add yourself to your club before you complete your registration!
• For US Clubs a 10% discount per member will apply, enter club name in Discount Code box at check-out (all caps, no spaces).  Clubs should contact the race to get their code set up.
• If your team is not listed, email us to be added
• Club Challenge results applies to 15K & 30K only

Plaque awarded to the highest ranking Club Score.

Points awarded for Age-Group Finishes in 15K and 30K only.

PARKING

Start Line Parking: Birch Bay Water Slides across the street from the Start Line.  If the waterslides lot is full then there is parking in the neighborhoods to the northwest of the start/finish line.

Semiahmoo Resort & Spa

There are many features that create the quintessential Washington State resort getaway. If outdoor adventure is a must, then the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest can’t be topped. If the desire is a host of amenities that deliver comfort and relaxation, then you need the relief of a cozy and convenient retreat. Semiahmoo Resort checks all those boxes, and more.

gear check

Free gear check is available at the Birch Bay Road Race. In an effort to reduce waste, we will not be providing drop bags, so PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG. We will have identification tags for you to use. 

Charity Partner

Our charity partner for the Birch Bay Road Race is the Blaine High School Booster Club! The dollars donated go to support various programs for students. Say hi to the amazing and friendly volunteers that support the race every year!

Packet Pickup

Save some time on race day and come to pre-race packet pick-up!

Date: Friday, April 12th

Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Location: North Bay Community Church

You can also pick up your packet on race morning from 7am-8:30am.

race day schedule

7:00am: Packet pick-up opens

8:00am: 30k Start

8:15am: 15k Start

8:30am: 5k Start

1:00pm: All courses closed; any participants still out on the course are welcome to continue, however aid stations will be removed and finish line area dismantled.

Please note: In general, we do not pull anyone off a race course, as long as they are moving forward with determination, under their own power.  However, we reserve the right to remove any participants from the race course as needed, based upon weather conditions, assessment of the participant’s physical condition, and other reasons.

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