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The Padden Mudfest is a 6 mile trail race taking place on wooded single track trails in Lake Padden Park in Bellingham. This race is unique in offering some of the muddy conditions and challenging hill climbs often only found in ultra runs. If you like trails, mud, and hills, give this run a try.
A limited number of Sock Guy socks with the Padden Mudfest Duck logo will be available for purchase for $10 on day of race.
COURSE CHANGE
Note that the first half of the second loop will now go up the "beginner mountain bike loop" adjacent to I-5 (see map). This will avoid the danger of competitors running uphill colliding head-on with competitors running downhill on the path adjacent to the golf course. The altered course covers essentially the same distance but has steeper climbs, is narrower, and will likely be more muddy and slippery than the old course.
Online registration is available starting about the first of October until 2 days before the race. Please use this
registration link. Day of
race registration is also available starting at 8:45am.
View the list of currently registered runners.
Cost: $10.00 for non-GBRC members, free for GBRC members.
The course is 6 miles in length. The race begins and ends at the softball fields at the east end of the park (near the basketball court and covered areas), and will be run almost entirely on the horse
trails above the lake. It is a very hilly course, usually with muddy and sloppy conditions. map of the course.
Note about Footwear: Trail shoes or shoes with aggressive tread are highly recommended. Due to the rocky nature of the course, spikes are not recommended.
Aid Stations: There will be one aid station with water located at roughly the halfway point of the race.
Baby joggers and dogs are not allowed on the course
From I-5 Northbound: Take the N. Lake Samish Exit 246 and turn left (north) at the stop sign. Drive approximately 2.5 miles to the East Lake Padden entrance. Turn left and follow the road to the playground area.
From I-5 Southbound: Take the Samish Way Exit 252 and turn left onto Samish Way at the light. Then turn right at the next light onto Samish Way. Follow the road for 2.5 miles until the East Lake Padden sign (it will be the second sign for Lake Padden). Turn right and follow the road to the playground area.
Please carpool or use public transportation to get to the race. Random prizes will be distributed to some competitors who use alternative transportation.
Do not park in either the gravel or the paved parking lots adjacent to the dog park - these are reserved for dog owners and other park users.
Parking is available in the lot above the registration area, along the access road, at the boat ramp parking area 1/2 mile from the start, and at the swim area 1 mile from the start.
Age-group awards will be given to the first three competitors based on 10 year brackets from under 20 to over 70. There will be no age-grading.
Awards will include random prizes, gift certificates, and/or merchandise courtesy of our sponsors.
Men's Course Record: Logan Senrud 38:30 (2007)
Women's Course Record: Valor Hopes 47:43 (2005); Ashley Carruth (2006)
Results: Results will be available after the race at www.gbrc.net.
All awards will be given immediately at the conclusion of the race. Refreshments will also be available. Please bring extra dry clothing if the weather is cold and/or wet as the shelters will provide cover but are not enclosed structures.
For info or to volunteer please contact:
Tjalling Ypma (Race Director) e-mail: tjalling.ypma@wwu.edu, phone: (360) 734-2616
Cheryl Batty (Race Director) e-mail: sailwoman62@yahoo.com
Robin Smith (Race Director)
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