Hills & Valleys 2025
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Sumas, Washington
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Hills & Valleys 2025, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the beautiful Sumas, Whatcom. This unique 4-mile run/walk invites participants to conquer both road and trail, featuring steep climbs, rugged descents, and winding paths through stunning valleys and lush forests. As you navigate through the course, you'll face various obstacles that will challenge your endurance, making it a perfect opportunity to connect with nature and celebrate physical strength and perseverance.
This event holds a special significance, as it honors the incredible journey of April Vander Hulst, who triumphed over a life-threatening infection last year. Join us in this uplifting celebration of health and community spirit, as 100% of the proceeds go directly to support April and her family with medical costs. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful charcuterie treat provided by GRAZE & GATHER while connecting with fellow participants. Don’t forget to register before April 27 to secure your race day shirt! Whether you're racing, walking, or volunteering, your presence will contribute to a memorable day filled with joy and camaraderie.
This event holds a special significance, as it honors the incredible journey of April Vander Hulst, who triumphed over a life-threatening infection last year. Join us in this uplifting celebration of health and community spirit, as 100% of the proceeds go directly to support April and her family with medical costs. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a delightful charcuterie treat provided by GRAZE & GATHER while connecting with fellow participants. Don’t forget to register before April 27 to secure your race day shirt! Whether you're racing, walking, or volunteering, your presence will contribute to a memorable day filled with joy and camaraderie.
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING, CHALLENGING AND UNIQUE 4 MILE RUN/WALK THROUGH BOTH ROAD AND TRAIL. WHERE YOU'LL CONQUER STEEP CLIMBS, RUGGED DESCENTS AND WINDING TRAILS THROUGH VALLEYS AND FORESTS. ALONG THE WAY, OBSTACLES WILL TEST YOUR ENDURANCE, YOU WILL CLIMB, CRAWL AND WORK UP A SWEAT! THIS RACE IS THE PERFECT CHANCE TO TEST YOUR ENDURANCE AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
THIS RACE IS MORE THAN JUST A CHALLENGEIT'S A CELEBRATION OF HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND PERSEVERANCE. ALMOST ONE YEAR AGO, A FEW DAYS AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO HER 4TH BABY APRIL DEVELOPED A MASSIVE INFECTION IN HER CHEST AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE. THIS RACE IS TO GLORIFY GOD FOR BRINGING HER BACK HOME TO HER FAMILY AND CELEBRATE THE HEALING SHES GONE THROUGH OVER THE PAST YEAR. ITS TIME TO CELEBRATE HOW FAR SHE HAS COME AND REJOICE WITH GOD ON THE MOUNTAINTOP!
_SPECIAL NOTES: RACERS MUST BE 18+. WALKERS ARE WELCOME, HOWEVER TRAIL RUNS ARE NOT STROLLER FRIENDLY. _
Join us post race to celebrate as a community and enjoy an amazing charcuterie treat provided by GRAZE & GATHER.
**Register before April 27 to get your race day shirt! Registration will continue to be open after April 26 but you will not receive a shirt.
100% PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO APRIL AND MARK VANDER HULST TO HELP COVER MEDICAL COSTS THAT WERE ACCRUED DURING APRILS JOURNEY LAST SPRING. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AS WELL, WE WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY AT THE RACE TO DONATE IN OTHER WAYS.
_Dont feel like testing your endurance? Come join us by volunteering! We will need all hands on deck to help this celebration go off without a hitch. _
THIS RACE IS MORE THAN JUST A CHALLENGEIT'S A CELEBRATION OF HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND PERSEVERANCE. ALMOST ONE YEAR AGO, A FEW DAYS AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO HER 4TH BABY APRIL DEVELOPED A MASSIVE INFECTION IN HER CHEST AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE. THIS RACE IS TO GLORIFY GOD FOR BRINGING HER BACK HOME TO HER FAMILY AND CELEBRATE THE HEALING SHES GONE THROUGH OVER THE PAST YEAR. ITS TIME TO CELEBRATE HOW FAR SHE HAS COME AND REJOICE WITH GOD ON THE MOUNTAINTOP!
_SPECIAL NOTES: RACERS MUST BE 18+. WALKERS ARE WELCOME, HOWEVER TRAIL RUNS ARE NOT STROLLER FRIENDLY. _
Join us post race to celebrate as a community and enjoy an amazing charcuterie treat provided by GRAZE & GATHER.
**Register before April 27 to get your race day shirt! Registration will continue to be open after April 26 but you will not receive a shirt.
100% PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO APRIL AND MARK VANDER HULST TO HELP COVER MEDICAL COSTS THAT WERE ACCRUED DURING APRILS JOURNEY LAST SPRING. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AS WELL, WE WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY AT THE RACE TO DONATE IN OTHER WAYS.
_Dont feel like testing your endurance? Come join us by volunteering! We will need all hands on deck to help this celebration go off without a hitch. _
Races
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Hills & Valleys
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDThis is a fundraising event!
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