Hills & Valleys 2026
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Sumas, Washington
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day outdoors at the Hills & Valleys 2026 event on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Sumas, Whatcom! This unique 4-mile run/walk promises to challenge participants with steep climbs, rugged descents, and winding trails through breathtaking valleys and forests. Whether you're running or walking, you'll encounter exciting obstacles that will test your endurance while you soak in the beauty of nature.
This inspiring event is not just about the challenge; it's a heartfelt celebration of health, strength, and perseverance. It honors the remarkable journey of April Vander Hulst, who triumphed over a life-threatening infection just a year ago. Join us to celebrate her recovery and the power of community! Post-race, gather with fellow participants to enjoy delicious charcuterie treats provided by Graze & Gather. Donβt miss the chance to register by April 27 to receive your race day shirt, and remember that all proceeds will help cover Aprilβs medical costs. If racing isn't your thing, consider volunteering β your support will help make this community celebration unforgettable!
This inspiring event is not just about the challenge; it's a heartfelt celebration of health, strength, and perseverance. It honors the remarkable journey of April Vander Hulst, who triumphed over a life-threatening infection just a year ago. Join us to celebrate her recovery and the power of community! Post-race, gather with fellow participants to enjoy delicious charcuterie treats provided by Graze & Gather. Donβt miss the chance to register by April 27 to receive your race day shirt, and remember that all proceeds will help cover Aprilβs medical costs. If racing isn't your thing, consider volunteering β your support will help make this community celebration unforgettable!
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 16th May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$54.00
OPENS 13 MARThis is a fundraising event!
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3203 Halverstick Rd, Sumas, 98295, WA, United States
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