Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon
- Date Thu 31st December 2026
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Bellingham, Washington
- Price $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
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Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon on December 31, 2026, in beautiful Bellingham, Whatcom! This exciting event offers participants the unique opportunity to tackle either a full marathon (26.2 miles) or a half marathon (13.1 miles) on a stunning out-and-back course that winds through the picturesque Interurban Trail. Both courses begin at Fairhaven Park Pavilion and lead to Clayton Beach, providing breathtaking views and a manageable terrain that features just the right amount of hills to keep things interesting.
As you prepare for this year-end challenge, keep in mind that winter weather can bring snow and chilly conditions, so dress appropriately! The well-maintained trails, primarily composed of an old railroad bed, are easy on the feet and offer a canopy of trees to shield you from the elements. With multiple aid stations stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, and tasty snacks like gummy bears and bananas, you’ll stay fueled and energized throughout your race. Plus, all finishers will receive a commemorative Last Chance coin/medal, and post-race food will be provided to celebrate your accomplishment. Don’t miss this final chance to run before the new year—sign up and kick off your
As you prepare for this year-end challenge, keep in mind that winter weather can bring snow and chilly conditions, so dress appropriately! The well-maintained trails, primarily composed of an old railroad bed, are easy on the feet and offer a canopy of trees to shield you from the elements. With multiple aid stations stocked with water, electrolyte drinks, and tasty snacks like gummy bears and bananas, you’ll stay fueled and energized throughout your race. Plus, all finishers will receive a commemorative Last Chance coin/medal, and post-race food will be provided to celebrate your accomplishment. Don’t miss this final chance to run before the new year—sign up and kick off your
Organiser's Description
OK, here is your Last Chance to run a 1/2 marathon or full marathon this year! The 1/2 marathon course is an out and back and the full marathon course is the same out and back course two times, starting at Fairhaven Park Pavillion, running the Interurban trail out to Clayton Beach for the full 13.1 miles or 26.2. Course is subject to change if trail conditions mandate.
This trail has spectacular views and very few hills, just enough hills to make it interesting, and break up the flat sections. FYI: We have been known to have SNOW this time of the year so plan accordingly. The majority of this trail is covered with a canopy of trees which deflects some of the rain or snow, but this also means it doesnt heat as fast as an open course would. It can get cold. The majority of the trail is an old railroad bed, very easy to run on gravel surface, with the exception of Arroyos Park. Arroyos Park is a double track trail with a few bridges and a few fun hills. It is a very well maintained set of trails.
The bathrooms at Fairhaven Park will be unlocked as well as the warm heated Pavillion.
You should plan on being self-sufficient and carrying your own water and aid. The 1st aid station on the course is ~ 3.5 miles into the race off Chuckanut Crest Drive. In the 1/2 marathon you will run by this aid station twice, and 4 times in the full marathon. There will be an aid station at the turn around which you will access once in the 1/2 marathon and twice in the full marathon. We will also have an aid station at the start/finish so full 1/2 marathoners will have 3 chances to refill their water bottles, about every 3 to 3.5 miles, & marathoners will have 7 chances to refill their water bottles. We will have water, an electrolyte drink and other snacks at the aid stations. Usually I put some type of candy like candy corn, gummy bears, bananas, pretzels, typical ultra style foods. You wont go hungry!
Keep an eye on the website for any changes to the event. Finishers will receive a Last Chance coin/medal similar to the quality of the Woolley Runs coin. We will provide food at the end like all the NW Ultra Events. While all your friends are recovering from their hang over and resting up before the evenings festivities, youll be burning calories and ready to PARTY hardy knowing youve already burned off that extra beer or two, or three.
This trail has spectacular views and very few hills, just enough hills to make it interesting, and break up the flat sections. FYI: We have been known to have SNOW this time of the year so plan accordingly. The majority of this trail is covered with a canopy of trees which deflects some of the rain or snow, but this also means it doesnt heat as fast as an open course would. It can get cold. The majority of the trail is an old railroad bed, very easy to run on gravel surface, with the exception of Arroyos Park. Arroyos Park is a double track trail with a few bridges and a few fun hills. It is a very well maintained set of trails.
The bathrooms at Fairhaven Park will be unlocked as well as the warm heated Pavillion.
You should plan on being self-sufficient and carrying your own water and aid. The 1st aid station on the course is ~ 3.5 miles into the race off Chuckanut Crest Drive. In the 1/2 marathon you will run by this aid station twice, and 4 times in the full marathon. There will be an aid station at the turn around which you will access once in the 1/2 marathon and twice in the full marathon. We will also have an aid station at the start/finish so full 1/2 marathoners will have 3 chances to refill their water bottles, about every 3 to 3.5 miles, & marathoners will have 7 chances to refill their water bottles. We will have water, an electrolyte drink and other snacks at the aid stations. Usually I put some type of candy like candy corn, gummy bears, bananas, pretzels, typical ultra style foods. You wont go hungry!
Keep an eye on the website for any changes to the event. Finishers will receive a Last Chance coin/medal similar to the quality of the Woolley Runs coin. We will provide food at the end like all the NW Ultra Events. While all your friends are recovering from their hang over and resting up before the evenings festivities, youll be burning calories and ready to PARTY hardy knowing youve already burned off that extra beer or two, or three.
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