Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon
- Date Wed 31st December 2025
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Bellingham, Washington
- Price $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate running experience at the Last Chance Marathon and Half Marathon on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in beautiful Bellingham, Whatcom! This exciting event offers both a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles) along a spectacular out-and-back course that starts at Fairhaven Park Pavilion. Runners will enjoy breathtaking views and a mostly flat trail with just enough hills to keep things interesting.
As you make your way along the Interurban Trail to Clayton Beach, be prepared for the possibility of snow and chilly weather—perfect for those looking to challenge themselves and embrace the winter running spirit! With well-stocked aid stations and plenty of snacks, including candy and electrolyte drinks, you'll have everything you need to keep your energy up. Plus, all finishers will receive a commemorative Last Chance coin/medal to celebrate your achievement. While everyone else is recovering from New Year’s Eve festivities, you’ll be celebrating your accomplishment with a sense of pride and a calorie burn to boot! Don’t miss your last chance to run this unforgettable marathon or half marathon!
As you make your way along the Interurban Trail to Clayton Beach, be prepared for the possibility of snow and chilly weather—perfect for those looking to challenge themselves and embrace the winter running spirit! With well-stocked aid stations and plenty of snacks, including candy and electrolyte drinks, you'll have everything you need to keep your energy up. Plus, all finishers will receive a commemorative Last Chance coin/medal to celebrate your achievement. While everyone else is recovering from New Year’s Eve festivities, you’ll be celebrating your accomplishment with a sense of pride and a calorie burn to boot! Don’t miss your last chance to run this unforgettable marathon or half marathon!
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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