Northern State Winter Run/Walk

Saturday, February 10, 2024 Past event

1:00 PM PST

Sedro-Woolley, Washington

$11.60 · 3 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Northern State Winter Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the picturesque Sedro-Woolley, Skagit County. This exciting event features three race options: two 5K routes and a 10K, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Northern State Recreation Area, known as the Crown Jewel of Skagit County Parks. Participants will enjoy scenic running on a mix of gravel, grassy farm roads, and trails, with the unique opportunity to explore the newly built Pumphouse Trail.

The races kick off simultaneously, providing a vibrant atmosphere for both serious runners and casual walkers alike. Join in the fun with team competitions at no extra cost and embark on a Sasquatch search for exciting prizes! With only 11 spots left and no day-of registration available, this is your chance to secure your place in an unforgettable winter adventure. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to embrace the beauty of winter while getting active in the great outdoors!

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Races

Tour de Swift 5k

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

Swifties will run through the old Northern State Hospital grounds on gravel and paved road as well as the new Brickyard Creek Trail before re-entering Northern State Recreation Area and merging with the Pumphouse 5K runners at approximately the 2.25 mile mark

1:00 PM PST

$11.60

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Pumphouse Trail 5k

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

The Pumphouse runners will cross the Farmstead Bridge run up the road to the Dovetail Bridge where they will then run a loop that included the new Skagit Trail Builders Pumphouse Trail before running back down the Access Road to where they will merge with the Swifties to run to the Finish.

1:00 PM PST

$11.60

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Besties 10k

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

Besties will run the first 2.25 miles withe the Swifties before merging with the Pumphouse 5K runners. At approximately 2.75 miles they will take a right down the road where they will then run the Pumphouse 5K trail with an additional loop toward the end of the run. This race is truly the Best of the Both!

1:00 PM PST

$11.60

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Northern State Recreation Area is the Crown Jewel of Skagit County Parks and offers some of the most scenic running in Skagit County. Currently Northern State is home to the Skagit County High School Cross Country Championships as well as the Glow Run 5K Fun Run. Now is the time to not only cross the bridge into the old Northern State Hospital grounds (Swift Center) but venture into the upper reaches of the park that will include Skagit Trail Builders 1st volunteer built trail, the Pumphouse Trail.

The Northern State Winter Runs are 3 races in one. Two 5Ks and a 10K starting at the same time and having the same finish line. All routes are run on gravel or grassy farm roads as well as gravel trails with some areas of concrete roads for 2 of the runs. The Bestie 10K and TSwift 5K will follow the same route and merge with the Pumphouse 5K at the 2.25 mile mark. At about 2.75 mile mark the Bestie 10K runners will take a right at a Y to finish their route while the two 5K's will run to the finish.

The race will include Team Competitions, at no cost, as well as a Sasquatch search for prizes!

This is an event for runners AND walkers as well. No doggies though and strollers (only on TSwift 5K route) would be for walkers only.

ONLY 11 SPOTS LEFT UNTIL REGISTRATION CLOSES

THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT