2016 USATF Trail 1/2 National Champs & the Al Coyle Community 5k at Lake Padden

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It’s our favorite time of the year – when the rain mucks the trails, feeds the trees, the leaves a bevy of autumnal hues, and the USATF Trail ½ National Championships as well as the Al Coyle Community 5k Trail Run take place at Lake Padden! This year our athletes, Maria Dalzot, Scarlett Graham and Hazel Clapp will compete at the Trail ½! The rest of our athletes will be on the course volunteering!

“Get your fill of dirt, rocks and roots at the Lake Padden Trail Half – a 13/1 mile TRAIL half-marathon to support the kids in our community! The dense forest around Lake Padden, (located in beautiful Bellingham, WA) gives way to a challenging and memorable course designed for intermediate to advanced runners. All proceeds will benefit Rebound of Whatcom County, a local charity dedicated to the children on the fringes of our community.”

When – Saturday, October 15, 2016 @ 10:00 am
*The Al Coyle Community 5k will start at 9:00 am
Register HERE!
Finisher Medals – Racer supporter Bay Engraving will be creating finisher medals for both the half and 5k finishers!
Age Group, Awards & Prizes – Any USATF competitor receiving prize money will not be eligible for age group awards. Age group awards will be in the form of gift certificates and/or merchandise from local Bellingham area businesses. Awards will go to the first three in 19 and under, then 10-year categories.

The Lake Padden Trail Half Marathon has once again been selected by the USATF as their 2016 National Trail Championships. Any racers who wish to compete for prize money, either Open or Masters, must be a USATF member prior to the race. For more information regarding prize money, race information, course maps, etc. please see the website at: http://www.lakepaddentrailhalf.org/

Al Coyle Community 5k

The 2nd Annual Al Coyle Community 5k – If you haven’t signed up, you can HERE! The 5k is an incredible way to experience the race course of the Trail ½, packed down into 3.1 miles! What’s really rad about the 5k is that it highly encourages costumes, and there will be incredible prizes for the best costumes in various categories. Check it out –

Costume Categories & Prizes
• Best Costume – Whale Watching Trip from San Juan Cruises
• Flora Oil the Machine – One year supply of Seven Sources (12 bottles) and an assortment of Flora Goodies
• Best Couple – SpringHill Suites Bellingham Night’s Stay
• The Ice Bug – Pair of Icebug USA Shoes
• Super Feet Runner – Superfeet Worldwide Free Insoles
• Most Compressed Runner – BioSkin $150 Gift Certificate
• Rocket Runner – Rocket Pure Gift Bag
• Lion Runner – Aslan Brewing Company Growler and Gift Certificate
• Most Well Prepared Trial Runner – Fairhaven Runners & Walkers $100 gift certificate
• Coolest Runner – Native Eyewear Sunglasses

We hope to see you out there, whether in the ½, the 5k, cheering on the racers or in costumes!

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