Birch Bay Road Race

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT

Location: Blaine, WA; 8121 Harborview Rd, 98230
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run along the beautiful shores of Birch Bay, spot wildlife, and enjoy a USATF certified course in a charming seaside village.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Experience the serene beauty of the Birch Bay Road Race, a 30K event along the picturesque Washington coastline. This race offers a chance to run or walk USATF certified courses, where you might spot eagles and herons over the water. Located in a charming seaside village near the Canadian border, it's an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. Running clubs can also join the Club Challenge for a competitive edge.

What to expect

Run or walk a USATF certified 30K course along the scenic shores of Birch Bay.
Keep an eye out for local wildlife like eagles and herons.
Consider extending your stay at Semiahmoo Resort for a full weekend experience.

Standout details

Beautiful shores of Birch Bay
USATF certified 30K course
Opportunity to spot eagles and herons
Club Challenge for running teams

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

6 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM PDT · From $37.23
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM PDT · From $27.55
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT
15K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM PDT · From $63.21
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT

+ 3 more options

15K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM PDT · From $46.41
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT
30K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM PDT · From $83.73
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT
30K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM PDT · From $59.97
Opens Oct 5, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT · Closes Oct 31, 2025, 7:59 PM PDT

The course

Road
Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Rolling road course, longer distance

marathon distance, mostly paved, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Run along the beautiful shores of Birch Bay at the Birch Bay Road Race! You’ll spot eagles and herons as you run or walk along our USATF certified courses. Birch Bay is a seaside village close to the Canadian border, just two hours from Seattle and an hour and a half from Vancouver, BC. Stay at Semiahmoo Resort and make a weekend out of it! Running groups and teams are invited to sign up for the Club Challenge. Walkers are welcome.

Race Website: https://orcarunning.com/birchbay/

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