Birch Bay Road Race set for Saturday, April 2

Start stretching – the Birch Bay Road Race is set for Saturday, April 2.

Orca Running’s annual event will offer a 5K, 15K and 30K race for people looking to enjoy Birch Bay’s beautiful views while racing to the finish line. Anyone from seasoned athletes to people wanting to walk to the finish line are welcome.

The race supports Blaine High School Booster Club. Course volunteers are raising funds for their annual trip to Central America.

The race will take place at 8121 Harborview Road, near Birch Bay Waterslides. The races will take over Semiahmoo Drive just south of Elderberry Lane and go south on Birch Point Road to Birch Bay Drive and then Point Whitehorn Road. Sections of Harborview Road, Birch Bay State Park and Helweg Road will also be used in the race.

Awards will be given to the top three men and women in each distance category.

Sign up will close 12 p.m. Friday, April 1. U.S. residents can sign up for $47 for the 5K, $72 for the 15K and $88 for the 30K. Canadian residents receive a slight discount with $38 for the 5K, $58 for the 15K and $72 for the 30K, according to the event’s sign-up page.

Participants will have the option to receive a race t-shirt or plant a tree through the organization Trees not Tees. The event will also not offer single-use cups. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand-held bottle, hydration pack or use reusable cups that will be provided by event organizers.

For more information, visit orcarunning.com/birchbay.