Run or walk along scenic views during Run with the Chums’ 10th annual 5K race at BP Highlands on Saturday, September 10. Whatcom Conservation District puts on the event to celebrate healthy water and habitat during Whatcom Water Week.
The event will be held at 6898 Point Whitehorn Road in Birch Bay, with two races starting at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. A kids’ smolt sprint will start at 9:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. All kids who participate in the smolt race will receive a ribbon.
“I’m excited to have the energy and normal amount of excited participants this year,” said Aneka Sweeney, education and outreach coordinator for Whatcom Conservation District. So far, the event has 400 registrations.
Registration is free and available in advance or at the race. People of all ages can participate in the race, which goes along forested trails, coastal views and agricultural land. The event will have exhibits, children’s activities, refreshments and raffle prizes.
Whatcom Water Week, which will be held September 10 to Sunday, September 18, gives the community the opportunity to celebrate the importance of clean water.
“It’s a great week that brings together all of the facets of connection that we have to water,” Sweeney said. “Whether we use it for drinking, agriculture, aquaculture or recreation. All of those different uses and benefits are considered and celebrated.”
In celebration of the race’s 10th year, Sweeney said event organizers are asking everyone to wear their old Run with the Chums t-shirts. Those who wear the first Run with the Chums shirt will receive a special prize. The event will also have a photo booth and facts along the race course.
To register and for more information, visit whatcomcd.org/run-with-the-chums.
