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BELLINGHAM, WA
RACE 2 COMPLETE | JUNE 6, 2009
REGISTRATION & RACE OVERVIEW INFORMATION
Gore-Tex® 50 Mile Participant Guide 50K Participant Guide Half Marathon Participant Guide 10K Participant Guide
Welcome to where the Cascade Mountains crash into the sea. This event’s technical course meanders its way amongst rock-climbing areas and bat caves, punctuated by what the course designer describes as "insane views of Mt. Baker" and the North Cascades to the east.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Race Date
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Start / Finish Location
Camp Lutherwood
1185 Roy Road
Bellingham, WA 98229
For park information and driving directions, click here.
Start Times / Finish Cutoff Times
| Times | Gore-Tex® 50 Mile | 50K | Half Marathon | 10K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 5:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Finish Cutoff | 6:00 p.m. (13 hrs) | 4:00 p.m. (9 hrs) | 1:00 p.m. (4 hrs) | 12:00 p.m. (2 hrs) |
Ratings:
The views of the San Juan Islands to the west, British Columbia Coastal Range to the north, plus the vast Skagit Valley to the south are not half bad, either. Elevations bounce between 200 and 2,500 feet, but do not include any huge, sustained climbs. Rather, the course is always heading up or down. Traverses of broken ridgeline require nimble feet while highly technical sections demand mountain goat skills. Overall, an impressive trail-running test that delivers a balance of fire roads, single track, and double track.
Elevation Change: 
Technical Terrain: 
Overall Difficulty:
Scenery:
HOW TO REGISTER
Register for The North Face® Endurance Challenge in one of the following ways:
1. Click here to register online
2. Request an entry form by mail. Please contact us at the e-mail address or the street address below and we will be happy to mail a form to you.
Please enter only once. If you register online, do not mail a hard copy as back-up. Do not submit multiple online or mail-in entries.
The North Face Endurance Challenge Contact Information:
The North Face Endurance Challenge
c/o hawkeye
2828 Routh Street, Suite 325
Dallas, TX 75201
E-mail: endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com
Ph: (214) 659-5668
Fax: (214) 451-1910
Registration Confirmation
Click Here to confirm your registration.
REGISTRATION FEES
Gore-Tex® 50 Mile
– $90 - January 5, 2009, through May 6, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT)
– $105 - May 7, 2009 through June 2, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT )
– $125 - Packet Pickup Registration
– NO Race Day Registration
50K
– $75 - January 5, 2009, through May 6, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT)
– $90 - May 7, 2009 through June 2, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT )
– $110 - Packet Pickup Registration
– NO Race Day Registration
Half Marathon
– $65 - January 5, 2009, through May 6, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT)
– $75 - May 7, 2009 through June 2, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT )
– $90 - Packet Pickup Registration
– NO Race Day Registration
10K
– $40 - January 5, 2009, through May 6, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT)
– $50 - May 7, 2009 through June 2, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT )
– $65 - Packet Pickup Registration
– NO Race Day Registration
BELLINGHAM RACE CAPACITY
Registration for The North Face Endurance Challenge events will be capped by distance.
Don’t miss out, register today!
Gore-Tex® 50 Mile: 150 race participants
50K: 150 race participants
Half Marathon: 250 race participants
10K: 200 race participants
As is with all 2009 Endurance Challenges, a set number of race entries are available for those joining the Running Club. To access one of these currently available Bellingham race entries by joining the Running Club, email us at endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Each registered participant will receive the following:
– Entry to selected race (10K, Half-Marathon, 50K or Gore-Tex® 50 Mile)
– The North Face® technical performance shirt
– The North Face® technical sock (Gore-Tex® 50 Mile, 50K, and Half Marathon only)
– The North Face® water bottle (Gore-Tex® 50 Miles only)
– Reusable drawstring race bag made from recycled materials/fabrics.
– Race number / bib
– Use of Timing Chip (must be returned)
– Snacks and refreshments at Aid Stations on course
– Finisher prize upon crossing Finish Line
– Gore-Tex® 50 Mile and 50K runners only: Free hot meal at Finish Festival (10K and Half Marathon runners have the option to purchase a hot meal for $15)
TRAVEL & HOTEL
Airport information, host hotel, and area hotels.
Airport Info:
Bellingham Airport (BLI)
Distance to/from Event: 16 Miles
Distance to/from Host Hotel: 7 Miles
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Distance to/from Event: 97 Miles
Distance to/from Host Hotel: 101 Miles
Official Host Hotel:
Lakeway Inn & Convention Center
714 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
1-888-671-1011
Other Area Hotels:
Lakeway Inn & Convention Center
714 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
1-888-671-1011
Day’s Inn
215 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 734-8830
Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 392-3100
Travelodge Bellingham
101 N. Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-8280
CANCELLATION POLICY
All race participant purchases are final. If you cannot participate, the entry fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to the 2010 race or another competitor. With written request, we will be happy to ship your 2009 race bag. Send us your request via e-mail or snail mail and include your name, street address, sex, age, phone number, the race distance that you registered for, and shirt size.
Address your cancellation to:
The North Face Endurance Challenge
c/o hawkeye
2828 Routh Street, Suite 325
Dallas, TX 75201
E-mail: endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com
The North Face Endurance Challenge will take place rain or shine. Only force majeure will cancel the event. In the event of a force majeure, there will be no refunds or credits applied to future events.
