Whatcom Events is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 6th annual Trails to Taps Relay Sunday, October 13th.
Teams of 8 runners comprise this 8-leg relay run which highlights two of Bellingham’s best assets – breweries and trail running. Each leg of the 35-mile course utilizes local trails, parks and streets and then ends at a different brewery to transition to the next leg. Teammates meet each other at the Boundary Bay Beer Garden for an After Party from 1-4 pm to celebrate with their teammates. Each runner receives a complimentary pint glass and beer token to be redeemed for a pint from the brewery/cidery of their choice as part of registration. The event encourages costumes and features a Best Team Costume and Most Creative Baton Contest which will take place at the start line (Lake Padden) at 8:30 am. This relay is 21+ only but the After Party is all ages.
Boundary Bay Brewery, Stones Throw Brewery, Kulshan Brewing (Trackside), Wander Brewing, Stemma Brewing, Aslan Brewery, Bellingham Cider Co, and Lost Giants Cider Co. are all hosting transition points and providing libations.
The Beneficiary of the Relay for the 6th year is Lydia Place. To date, our donation to Lydia Place for this event is $17,000.
Volunteer opportunities are available for this event, and anyone interested can email us at relay@trailstotapsrelay.com.
Whatcom Events is a volunteer-operated community 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Our mission is volunteer-driven sustainable management of events that showcase the diverse natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities Whatcom County has to offer while supporting local nonprofit organizations.
Sponsors of this event include Peoples Bank (Title Sponsor), the City of Bellingham, Bellingham/Whatcom Co Tourism, Tap Trail and Fairhaven Runners.
Details on the course and registration can be found on our website but feel free to reach out to me with additional questions or if you need marketing photographs.
