Blanchard Beast Trail Race
Skagit County, Washington, United States
Oct 17, 2026 - Saturday
10mi
Race Information
The Blanchard Beast is a Greater Bellingham Running Club (GBRC) trail race approximately 10 miles long. The race takes place on the trails of the Blanchard State Forest, due South of Bellingham, and offers an exciting, wooded run with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. This race offers something in between a 10K and a half-marathon for those who are interested in pushing their max distances, or as a training run for something bigger.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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