Birch Bay Road Race
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Birch Bay Road Race : April 11, 2026
The Birch Bay Road Race is held in Birch Bay, a seaside village near the Canadian border. The event offers three distances:
- 5k
- 15k
- 30k The start and finish area is at North Bay Community Church. The course runs along the shores of Birch Bay. The race is cupless to reduce waste; participants are encouraged to use a handheld bottle, hydration pack, or a small reusable cup. Walkers are welcome. The event names the Blaine High School Booster Club as its charity partner.
Course support, rules and logistics
Aid stations on the 15k and 30k courses provide water, GU gels, and Tailwind electrolyte drink at approximate mile markers; the 5k has no aid stations but food and drink are available after the finish. Portable restrooms are located every 2-3 miles and at the start/finish area. The race has a Club Challenge open to organized Canadian and US clubs; team scoring uses the top five age-group finishes and a plaque is awarded to the top club. Overall awards are given to the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers by gun time, and age-group awards are in five-year increments. Registrations are non-refundable but entries may be deferred or transferred according to race policies. Packet pickup is available before race day at North Bay Community Church and also on race morning. Parking is available at Birch Bay Water Slides and nearby neighborhood streets if needed. Semiahmoo Resort & Spa is listed as the hospitality sponsor with a participant discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.