Runnin' O' the Green

Runnin’ O’ the Green

Time to get your Irish on! Grab your St. Patrick’s Day kilt or favorite festive attire and join us for our annual run/walk with the best of Bellingham.

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

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Please check back later for more details to come!

Due to Boundary Bay Brewery closing and construction at Boulevard Park/South Bay Trail race courses are still being determined.

Packet Pick-Up

  • Pre packet pick-up – TBD
  • Late packet pick-up – TBD

Race Distance and Start Time

Start Time: 10 a.m.

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Sponsors

Thanks to our great community partner, WECU, for helping to provide this fun holiday event.

Thank you to our official media sponsor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This year’s Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Sunday, March 16 at noon. Don’t miss it!

The parade starts near Waypoint Park and finishes in front of the Boundary Bay Brewery on Railroad Ave.

Learn more at: stpatsbham.com

You can pick up someone else’s packet provided you have a signed note from them.

Although there is no official contest, we HIGHLY encourge everyone to come dressed in their festive best! Tag us at #bellinghamparks or #bellinghamparksROG and we will share your best pictures.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we kindly request that participants leave their furry friends at home today.

The time limit for each course is 75 minutes. This is very doable for anyone who chooses to walk, run, skip, sip coffee or chat with friends.

Pacific Multisports uses the latest technology to produce accurate times for each participant. Each race number comes with a pre-inserted timing chip. When participants cross over the start mat, their individual time begins ticking and then automatically stops when they cross over the finish line mat. Real-Time results are available as soon as the race begins @pacificmultisports.com.

Yes! Always a fun part of the festivities, the awards ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. inside the Boundary Bay Brewery and Bistro Garden.

  • The top 3 male and female finishers in each race receive a one-of-a-kind stylish award.
  • New this year – the top three males and females in each age division (see age divisions below) will receive commemorative Runnin’ O’ the Green ribbons.
  • In addition, amazing draw prizes will be given out to participants in random categories (for instance, if you have the greenest hair, you may just win a prize!)

Where can I find results? Results will be posted on-line at the following:

If there are issues with results please contact Billy Reeves at wpreeves@cob.org.

Male, Female and Non-binary: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

There is ample free and paid parking downtown. The Parkade, located at 1300 Commercial St., is a few short blocks from the start. There are several other paid lots nearby.

Please do not park on the 1100 block of Railroad (between La Fiamma and Boundary Bay Brewery).

Resources

Contacts

Jim Pettinger
Recreation Coordinator​
(360) 778-7000
jmpettinger@cob.org


Parks Department Contact Information



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