Runnin' O' the Green

Runnin’ O’ the Green

Lace up your shoes and bust out your shamrock socks – it’s time to get your green on! Runnin’ O’ the Green 5K & 8K is back with a brand-new route and location: Stones Throw Brewery in Fairhaven Village! Join us for a community classic as we celebrate Bellingham’s beautiful greenways and fill the streets with green. Stick around after the run to enjoy the festive atmosphere at Stones Throw Brewery. As always costumes are highly encouraged – the greener the better. Register early for the best rates and secure your spot in this St. Paddy’s Day favorite!” 

2025 Results Here!

2025 Photos Here!

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Register Today!

Fee Structure:

Fee Structure: 

Kids 12 & under: $10 (no t-shirt)
Dec. 5 – Dec. 31: $20 (includes t-shirt)
Jan. 1 – Feb. 28: $30 (includes t-shirt)
Mar. 1 – Mar. 9: $40 (may not include t-shirt)

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pickup will be located at Stones Throw Brewery (1009 Larrabee Ave)

  • Early Packet Pick-up: Friday, March 13 from 3-6pm (Recommended)
  • Race Day Packet Pick-up: Saturday, March 14 from 8-9:30am

Race Distance and Start Time

5K – 10:00am  

8K -10:00am 

Photos

Sponsors

A big thanks to our sponsor WECU and community partner Stones Throw Brewery for making this event possible!  

Frequently Asked Questions

We haven’t heard anything about the parade this year.

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

Although there is no official contest, we HIGHLY encourage 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 Jim Pettinger at jmpettinger@cob.org.

Male, Female and Non-binary.

Ages:10 & Under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

There is ample public parking around Fairhaven Village. Check back for more details closer to race day or in your pre-race email.

Resources

Contacts

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


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