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Run with the Chums

5k Fun Run & Smolt Sprint!

Run with the Chums is an annual, free, 5K fun run and kid's Smolt Sprint obstacle course in celebration of healthy water, healthy habitat, and healthy people. All speeds are welcome!

2023, 11th Annual,
Run With The Chums

Save the Date:

September 10th, 2022

5K Start Time: 10:00 AM

Kid's Smolt Sprint Start Time: 9:45 AM

Check In & Registration will open at: 8:30 AM

Location: BP Highlands, Birch Bay

Register for your start time before September 1st to receive your FREE Run with the Chums t-shirt on race day. All pre-registered participants will be offered a t-shirt, sizes available while supplies last.

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Thank you to our 2023 event partners and sponsors!

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2022 Run With The Chums Re-Cap

2021 Run With The Chums Re-Cap

Woman crosses finish line with stroller & dog behind.

People hold hands while crossing race finish line.

A family hold up signs that say they support clean water

People cross finish line, one gives a thumbs up.

People of all ages starting to walk

Woman with dog on leash crossing finish line.

Children run through hoops with rain drop dancing in the background.

Children start running

Fish Costume waves

Woman and dog cross the finish line.

Two people cross the finish line

Group of people all running together

A child, man, and woman all run towards finish line.

A woman and dog cross the finish line

A child runs towards the camera, other people are in the background.

A child touches a stuffed beaver at a booth, while adults watch.

People in large group wave at the camera

3 children show off bags they just colored in front of a photo booth

People begin racing with a starting line beneath their feet

3 children hold up fish and googly eyes in front of black screen.

A large group of people begin running all together

A large group of people line up in front of a tent

child runs with flagging in the background.

A family of 5 all run together, including a stroller and young child.

Two people pose while one holds up a large sticker

Check out past Run with the Chums Races!

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