Bellingham-Whatcom County

Ski to Sea Relay Race in Bellingham, WA is Sold Out in Record Time!

Whatcom Events is stunned to announce that registration for the 2026 Ski to Sea Race is SOLD OUT. Registration opened January 1st and teams signed up at a record-breaking pace! On Thursday, January 15th with only 75 spots remaining, we sent a newsletter out to all past racers and supporters with the news and within two hours, all remaining spots were taken. The waitlist is also full of over 100 teams on it.

2025 West Coast League All-Star Game hosted in Bellingham, WA

Thousands of fans across the West Coast League traveled to Joe Martin Field for the 2025 WCL All-Star Game, Presented by Visit Bellingham, Wednesday where the North All-Stars defended their title from last year, defeating the South All-Stars 5-3.

Northwest Tune-Up: Bikes / Music / Beer

Northwest Tune-Up is where world-class mountain biking, live music and community enrichment collide in Bellingham, Washington. Ride hard, rock out and tune into a weekend of adrenaline, connection and culture—all fueled by the Pacific Northwest spirit.

Registration is Open for the Mt. Baker Hill Climb

Whatcom Events is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2025 Mt. Baker Hill Climb. Registration for the September 14th Mt Baker Hill Climb is open and we currently have over 200 racers signed up. This event is capped at 450 total riders and the event has sold out the last two years. Save $10 per rider if you register by March 31st.

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism Announces New Sports Alliance

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) is excited to announce the formation of the Bellingham Whatcom County Sports Alliance. The Alliance aims to improve the local economy by marketing our area’s sports and outdoor recreation opportunities to those 50+ miles away.

Bellingham to host 2024 Team USA Watch Party!

Come early to snag the best spot on the lawn at Kulshan Brewing Company’s Trackside Beer Garden to watch the women’s U.S. soccer team take on Germany!

2024 Mt. Baker Hill Climb is SOLD OUT!

Whatcom Events is announcing that the Mt. Baker Hill Climb is sold out this year. Registration is capped at 450 riders and our waitlist is also full with over 50 racers signed up. We were honored last year to have 2x World Hill Climb Champion Phil Gaimon join us for the race. He not only won with a time of 1:14:42, he claimed the Mt Baker Hill Climb KOM. His presence played a significant role in our event selling out on August 28, 2023, helping put the Mt. Baker Hill Climb on the map. His record will be tough to beat! Phil shared his experience, saying, “Mt. Baker Hill Climb was well-run, safe, scenic, and challenging but with a positive atmosphere. I had tons of fun racing and meeting all of the riders, and I’ll keep an eye out for more reasons to return to Bellingham. This was a perfect way to check Mt. Baker off of my list, and I’m excited to share the episode of Worst Retirement Ever with you all.”

Bellingham will be the rugby capital of the US this May as two major events come to town!

Western Washington University is hosting the Collegiate Rugby Association of America’s Men’s Division I-AA (the second tier of collegiate rugby) National Championships, May 18 and 19. The games will take place at Harrington Field.

2024 Ski to Sea Relay Race Sold Out!

Whatcom Events is pleased to announce that the 51st annual Ski to Sea Race has sold out with a total of 500 teams. This is the first time the race has sold out since 2011, although last year was very close with 482 teams registered.

Bellingham’s Joe Martin Field to host the 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game!

The 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game will be hosted by the Bellingham Bells, scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch on Wednesday, July 17, at the iconic Joe Martin Field in Bellingham. The two-day extravaganza, spanning July 16 & 17, promises a series of thrilling events, including a community adaptive baseball game, a player pro-style workout featuring MLB scouts, and a riveting skills challenge featuring top WCL All-Stars.

Bellingham, WA will be hosting a World Ninja League Qualifier

Life Force Ninja’s 18,000 square foot facility boasts a robust ninja playground with over 70 different obstacle challenges on any given day. With features such as an 18′ tall mega warped wall, an air bag with obstacles overhead, a climbing wall, super salmon ladder, and 4,500 sq. ft. of ninja lanes, Life Force Ninja is one of the most well-equipped ninja gyms in the Pacific Northwest. Super stoked to be hosting a World Ninja League Qualifier #2 on Mar. 2-3, 2024!

The Mount Baker Ski Area is Open!

Mount Baker Ski Area is open (currently with the deepest snow base in Washington! Learn more before you come play in the snow here.

30th Running of the Chuckanut 50K coming to Bellingham, WA on March 16, 2024!

THE CHUCKANUT 50K IS A MOUNTAIN ULTRA WITH TECHNICAL TERRAIN. THE LOLLIPOP COURSE STARTS AND FINISHES ON WITH 10K ON THE INTERURBAN TRAIL WITH SMOOTH RUNNING TO START AND FINISH. THE MIDDLE 30K IS WHAT THIS RACE IS KNOWN FOR AS YOU GET TO CLIMB (5,000FT), TRAVERSE AND DESCEND THE FAMOUS CHUCKANUT MOUNTAIN RIDGE AMONGST BEAUTIFUL PACIFIC NORTHWEST TERRAIN.