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Lost Lake 50K
The Lost Lake 50K will hold its 4th annual trail race on Saturday May 12th, 2012 at the base of Chuckanut Mountain. This course is not only scenic, but will be quite challenging as well. The 8,200 feet of elevation gain will melt away when you see the San Juan Islands to the west, the Skagit farmlands to the south, the town of Bellingham and Canadian mountains to the north, and amazing views of Mt. Baker and North Cascades to the East. Surrounded by lush old-growth forests (where you would expect to run into Bigfoot), runners will pass by Fragrance and Lost Lakes. These lakes are only a few of the many treasures along the way. On a clear day, no trail description could ever do justice to the true beauty of this area where the Cascades plunge into the ocean. There are several challenging, leg-burning, steep ascents, slow, technical, rolling ridges, and a limited supply of fast "free speed" on the descents.Whether you're considering trail running for the first time or are an experienced ultra runner, we promise you a rewarding experience in a beautiful environment. While awards are given to the top three female and male finishers, this event is designed to encourage the enjoyment of trail running and emphasize personal achievement.
Field is limited to 150 entrants.
Date of Event: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Starting Time: 8 am (early start at 7 am if you think you'll need the extra
time) This year there will be a 10 hour time limit.
Race Distance: 50K+
Location: Chuckanut Mountain, Bellingham, WA
Directions:
Take I-5 to Bellingham to Exit 250 (WA-11 S/OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWY), head West onto WA-11/OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWY.
Continue to follow WA-11 for 1.3 miles. Turn LEFT onto WA-11/12TH ST. Continue to follow WA-11 for 5.3 miles.
The Clayton Beach parking
lot will be on the left hand side of Chuckanut Drive.
Entry Fees:
$40.00 if received by April 2nd
$55.00 if received by May 9th
$60.00 Day of Race
Registration:
Sign up online:
Course Description:
Detailed course description (PDF)
Course Map:
Map (PDF)
Elevation Profile:
Awards:
Awards for top 3 men and top 3 women.
Course Photos:
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Lodging:
Fairfield Inn & Suites (Burlington)
The Skagit (Bow)
Days Inn (Bellingham)
Holiday Inn Express (Burlington)
Weather:
Current weather from Weather.com
Review:
My wife graciously covered the home front today so I could slip up to Bellingham for the Lost Lake 50K. For those of you who have not run it (and that's most of you since there were around 35-40 runners this morning) you missed something really special. I feel like I discovered an unknown bar band that will be selling out Madison Square Garden in a couple of years.
The clear blue sky and high 60s temps made any outdoor activity more appealing but great weather aside, Lost Lake delivered everything that makes Northwest ultrarunning rewarding. Race Director Alvin Crain gave us miles of gorgeous single track, impeccable course marking, friendly competent volunteers and a semi-sadistic scenic detour for a close up view of the Lost Lake waterfall. The course and the logistics were stellar.
Lost Lake is challenging (34 miles and > 8k of climb), very pretty, and very well organized. Put it on your calendar for next year. You won't regret it.
~ Charlie Crissman (Race Director of the Cascade Crest Classic 100 Mile Endurance - read Charlie's Blog: http://cascadecrest100.blogspot.com)
UltraRunning Magazine:
Report, results and photos will be published in UltraRunning Magazine following the event �
go to www.ultrarunning.com to subscribe.
For More Information:
Contact Race Director Kevin Douglas
