Skagit Night Hawks

Introduction

Skagit Night Hawks are runners who like to run trails at night using headlamps to almost, but not quite, light the way. Petzl and Black Diamond are headlamps of choice for the Night Hawks, though other lights are available. Favorite trails include Lake Padden Mudfest trail; Squires Lake/Baldy trail; Blanchard trails, including Mad Max; South Baker Lake Trail; and Whistle Lake in Anacortes—to name just a few. During November through March, the Night Hawks fly on a regular basis. If you wish to join us some time, email Dean for information on when the next run will be. Speed is not a requirement, though it could help if the right predator is about. Charged batteries are essential. Courage is a must. Slow runners with weak batteries and bountiful courage can help keep the cougars busy while the rest of us run away. There was an article in the Skagit Valley Herald about the Night Hawks run on Cultus Mountain. There was also an article about the Nighthawks in Runner's World.

Scheduled Events

Race Name: Northern State Muckfest 8K

Date: Saturday, November 24, 2007

Time: 9 am

Location: Northern State Recreational Area in Sedro-Woolley

Directions: Meet at parking lot of Northern State Recreation Site, due East of Sedro-Woolley on Highway 20. Turn left on Helmick Road (signed for Upper Skagit Indian Reservation).

Details: Cross country type run but without the spikes! Course is field roads, old gravel roads, grassy paths, gravel trail and hopefully some muck. Please note that this run is put on by the Skagit Nighthawks and is not sponsored or managed by Skagit Runners.

Entry Fee: $3 dollar entry fee covers the hot apple cider, the predict your time $$, the best poker hand $$ and the overall men's and women's awards. Register day of race only.

Contact: Dean Taylor 856-6990

Results: 2005, 2006, 2007

Photos: 2005, 2006, 2007

Race Name: Northern Lights - A Winter Solstice Headlamp 5 Miler

Date: Friday, December 21, 2007

Time: 7 pm

Location: Northern State Recreational Area in Sedro-Woolley

Directions: Meet at parking lot of Northern State Recreation Site, due East of Sedro-Woolley on Highway 20. Turn left on Helmick Road (signed for Upper Skagit Indian Reservation).

Details: Cross country type run but without the spikes! Course is field roads, old gravel roads, grassy paths and gravel trail. Double loop course. Headlamp required! Please note that this run is put on by the Skagit Nighthawks and is not sponsored or managed by Skagit Runners.

Entry Fee: $2 to cover food and drink. Register night of race only.

Contact: Dean Taylor 856-6990

Results: 2006, 2007

Photos: 2006, 2007

Race Reports: Dean's 2006 report, BowRunner's 2007 report, Skagit Valley Herald's 2007 article

Poems: Running the Northern Lights (2006), It Is Coming (2007)