Running Up For Air-Chuckanut Chinscraper
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Running Up For Air-Chuckanut Chinscraper

Bellingham, Washington, United States View on map
May 09, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Trail running

About this race

Every vertical foot run raises money to support the fight for clean air in Washington state.

The Up For Air Series is a collection of endurance events created to amplify informed dialogue and empower organizations actively working on air quality solutions. Proceeds from Up For Area events are directed at carefully selected non-profit groups who demonstrate high value influence strategies. The race platform is used to expose participants and the general public to science-based material about the importance of healthy air. All events are conducted with a minimal footprint philosophy.

Join us for a thrilling 12, 6, or 3-hour endurance challenge in the stunning Chuckanuts in Bellingham, Washington. But this event is about more than just pushing your limits - it's about raising awareness for climate change and supporting Washington Conservation Action.

By participating in Running Up For Air - Chuckanut Chinscraper, you're not only conquering the mountain but also taking a stand for the need of clean air. Together, we can make a difference and protect our environment.

So lace up your running shoes, rally your team, and join us on this extraordinary journey towards cleaner air and a brighter future! Sign up today for Running Up For Air -Chuckanut Chinscraper!

Participants will ascend and attempt to summit the mountain as many times as possible to raise awareness and money to address air quality issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Participants are encouraged to gather pledges for each lap completed up the mountain.

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Trail running

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May 09, 2026 12 Hour Vert Challenge 8:00 AM
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6 Hour Vert Challenge

May 09, 2026 6 Hour Vert Challenge 10:00 AM
$150.00
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3 Hour Vert Challenge

May 09, 2026 3 Hour Vert Challenge 10:00 AM
$100.00
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12 Hour Vert Challenge - 2 person relay

May 09, 2026 12 Hour Vert Challenge - 2 person relay 8:00 AM
$200.00
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12 Hour Vert Challenge-4 person relay

May 09, 2026 12 Hour Vert Challenge-4 person relay 8:00 AM
$250.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Bellingham, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.7° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 8.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 9, 2026 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 9, 2026 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
15h 00m

The sun rises at 5:36 AM and sets at 8:36 PM local time (PDT) in Bellingham on May 9, 2026 — 15h 00m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Bellingham events

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