Run with the Chums 5K


KAFE cares about our community!  Tighten your shoelaces and bring your family to the 6th Annual Run with the Chums on Saturday, September 15th at the BP Highlands, near Birch Bay!

Your kids can run the 1K Smolt Sprint Obstacle Course at 10:00am!  Then, everyone can run or walk the 5K course at 10:30am!  After you cross the finish line, celebrate with drawings, exhibits, kids’ activities, and more!

This event is part of the annual Whatcom Water Week celebrating healthy water and healthy people.  Presented by the Whatcom Conservation District!

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