Welcome to Cascade Mountain Runners
Your mountain running community in the North Cascades. Our vision is to bring you the knowledge and support to get you out into the mountains and back safely. Mountain runners can be solitary creatures but here you'll find our stories, knowledge and commitment to helping you plan your next mountain running adventure. We encourage you to take the next step in the evolution of the trail runner.
Frequently asked questions
I'm just getting into trail running do I have to run up mountains? I'll die!
No, in fact we often hike up then run, slide or stumble back down.
Run with us long enough and you'll find yourself running up mountains.
I'm not one of those crazy ultra runners will there be shorter runs I can Join?
Yes, our group runs will very from 5 miles to 20+. Just jump in when you see something interesting. Runs will be posted on our facebook page.
Where do you run?
We run from our basecamp in Bellingham WA. In the winter we stay low and run locally. We enjoy having the Chuckanuts, Galbraith, Lookout, Stewart and more just steps out our back door. In the summer we'll be out at races throughout the Cascades and will be hosting group runs and events in scenic and remote locations.
Advocacy
Trails let us get away, escape the chaos of life, renew our spirit and inspire us to go further. It's our goal to get you connected to the trails, parks and mountains through trail building and advocacy. Whatcom county parks is in the process of acquiring 8,844 acres of new park land around Lake Whatcom. CMR is working closely with the parks to help develop more then 55 miles of new trails once this process is completed. CLICK HERE for more information.
Frequently asked questions
I'm just getting into trail running do I have to run up mountains? I'll die!
No, in fact we often hike up then run, slide or stumble back down.
Run with us long enough and you'll find yourself running up mountains.
I'm not one of those crazy ultra runners will there be shorter runs I can Join?
Yes, our group runs will very from 5 miles to 20+. Just jump in when you see something interesting. Runs will be posted on our facebook page.
Where do you run?
We run from our basecamp in Bellingham WA. In the winter we stay low and run locally. We enjoy having the Chuckanuts, Galbraith, Lookout, Stewart and more just steps out our back door. In the summer we'll be out at races throughout the Cascades and will be hosting group runs and events in scenic and remote locations.
Advocacy
Trails let us get away, escape the chaos of life, renew our spirit and inspire us to go further. It's our goal to get you connected to the trails, parks and mountains through trail building and advocacy. Whatcom county parks is in the process of acquiring 8,844 acres of new park land around Lake Whatcom. CMR is working closely with the parks to help develop more then 55 miles of new trails once this process is completed. CLICK HERE for more information.
History
Located in Bellingham Washington at the foot of the North Cascades we’re proud to be the home of America’s original mountain race "The Mount Baker Marathon" held from 1911-1913 We continue in their footsteps and carry on in the spirit of the mountain runner.
Read about the toughest race you're ever heard of at Trail Runner magazine online Click Here and Pick up the newly released documentary,
The Mountain Runners at Fairhaven Runners and see how it all started.
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