Run, bike and paddle into Whatcom autumn

Whatcom County is a haven for outdoor recreation. Here are just some of the upcoming events:

Aug. 29, Muds to Suds: Navigate a challenging but fun 5k-course that includes sudsy experiences and eight mud pits at Hovander Homestead Park, Ferndale. Details: mudstosuds.com.

Sept. 5, Lake Padden Relay: Participate in the four-person times 2.6-mile event, or the individual 10.3-mile run, on grass and trails at Lake Padden. Details: gbrc.net.

Sept. 5, North County Road Run: Enjoy a 5k, 10k or 25k run in beautiful north Whatcom County, with day-of-race registration in Lynden. Details: northcountyroadrun.com.

Sept. 12, Samish Row and Paddle: The 5.5-mile Lake Samish course for rowers and paddlers starts and ends at Lutherwood Camp. Details: salmonrowandpaddle.com.

Sept. 19, Bellingham Traverse: Individuals and teams run, bike and paddle through Bellingham’s parks, trails and waterways, with the finish line at Boundary Bay Brewery. Details: recreationnorthwest.org.

Sept. 20, Chuckanut Century: Scenic road bike event offers range of distances, from 25 to 124 miles, starting and finishing at Boundary Bay Brewery. Details: chuckanutcentury.org.

Sept. 27, Bellingham Bay Marathon: The popular marathon offers scenic views of Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades. Details: bellinghambaymarathon.org.

Oct. 10, Stigma Stomp: Inaugural mental health fair and 5k run/walk at Bloedel Donovan Park benefits NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Whatcom. Details: namiwhatcom.org/stigma-stomp.

Oct. 17, Lake Padden Trail Half Marathon: Course is four laps counterclockwise around the lake on grass and trails. Details: ultrasignup.com.

Nov. 7, Bellingham Trail Marathon & Half: Challenging trail run features expansive views, thanks to 5,000 feet of climbing. Details: bellinghamtrailmarathon.com.

This story was originally published August 21, 2015 at 8:04 AM with the headline "Run, bike and paddle into Whatcom autumn."