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WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Ski to Sea returns for its 51st race Sunday, May 24 for what is expected to be an exciting day of athleticism, community building and fun. Without four-peat winners Birch Equipment competing this year, the field is open for a new winner to claim the title.
This year’s race sold out in record time and 500 teams are set to compete in the race that stretches from the high slopes of Mount Baker all the way to the roads and waters of Whatcom County.
If you’re looking to move about in the county, some spots are recommended to avoid if traveling by car such as the Mount Baker Highway east of Maple Falls, Riverside Park in Everson, Hovander Park in Everson, Zuanich Park and most of downtown Fairhaven.
Spectation is encouraged at Hovander, Zuanich and Marine Parks but Riverside Park is closed to spectators due to flood recovery efforts. Increased bus traffic will shuttle people to Fairhaven, where the finish line at Marine Park is expected to be packed as the race comes to a close.
Live coverage will be on KGMI 790AM and 96.5FM from 7 to 9 a.m. with Joe Teehan and Dianna Hawryluk up on Mount Baker, then the finish line will have The Zone’s Allan Fee and Jason Upton also on KGMI from 1 to 3 p.m. Listen via radio, this website or on the My Bellingham Now app.
This story will be updated as the My Bellingham Now team covers Ski to Sea throughout the day.
7:00 a.m. – Race organizers say that the cross country leg of the race will be shorter due to lack of snow.
