The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.

From Soccer to Extreme Sports - Host Your Event in Bellingham!

With all the wild—and organized—recreation spaces throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County, this region is an ideal place to host a race, tournament, conference, or other sporting event! 

We have every kind of location you can think of to play—fields, rinks, trails, slopes, lakes, pools, courts—along with a variety of accommodations to house your teams, schools, and spectators.

The team here at Visit Bellingham provides services to event organizers at no charge. 

  • Send out RFPs and collect responses
  • Facility and Hotel connections
  • Site inspections
  • Referrals for local services such as attractions, events, restaurants, and venues
  • Promote your event on Playeasy (if applicable)
  • Send press advisories to local news media
  • Welcome letters

Submit your RFP so we can help source the ideal location!

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We have partnered with Playeasy, a sports marketing platform that includes the largest online network of event organizers, destinations, and facilities from across the country. 

Playeasy makes it possible for us to connect and communicate with event organizers looking to host new or expand on existing sporting events in our region.

Click below to find out more details about our local venues:

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With 65 miles of trails and an elevation gain of 1,785 feet, it's no wonder that thrill seekers have made Galbraith a must-experience biking destination. 

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2025 Padden Polar Dip & Resolution Walk/Run
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
11 a.m.
Lake Padden (West Entrance)
4200 Wilkin St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
Registration Starts at 10 a.m. - Plunge at 12 p.m.
Birch Bay Beach Park
7930 Birch Bay Dr., Blaine, WA 98230
GangBall
Monday, Jan 6, 2025
4 - 6 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Open Track Night
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Civic Field Stadium
1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingahm, WA 98229
Avalanche Awareness
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
American Alpine Institute
4041 Home Rd., Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98226
GangBall
Monday, Jan 13, 2025
4 - 6 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Open Track Night
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Civic Field Stadium
1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingahm, WA 98229
Ski Tuning Workshop
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Backcountry Essentials
1417 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Ski Wax and Tuning Clinic
Thursday, Jan 16, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
American Alpine Institute
4041 Home Rd., Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98226
GangBall
Monday, Jan 20, 2025
4 - 6 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229

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2025 Padden Polar Dip & Resolution Walk/Run
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
11 a.m.
Lake Padden (West Entrance) 4200 Wilkin St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
Registration Starts at 10 a.m. - Plunge at 12 p.m.
Birch Bay Beach Park 7930 Birch Bay Dr., Blaine, WA 98230
GangBall
Monday, Jan 6, 2025
4 - 6 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building 2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Monday until March 17, 2025
Open Track Night
Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Civic Field Stadium 1355 Civic Field Way, Bellingahm, WA 98229
Occurs: Every week on Wednesday until February 26, 2025
Avalanche Awareness
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
American Alpine Institute 4041 Home Rd., Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ski Tuning Workshop
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025
Backcountry Essentials 1417 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:  01/15/2025, 02/19/2025, 03/19/2025
Ski Wax and Tuning Clinic
Thursday, Jan 16, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
American Alpine Institute 4041 Home Rd., Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98226
Ski Dattle - Cross Country Ski Lesson
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025
11 - 1 p.m.
Salmon Ridge Sno-Park 121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every 2 weeks on Saturday until February 08, 2025
Know Before You Go: Frostbite and Hypothermia in the Backcountry
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025
7 - 8:30 p.m.
American Alpine Institute 4041 Home Rd., Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98226

In Bellingham, you can ski in the mountains and paddle in the ocean on the same day. This incredible terrain is part of what makes Bellingham the perfect hub for multisport events.

Home to a host of races throughout the year, including the original multisport relay race, Ski To Sea, you’re sure to find an event that will make you want to put together a team or compete solo.

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