Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Wednesday Track Workouts
Greater Bellingham Running Club
Wednesdays, 6–7pm · structured workout at the WWU track
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
The weekly outdoor lineup for Bellingham.
Trail runs, Galbraith rides, climbs, sea paddles, and meetups around Bellingham and Whatcom County — find something to show up to this week.
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This week · 8 scheduled
Today
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Wednesday Evening Paddles
Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts
Wednesday evenings after work, most of the year · straight paddle or skills session
See WAKE website
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Saturday
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Restoration & Work Events
Saturday mornings, Spring & Fall, 9am–noon · volunteer restoration & stewardship
Rotating conserved properties
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeShoulder season
Sunday
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Sunday Rabbit Ride
Sundays, 8:00am (8:30am winter) · road ride from Fairhaven Bikes
Free
A self-organized weekly ride the club lists — not sponsored nor insured by the MBBC. Runs year-round.
Monday
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-07-08
♥ FeaturedMonday Trail Runs
Greater Bellingham Running Club
Mondays, 6:30pm · all paces, rotating trailheads
Rotating local trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
The club’s flagship weekly trail run — show up at the posted trailhead and run with a pace group.
Tuesday
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Tuesday Group Run
Tuesdays, 6:00pm · all paces, pace-grouped
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Trail Run✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Tuesday Trail Option
Tuesdays, 6:00pm · road or trail route, pace-grouped
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Tuesday Hot Laps
Tuesdays, ~6:00pm · race-pace road ride from Depot Market Square
Depot Market Square (goat statue), Bellingham
FreeSummer
A self-organized seasonal (spring–summer) ride the club lists — meet ~6:00pm, laps from 6:30pm.
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Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
MTB⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedGalbraith Group Rides
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition
Seasonal community rides on Galbraith — see calendar
Galbraith Mountain trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Group rides on the 70+ miles of singletrack the coalition builds and maintains on Galbraith Mountain.
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-08
♥ FeaturedMonthly Meetings & Instruction
Whatcom Association of Kayak Enthusiasts
Ten monthly meetings a year + free instruction — see calendar
See WAKE website
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Bellingham’s sea-kayak community — monthly meetups plus free instruction and group trips on the Salish Sea.
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Club Race Series
Greater Bellingham Running Club
Seasonal local race series — see calendar
Varies by event
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Community Workouts
Community swim/bike/run workouts — see schedule
Varies by discipline
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
MTB✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Trail-Work Parties
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition
Volunteer trail-building days — see calendar
Galbraith Mountain trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Weekend Hikes
Weekend group hikes — see schedule
Rotating North Cascades trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Paddle Outings
Seasonal paddle outings — see schedule
Rotating Salish Sea launches
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Hiking Trips
The Mountaineers — Bellingham Branch
Branch hikes & trips year-round — see activity calendar
Rotating North Cascades trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost varies
Climbing✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Climbing Courses & Outings
The Mountaineers — Bellingham Branch
Climbing courses & outings — see activity calendar
Varies by course
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Guided Hikes
Guided hikes on protected lands — see events
Rotating conserved properties
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Climbing✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Drop-In Bouldering
Daily 11am–9pm (24-hour access for members) · clinics, youth & yoga programs
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Campus Climbing Wall
WWU Wade King Rec Center Climbing Wall
Open climb during posted hours · students + alumni/guests
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Bellingham Urban Birding
North Cascades Audubon Society
Monthly urban birding walks in Bellingham — see calendar
Rotating Bellingham parks
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Field Trips
North Cascades Audubon Society
Year-round birding field trips — see calendar
Rotating Whatcom County sites
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Birding✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Hall of Birds
North Cascades Audubon Society
Fourth Sunday of the month, 1–3pm · Hall of Birds program
See chapter website
Beginner-friendlyFree
A monthly fourth-Sunday program for the local birding community.
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Chapter Meetings & Events
North Sound Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Chapter meetings & events on Nooksack/Skagit waters — see schedule
See chapter page
Beginner-friendlyFree
Fly Fishing✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Classes & Outings
Fly-fishing classes & guided outings — see shop schedule
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Paddling✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Classes, Rentals & Paddles
Paddling classes, rentals & community paddles — see schedule
Community Boating Center, Bellingham Bay
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesSummer
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-07-08
Outdoor Excursions
Guided excursions & clinics — see program calendar
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaid
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Kayak Trips & Clinics
Sea-kayak trips, clinics & rentals — see program calendar
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidSummer