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Join us each Sunday at 8:00 AM for an empowering opportunity to move together and make new friends. Women of all ages and fitness levels will gather for a run or walk. The focus is on creating a supportive space where participants can enjoy nature, connect with others, and have fun. The group promotes inclusivity, celebrating all paces and experiences, and aims to provide encouragement, build community, and offer a break from the weeks stresses. Make sure to check below as meeting locations will vary!
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Date: Wednesday, July 1- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Happy Hour Hike!
Join WAnder Women for a Humpday evening hike! We’ll meet at 5:30 p.m. at Lost Lake Parking Lot, and will hike 2.5 miles up to a beautiful lookout off of Burnout Road. Bring a beverage of your choice and a snack to share (optional).
Distance: 5 miles roundtrip
Where: Meet at Lost Lake Parking Lot (carpooling encouraged & Discover Pass required)
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, July 5 @ 8 a.m.
Chanterelle Lookout or Loop
Choose to head 2.5 miles to the beautiful lookout for 5 miles total OR the more challenging11 mile loop
Distance: Two route options. 5 miles to the first lookout or 11 miles for the big loop!
Where: Meet Chanterelle Trailhead at Lake Whatcom Park
Group Leader: Melissa Bloom (202) 361-8445
Date: Sunday, July 12 @ 8 a.m.
Chuckanut Falls OR Madrone Crest
Guest: TOPO - Try out some new trail shoes!
Distance: 2.8 Miles (Chuckanut Falls out & back) OR 6.5 Miles
Where: Meet at North Chuckanut Trailhead (off of Chuckanut Drive near California)
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, July 19 @ 8 a.m.
Distance: 3 or 5 Miles (3 miles for the Main Loop/ 5 Miles for Main Loop + Geneva Pond Loop)
Where: Meet at Stimpson Nature Reserve
Group Leader: Kara Ellison (406) 860-8455
Date: Sunday, July 26 @ 8 a.m.
Sehome Arboretum Trails
Distance: 4 Miles
Where: Meet at Sehome Highschool
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, August 2 | 8:00 a.m. (Therapeutic Yoga with Brandis following at 9:15 a.m.)
Fairhaven Runners to Arroyo Park via the 100 Acre Woods
Starting from Fairhaven Runners, we'll head south on the Interurban Trail through the 100 Acre Woods to Arroyo Park and back. If you'd like a shorter run, you can turn around at any point along the route.
Special Guest: Brandis Gunderson Physical Therapy • Yoga Therapy • Ayurveda • Therapeutic Yoga
Following the run, Brandis will lead us through a short therapeutic yoga session at the Village Green before sharing practical nuggets to help you move and feel your best. Bring a yoga mat or large towel.
Brandis has been a physical therapist for more than 20 years and discovered that traditional healthcare often overlooks the whole person. After becoming a certified Yoga Therapist and overcoming her own chronic pain, she embraced a more integrated approach to healing. I'm so excited for our group to learn from Brandis!
Distance: Approximately 5 miles (with options to shorten your run)
Where: Meet at Fairhaven Runners
Group Leader: Jen Gallant | (360) 303-4845
Date: Wednesday, August 5th - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Happy Hour Hike to Teddy Bear Cove!
Join WAnder Women for a Humpday evening hike! We’ll meet at 5:30 p.m. at North Chuckanut Trailhead Parking Lot, and will hike to a beautiful lookout at Teddy Bear Cove. Bring a beverage of your choice and a snack to share (optional).
Distance: 3 miles roundtrip
Where: Meet at the North Chuckanut Trailhead off of Chuckanut Drive between Old Samish and California Street
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, August 9 @ 8 a.m.
Distance: A 5 Mile course will be marked. Option for 8 Miles (Mini Blanchard Beast Course)
Where to Meet:
Trailhead: Blanchard Mountain Trail UPPER Parking Lot
Driving Directions (from I-5):
You can also search "Blanchard Mountain Trail Upper Parking Lot" in Google Maps.
Carpool Option:
Meet at the Old Fairhaven Parkway Starbucks at 7:30 a.m.
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, August 16 @ 8 a.m.
Distance: 3.5 Mile Loop
Where: Park near 1735 Eagleridge Drive Carpool from Barkley Haggen at 7:40 a.m. (Carpooling is encouraged as the parking for this trail is in a neighborhood)
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, August 23 @ 8 a.m.
Distance: 5.5 Miles (Option to go shorter or longer with a Burnout Lookout add-on!)
Where: Meet at Cyrus Gates Overlook at the top of Cleator Road. Carpool from Fairhaven Park at 7:30 a.m.
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, August 30 @ 8 a.m.
Hamster Run at Lake Padden
Channel your inner hamster and run or walk as many laps as you'd like! Leave a bag or snacks to enjoy between laps or have your loved ones come and support you as you challenge yourself.
Distance: 2.6 miles - 26 miles
Where: Meet at the Lake Padden Playground (east entrance)
Group Leader: TBD
Date: Sunday, September 6 @ 8 a.m.
Galbraith Southside
Distance: A 5 mile route will be marked with options to go shorter.
Where: Galbraith Mountain Southside Trails. Meet at the Galbraith parking lot off of Samish (one mile past Lake Padden on right)
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, September 13 @ 8 a.m.
Chuckanut Mountain Hush Hush/ Salal Trails
Distance: 3.5 and 7 Mile Routes Will be Marked
Where: Park at the North Chuckanut Trailhead on Chuckanut Drive (Between Old Samish and California)
Group Leader: Jen Gallant (360) 303-4845
Date: Sunday, September 20 @ 8 a.m.
Chanterelle Trail
Distance: 5 or 11 mile options
Where: Park at the Lake Whatcom Park at the end of Northshore. Google Maps "Chanterelle Trailhead".
Group Leader: TBD
Date: Sunday, September 27 @ 8:00 a.m.
Fairhaven Waterfront to Downtown
Starting from Fairhaven Runners, we'll head north along the waterfront and South Bay Trail to downtown Bellingham.
Special Event: Janji Bra Fitting
After the run, join us to learn about the bra-fitting process and try on a variety of Janji bras. A Janji representative will assist with measurements and recommend the appropriate size based on your measurements.
Enjoy 20% off your Janji order! Choose from a variety of colors and prints available online.
Refreshments will be available throughout the fitting event, and Janji will be raffling off some fun merchandise!
Distance: Approximately 5 miles (with options to shorten your run)
Where: Meet at Fairhaven Runners
Date: Sunday, October 4 @ 8:00 a.m.
Fairhaven Park to Arroyo Park via the 100 Acre Woods
Starting from Fairhaven Runners, we'll head south on the Interurban Trail through the 100 Acre Woods to Arroyo Park and back. If you'd like a shorter run, you can turn around at any point along the route.
Special Guest: Rachel Popelka Physical Therapist at Onward PT - Following the walk/run, Rachel will share practical strategies to help women train smarter, stay healthy, and perform their best over the long term. She'll cover key topics including strength, bone health, pelvic floor function, perimenopause, menopause, recovery, and injury prevention to help adventurers build resilience.
Date: Sunday, October 4 @ 8:00 a.m.
Fairhaven Park to Arroyo Park via the 100 Acre Woods
Starting from Fairhaven Runners, we'll head south on the Interurban Trail through the 100 Acre Woods to Arroyo Park and back. If you'd like a shorter run, you can turn around at any point along the route.
Special Guest: Rachel Popelka Physical Therapist at Onward PT - Following the walk/run, Rachel will share practical strategies to help women train smarter, stay healthy, and perform their best over the long term. She'll cover key topics including strength, bone health, pelvic floor function, perimenopause, menopause, recovery, and injury prevention to help adventurers build resilience.