5K races near Anacortes

The Fairhaven Frosty 5K & 10K is a December road race in Bellingham, Washington, offering a 5K or 10K option. The name reflects its winter timing, and the format is straightforward: two standard race distances on the same day. The listing provides no course specifics beyond Bellingham. Results are managed via Webscorer, indicating a standard timed community event.

The Jingle Bell Run in Bellingham, Washington, is a holiday-season 5K within the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run series. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., and the race starts at 9:00 a.m. The event supports the Arthritis Foundation and its work for people living with arthritis, described as the leading cause of disability in the U.S. The race starts at Bellingham High School. Individuals and teams can register, and the event is open to participants at every pace. Teams are part of the fundraising model, with participants encouraged to invite friends, family, coworkers, or running clubs. Participants are asked to “Be There With Bells On,” connecting the run with the holiday season and fundraising for arthritis support.

The Bulldog 5K Sleigh Ride Fun Run/Walk is a holiday 5K in Mount Vernon, Washington, with runners and walkers circling the Del Trail at Skagit Playfields. The event starts in the morning and offers a public fun run/walk, plus a separate 5K Sleigh Ride category for current Mount Vernon High School cross country runners. The Del Trail is named for Jess del Bosque, a longtime MVHS distance coach. Participants receive a T-shirt and Santa hat, with MVHS cross country runners leading the starting crowd as “reindeer” in front of the “Santas.” Top finishers in each age group receive ornament medals. Water and hot drinks are served afterward, and proceeds support the Non-School District Mount Vernon Athletic Fund for runners attending cross country summer camp.