Events
Song Sparrow Bridge 10K at Northern State
103 spots left. Registration ends February 12, 2026 at 11:59pm PST
Place
Sedro Woolley, WA US 98284
Description
This run is a celebration of what Northern State has to offer with the new trails built by the Skagit Trail Builders! There is no clock, no bibs, no times (everyone but me wears a watch), and best of all NO FEE! Yes, there will be the traditional mass start at 10 AM and a finish line will be there. Runners will run their pace whether it be racing, cruising, jogging, or like me lollygagging (Yes, I will be plodding along with everyone). The idea is for runners of all abilities to gather to come experience the beauty of Northern State by running over two handcrafted bridges over Hill Creek then through the towering Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Spruce trees. After the race, runners can enjoy the fellowship of those who ran with you while sharing the beauty of what you had just witnessed!
The course will be well marked. Mile markers will be in place, And yes, it is an accurate 10K trail route.
Hopefully I can figure out how to have tasty treats to go along with the warm beverages provided generously by Starbucks!
More to come!
No Dogs or Strollers. Sorry
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Song Sparrow Map
The run will probably start on the road down by the cannery to avoid the wet field. Runners will run up and around the barns and to the upper area of the farm where they will continue on the gravel road down to the Access Road that leads up to the Skagit Trail Builder Trails. Here runners will take a left to the trailhead for for a short way then left down to Pumphouse Bridge where they will cross Hill Creek.
Upon arrival at the first meadow junction, the 1st time, runners will take a left on the North Meadow Trail then veer left onto the North Knoll Trail. Upon arrival at the junction that leads to Song Sparrow Bridge, runners will take a left to Song Sparrow Bridge. Upon leaving Song Sparrow runners will go left up to the end of the trail then turn right down the road. At the Elk Trail Jct runners will be directed right to the short Elk Trail where they will come to Hill Creek Trail and take a left that leads down back to the Pumphouse Bridge.
Back at Pumphouse Bridge Jct, runners will take a right and cross Pumphouse Bridge a 2nd time. Now at the meadow junction for the 2nd time, you will just go straight and stay on Pumphouse Trail that will take you to the Jct and take a right over to Song Sparrow Bridge again. Once again upon leaving Song Sparrow, you go left again and run up the trail and then all the way down to the road that leads back to the Helmick Parking area.
Instead of following exactly the route you took at the beginning, you now will have to detour (see map below) at the top of the hill and run a short loop on what I call the middle field road. Then you return to the road to run around the barns again to the finish.
Easy peasy! If you follow the signs....
There are really just 2 spots (see the next map posted) where you do something different coming to the same junction. The first is where you come to the Junction of North Meadow Trail after leaving Pumphouse Bridge while on Pumphouse Trail. First time you take a left, second time go straight. Follow the signs.
Secondly, it is where you are running down the Access Road. You come to the staging area used for trail building where the first time you take a right onto Elk Trail that leads you to Hill Creek Trail. 2nd time you go straight down the hill.
2 Junctions, 2 Different Results!
Here are the two junctions where you do something different. First time in blue arrow, second is black arrow.
Start and Finish of the Run!
Always a challenge to get the distance to make a race a true race. In this case I needed extra and the middle field road up top served its purpose. Not only did it add what I needed, it is also the most enjoyable little jaunt down that road with spectacular views of Cultus Mountain and the surrounding scenery.
Skagit Trail Builders Section from Google Maps!
Tried tracing the route but you get the idea. Blue is first loop into trails and black the second and out to finish
Directional Sign
After crossing Pumphouse Bridge onto the the Pumphouse Trail, you will come to a trail junction where North Meadow Trail is to the left and Pumphouse Trail just goes straignt. Here will be a sign directing you to take a left the first time there and just stay on trail that veers right the second time.
A January Warm Up for Song Sparrow 10K
This looks to be a fun time up at the Port of Skagit in Burlington and for a very good cause. Here is a link to sign up.
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Burlington/GetOutside5kFunRun
Skagit Trail Builders
For more information on Skagit Trail Builders click on the link. They are currently working on trails across the Dove Tail Bridge over at the Port of Skagit and who knows, in a couple years we might have a half marathon course!
https://skagittrailbuilders.org/
After race warm refreshments!
