Aspire Adventure Running

Aspire Adventure Running Your access to the world's most wild and scenic trail running. Show up with your shoes and come away with the most memorable running experiences of your life.

We believe that there are other many other runners who, like us, want the challenge of distance running without the congestion and structure of a race: runners who love the mountains, the wilderness and desire the freedom of sacred open spaces.

Those cold, dark & wet racing conditions we've been celebrating for the past two winters are back, and so are we. See yo...
12/11/2024

Those cold, dark & wet racing conditions we've been celebrating for the past two winters are back, and so are we.
See you all on Galbraith Mountain Saturday morning!

Long Race*:
8:30 am start
11.8 mi w/ 1597' elevation gain

Short Race*:
9:00 am start
6.5 mi. w/ 655' elevation gain

*yes, dogs are allowed!
Registration link: https://register.pacificmultisports.com/Events/1253/Register
Volunteer roles available for: Sweep (x4), Trail Marshall (x2), Apple Crisp Crew (x2), Dancing Mascot.
Volunteers receive credit good for a free future Aspire race!
Volunteer form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz2ZbAug4RNvHE19kC2lZ8pUUjTWJNFqXc9UEVsEgcaKuMOg/viewform

Looking back on '24, what were your most exceptional memories made on trail? | | | | | | #
12/02/2024

Looking back on '24, what were your most exceptional memories made on trail?

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Grateful for rolling ridglines. For icy peaks. For crystal clear alpine lakes.For perfect mountain days and starry night...
11/30/2024

Grateful for rolling ridglines.
For icy peaks.
For crystal clear alpine lakes.
For perfect mountain days and starry night skies.
And for friends to share it all with.

Happy Thanksgiving, all!

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What will it be for the December 14th Galbraith race: dappled sunshine or grey clouds and precipitation? Rain or shine (...
11/22/2024

What will it be for the December 14th Galbraith race: dappled sunshine or grey clouds and precipitation?

Rain or shine (or rain and shine, who knows?), come join us on the mountain on the second Saturday in December. Winter mountain awaits, complete with the cozy vibe of bonfires, apple crisp and community.

See you out there, runners!

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Shoulder season - when the trees are the view. 👀 🌲🌲🌲What forest did you run through this weekend? 📸: | | | | ...
11/18/2024

Shoulder season - when the trees are the view. 👀 🌲🌲🌲

What forest did you run through this weekend?

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"The body seems to feel beauty when exposed to it as it feels the campfire or sunshine, entering not by the eyes alone, ...
11/16/2024

"The body seems to feel beauty when exposed to it as it feels the campfire or sunshine, entering not by the eyes alone, but equally through all one's flesh like radiant heat."

-John Muir on the somatic experience of nature. We FEEL you, John.

What feelings come up for you while out on trail?


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The Wilderness Act of 1964 preserved American wilderness “to ensure for the American poeple of present and future genera...
11/14/2024

The Wilderness Act of 1964 preserved American wilderness “to ensure for the American poeple of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness.” In our new political landscape, that resource is under threat.

Educator and guide @ian.ramsey and Aspire founder Abram Dickerson write on the history of the Wilderness Act and modern threats to this critical legislation under the new administration on this edition of the Runner's Reverb.

Read up at https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/wilderness-an-enduring-resource/.

In running, we sense our strength and cultivate our vitality. One foot in front of the other and one step at a time, wit...
11/11/2024

In running, we sense our strength and cultivate our vitality. One foot in front of the other and one step at a time, with purpose and resolve.

Much gratitude for this grounding practice and the trail community we share it with.

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2025 Registration is LIVE!Secure your 2025 adventure today to guarantee your preferred dates. Spots fill quickly, so don...
11/01/2024

2025 Registration is LIVE!

Secure your 2025 adventure today to guarantee your preferred dates. Spots fill quickly, so don’t sleep on it! See you on the trails next season!

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All treat, no trick here! Registration for the 2025 Aspire season opens to the public at midnight! Check out the course ...
10/31/2024

All treat, no trick here! Registration for the 2025 Aspire season opens to the public at midnight!

Check out the course calendar: https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/calendar-2/

Many dates fill in a flash, so set an alarm and don't snooze on it. See you on the trails next year!

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General Registration for 2025 Aspire dates opens next Friday, 11/1. Wherever your legs take you in 2025, we're there to ...
10/26/2024

General Registration for 2025 Aspire dates opens next Friday, 11/1.

Wherever your legs take you in 2025, we're there to support! Where you running next year, y'all?

View the 2025 calendar: https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/calendar-2/

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Autumn always comes bearing cold, wind, and rain. We've been waiting in the wings with bonfire, coffee, & the Galbraith ...
10/22/2024

Autumn always comes bearing cold, wind, and rain. We've been waiting in the wings with bonfire, coffee, & the Galbraith Community Trail Series.

There's a charm to cold winter mornings. Watching your breath at the race start, coffee in hand. Stretching out near the fires. Shedding layers throughout the races as your body temperature rises.

Opportunities to connect with our community of runners through the darker months are invaluable. The Galbraith Winter Races are that opportunity.

2nd Saturdays - November through February.
First race - Saturday, November 9th.
Hot apple crisp, coffee & bonfires at the race start.

See you out on Galby, Bellingham! | | | | | |

Aspire alumni can now register for their preferred dates on our 2025 adventures!We deeply appreciate our community of al...
10/16/2024

Aspire alumni can now register for their preferred dates on our 2025 adventures!

We deeply appreciate our community of alumni runners and the time we share in the mountains. As an expression of our gratitude, Aspire is opening registration up to alumni in advance of General Registration opening on November 1st for the first time this year.

Whether in the alpine meadows of the Wonderland Trail, amongst the granite monoliths of Yosemite, or another adventure on our calendar, we are looking forward to spending time on trail together next season.

Register by 10/28 to guarantee your preferred spot in advance of General Registration (opens 11/01). To secure you spot, fill out the Priority Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf66eepvKzwf_dWaYFFr2GDclT5OM5DPx6-BtQiOFmxDPcYOw/viewform

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Aspire alumni can register for the 2025 season beginning tomorrow! Which trips are going on next year's calendar tomorro...
10/15/2024

Aspire alumni can register for the 2025 season beginning tomorrow! Which trips are going on next year's calendar tomorrow?

We'll post the link to register on our channels tomorrow. Let's hit the trails together again!

https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/galbraith-mountain-trail-series/The Galbraith Community Trail Series is back! Loc...
10/02/2024

https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/galbraith-mountain-trail-series/The Galbraith Community Trail Series is back! Local trail runners, on your marks!

Crisp autumn air brings on many things, and we're excited for the smell of apple crisp and campfires to fill the air at Race HQ. We'll be hosting 4 winter races again this year, same start/finish on Galbraith Mountain, similar courses, same charming community mountain vibes. We're looking forward to spending second Saturdays on the mountain with our PNW Community.

Race details and registration: https://www.aspireadventurerunning.com/galbraith-mountain-trail-series/

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Group Registration is now open for the 2025 season! Groups of three or more (3+) have priority access to their preferred...
10/01/2024

Group Registration is now open for the 2025 season! Groups of three or more (3+) have priority access to their preferred dates and trips for next year.

Pull up the calendar, call your run crew, and to next summer's Aspire adventure running trips! Imagine your run crew striding across the glistening granite of Yosemite or the wildflower kissed meadows of Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail. Feel yourself sinking into a post run stretch by the rushing rivers of the North Cascades, and enjoying a post-run meal as your squad reminisces over the day's miles.

Runners with roll over credit can also register starting today. Fill out the Priority Registration for to register now!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf66eepvKzwf_dWaYFFr2GDclT5OM5DPx6-BtQiOFmxDPcYOw/viewform

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It's back! The Trail Running Film Festival (@trailfilmfest) has become a celebration for the trail running community, highlighting the spirit of adventure, perseverance, and connections to nature that make trail running a unique and thrilling experience. Aspire will proudly host two nights of showings at the Firehouse Theatre in Bellingham, WA on March 21st & 22nd. Ticket link is in our bio! #trailrunning | #filmfest | #mountainfilms | #trailfilms | #runmountains | #findyourdirt | #exploremore

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