Street Scramble Bellingham

10/06/2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

90 minutes or 3 hours.

On foot or bike.

Street Scramble Bellingham is back after two years of rave reviews! With our new October event date, we’re aiming for decent weather and offering a discount to WWU students!

We are excited that the Whatcom Family YMCA in downtown Bellingham will be hosting Street Scramble for the third year in row.

Bellingham is a city with tremendous variety, from a busy downtown to secluded forest trails, long flat stretches to steep hills, country roads to the Western Washington University campus, narrow alleys and trails to wide promenades with sweeping waterfront vistas. Come to Street Scramble Bellingham and enjoy exploring this variety as you discover some new and different Bellingham highlights in this fun, active event! And don’t forget to let your friends and family know; Street Scramble is great fun to do together.

Results
Registration
Schedule
Directions & Parking
What is it?
What to Wear & Bring
Safety

Results

2019 Results

2018 Results

2017 Results

Registration

	Opening (through 3/15)	Early (through 8/6)	Regular (through 10/4)	Day-of-event registration
ADULT (age 22+)	$19	$22	$26	$30
ADULT on team w/ kid 12/under	$9	$12	$16	$20
YOUTH (age 13-21)	$9	$12	$16	$20
KIDS (age 6-12)	$3	$5	$5	$5
CHILDREN (age 5/under)	FREE	FREE	FREE	FREE

Registration closes on Friday, October 4, at 11:59pm.

Day-of-event registration is available by cash, card, or check made out to Street Scramble.

Cascade Orienteering Club Discount
*Members of Cascade Orienteering Club may take off $5 by using code COC#member

Schedule

Sunday, October 6

8:45am – On-site registration opens
10:00am – Map handout

10:30am – Start!

12:00pm – 90-minute Finish

12:30pm – 90-minute Awards
1:30pm – 3-hour Finish
2:00pm – 3-hour Awards

Directions & Parking

The start and finish is located at the Whatcom Family YMCA. There is parking located at the back of the Y building, and nearby street parking is available (and free) on Sundays.

Whatcom Family YMCA
1256 N State St.
Bellingham, WA 98225

Map & directions

Note that you will need your ID to enter the YMCA, so bring your drivers license or alternate form of ID with you to the event.

What is it?

What is Street Scramble? It’s an urban adventure that’s fun for runners, walkers, cyclists, and families! Dozens of checkpoints are marked on a special map and your goal is to find as many as you can within the time limit. Whether you sprint or stroll is up to you! You can participate solo or in teams of 2-5.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Maps are handed out 30 minutes before the race start. Use this time to strategize! Plan which checkpoints you want to find and the route you’ll take to get there. Use highlighters, pens, or pencils to mark your route plan on the map.
Checkpoints have varying point values, this can affect your strategy!
Checkpoints are worth the tens place of the checkpoint number. (For example, checkpoint #38 is worth 30 points.)
After the race briefing, everyone starts at the same time!
To prove that you visited a checkpoint, you’ll answer a multiple-choice question on an answer sheet. (No guessing. This isn’t a trivia contest and incorrect answers receive a point penalty!)
Do your best to return to the finish on-time and turn in your answer sheet, or risk losing 10 points per minute (or fraction of a minute) that you’re late! This makes for an exciting dash to the finish.

To learn more about how it works, including some strategy tips, visit the First Time? page.

What to Wear & Bring

Wear whatever feels appropriate for the weather and the exertion level you plan. Some participants adventure in their street clothes while others wear breathable running apparel. Whatever you choose to wear, comfortable footwear is essential if you are going out on foot.

Everyone should bring the following:

A watch, so you’ll know when to dash back to the finish
Highlighters or other writing utensils for marking the answer sheet and planning your route

You may wish to bring the following:

A compass. This can be handy but is not necessary.
Water and/or snacks
Additional maps of the area (on Street Scramble maps, most street names are not shown)
A magnifier, to make it easier to read fine details on the map
A fun team name and/or team costume!

Safety

TRAFFIC
The only significant hazard in Street Scramble is vehicular traffic. This is a serious concern if you are trying to be competitive. It is extremely easy to run into the street with your nose in your map. Look before you leap!

SAFETY VESTS
Orange mesh safety vests with the Street Scramble logo are provided on loan for all Street Scramble events. They are lightweight and breathable. All participants, especially those who are competitive, are strongly encouraged to wear one.

HYDRATE
If you are exerting yourself in warm or hot weather, remember to stay hydrated. You may wish to carry water with you.

CYCLISTS
Cyclists, be extra cautious. You will be tempted to take chances. To minimize the distraction of map reading, you may wish to affix your map to your handlebars. Avoid making navigational decisions while moving. Instead, stop and plan as much of your coming route as you can keep in memory, then ride without consulting the map. If riding as a team, occupy a full lane of traffic rather than riding single file down the road. This is your legal right, and it will enable you to more easily communicate with your teammates. It will also reduce the danger of being sideswiped or doored.

Cyclists, remember that our rules stipulate you follow all traffic rules at all times. This includes riding in the direction of traffic and stopping at red lights.