Run for the trails! The Trillium Trail Run 10K/5K and Kids’ Fun Run returns to Bainbridge Island Saturday, May 11, a benefit to acquire, build and maintain new Bainbridge Island trails.

Runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic course from Battle Point Park, along the Forest to Sky Trail, looping among the great firs of the Grand Forest and over scenic Hilltop meadow. Kids can enjoy a FUN RUN as part of the morning activities.

The event is hosted by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation.

Register at www.trilliumtrail.run.

Trillium Trail Run will launch the Foundation’s “Trails Connect Bainbridge Island” campaign, to acquire, build and maintain new trails around the island including: the Lost Valley Trail, nexus of the east-west, cross-island trail route from Winslow to Gazzam Lake; Dolphin Drive to W. Port Madison Trail; Sunny Hill to Nutes Pond Trail; and the Waypoint Woods gateway trail. All race proceeds benefit trail development.

“Trillium blooming along our trails heralds a beautiful Bainbridge Island spring,” says Mary Meier, Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation. “This year’s Trillium Trail Run welcomes runners and walkers to enjoy a fun morning on our trails, while supporting more trails across the island.”

Early-bird registration with course map for the timed event is now underway www.trilliumtrail.run. Cost is $35 for the 10K run and $30 for the 5K run, with all proceeds supporting trail projects on Bainbridge Island.

Early registration closes at midnight May 8, although runners can also register day of race beginning at 8:15 a.m. Race day registration is $45 (10K) and $40 (5K).

Race packets, including timing chip-integrated bib, will be distributed the morning of the event. The race begins at 9:30 a.m.

Race-day highlights include a free Fun Run and activities kids, music and refreshments. Come for the race, stay for the fun!

The 2024 Trillium Trail Run is sponsored by Wildernest, Bainbridge Ultra Running Team and Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. Local businesses can become a race sponsor by contacting Mary Meier, mary@biparksfoundation.org or 206.842.4971.

Register for the race at www.trilliumtrail.run.

For more information, contact Kari Siceloff at the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation, kari@biparksfoundation.org, or call 206-842-4971.