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Gallery: 2023 Lake Padden Relay

August 26, 2023 7:28 pm

A runner jog along two bikers wearing cycling helmets. — Runners at the Lake Padden Relay shared the course with bikers and other non-competitors as they ran around the lake. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Nic Wasik throws a timing chip to his teammate, Kenny Baker, as he comes to a halt from his run. — Nic Wasik, right, throws a timing chip to teammate Kenny Baker. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Sheena Bull celebrates at the end of the run with her arms in the air. — Sheena Bull, of Langley, British Columbia, celebrates finishing a solo run. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Runners exchange chips and start their lap timers as spectators watch from behind a colorful rope meant to separate the sidelines and the jogger's path. — Runners exchange chips and start their lap timers. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A runner leaps to avoid hitting a teammate while exchanging a timing chip as she tries to come to a halt from her run. — A runner leaps to avoid hitting a teammate while exchanging a timing chip. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Isaac Lind extends out his arm as he tries to stop at the relay stop. — Isaac Lind, of Everson, stretches his arm forward to stop the clock as he finishes the final leg. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University runner Jalen Juvarek hands off a timing chip to Dan Pree who is dressed in a cow pattern outfit. — Western Washington University runner Jalen Juvarek, left, hands off a timing chip to Dan Pree. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A large crowd of various ages and genders jog along a gravel path as spectators cheer them on from the sidelines. — Teams young and old compete at the Lake Padden Relay. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

After fear of cancellation due to poor air quality caused by smoke, the Greater Bellingham Running Club was able to host the 2023 Lake Padden Relay with no complications on Saturday, Aug. 26.