Sober October Recovery Beyond North Bend Trail Fest

September 24, 2023

Welcome to my latest blog post for Recovery Beyond, where I’m thrilled to spotlight an event – the North Bend Trail-fest! This exhilarating festival, expertly directed by Scott Sowle, a stalwart volunteer and supporter of Recovery Beyond, is set to showcase the breathtaking outdoor adventure opportunities nestled within Snoqualmie Valley. From thrilling 8k and 30k trail run races to mountain adventure clinics, a climbing wall, and even kid’s activities, there’s something to get everyone’s adrenaline pumping. And when it’s time to refuel, there’s plenty of food and music to keep the festive spirit high.

The best part? A generous portion of all race registration proceeds goes to Recovery Beyond, making it not just a day of fun and adventure, but also a day of giving back. If you’re part of the Recovery Beyond community, there’s a special treat in store for you; free trail run registration and a Fall Picnic and Community Celebration onsite at the festival. Keep reading to find out more about this action-packed day!

North Bend Trail Fest Summary:

  • The North Bend Trail-fest is directed by Scott Sowle, a long-time Recovery Beyond volunteer and supporter.

  • The festival will showcase Snoqualmie Valley’s Outdoor Adventure Opportunities! 

  • Along with official 8k and 30k Trail Run Races, there will be Mountain Adventure Clinics, Climbing Wall, Kid’s Activities, Food & Music!

  • Thanks to Scott’s generosity, a portion of all race registration proceeds will be donated to Recovery Beyond!

  • 8k Trail Run starts at 8:30am— Free trail run registration for all RB participants (see race registration directions below) 

  • Recovery Beyond’s 2023 Expedition Team will complete the 8k trail run as a team and will be honored as special guests

  • Recovery Beyond will also be gathering for a Fall Picnic and Community Celebration onsite at the festival, while also volunteering to run an aid station during the races.

Ways You Can Participate:

  • Recovery Beyond participants can attend simply to connect with others while taking in the festivities and demonstrations! 

  • Gather with us at our Recovery Beyond Fall Picnic and Community Celebration 

  • Cheer on the 2023 Recovery Beyond Expedition Team completing the 8k

  • Register and complete the 8k Trail Run yourself! 

  • Volunteer at the aid station at Little Si during the races

8k Trail Run Official Registration 

  • If you want to do the trail run: Register for the 8k here and enter “RecoveryBeyond” to waive the $57 registration fee.

  • You must register on this race website before October 7th to quality. 

Official Festival Schedule:

  • 7:00 am Festival Opens

  • 8:00 am North Bend Skyline 30k Start

  • TBD Pro Guiding Service Climbing Wall

  • 8:30 am Boulder Garden 8k Start

  • 8:40 am Best Day Brewing NA Beer Mile

  • 9:00 am Snoqualmie Running Kids Races

  • TBD The Line Bike Experience

  • TBD Compass Outdoor Adventures Pentathlon

  • 12:00 pm Live Bluegrass/Folk Music

  • TBD Fly Fishing Clinic

  • 1:00 pm Vert Running Series Awards

  • 3:00 pm Festival Closes

About Recovery Beyond

At Recovery Beyond, we see recovery as an adventure! We believe recovery is an active, spirited way of living that is rooted in the joy and freedom of genuine health and wholeness. Since 2011, our community has grown by offering consistent, accessible, adventure-based experiences led by peers for peers.

Recovery Beyond’s peer-driven model works in partnership with treatment programs, community organizations, and behavioral health systems to provide critical success factors for long-term recovery:

  1. health – tools for learning to manage the symptoms of substance use disorder and making positive choices;

  2. purpose – meaningful activities, exploration of interests, and development of life goals; and

  3. community – a network of recovering individuals and their allies who offer support, encouragement, and hope.

Through physical activity, positive relationships, and goal setting, we offer participants a sense of purpose and belonging. Our programming fosters ‘health and wholeness’ as participants experience feelings of accomplishment, community, and opportunities for adventure.

We believe it is never too late to pursue personal goals and dreams, to value self and others, and to become a unified core of health in body, mind, and spirit.

SOBERSCRIBE & BE ENTERED TO WIN!

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