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SHOOT THE TRAILS AWARDS
Join us for the WMBC’s biggest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, October 3rd from 5-10pm at the Fisherman’s Pavilion.
For the past 16 years, the heart of this event has always been about celebrating all that we’re building here in Whatcom County. Telling the stories of the riders, builders, creators, businesses, and trails that make our mountain bike community what it is. All proceeds from Shoot the Trails directly support WMBC and the work we do to build, maintain, and advocate for the mountain bike trails we all love here in Whatcom County.
The main event? The iconic Shoot the Trails Photo and Video Contest. The audience picks the winners, with cash, swag, trophies, and eternal bragging rights on the line for the top three in each category. For attendees we’ll have epic raffle prizes from across our incredibly supportive business community, food trucks, beverages, shenanigans, and plenty of reasons to stay out past your bedtime.
Grab your tickets, bring your riding buddies, the whole family, and come party for the trails!
Tickets: $30 // All ages welcome // Kids 12 & under are free
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SUBMISSION RULES
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Your photo or video submission must be tied to Whatcom County
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Riders, creatives, or trails need to be tied locally
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Must be present to win - if you submit a photo or video please plan to buy a ticket and attend the event
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Submissions due Monday, September 28th
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Questions? Please contact us at shootthetrails@wmbcmtb.org
PHOTO SUBMISSION DETAILS
PHOTO SUBMISSION - DUE BY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2026
We will display your photo(s) gallery style at the event. By submitting a photo or video to WMBC for the Shoot The Trails Awards, you consent to WMBC using it in promotional materials with credit.
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Each photographer may submit 1 photo.
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You must provide a framed print of the photo at the event.
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Frame height cannot be more than 18", make sure you measure!
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Please email us if finding a frame is a barrier to entry
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Bring your print to the Fisherman’s Pavilion between 10 AM and noon on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.
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You must pick your print up by the end of the event or we will display them in our office as art.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS
Email your photo and the following information to shootthetrails@wmbcmtb.org by September 28th, 2026. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your photo was not submitted and you need to follow up.
Subject Line: Photo Title
Email must include:
-Photo Title
-What size print you will bring to the event
-Photo File Name
-Photographer Name
-Rider(s)
-Location (optional)
-Are you 18 or older?
-Contact information: Name, Phone, Email.
END OF THE ROLL AWARD
Freehub Magazine and the WMBC are excited to announce the addition of the Freehub End of the Roll Award at this year’s Shoot the Trails! Selected by the Freehub staff, one photographer will have the opportunity to have their work featured as the 'End of the Roll' spot in volume 18 of the magazine.
End of the Roll is a coveted, full-page spread at the end of each issue of Freehub, reserved for images deserving of their own dedicated spotlight and serving as the closing act for every edition. Now, experienced and youth photographers alike have the chance to have their work published in the final pages of Freehub, making their photography the last thing readers see before setting down a copy.
VIDEO SUBMISSION DETAILS
VIDEO SUBMISSION - DUE BY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2026
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Each videographer may submit 1 video.
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Videos are limited to 3 minutes in length. The following video formats are recommended; avi, mpeg/mpeg-4, mov/quicktime, wmv. However, most downloadable video formats will be accepted. If your video has speaking in it, please include large captions at the top of the video. We cannot guarantee sound quality.
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When your video is ready, please upload to Google drive or to a cloud drive and email us the link.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEOS
Email the following information to shootthetrails@wmbcmtb.org by September 28th, 2026
Subject Line : Video Title
Email must include:
-Video Title
-Video File Name
-Videographer
-Rider(s)
-Location (optional)
-Are you 18 or older?
-Contact information : Name, Phone, Email. We may need to contact you if we have problems with your video. If you have questions regarding the language in your song choice, please refer to the FCC guidelines.
PHOTO & VIDEO ADULT PRIZES
Cash prizes, award plaques, and WMBC swag given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
1st
$750 Prize
2nd
$500 Prize
3rd
$250 Prize
PHOTO & VIDEO YOUTH PRIZES
Photographer/Videographer is Under 18
Award plaques, gift cards, and swag from local businesses given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
2025 Shoot The Trails Photo Winners
2025 Shoot The Trails Video Winners
