Half-Marathon & Relay on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada

 2013 RACE COUNTDOWN 

Join a long-standing tradition and Run, Walk or Relay 13.1 miles / 21.1 km from Gibsons to Sechelt, BC, Canada.

Race photos by Leo Lam, Justin Samson, SiPhotography, Rick Horne & M. Kitson

Race #4:Lower Mainland Road Race Series

We offer you a point-to-point, net downhill course with friendly West Coast hospitality, low entry fee, scenic route, finisher's medals and unique awards—all just a quick ferry ride or flight from Vancouver. Try your first half, go for a personal best or prepare for the BMO Vancouver Marathon or any other spring marathon. Discover BC's best-kept coastal secret at the 36th BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run, on April 7, 2013.
“It's the little half that rules — You just gotta run the Fool's!”

Register online for 2013 • Confirmation list
Super Saver discount for first 100 entries!

"Thank you for putting on such a great event! … Coming from Vancouver, the ferry, the scenery, the post-race park on the beach, the shuttle bus, the relaxed atmosphere, the tomato soup, the unexpected sunshine, oysters and beer post race at the Gibsons marina, a chance to test your early season fitness... These are the things that no other race can offer and keep me, at least, coming back for more."
— Rachel Kiers, Vancouver   more 2012 feedback »

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2013 Registration is OPEN! Super Saver rates for first 100 registrants!

Online registration is now open for the 2013 BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run (April 7, 2013). First 100 registrations get Super Saver Discount rates — Sign up now and save!

SiPhotography 2012 Results and Photos

2012 RESULTS are HERE, 2012 INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS are HERE — CONGRATULATIONS to all participants and THANK YOU to our sponsors and volunteers! Runners and walkers, please take a few minutes to complete our post-race survey.

highlights gallery 2012 by Leo Lam

Highlights Photo Gallery

Click here for a selection of highlights photos by Leo Lam, including the Pastimes Kids' Jester Dash! Please feel free to post your own race photos on our Facebook page.

Volunteer Wall of Fame and 2013 sign-up

Meet our super 2012 volunteers! Wanna join the crew next year? You can sign up as early as you like: click here. Area captains wanted!

Palermo and Brooking win 35th BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run, presented by Coast Cable

race start

April 1st, 2012, Gibsons BC — Race organizers, volunteers and runners in the BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run felt like the victims of an April Fool's Day prank on Sunday morning when they awoke to an unseasonably late snowfall. But what started out as a wintery day turned into the nicest day yet in 2012 with warm sunshine to greet the racers at the finish in Davis Bay. ...read full story

BMO April Fool's Run supported the Sunshine Coast Food Bank

BIG THANKS to everyone who donated to the Sunshine Coast Food Bank! Three boxes of food plus a small cash donation were gratefully received by the Food Bank. Winners of the donors' draw, each receiving a sporty backpack, were Marisa Alps and Frances O'Grady.

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Sunshine Coast History

Learn a little about the communities along the race route: read now.

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photo by Leo Lam

 

Check out a Sunshine Coast Music Video Collage on YouTube by Duane Burnett (our 2005-2009 general race photographer)

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