Event Calendar

Other Events on the Sunshine Coast

The April Fool's Run is just one of many athletic events on the Sunshine Coast. For those of you who live here or just enjoy visiting, we have compiled this calendar of races for your convenience. A number are hosted by Sunshine Coast Athletics. All local runners are invited to join our club for group runs, speed training, race travel and parties!

If you know of any Sunshine Coast runs, triathlons, bike races, etc. that are not listed here, please let us know about them. Please include event name, location, date, and contact info.

Sunshine Coast race directors, if your event does not have a website, send us your entry form (PDF file) and we'll post it here.

All information listed here is subject to change. The Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run organizers are not responsible for any errors. Not all 2009 dates are confirmed.

snowshoe race February 28, 2009: First annual Off The Edge Snowshoe Challenge on Dakota Ridge. 5k and 10k races, starting at noon. Snowshoe rental available. Hike or run through challenging terrain that includes single track, double track, cat track, up and down ski runs, open fields of fresh powder and much more. Details and registration.

May 8-9, 2009: Tune up your mountain bike for the Rat Race, held on the popular trails of the Sunshine Coast in Roberts Creek. The 7th annual 2008 event had over 500 riders. XC and DH races. Contact Rod and Tanya Camposano 604-886-1525 or email theratrace@eastlink.ca for information. www.racetheratrace.ca

May 16, 2009: A community fair event, the Pender Harbour May Day 4 km Fun Run is free! 8:00am start in Madeira Park at the gov't dock, Pender Harbour. Bring the family and stick around afterwards for a fun-filled day of games, food, parade, entertainment, craft booths and more!

Photo by Duane Robert BurnettMay 30-31, 2009: Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life: A non-competitive overnight relay celebrating cancer survivors and hope, to raise money for the CCS. Teams of 8-12 people take turns walking, strolling or running around the track at Roberts Creek Elementary, 7pm to 7am. Includes Survivors' Victory Lap, Luminary Ceremony, live entertainment and much more. For more info visit www.bc.cancer.ca (choose community: Sunshine Coast).

July 1 - not being held in 2009. Celebrate Canada Day by running the Sechelt Canada Day Mile! Takes place just before the parade in downtown Sechelt, starting and finishing on Cowrie Street in front of the crowds. Past results and photos here. Contact Larry and Teresa Nightingale at 604-885-8849 or email Sunshine Coast Athletics for more information.

July 9-11, 2010 (not being held in 2009): Join thousands of other paddlers from as far away as Hawaii at the 11th International Howe Sound Outrigger Race, in Gibsons. The largest paddling event of its kind in Canada, this event is touted as one of the top 10 outrigger races in the world. Visit www.clippercanoes.com/outrigger (new window) for more information.

Photo by Duane Robert BurnettJuly 25, 2009: Test your speed at the 7th annual Gibsons Sea Cavalcade Mile. In conjunction with the Sea Cavalcade Festival, this is a one mile road race in Upper Gibsons, right before the parade. Fast slightly downhill course! Very low entry fee. Great for all ages. CASH PRIZES! Details and registration here. Call Teresa and Larry Nightingale 604-885-8849 or email seacavmile@telus.net.

Photo by T. NightingaleJuly 26, 2009: Do a double race weekend! Take in a traditional community event by running the Halfmoon Bay Trophy Run. Pleasant net downhill 5.4 km route starts at Connor Park and ends at the Halfmoon Bay Country Fair in Cooper's Green—entry is free! Race starts at 10:30am; sign up at 10:00am at Connor Park (on Northwood, near HMB Elementary).

Garden Bay Lake. Photo by T. NightingaleAugust 23, 2009: Four Lakes 10k in Garden Bay, starting and finishing at Katherine Lake, going to Hotel Lake and back. Highly scenic course on quiet rural roads. Back to basics event. Contact Teresa at 604-885-8849 or email sca@telus.net. Details here.

IronKids Triathlon 2006. Photo by T. NightingaleSeptember 13, 2009 (tbc): Iron Kids Triathlon is fun and fitness for the younger set—not to be missed! Individual or Relay in a number of youth age categories. In Pender Harbour (Garden Bay). Contact Mokie at 604-885-4626 or email mikeandmokie@hotmail.com. Info here.

September 13, 2009 (tbc): Terry Fox Run in Gibsons (at Cross-Trainers) and Roberts Creek (at the school). 9:30am start.

October 18, 2009: Sechelt Fall Tune-Up Cross Country. All ages welcome. Distances from 1k to 6k, through the beautiful trails and campsite roads of Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. Contact Teresa Nightingale 604-885-8849 or email raceinfo@falltuneup.com. Visit www.falltuneup.com.

January 1, 2010: Resolution Run. A great way to start the new year off right. Fun family-oriented run in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, starts at 12 noon. Contact Teresa and Larry 604-885-8849 or email sca@telus.net, or visit Sunshine Coast Athletics website.

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