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.

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 2008 dates are confirmed.

May 10, 2008: The 3rd annual Granny Run 5k starts and finishes at the Seniors' Centre in Sechelt. For information contact Contact Maurice Farn at 604-885-8910 or 604-740-3938.

May TBA, 2008: A community fair event, the Pender Harbour May Day 4 km Fun Run is free! 8:00am start at Madeira Park, Pender Harbour. Bring the family and stick around afterwards for a fun-filled day of games, food, parade, entertainment, craft booths and more!

May 31-Jun 1, 2008: Tune up your mountain bike for the Sunshine Coast Rat Race, held on the popular trails of the Sunshine Coast in Roberts Creek. The 6th annual 2007 event had over 500 riders. XC and DH races. Cross Country Marathon is the BC Championships for 2008. Contact Larry Nightingale 604-885-8849 or email ratrace2@telus.net for information. Visit www.SCRatRace.com.

Photo by Duane Robert BurnettJune 7-8, 2008: 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, 2008: Celebrate Canada Day by running the third annual Sechelt Canada Day Mile! Takes place just before the parade in downtown Sechelt, starting and finishing on Cowrie Street in front of the crowds. Start time 10:45am at the top of Cowrie Street in front of Rockwood. Details here. Contact Larry and Teresa Nightingale at 604-885-8849 or email Sunshine Coast Athletics for more information.

July 11-13, 2008: Join thousands of other paddlers from as far away as Hawaii at the 10th annual 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/about.htm (new window) for more information.

Photo by T. NightingaleJuly 13, 2008: 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! Bring the whole family and enjoy the Fair afterwards, with food, kids games, music and local artisans. Race starts at 10:30am; sign up by 10:00am at Connor Park (near HMB Elementary).

Photo by Duane Robert BurnettJuly 26, 2008: Test your speed at the 6th annual Gibsons Sea Cavalcade Mile. In conjunction with the Gibsons 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! Online registration. Details and registration here. Call Larry Nightingale 604-885-8849 or email seacavmile@telus.net.

Garden Bay Lake. Photo by T. NightingaleAugust 24, 2008: New event: 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. Info here.

IronKids Triathlon 2006. Photo by T. NightingaleSeptember 7, 2008: 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 and 2007 Results here.

September 14, 2008: Terry Fox Run in Gibsons (at Cross-Trainers) and Roberts Creek (at the school). 9:30am start.

Scenery at the Youth Violence Awareness Run, photo by T NightingaleOctober 12, 2008: Run one of the most scenic point-to-point courses anywhere in the Youth Violence Awareness Run 8.5k in Garden Bay. Run beside a picturesque lake and wind through forests of fall foliage and evergreens. Finish at Pender Harbour Secondary. Contact Mokie at 604-885-4626 or visit www.foolsrun.com/yavrun/ for details and 2007 results.

October 19, 2008: Sechelt Fall Tune-Up Cross Country. All ages welcome. Distances from 1k to 5.4k, 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, 2009: 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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