Event Calendar

January 1, 2012: 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. Nice mix of grass, trails and dirt/gravel campsite roads, with some gentle elevation changes as well as flat sections. Contact Teresa and Larry 604-885-8849 or email sca@telus.net, or visit Sunshine Coast Athletics website.

February 12, 2012: Tour de Trail 5k/10k in Powell River. 10:00am start. Choose from a 5K or 10K trail run that starts and finishes at Avid Fitness Center Ltd. This course is not flat — 10K runners climb up over 500 feet of elevation by mid-point — but the course is very 'run-able' with only a little bit of single-track and very little pavement. Contact Lorne at avidfit@telus.net for info, or visit the Avid Fitness Center website.

May 5-6, 2012: Tune up your mountain bike for the Sunshine Coaster, held on the popular trails of the Sunshine Coast in Roberts Creek. Cross Country lap race and Downhill race. Contact sunshinecoaster@eastlink.ca for information. Website: www.sunshinecoaster.net

May TBA, 2012: A community fair event, the Pender Harbour May Day 4 km Fun Run is free! 8:00am start in Madeira Park on the main street by the real estate office, Pender Harbour. Bring the family and stick around afterwards for a fun-filled day of games, food, parade, entertainment, craft booths and more! For more info contact Paola Stewart.

July TBA, 2012: 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 at 10:00am at Connor Park (on Northwood, near HMB Elementary).

July 28, 2012: Test your speed at the 10th 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, on a net downhill course. Very low entry fee. Age groups from kids to 70+. CASH PRIZES! Details and registration here. Call Teresa or Larry at 604-885-8849 or email seacavmile@telus.net.

August 12, 2012: Four Lakes 10k in Garden Bay, starting and finishing at Katherine Lake Park, going to Hotel Lake and back. Highly scenic course on quiet rural roads along lakeshore and forest, with a couple of moderately challenging hills in the first half. Back to basics event. Campground on site. Also: Family 3k walk/run. Contact Teresa at 604-885-8849 or email sca@telus.net. Details and registration here.

August 17, 2012: third annual Blackberry Mile in Powell River. Evening race associated with the Blackberry Festival. Straight course from start to finish with the first 3/4 gradual downhill and a bit of uphill near the end. Contact Lorne at avidfit@telus.net for info, or visit or visit the event website for details and online registration.

August 17-19, 2012: Join thousands of other paddlers from as far away as Hawaii at the 12th 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. Goes every other year. Visit www.clippercanoes.com/outrigger (new window) for more information.

August 26, 2012: Second annual Run the Rock Marathon & Half on Texada Island. Single loop course with the half marathon starting at the halfway point. Contact Robert McWilliam at 604-486-0377 or rmcwill@gmail.com for info, or visit or visit the event website for details and online registration.

September TBA, 2012: Terry Fox Run in Gibsons and Roberts Creek. Check local paper for details, or visit www.terryfox.org.

September 23, 2012: Loon Lake 13k, 7.4k in Powell River. 11:00am start (10am for walkers and bikes). Fabulous trail run on perfectly groomed, wide trail around the lake, with no hills. (The lake is now known as Inland Lake.) Campground on site. Contact Lorne at avidfit@telus.net for info, or visit or visit the event website for details and online registration.

October 6, 2012: 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.

October 8, 2011: Run/Walk for Haiti. 25 / 75 km Walk: 75 km From Earl's Cove ferry terminal To Gibsons Landing; 25 km is from West Sechelt lights to Gibsons Landing. 75 km: 4:00am - 9:00pm; 25 km starts at 12:00pm. Contact Charles Streicker: Phone: 604-740-6111, Email: Walkifyoubelieve@gmail.com. Inspired by: Sechelt community church. Checkpoints laid out only for the 25 km. There will be free water, Gatorade, fruit and snacks at each rest point located every 5 km (25 km only).

October 29, 2011: Westpoint Wellness 8km / 5km / 2km Run or Walk in Gibsons. (2nd annual) Starting at 9am at Westpoint Chiropractic, at the IGA Plaza next to Sears in Gibsons. Pre-registration at 8:30am or call 604-886-9222. Entry fee by donation to Chiropractors with Compassion. www.westpointchiropractic.com

December 11, 2011: Jingle Jog 5k: At Willingdon Beach. Hosted by the Brooks Secondary Personal Fitness students. All proceeds go to the Powell River Food Bank. This is strictly a fun run/walk and participants can dress in red & white festive wear. Treats will be available post-race & participants can feel good about helping those in the community less fortunate than themselves. Details at: www.avidfitness.ca/jinglejog/