Other Recommended Races
January 29, 2012: Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k
First event of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. Flat and fast out and back along the waterfront in Steveston. Great way to start off your road racing year. www.kajaks.org
March 3, 2012: Dave Reed 5k, Stanley Park
This 5k is run on the same course as the St. Patrick's Day 5k, only it starts and finishes on the other side of the loop. Race #2 of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. http://vfac.ca/club-events/springclassic-5k/
March 17, 2012: St. Patrick's Day 5k, Stanley Park
Fun themed event. Fast 5k seawall route. Great atmosphere and after-party. Wear green! www.stpatricks5k.com — race #3 of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series.
March 25, 2012: Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k, Stanley Park
Part of the Canada Running Series. Flat scenic seawall loop starting and finishing at Lumbermen's Arch. Great tune-up option for the Fool's Run. www.canadarunningseries.com/spring8k/
July 28-August 4, 2012: The Great Alaskan Marathon Cruise
This was a blast in 2008, and the courses have been improved since then (different distances, more trail running)! This is an Alaska Running Cruise with husband and wife team John 'The Penguin' Bingham and Coach Jenny Hadfield. Run the world's only staged maritime marathon... a series of runs at the various ports of call and on the ship: road, cross-country, deck run. By the end of the week you'll have run the marathon distance (26.2 miles) and have seen some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Departs from Seattle. Check out all the details and itinerary at www.gammcruise.com.
Got some time? Read full version of Teresa's story from the 2008 Great Alaskan Maritime Marathon Cruise! With photos...