Local Race Calendar

The Fall Tune-Up 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. 

For runs in the Powell River area, see AVID Fitness website.

If you know of any 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. 

Race directors, send us your entry form (PDF or HTML) if your event does not have a website, and we'll post it here.

All information listed here is subject to change. The Fall Tune-Up organizers are not responsible for any errors.

• April 1, 2012: With its 34-year history, the Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run is a Coast tradition. Run a Half-Marathon from Gibsons to Sechelt: do the whole distance or join a 2- or 4-person relay. Call Teresa or Larry at 604-885-8849 (local) or 1-877-493-5163 (toll-free) or see www.foolsrun.com for more information and online registration.
• July 2012 (even years only): join thousands of other paddlers from as far away as Hawaii at the annual Howe Sound Outrigger Races, 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.
• July 17, 2011: Take in a traditional community event by running the Halfmoon Bay Trophy Run. Pleasant rolling but net downhill 3.5-mile 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, volleyball, kids games, music and local artisans. Race starts at 10:30am; sign up before 10:00am at Connor Park (on North Road, west of HMB Elementary).
• July 28, 2012: 10th annual Gibsons Sea Cavalcade Mile. In conjunction with the Sea Cavalcade festival, this is a 1 mile road race in Upper Gibsons, right before the parade. Fast, straight, slightly downhill course! Very low entry fee. Great for all ages. CASH PRIZES! Details here. Call Larry or Teresa Nightingale at 604-885-8849 or email seacavmile@telus.net.
• August 12, 2012: Four Lakes 10k + 3k Family Walk/Run in beautiful Garden Bay. Starts and finishes at Katherine Lake Park and passes by 3 other lakes on a very scenic out and back course. Great facilities at start/finish area: swimming lake, showers, covered area. Contact Teresa or Larry Nightingale at 604-885-8849 or email sca@telus.net. Details and Registration here.
• September TBA, 2012: Terry Fox Run in Gibsons and Roberts Creek. Check local newspaper for details.
• October 6, 2012: Fall Tune-Up Cross Country Race, Sechelt. See this site for information.
• October 30, 2011: Hope Alive 5km / 2km Run or Walk in Gibsons. (2nd annual) Starting at 9am at New Hope 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

Your local race missing? Let us know! Include event name, location, date, and contact info.