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.
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.
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April
11, 2010: With its 32-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.
- May 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
10-12 people take turns walking, strolling or running around the
track at Roberts Creek Elementary. Includes Celebrating Children of Courage 5 km
run, Survivors' Victory Lap, Luminary Ceremony, live entertainment,
meals and much more. For more information please visit www.bc.cancer.ca
(choose Relay For Life, then Sunshine Coast).
- July 2010: 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
TBA, 2010: 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 (near HMB
Elementary).
July
24, 2010: 8th 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 22, 2010: Four Lakes 10k 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.
Results
here.
September
2010 (not happening in 2009): Iron Kids Triathlon is fun and fitness for
the younger setnot to be missed! Individual or Relay in a
number of youth age categories. Proceeds in part to assist the Canadian Foundation for the Study of
Infant Death. In Pender
Harbour (Garden Bay). Contact Mokie
at 604-885-4626 or email mikeandmokie@hotmail.com.
Results
and photos here.
- September 13, 2009: Terry Fox Run in Gibsons (at
Cross-Trainers) and Roberts Creek (at the school). Check local
newspaper for details.
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NOT
HAPPENING ANYMORE: Youth Violence Awareness 8.5k Run, in
Garden Bay (Pender Harbour). Past results
and photos here.
- October 18, 2009: Fall Tune-Up Cross Country Race, Sechelt.
See this site for information.
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