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.

• 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 set—not 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.
• 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.

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