Event Details

Race Date

The 2008 race is set for Sunday, October 19th.

Schedule

Later races may start slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

10:00am - Age 8 and under, 1.3km
10:15am - Ages 9-10 and 11-12, 2.6km
10:40am - Ages 13-14 and 15-17, 3.9km
11:15am - Ages 18+ (Junior/Open/Masters), 6.6km

Course

Start/Finish at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, Sechelt. First race starts at 10:00 am. Starting and finishing on grass, the route consists of various length loops through the park's trails and campground roads (gravel/dirt), depending on the age group: 1.3km up to 6.6km (see divisions below). Spikes not recommended. Gentle ups and downs and flat sections, no big hills. Start/finish on grass beside the beach. Spectator-friendly.

Water will be available at the start/finish area.

Course Maps - click to enlarge:

Loop A: 1.3km

Loop B: 2.2km

Kids 8 & Under: 1 x Loop A = 1.3km
Ages 9-12: 2 x Loop A = 2.6km
Ages 13-17: 3 x Loop A = 3.9km
Ages 18+: 3 x Loop B = 6.6km

Facilities

Outhouses are available at Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. Plenty of parking available within the park. Sorry no change facilities are open in October. Several large covered areas with tables are available.

Refreshments

Hot and cold beverages and snacks will be available to all participants after the event.

Results

Upon completion of the races each finisher will be given a Popsicle stick with their finishing position written on it - you must bring your stick to the results area (under the gazebo) where your name will be recorded.

Results will be displayed following the event, available on this website no later than Monday following the event, and printed in the next weekend edition of the Coast Reporter.

Categories, Awards & Prizes

Awards and draw prizes will be presented at the park following the races. Ribbons to top 3 males and females in each division. Ribbons to all participants in the kids 1km fun run (age 8 and under).

Age Categories (age on race day):

Kids age 8 and under - fun run only, not timed, every finisher gets a ribbon (1.3km)
Junior Development: age 9-10 (2.6km)
Junior Development: age 11-12 (2.6km)
Junior Development: age 13-14 (3.9km)
Youth/Juvenile: age 15-17 (3.9km)
Junior: age 18-19 (6.6km)
Open: age 20-39 (6.6km)
Masters 40+: 5 year age groups to 70+ (6.6km)

Wondering how to register? See Registration page.