There are just a few days to go to register for the TC10K with the Early Bird price of $30. Register before February 14 to take advantage of this reduced price by registering for either the individual TC10K run or walk. After the 14th the individual entry fee rises to $35.
Early Bird Registration click here
In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the country and the suburbs. Volunteer host families shared their friendship and homes up to two weeks or more in 13 Northeastern states from [...]
Vancouver’s popular Run The North Shore website has been updated. The new site is a great resource for runners and includes advice and tips on running, information on local running talent, and a racing calendar.
You can also sign up for a monthly newsletter, here is a link to the latest issue: http://www.runthenorthshore.com/February.
The Orcas Island 25k & 50k is one of the first trail ultras of the year and as such always gets a good turnout. This year’s race was no different and as usual a large number of BC runners headed south of the border to sample the trails.
So far we’ve found three race reports from [...]
[ October 31, 2010; ] Event website: http://www.seawall.lgrr.com/
The James Cunningham Seawall Race was originated and is still organized to this day by the Lions Gate Road Runners in 1971, the year the last stone was laid on the Stanley Park Seawall, in honour of James “Jimmy” Cunningham, a stonemason who spent most of life coordinating the construction [...]
[ October 17, 2010; ] Official event website: http://reflexionclinics.com/race2disp.php
[ July 25, 2010; ] Official event website: http://reflexionclinics.com/race3disp.php
All race fees include a technical garment.
Race course is officially certified and measured.
Register in person at Ladysport
or mail or register online here!
Don’t forget to check out the other races in the “Diva’s Only Series!”
Start Times: (timing mats are turned off 5 minutes after race start)
1/2 Marathon- 8:00 am
10k- 9:00 am
Start Location:
Locarno Park
corner [...]
[ October 2, 2010; ] Official event website: http://brewskidaddle.com/
The Brewskidaddle is a charity Fun Run/walk featuring 5 km (3.1 mi) and (1 mile) courses for adults and a 1 km (0.6 mi) kids’ run. Celebrate reaching the finish line at the After Race Party. Held at the Rugby Cricket Club, this Oktoberfest celebration boasts a merry mix of traditional German [...]
[ September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010. ] The Whistler Spirit Run & Festival is a two-day cross-country and trail running event that takes place at Whistler Olympic Park and features something for everyone.
Come out and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Callaghan Valley and know that your participation is helping to build healthier communities right here in British Columbia.
Official event website: http://www.whistlerspiritrun.com/
[ September 26, 2010; ] Official event website: http://www.burnsbog.org/jog4thebog/
WALK, RUN, or JOG for the bog!
Discover the wonder and magic of Burns bog in this years 5 & 10K run. Put on your jogging shoes and come out with your friends and family for a morning of fun and exercise!
Your pledges, entrance fees, and corporate sponsorships will help the Burns Bog [...]
[ June 20, 2010; ] Official event website: http://ironmountaintriathlon.com/
5th Annual Iron Mountain Triathlon
Olympic Distance Race (7:00 AM start)
Swim 1500m (0.92 miles) Bike 40 K (25 miles) Run 10 K (6.2 miles)
Saturday June 19th – Sunday June 20th, 2010 Whonnock Lake, Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Just a quick drive from Vancouver.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a Sprint Triathlon race in 2010!!!
(10:45 AM start [...]
[ June 6, 2010; ] Official event website: https://secure.bcchf.ca/ChildRun/
Who:
Everyone! Runners, walkers, wheelchairs and stroller riders
What:
Family “fun run”
When:
Sunday, June 6th at 9:00 am * please note: to avoid parking congestion, please arrive by 8:15 a.m.
Where:
BC Children’s Hospital
Why:
To raise money for the fight against childhood cancer
How:
Register Today!
The 24th annual ChildRun concluded June 7, 2009. Hosting over 4,800 participants, the “fun run” raised [...]
[ May 30, 2010; ] Official event website: http://sciencefairs.bc.ca/funrun/therun.html
Race Route
The PMC-Sierra Science Fair Fun Run 2010 5k fun run will begin and end at Science World. The start/finish location will be on the grass area on the North side of Science World, facing North and the route will follow the seawall pathway out to David Lam Park where it will [...]
[ April 17, 2010; ] Official event website: http://tapestryfoundation.ca/content/pacific-spirit-run
Thunderbird Stadium ~ Pacific Spirit Park, UBC
10 km trail run ~ 5 km trail run / walk ~2.5 km walk
All proceeds raised support dementia research funded through Tapestry Foundation for Health Care. Download information about the dementia research project being funded through the 2009 Pacific Spirit Run. .
The Cause
Why you should care [...]
[ March 28, 2010; ] Official event site: http://reflexionclinics.com/race1disp.php
Diva’s Only 5km and 10km
Sunday July 20th
All race fees include a New Balance Technical garment.
Race course has CHANGED due to a conflicting event at Jericho Park
NEW RACE COURSE HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY MEASURED AS A
TWO LOOP 10 KM ROUTE
ONE LOOP 5 KM ROUTE
This new scenic route starts along the seawall adjacent to the [...]
[ March 7, 2010; ] 8k Course – 10:00am
A scenic loop of the Stanley Park seawall. Starting from Lumbermen’s Arch, runners will head south past the Aquarium to the Artists’ circle, turning right towards Malkin Bowl, over the old bridge and through the Georgia Underpass. Runners will loop around Lost Lagoon, and through the tunnel to Second Beach / Ceperley [...]
[ August 28, 2010; ] It’s back, it’s grown, and it’s time to get Muddy with your friends!
It’s been too long to get here, but the registration for the 2010 Mud Run Rides are now open! Registration for both events are limited to the first 100 teams to register!
We’re proud to announce a brand new Mud Run Ride on Vancouver Island this [...]
[ April 17, 2010; ] It’s back, it’s grown, and it’s time to get Muddy with your friends!
It’s been too long to get here, but the registration for the 2010 Mud Run Rides are now open! Registration for both events are limited to the first 100 teams to register!
We’re proud to announce a brand new Mud Run Ride on Vancouver Island [...]
Olympic fans can virtually ski the runs of Whistler-Blackcomb, take a run on the bobsleigh course
BY GILLIAN SHAW, VANCOUVER SUNFEBRUARY 10, 2010
Google Street View has taken to the slopes with the launch Tuesday of Google Snow View, taking viewers on a virtual tour of Whistler-Blackcomb and the Olympic runs.
With the Google Street View camera mounted [...]
The following interview comes courtesy of Christopher Kelsall and was originally published on the Flotrack website. Chris has graciously allowed us to re-post here…
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© Copyright – Christopher Kelsall – 2010
Jim Finlayson is a former Canadian Marathon champion, three-time competitor in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and winner of the Royal Victoria Marathon. He competed for NCAA Division [...]
