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January 2011

Mt. Washington Yeti This Weekend

The first Yeti snowshoe race of the year takes place this Saturday at Vancouver Island’s Mt. Washington Resort. The event will include three options; a 5km Sport Course, and a 10 Snow Run and new this year, a Winter Duathlon, which will consist of a 10km cross-country ski leg sandwiched between two 5k snowshoe Sport [...]

Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k this Sunday

The Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k Road Race take place this Sunday in Richmond. This is the second event of the Timex BC Road Race Series and the first event of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series.
The course is flat and fast, certified by Athletics Canada and winds through scenic and [...]

Conquering The Canadian Death Race – A Book by Michael Bryan Wentz

Registration for the 10th anniversary edition of the 2011 Canadian Death Race opened earlier this month (January 10th). To mark this special occasion we would like to introduce you to a book about the race written by a fellow named Michael.
Micheal ran the 125 kilometer event in August 2009 because of a bet made between [...]

Victoria Marathon Society Announces Results of Economic Impact Analysis

(Victoria, BC – January 24, 2011). The Victoria Marathon Society has announced the results from its Economic Impact Analysis on the 2010 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The event, which took place on Sunday, October 10, 2010, created a total economic impact on marathon weekend of $7.1 million.
The purpose of the analysis, conducted by the Economic [...]

Get On Track This Winter With the Top Nordic Events in British Columbia

From Snowshoe Magazine’s Ryan Alford – Skinny skis and snowshoes are set to hit the tracks and trails as the Nordic season kicks off in British Columbia. BC Nordic has put together some great event picks, from dogsled races to annual loppets, this season’s event calendar is chalk full of activities for the entire family. [...]

Tour de France Documentary will be shown in Canadian Theatres Wednesday February 2nd

Chasing Legends, a highly-anticipated bike movie focusing on the 2009 Tour de France through the eyes of Team Columbia-HTC, will be shown across Canada during a special one-night screening. The high-definition film will be shown in 43 theatres Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.

See the list of participating BC theaters below:

BRITISH COLUMBIA Showings

Cineplex Odeon Aberdeen Mall
Kamloops
700-1320 [...]

Aug 7 – Stormy Ultra – Squamish

[ August 7, 2011; ] The STORMY Trail Race is a trail running event in Squamish. BC, that includes a 50 mile solo ultramarathon and a 50 mile team relay.

STORMY is a not-for-profit endeavor. The race, in its 11th year, follows portions of the famous Test of Metal mountain bike course with variations to enhance the running experience. The course [...]

Aug 14 – Richmond Olympic Oval 10km Race – Richmond

[ August 14, 2011; 8:30 am; ] Start/finish at the new Richmond Oval. This event has a 20+ year history, was previously run at Minoru, then Steveston Community Centre. Final race of the Lower Mainland Road Running Series.

Event details here.

Jan 30 – Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k – Richmond

[ January 30, 2011; 8:30 am; ] Annual 8 km road race early in the year to start the season. Second event of the 2011 Timex BC Road Running Series.  Starts and finishes at the Steveston Community Centre at 4111 Moncton Rd.

Event details here.

May 29 – Eagle Harbour 5km Fun Run – West Vancouver

[ May 29, 2011; 10:00 am; ] A scenic run through the community of Eagle Harbour which leads up to the Seaview trail. It is an out and back course of 5km.

Here is your opportunity to bring the family and  spend a morning doing what you love. Come and run and enjoy a great day. Barbecue and  draw prizes included with registration.

For more information visit [...]

Sep 11 – Coho Run 14k – Vancouver / North Vancouver

[ September 11, 2011; 9:00 am; ] This incredible point to point 14 km journey starts from Kitsilano Beach, takes you through Vanier Park along the seawall, then over the Burrard Street Bridge along the English Bay seawall to Second Beach in Stanley Park, and finally, over the Lion’s Gate Bridge and into Ambleside Beach Park to the birthplace of the North [...]

Oct 10 – 5th Annual North Shore Credit Union Half Marathon – North Vancouver

[ October 10, 2011; 8:00 am; ] One of Canada’s easiest and most scenic Half-Marathons – a net drop in elevation of over 300 feet and spectacular views of the North Shore Mountain’s and the most beautiful city in the world, Vancouver.

For more information visit http://www.runthenorthshore.com/qs/page/13262/13256/-1

Jul 23-24 – Fat Dog 100 – Keremeos / Manning Park

[ July 23, 2011 to July 24, 2011. ] When: Saturday July 23 to Sunday July 24, 2011

Why: Stunning alpine views, meadows of wild flowers, good mix of technical and non-technical trails, point to point, challenging profile, sumptuous aid stations, great organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a lake at the end for soaking.

Distances: 100 + miles (approx 120 mi), 100 + km (approx 115 km), [...]

Jul 9 – Knee Knacker – North Vancouver

[ July 9, 2011; 6:00 am; ] The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run is a challenging 30-mile foot race along the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. It provides runners with magnificent city, mountain and ocean views, as they go up and over the mountains which grace the North Shore of the city of Vancouver, climbing 8,000 feet [...]

Sep 25 – The Dirty Feet Race – Kamloops

[ September 25, 2011; ] Trail Running Race Distances:

5km, 10km and 21km courses available.

Racer Check In:

Begins September 25th at 8:00am at Start/Finish

Race Map and Elevation Profile:

Coming soon.

Race Start Times:

21 km at 9:30am

10 km at 10:00am

5 km at 10:15am

Entry Fees:

21 km race entry fee is $45 includes HST. Click here to Register.

5 km and 10 km race entry fee is $30 includes HST. Click here to Register.

Register [...]

Jul 17 – The Dirty Feet Race – Vernon

[ July 17, 2011; ] Trail Running Race Distances:

5km, 10km and Half Marathon 21km courses available.

Racer Check In:

Begins July 17th at 8:00am at Start/Finish

Race Map and Elevation Profile:

Coming soon.

Race Start Times:

21 km at 9:00am

10 km at 9:30am

5 km at 9:45am

Entry Fees:

5 km and 10 km race entry fee is $30 includes HST. Click here to Register.

Half Marathon 21km race entry fee is $45 includes HST. Click here to [...]

Jun 5 – Kelowna Dirty Feet Race – Kelowna

[ June 5, 2011; ] Trail Running Race Distances:

5km, 10km and 21km courses available.

Racer Check In:

Begins June 5th at 8:00am at Start/Finish

Race Map and Elevation Profile:

Coming soon.

Race Start Times:

21 km at 9:30am

10 km at 10:00am

5 km at 10:15am

Entry Fees:

21 km race entry fee is $45 includes HST. Click here to Register.

5 km and 10 km race entry fee is $30 includes HST. Click here to [...]

Mar 27 – Dirty Feet Desert Race – Kamloops

[ March 27, 2011; ] Trail Running Race Distances:

5km, 10km and 21km courses available.

Racer Check In:

Begins March 27th at 8:00am at Start/Finish

Race Map and Elevation Profile:

Coming soon.

Race Start Times:

21 km at 9:30am

10 km at 10:00am

5 km at 10:15am

Entry Fees:

21 km race entry fee is $45 includes HST. Click here to Register.

5 km and 10 km race entry fee is $30 includes HST. Click here to [...]