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February 2012

Jul 21-22 – Whistler Xterra 2012

[ July 21, 2012 to July 22, 2012. ] Run the North Shore is very excited to promote this year’s Whistler Xterra event on July 21st and 22nd. We have made some modifications to the race route and programme to make it more family-friendly, and a great spectator venue. All events will start and finish at Lost Lake park beach area in beautiful Whistler [...]

Apr 22 – North Shore Xterra Off-road Duathlon (North Vancouver)

[ April 22, 2012; ] Join Run the North Shore for the North Shore’s local Xterra duathlon event. Set in the stunning Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, enter as a solo competitor, or as a team to complete the 28km course.

This is a Run-Bike-Run duathlon, race distances: 4km – 20km – 4km.

For more information visit http://runthenorthshore.com/events/xterra-off-road-duathlon/

Apr 6 – Fletcher’s Challenge 2012 (Nanaimo)

[ April 6, 2012; 10:00 am; ] Please join us in making the Fletcher’s Challenge event for 2012 the biggest and most fun ever. There is fun to be had for people of all ages.

13km Trail Race - We have an excellent 13km trail run for those who enjoy a real challenge. This will be a point to point race, and will feature [...]

Hong Kong Racing – A Race Report from BC Athlete Jen Segger

We would like to share with you a race report by BC athlete Jen Segger from the recent Vibram Hong Kong 100 Ultra Trail Race. Jen finished 3rd overall.
The 100km course starts in Pak Tam Chung on the Sai Kung Peninsula and covers some of the most beautiful scenery in Hong Kong, including remote and unspoilt beaches, ancient forests, [...]

Mar 1 – My Group Ride Info Night 2012 (North Vancouver)

[ March 1, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] My Group Ride Info Night 2012

Please RSVP as to your attendance (if you can’t make it let me know)

When: Thursday March 1st  Starts 6:30 PM
Where: Obsession:Bikes, 1st and Lonsdale North Vancouver

For more information visit www.mygroupride.ca

Jun 10 – Edge 2 Edge Marathon (Tofino/Ucluelet)

[ June 10, 2012; 7:30 am; ] Image achieving marathon success surrounded by crisp ocean air, lush forests and the warm and friendly people of Ucluelet and Tofino. It is a day that will be etched in your memory for many years to come!

You will follow an undulating course from the town of Tofino to the village of Ucluelet. Marathon and relay [...]

Mar 3 – Tubbs Romp to Stomp (Mt Seymour)

[ March 3, 2012; 10:00 am; ] 3k or 5k Snowshoe Walk
3k Snowshoe Race

NEW BRITISH COLUMBIA EVENT
We’re excited to bring the Romp to Mt Seymour, British Columbia in 2012! Although this will be the inaugural year for the BC Romp, the entire series will be celebrating 10 years of Romping in 2012.

Located a short drive NE of Vancouver, Mt Seymour offers gorgeous, snowy snowshoe [...]

Jul 14 – Across The Lake Swim (Kelowna)

[ July 14, 2012; 8:00 am; ] Kelowna’s annual Interior Savings Across The Lake Swim has long been advertised as the longest continuously running open water swim event in BC, and it may be one of the longest events of its kind in North America. So come and take the plunge, get your time as you challenge yourself and others in your [...]

Introducing the all new Squamish 50 – A Q&A with Race Co-Director Gary Robbins

Trainharder recently interviewed Race C0-Director Gary Robbins about the all new Squamish 50, the latest incarnation of the classic Stormy Trail Race.
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TH – Why was Stormy cancelled last year?
GR – Unfortunately Stormy was cancelled last year due to a timing issue in the handing over of the race from one director to another.
TH - Why were [...]

Jul 16 – Mt. Finlayson Madness

[ July 16, 2012; ] This year’s Mt. Finlayson Madness will take place on July 16, 2012, and this year the charities supported (as voted on by last year’s participants) will be The Mustard Seed, The Goldstream Park Enhancement Fund, and Jeneece Place/Queen Alexandra Children’s Hospital. We are also offering the option to do a “Half-Mad” rather than the “Full [...]