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April 2008

Apr 5 – Diez Vista 50km – Port Moody

[ April 5, 2008; 7:30 am; ] **2008 Diezs Vista 50k race results**

Three race reports have also been written by Carlos, Gary and Todd:

Report and video from Carlos
Race Report from Todd Nowack
Race Report from Gary Robbins

Terrain includes 50km of mostly good trail, some hills, some flat, some mud, some rocks. Start and finish at Sasamat Lake. Marked with flagging and flour. Approx. [...]

Apr 5 – UBC Run for Rural Medicine – Victoria

[ April 5, 2008; 1:00 pm; ] Run for Rural Medicine 2008 at the Island Medical Program
Saturday, April 5 at 10am
5km Run
UVIC Campus

Dear Racer

The Island Medical Program will host our 1st annual ‘Run For Rural Medicine’ at the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Victoria Campus on April 5th 2008 at 10:00am. The event is a 5 kilometer fun-oriented run for [...]

Apr 5 – UBC Run for Rural Medicine – Prince George

[ April 5, 2008; 1:00 pm; ] Saturday, April 5th at 9am
5km walk/10km run
Forests for the World at UNBC

Join us on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 for the inaugural “Run For Rural Medicine”. Hosted by the second year medical students at UNBC, the run is designed to include everyone and to promote healthy living in the north. All proceeds from the run [...]

Apr 5 – UBC Run for Rural Medicine – Vancouver

[ April 5, 2008; 9:00 pm; ] April 5th at 9 am
5 km walk / 10 km run
Pacific Spirit Park at UBC

Get ready for the 3rd annual Run for Rural Medicine with the UBC Medical Class of 2010, now a province-wide event for the very first time! On Saturday, April 5th at 9 am, join us for a beautiful 5 km walk [...]

Apr 6 – Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run – Gibsons

[ April 6, 2008; 4:00 pm; ] Friendly West Coast hospitality, scenic roads and villages, finisher’s medals, pre-race pasta dinner and unique awards—all just 40 minutes by ferry from West Vancouver. Perfect preparation for a spring marathon, too. Come and experience all running has to offer at the Sunshine Coast [...]

Apr 12 – Reach the Peak – North Vancouver

[ April 12, 2008; 9:00 pm; ]
formerly known as the Yeti Ascent
We’re excited to announce that, with the blessing of Marc Campbell and Dave Howells from The Yeti Snowshoe Series, we have taken over management of the former Yeti Ascent and re-branded it “Reach the Peak.” This unique event, Canada’s only trail run / snowshoe event race, will challenge participants with [...]

Apr 20 – Vancouver Sun Run – Vancouver

[ April 20, 2008; 11:00 am; ] For 2008 Sun Run race results, write-ups and links to news check out our more recent posting: 2008 Vancouver Sun Run results and write-ups.

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Canada’s biggest and best community run takes place Sunday, April 20 at 9 a.m. The Vancouver Sun Run is the largest 10K in Canada and the second largest in North America. A [...]

Apr 26 – Suburban Rush – Port Moody

[ April 26, 2008; 2:00 pm; ] As part of adventure racing tradition, the Suburban RUSH race course will be held a secret until the day of the race. However we can tell you this much:

* Location: Tri-cities area, BC new course!
* Length: 30 Km
* Time: 2 to 5 hours
* Teams: Teams of two or solos
* Navagation: This course is well marked
* [...]

Apr 27 – Times Colonist 10k – Victoria

[ April 27, 2008; 8:00 am; ] The Times Colonist 10K is a special event for Vancouver Island with over 10,500 runners, and walkers from Canada and the US.

Participants can choose to enhance their 10K experience by opting to raise money through pledges for The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon; assisting in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

The [...]

Apr 27 – Sumit to Shore – North Vancouver

[ April 27, 2008; 1:00 pm; ] CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND SUPPORT CANUCK PLACE

Race solo or as a team of four as you tackle snowshoeing, mountain biking, trail running and kayaking from the peak of Mt. Seymour to the shores of Deep Cove / North Vancouver       
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY
EVENT INFORMATION

Date
April 27th, 2008

Race Start
9:00 AM

Start Location
Mount Seymour Resort Parking Lot, North Vancouver

Finish Location
Panorama Park, [...]

Apr 27 – Outdoor Adventure Relay for Darfur – Whistler/Vancouver

[ March 7, 2008; 8:00 pm; April 27, 2008; 8:00 pm; ]  The Goal is to raise awareness of the crisis in Darfur by linking a non-competitive ski, snowshoe, climb, paddle, and cycle relay—from Whistler Mountain to downtown Vancouver, BC—culminating in a rally at the 2010 Olympic clock on Sunday April 27th

More info at http://skiandbikefordarfur.blogspot.com/ 

Apr 29 – Seminar: How Foolish Can You Be? Why We Run 100-Milers – Vancouver

[ April 29, 2008; 2:00 pm; ]
Start: 29 Apr 2008 – 19:00

End: 29 Apr 2008 – 21:00

Location:

Kintec – 1201 W. Broadway, Vancouver

Join the “Fools” (Karl Jensen, Chad Hyson, Gilles Barbeau and John Machray), friend of the Fools Lucinda Iglesias, STORMY 100-mile Run RD Wendy Montgomery, folks from Kintec Footlabs, Club Fat Ass, a few friends and curious for an evening of [...]