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December 2009

Jun 5 – Rush: Race & Urban Scavenger Hunt – Vancouver

[ June 5, 2010; ] On June 5, 2010 the BC Lung Association will launch the first annual Rush: Race and Urban Scavenger Hunt (www.rushvancouver.ca) – think of it like a one day version of TVs Amazing Race in the streets of Vancouver.

What is The Rush:
The Rush is not your ordinary event – it is a challenge unlike anything in [...]

Jun 5-6 – Vancouver 100 – North Vancouver

[ June 5, 2010 to June 6, 2010. ] A Club Fat Ass trail run on the famed and gnarly Baden Powell Trail. Due to the challenging nature of this event, participation is by invitation only.  Challenge yourself to the toughest 100 km run in Canada.  Eight versions: 12.1 km, 24.2 km, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75.8 km, 87.9 km, Custom, 100 km.  99% trail, [...]

Jun 6 – HSBC ChildRun – Vancouver

[ 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 [...]

Jun 6 – Persona Oliver Half Iron – Oliver

[ June 6, 2010; ] Official event website: http://outbackevents.ca/Oliver%20Half%20Web%20Site/index.htm

Located in the beautiful south Okanagan community of Oliver, BC, this race is a half Ironman distance competition consisting of a 2 km swim, 93 km bike and 21.1 km run. The race features a 2-loop swim in the protected waters of Tuc-el-Nuit Lake in the heart of Oliver, a [...]

June 6 – Spoat Lake Marathon (Island Cup) – Port Alberni

[ June 6, 2010; ] http://www.islandcupseries.com/

Alberni Valley Riders are pleased to announce their upcoming Marathon on Sunday June 6th at Sproat Lake. This marathon length course includes lots of technical singletrack near the warm water of Sproat Lake. What better place to spend a late spring weekend than in the Alberni Valley.

The 2010 Vancouver Island Cup [...]

Jun 12 – 5 Peaks Simon Fraser University – Vancouver

[ June 12, 2010; ]

2010 Simon Fraser University Race Details

This event was last updated on 1/4/2010 4:16:34 AM ET

Date:
Saturday, June 12, 2010

Location:
Simon Fraser University and Burnaby Mountain. Starting area on University Drive East (SFU Campus). Parking lot “C” reserved for participants.

Directions:
Directions to Simon Fraser University

From the East:
Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) going west — take the Gaglardi Way exit 37.
Lougheed [...]

Jun 12 – Vancouver Skyline XTC – North Vancouver

[ June 12, 2010; ] A Club Fat Ass run featuring trails with a twist that explores some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver’s famous North Shore mountains. 25K “Up”, 25K “Down”, 50K.  “Up and Down” and “Roll Your Own” custom distance options to suit all abilities. Approximately 3,000m (9,000′) of elevation change over the 50K course on moderate [...]

June 12 – Island Cup XC Final – Port Alice

[ June 12, 2010; ] http://www.islandcupseries.com/

The 2010 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series is BC’s premiere grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Super D and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs.

If you would like to become a sponsor of the Island Cup Series, please [...]

Jun 12-13 – Okanagan Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for the Kids – Kelowna

[ June 12, 2010 to June 13, 2010. ] The Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids is more than staying up all night with your friends running in circles; it’s 24 little hours that can make a lifetime of difference in lives of children with disabilities.

For more information please visit http://www.24hourrelay.com.

Jun 13 – Edge to Edge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay – Tofino / Ucluelet

[ June 13, 2010; ] Come celebrate our 11th Anniversary! Take on the challenge of the West Coast by running the official 42.2 km distance between Tofino and Ucluelet!

The 11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay offers a unique opportunity to accomplish your running goals in a world renowned location, well-known for the natural beauty it possesses. [...]

June 13 – Island Cup DH Final – Port Alice

[ June 13, 2010; ] http://www.islandcupseries.com/

The 2010 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series is BC’s premiere grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Super D and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs.

If you would like to become a sponsor of the Island Cup Series, please [...]

Jun 18 – Beat the Bugs 5km or 10km Trail Run – Prince George

[ June 18, 2010; ] June 18, 2010 at 6pm at the Otway Nordic Centre

Two categories: “Bug Dope” and “No Bug Dope”

Prizes awarded for: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male/Female), Random Mid-pack (Male/Female), Most Bug Bites (Male/Female)

Entry Fee: $10 (non-members), $7 (BC Athletics members)

To register, go to www.strideandglide.ca/events

Jun 19 – North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal – Squamish

[ June 19, 2010; ] The 15th Annual NSCU Squamish Test of Metal cross-country mountain bike race covers a 67-kilometre course with over 1,200 meters of climbing and 35 kilometers of single-track. It’s an unforgettable day for everyone involved from the organizers, over 300 volunteers, thousands of spectators and of course the 1000 riders who begin their day with a [...]

Jun 19 – The Kusam Klimb – Sayward

[ June 19, 2010; ] The Kusam Klimb is a wild and rugged 23 km loop heading up and over Mount H’Kusam and down the Stowe Creek watershed. Starting at sea level, participants pass through some of the most spectacular scenery on Vancouver Island with views of mountain peaks and the Johnstone Strait as they negotiate their way over the [...]