| 2011 RACE COUNTDOWN |
Join a long-standing tradition and Run, Walk or Relay 13.1 miles / 21.1 km* from Gibsons to Sechelt, BC, Canada.
We offer you a point-to-point, net downhill course with friendly West Coast hospitality, low entry fee, scenic route,
finisher's medals and unique awards—all just 40 minutes by ferry from West Vancouver. Try your first half, go for a personal best or prepare for
a spring marathon. Experience all running has to offer at the 34th Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run, on April 3, 2011.
“It's the little half that rules — You just gotta run the Fool's!”
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2010 Results and Photos
- Race #4, Steve Nash Sports Club Lower Mainland Road Race Series
- 2009-2011 BC Half-Marathon Championships
- * Course Certification # BC-2010-008-BDC
Event News
2010 Feedback
All the comments from the 2010 event are now posted here for your reading enjoyment. Thanks to all who provided constructive criticism that we can use to keep improving the run experience!
Local Event Calendar updates
Check out the Sunshine Coast Event Calendar for more runs and other races in the area. Lots of opportunities to race on the Sunshine Coast again. Upcoming events: Sunshine in September (Sept 4); Loon Lake Run (Sept 26).
2010 Individual race photos
Sharper Images Photography was out on course again taking pictures of AFR participants. You can search by bib number and order your images online — look for your 2010 photo here. A great memento of your race! Overlay option available.
Coast TV coverage of the 2010 Fools Run
Coast TV covered the 2010 Fools Run and broadcast the show on Coast TV Channel 11. Upcoming schedule: stay tuned for future dates.
Run records record runners
Coast Reporter, April 16/10: Sunday's 33rd annual April Fool's Run drew record numbers from the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland and around the world to run what is considered one of the most beautiful yet challenging half marathon courses in the province. Full story at CoastReporter.net »
Loutitt and Montgomery, BC Half Marathon Champions
BC Championships report on BC Athletics Blog: The Sunshine Coast lived up to its name as it hosted the 2010 BC Half Marathon Championship in conjunction with the April Fool's Run, hosted by Sunshine Coast Athletics... more »
Important note about GPS measurements
Before you write in to say your GPS measured the course as being long, please read an explanation of why this happens. Rest assured the course is certified as a correct half marathon distance.
"What an AWESOME DAY!! Beautiful scenery.. terrific weather! *BONUS* I was able to achieve another Personal Best!
A HUGE thank you to EVERYONE from the Organizers.. Volunteers... and the people that came out to support all the runners.
April Fool's 2010 Half Marathon ROCKED!! Thank you again...and see you next year!"
— Debra Nicol, Coquitlam (2010)
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What do you want to do?
- See 2010 Results and Photos
- Look for your 2010 photo
- Sponsor the 2011 Fool's Run
- Get race information, awards details, tour the course
- Plan your race weekend on the Sunshine Coast
- Volunteer for t-shirt, food & prizes
- View the early race history
- Discover other races on the Sunshine Coast
- Contact us or check Frequently Asked Questions
Check out a Sunshine Coast Music Video Collage on YouTube by Duane Burnett (our 2005-2009 general race photographer)
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