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Local Race Calendar
Other Events on the Sunshine Coast
The April Fool's Run is just one of many athletic events on the Sunshine Coast. For those of you who live here or just enjoy visiting, we have compiled this calendar of races for your convenience. A number are hosted by PaceSetter Athletic Club. All local runners are invited to join our club for group runs, speed training, race travel and parties!
All information listed here is subject to change. Many events have been cancelled or postponed due to the response to COVID-19. Always check the event website or contact the organizer to confirm details.
TBA, 2021: Sunshine Coast Trail Series: Explore the Lower Sunshine Coast and its amazing network of trails with this 6-race trail series starting from Pender Harbour and making its way to Gibsons with a variety of trails and courses. Each race will have a short course race (5-6km), a medium course race (10-12km), and a long course race (20-25km). March to October. www.teamwolverineathletics.com/trail-series.html
April TBA, 2021: Marathon Shuffle Trail Run — run or hike a 29k portion of the Sunshine Coast Trail (Powell River). The course is challenging with some big climbs and descents and amazing views along the way. No entry fee. Limit 450 entrants. Wait list available. Website: www.sunshinecoast-trail.com/events/
May TBA, 2021: Tune up your mountain bike for the Coaster 50, held on the popular trails of the Sunshine Coast (West Sechelt). 50k and 21k distances offered. Two awesome courses on Sunshine Coast single track, lakeside trails, ocean views, and canopied climbs! Beer glass, beer and after-race BBQ included. Website: www.sunshinecoaster.net
May TBA, 2021: A community fair event, the Pender Harbour May Day 4.5 km Fun Run is free! A mix of road and groomed trail. 8:00am start in Madeira Park on the main street in Pender Harbour. Bring the family and stick around afterwards for a fun-filled day of games, food, parade, entertainment, craft booths and more!
June TBA, 2021: Puddle Jumper Classic in Roberts Creek — the Sunshine Coast's only ultra marathon! 25k and 50k options. Enjoy the beautiful single track trails above Roberts Creek, with post-race BBQ. Start/finish at Cliff Gilker Park. www.teamwolverineathletics.com/puddle-jumper-classic.html
July–August, 2020 (may still happen!): if you like running and beer (or cider), you'll love the 3rd annual Sunshine Coast Brewery Run Series! Races from 5k to 10k, starting at local craft breweries. Run, then relax with food and beverages in the family-friendly venues. Every entrant gets one free drink ticket! (non-alcoholic options for under-19's). pacesetterathletic.ca
July TBA, 2021: Take in a traditional community event by running the Halfmoon Bay Trophy Run. Pleasant net downhill 5.4 km route starts at Connor Park and ends at the Halfmoon Bay Country Fair in Cooper's Green—entry is free! Bring the whole family and enjoy the Fair afterwards, with food, kids games, music and local artisans. Race starts at 9:30am. Sign up at 9:00am at Connor Park (on Northwood, near HMB Elementary).
July TBA, 2021: Are you ready for BC’s first official Backyard Ultra? On the Edge of Insanity has a 6.706 km looped course with a start on the hour every hour until there is a last person standing or everyone is a DNF. Yes, that’s right! There are no runner up prizes; you don’t get anything for being second! Located at Kinnikinnick Park in Sechelt. Website: teamwolverineathletics.com/on-the-edge-of-insanity.html
July TBA, 2021: Test your speed at the Gibsons Sea Cavalcade Mile. In conjunction with the Sea Cavalcade Festival, this is a one mile road race in Upper Gibsons, right before the parade, on a net downhill course with no turns. Very low entry fee. Age groups from kids to 70+. Over 160 participants. CASH to the winners! Website: www.seacavalcade.ca/events/mile.htm
August TBA, 2021: Four Lakes 10k + 3k in Garden Bay. Beautiful course on quiet rural roads along lakeshore and forest. Custom awards, home-baked goodies and draw prizes. Campground and swimming beach on site. Bring the family for the 3k walk/run. Website: https://pacesetterathletic.club/4lakes/
August TBA, 2021: Tenth annual Run the Rock Marathon, Half & 8K on beautiful Texada Island, a 30 min ferry ride from Powell River. Single loop marathon course with the half marathon starting at the halfway point. Fast scenic point to point 8K. Contact Robert McWilliam at 604-486-0377 or rmcwill@gmail.com for info, or visit the website: www.runtexada.ca.
September 20, 2020: Terry Fox Run in Gibsons and Roberts Creek. Check local paper for details, or visit www.terryfox.org/Run.
September TBA, 2021: Loon Lake 13k, 7k in Powell River. Run, walk or bike. Fabulous trail run on perfectly groomed, wide trail around the lake, with no hills. (The lake is now known as Inland Lake.) Campground on site. Proceeds to Special Olympics BC. Website: https://pacesetterathletic.club/loonlake/
October TBA, 2021 Halfmoon Bay Fire Department 10k. 'Run until it burns.' This is a fundraiser for the HMB Volunteer Fire Department, and runs from the Welcome Woods Hall (#2) to the hall by the General Store (#1). Post-run BBQ. Website: https://pacesetterathletic.club/hmb10k/
December 13, 2020: Holiday Hustle 5k & 2k: annual run or walk with a Christmas and music theme, starting/finishing at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt. Proceeds to the local high school track teams; donations accepted to the Elves Club. Fabulous prizes, delicious Christmas goodies, and family fun! 5k and 2k options. Website: https://pacesetterathletic.club/hh5k/
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