Six select west coast running events that feature the beauty of British Columbia
In anticipation of the coming fall race season, here are six B.C. road races that it really is 'Beautiful British Columbia.'
In anticipation of the coming fall race season, here are six B.C. road races that it really is ‘Beautiful British Columbia.’
Sunday September 4th – Kelowna Wine Country Half
The only Canadian edition of the Destination Race series, the Kelowna Wine Country Half is a stunningly scenic course in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. The point-to-point course begins at a winery and takes participants past lush vineyards, orchards, farms and fields before descending toward the city and passing along tree-lined trail and along the lake towards the finish at Waterfront Park.
Sunday, September 17 – Vancouver Eastside 10K
The Eastside 10K has quickly established itself as a top notch event in the popular and exceptionally organized Canada Running Series. The route is an out-and-back course in Vancouver’s edgy and exciting eastside which includes some gentle rolling hills but offers scenic views and supportive crowds.
Sunday, October 9 – BMO Okanagan Marathon – Kelowna, B.C.
The Okanagan Marathon takes place in beautiful Kelowna B.C. during the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. All races start and end in City Park and are run along essentially flat out-and-back courses that provide a scenic tour of Kelowna. The routes showcase the stunning Okanagan Lake waterfront.
Sunday, October 9 – GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
The Victoria Marathon is a historic event that also offers popular half and 8K race options. The marathon is an out-and-back course that features rolling hills but spectacular scenery while touring the city’s downtown, Fairfeld, Oak Bay, Uplands and James Bay neighbourhoods. Participants pass through picturesque parks and along oceanfront boulevards enjoying well-supported aid stations, on-course entertainment and cheering crowds. Pre- and post-race amenities are equally exceptional.
Saturday, October 22 – Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon
Nothing better than crossing that finish line. #RnRVAN https://t.co/gT2xDNWH2D pic.twitter.com/MtzLxXsw8u
— Rock n Roll Marathon (@RunRocknRoll) October 22, 2015
Canada’s second Rock ‘n’ Roll series event recently paired up with the already successful James Cunningham Seawall Race, an event with over 45 years of experience. The Cunningham Seawall 10K takes place Saturday while the half runs Sunday. There is even an option to do both. The courses showcase Vancouver’s lively cityscapes, oceanfront pathways and spectacular mountain views in and around Stanley Park and the Seawall with a finish at Devonian Harbour Park.
Sunday, November 13 – Fall Classic Run, Vancouver
The Fall Classic is a popular Vancouver event to conclude the running season and a last chance to set a late season PB. The event takes place at the beautiful University of British Columbia and features a scenic out-and-back course with two loops for the half, along the west side of the campus with incredible views of the ocean and the seasonal fall foliage.
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