Canadian Race Guide: Events March 7 & 8th

Spring is now upon us and for many runners across the country that means racing season.

If you’re looking for a running event near you, the Canadian Race Guide is here to help.

The launch of our published guide, mobile application and event website are now only a few weeks away. For a comprehensive listing of running events from across the country, including race/event details, links to websites and registration, and participant reviews and ratings, be sure to check us out on Twitter (@CDNRaceGuide), our Facebook page  and in stores and on mobile devices near you, all for FREE, and coming soon.

For those looking now, here are the running events happening across Canada this weekend (08/09 March).

Starting on the west coast, British Columbia hosts the Eagles 10K in Sechelt and the Dirty Duo Ultra (50K, 25K, 15K and Relay) in North Vancouver, both on Saturday. On Sunday, MEC Vancouver Race TWO offers a 10K and 5K race and also in Vancouver is the Camp Hatikvah I Wanna Go to Camp 5K. Elsewhere, the Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K takes place in Sidney and the Golden Ears Half & 10K in Pitt Meadows.

For those in Alberta, opportunities abound including the Blitz Snowshoe 5 & 10K Fun Run in Lake Louise and the Moonlight Run (10K & 6K) in Lethbridge, both on Saturday evening. In Lethbridge, the Hypothermic Half goes on Sunday as does the Calgary Road Runners Fish Creek XC.

Said to be one of Canada’s fastest (5K) races is the Slainte Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day 5K on Saturday in Hamilton, ON.

Quebec hosts the 45th edition of Le 15Km des Pichous in Jonquière on Saturday.

And on the east coast, in Quaspamsis, NB, runners can check out the Glow in the Snow (Half, 10K & 5K) which takes place on Saturday.

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