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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

This is without a doubt the most scenic race within BC's Lower Mainland. Join us on this one of a kind 'beach to bridge to beach to bridge to beach' run

This incredible point to point 14 km journey starts from Kitsilano Beach, takes you through Vanier Park along the seawall, then over the Burrard Street Bridge along the English Bay seawall to Second Beach in Stanley Park, and finally, over the Lion’s Gate Bridge and into Ambleside Beach Park to the birthplace of the North Shore Coho salmon.

The 14K distance provides a great challenge for the 10K runner and a fabulous training run for the ½ marathon trainer.

At the finish line you will enter into the Coho Festival site where you will have the opportunity to participate in this annual festival celebrating the return of the Coho Salmon to the North Shore. Festival activities include environmental displays, visual arts exhibitions, entertainment by local and visiting performers, and of course the famous Salmon Barbeque.

All net proceeds of this event help to support salmon enhancement projects including stream stewardship.

RACE DIRECTOR - Keith Nicoll
 
EVENT INFORMATION
Date Sunday September 12th, 2010
Race Start 9:00 AM
Start Location Kits Beach, Kitsilano
Finish Location Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver
 
ROUTE INFORMATION
The 14k Run starts at Kitsilano Beach, taking you along the Kits seawall, past the Maritime Museum and the Pacific Space Centre around to the historic Burrard Street Bridge. The gentle slope up to the peak of the bridge deck is the first of three hills on an otherwise absolutely flat course. After crossing the bridge, the run takes you down to the English Bay seawall and into Stanley Park, reaching the halfway point at Second Beach. From Third Beach the route encounters the short but rough ascent up the Merilees Trail to Prospect Point and then a gentle slope up again to Lions Gate Bridge. From the Center of the bridge, you will be greeted with a breathtaking view of the North Shore Mountains as you head downhill to cross the mouth of the Capilano River and finally, head into Ambleside Park and the Coho Festival   
 
ENTRY FEES
Category Before Sept 1stAfter Sept 1st     Day Of Sept 12th
Solo             $40         $50                         $60
Couple (2 runners)             $70         $90                         $110
 
REGISTRATION
 
PACKAGE PICKUP
Thurs, Sept 9
 4:00 - 7:00 PM at The Right Shoe
Fri, Sept 10 3:00 - 5:00 PM at North Shore Athletics
Sat, Sept 11
12:00 - 4:00 PM at North Shore Athletics
 
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check-in 7:30 - 8:45 AM at Start Line                  
Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM at the Finish Line (Ambleside Beach)
Age Groups Under 19 to 70+ in ten year age groupings
Aid Stations 2 along course
Charity All net proceeds of this event help to support salmonid enhancement projects including stream stewardship
Parking Free parking will be available at Ambleside Beach Park behind the tennis courts in the gravel parking lot across from the West Vancouver Police Station. Pay parking will be available at the starting point
Shuttle Bus $5 shuttle service will be available from Ambleside Beach Park to Kitsilano Beach at 7:45 am sharp on Race Day. Buses depart from 13th Street gravel parking lot behind the tennis courts and across from the West Vancouver Police Station. Free shuttle service will also be available back to the starting point after the run, beginning at 11:30 am