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Race Series » Coho Run 14km
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 |
This is, without doubt, the most scenic race of the Vancouver 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 salmonid enhancement projects including stream stewardship.
EVENT INFORMATION
| Date |
Sunday September 13th, 2009 |
| Race Start |
9:00 AM |
| Start Location |
Kits Beach, Kitsilano |
| Finish Location |
Ambelside 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 Centre 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 September 2, 2009 |
After September 2, 2009 |
| Solo |
$40 |
$50 |
| Couple (2 runners) |
$75 |
$90 |
REGISTRATION
PACKAGE PICKUP
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
| Check-in |
6:30 - 7:45 AM at Start Line |
| Awards Ceremony |
11:00 AM at the Finish Line (Ambelside 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 |
Free 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 |
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