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Event Calendar
Adventure Racing August 9 (Sat) Half Moon in August. At 5-8 hours, the HMIA is a great race for beginners but offers advanced sections for more experienced racers. This is an all new course for 2008 with a new and improved after party. Pass Powderkeg Ski Resort, Blairmore, AB. 403.816.0064, info@halfmooninaugust.net, www.halfmooninaugust.net Climbing August 6-26 (Wed-Tue) Rocky Mountain Discovery. Make this a summer of discovery – exploring the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Your group will hike into the rugged alpine of the Rockies with only your backpacks and your spirit of adventure. Calgary, AB. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca 6-27 (Wed-Wed) Rocky Mountain Adventure. Join a new group of friends and a team of world class instructors on this amazing 17-day mountaineering experience in the world-famous rugged Rocky Mountains of Alberta this summer. Calgary, AB. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca Cycling (Downhill) August 8 (Fri) COP Bike Park Bettygohard Ladies Night. Ladies experience the COP Bike Park. Check out their Women's bike clinics, build your skills, discounts, Rockstar drinks, Bettygohard swag, prizes & more. Register online to receive your gift pack. Canada Olympic Park, Calgary, AB. 250 231 4305, betty@bettygohard.com, www.bettygohard.com Dragonboat August 8-10 (Fri-Sun) Calgary Dragonboat Festival. Calgary, AB. www.calgarydragonboat.com Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars August 8-10 (Fri-Sun) The Weekend To End Breast Cancer. The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is a 60 km walk over 2 days in the fight to end breast cancer. Volunteers are critical of our success. WE NEED YOU! We have shifts before, during and after the event!. Northlands Agricom, Edmonton, AB. 780-424-9255, kberg@endcancer.ca, www.endcancer.ca Hiking March 16-November 2 (Sun) Waskahegan Trail - Sunday Walk/Hike. Visit us at www.waskahegantrail.ca to see where we are walking or skiing this week. Also, visit our public - all are welcome - walking/hiking central at http://hiking.meetup.com/224. Edmonton, AB. www.waskahegantrail.ca Running / Walking August 8-10 (Fri-Sun) ING Edmonton Marathon. The River Valley Family Festival takes place on August 9th & 10th, and is host to the ING Edmonton Marathon, Energy Capital 21.1K,Corporate Express Kids Marathon Mile, 10K, 5K Fun Run/Walk events and the Family Festival Expo. Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB. info@edmontonmarathon.ca, www.edmontonmarathon.ca 8-10 (Fri-Sun) The Weekend to End Breast Cancer® benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation. During one amazing weekend thousands of women and men will unite in Edmonton to walk 60km in a heroic display in the fight to end breast cancer; proceeds benefit the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Edmonton, AB. (780) 424 - WALK(9255), www.endcancer.ca 16 (Sat) Brian Mazza Memorial Trail Run. 3/10K. Crimson Lake Provincial Park, AB. cvgarnick@shaw.ca, www.rmh-mountaineer.awna.com 16 (Sat) Cross Calgary Relay and Ultramarathon. 60K. Calgary, AB. cheryl.lowery@hihostels.ca, www.crosscalgary.com 16 (Sat) D.O.A.C. Battle River Event. This will be our 2nd Annual Battle River Event. It has a kids 2.5 km race; 10 km walkers and runners races; and an 1/2 marathon. All courses are certified. D.O.A.C. Battle River Event, Wainwright, AB. 780-842-4035, dobbin5@telusplanet.net, http://www.events.runningroom.com/hm/ 16 (Sat) Hope Classic for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus. 5K, 8K walk/wheel. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com 16 (Sat) Yes We Can 5K Run or Walk. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com Trail / Ultra Running August 16 (Sat) 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Canada's Premier Trail Running Series offers an exciting atmosphere, a challenging course, a competitive field, and an amazing off-road experience. Open to participants of all athletic abilities. Terwillegar Park, Edmonton, AB. 604-988-2320, info@5peaks.com, www.5peaks.com Triathlon / Duathlon August 10 (Sun) Strathmore Women's Triathlon. Women's only (16 yrs+) sprint distance - 500 meter pool swim - 20 K bike - 5 K run - with the first-timer in mind! 10% of race proceeds donated to charity. Winner of 2007 Alberta's RACE OF THE YEAR. Strathmore Aquatic Centre, Strathmore, AB. info@leapingdogracing.com, www.leapingdogracing.com 10 (Sun) Sundre Aquaplex Triathlon. Corporate, family and single sprint tri. Sundre, AB. www.runningroom.com 17 (Sun) Lake Chapparral Triathlon. Calgary, AB. http://www.multisportscanada.com/
Cycling (Downhill) July 3-August 28 (Thu-Thu) Fernie Alpine Resort Thursday Night Race Series. Presented by Scott & Kelsey's. A fun mountain bike race series for all ages! Weekly & series prizes. Register by 6:30 pm at Guest Services - race starts at 7:00 pm. Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, BC. 250-423-4655, info@skifernie.com, www.skifernie.com August 7-28 (Thu) Lucky Thursday DH Race Series. Get lucky at this fun DH race series sponsored by the Island's favourite, Lucky and Dodge City Cycles! Pre-booking required, space is limited!. Mt. Washington, BC. www.mountwashington.ca 7-28 (Thu) Lucky Thursday DH Race Series at Mount Washington. Lucky Lager and Dodge City Cycles present a fun DH race series. $5 gets your registration, a drink, and draw prizes! A different race trail each week, so get up here and session the whole mountain!. The Trails of Mount Washington, Mount Washington, BC. www.mountwashington.ca 9-17 (Sat-Sun) Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival. Events, clinics and some of the best gravity-defying contests around! Nine action packed days featuring the sport's most fearless and talented athletes. Whistler Bike Park, Whistler, BC. http://www.whistlerbike.com/events/crankworx/index.htm 9-17 (Sat-Sun) Kokanee Crankworx. Whistler BC's Kokanee Crankworx is a ground-breaking gravity fueled mountain bike festival in Whistler, BC. Ten action-packed days featuring the sport's most fearless and talented athletes. Whistler, Whistler, BC. www.crankworx.com 15-17 (Fri-Sun) Kids Freeride Camp. Learn to ride the steeps and tackle technical terrain with certified coach JF Deslauriers. This camp is specifically designed for advanced riders aged 10-15. Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie, BC. 250-423-4655, info@skifernie.com, www.skifernie.com Cycling (Mountain) August 9-10 (Sat-Sun) Dirt Series Mountain Biking Camp - women only. From first timers to freeride rippers wanting to dial in advanced skills, participants of all levels are welcome!. Hosted by: Garbanzo Bike and Bean, Whistler, BC. www.dirtseries.com 10-16 (Sun-Sat) TransRockies. A epic 7-day mountain bike stage race along the Continental Divide in Canada's Kootenay Rocky Mountains. Teams of 2 race 600km total and camp in the fully-supported race village at night. Panorama Mountain Village to Fernie, BC. 403-668-7537, info@transrockies.com, www.transrockies.com 10-16 (Sun-Sat) TransRockies Challenge. A seven-day stage race through the heart of British Columbia's Kootenay Rockies. 300 teams of two riders compete in what is widely considered "the world's toughest mountain bike race.". Panorama Mountain Village to Fernie, BC. (403) 668-7537, info@transrockies.com, www.transrockies.com 10-16 (Sun-Sat) TransRockies VII. The legendary TransRockies mountain bike stage race. Panorama to Fernie, BC over 7 days. Copper Crown Room, Panorama Mountain Village, BC. 403-668-7537, info@transrockies.com, www.transrockies.com Cycling (Road) May 6-August 26 (Tue) Escape Velocity World Tuesday Night Championships. Weekly criterium racing around UBC's Thunderbird Stadium. Racing every DRY Tuesday night during the months of May, June, July and August. http://www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/tuesday. UBC's Thunderbird Stadium, Vancouver, BC. http://www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/ August 9 (Sat) BC Randonneurs- 400K. Lower Mainland (TBA), BC. www.randonneurs.bc.ca 9 (Sat) Escape Velocity BC Time Trial Provincial Championships. BC Time Trial Provincial Championships. Individual 40 km time trail. Squamish, BC. http://www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/ 10 (Sun) Mount Seymour Hillclimb presented by Riley Law. Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, BC. 778 837-0288, bzimich@shaw.ca, www.cyclingbc.net 10 (Sun) Skeena River Challenge. A race from Prince Rupert to Terrace. 147km of highway to test the strength and ability of the Northwests riders. Terrace, BC. 250-638-8692. 12 (Tue) BC Randonneurs- 2000K. "Ultimate Island Explorer 2000". Victoria, BC. www.randonneurs.bc.ca 16 (Sat) BC Randonneurs- 200K. "Tour of Nanaimo & Cowichan Valleys". Nanaimo, BC. www.randonneurs.bc.ca 17 (Sun) Criterium. Provincial Race - Criterium. Surrey, BC. www.teamcoastalcycling.com Cycling (Tours/Recreational) June 21-August 31 (Sat-Sun) Tour du Canada 2008. Ride across Canada visiting all ten provinces. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of this ride. Vancouver to St. John's, BC. 705-434-1100, sweep@cyclecanada.com, www.cyclecanada.com July 12-August 24 (Sat-Sun) The Crossing. How fast can you ride? The second timed cross-Canada ride!. Vancouver to Halifax, BC. 705-434-1100, sweep@cyclecanada.com, www.cyclecanada.com August 10 (Sun) 2008 RONA Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour: Vancouver Scenic City Tour. Join 10,000+ people participating in RONA MS Bike Tours across Canada this summer! Bike 30 or 60km around beautiful Vancouver, ending with a BBQ by Terminal City Club. Fundraise solo or on a TeamMS!. Starts at Creekside Park, Vancouver, BC. 1.800.268.7582, info@mssociety.ca, www.msbiketours.com 10 (Sun) RONA MS Bike Tour - Vancouver Scenic City Tour. One-day bike tour with 30 and 60 km options. Tour through Metro Vancouver and enjoy the best BBQ of the summer while raising money in support of services and research for multiple sclerosis. TBA, Vancouver, BC. 604-602-3221, info.bc@mssociety.ca, www.msbiketours.com 16-17 (Sat-Sun) RONA MS BIKE TOUR - Cowichan Valley Grape Escape. A one or two-day wine tasting tour! Explore British Columbia’s newest wine region by bike while raising money in support of services and research for multiple sclerosis. Cowichan Valley, BC. 250.388.6496 or 250.748.7010, info.victoria@mssociety.ca, www.msbiketours.com 17 (Sun) Slow Food Cycle Sunday. Slow bike ride through the Pemberton Meadows, tasting your way along 26 km of beautiful farmland. Self guided ride, between 9am-4pm. Check our website for more details. Pemberton Meadows Road, Pemberton, BC. slowfoodcycle@gmail.com, www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com Dragonboat August 9 (Sat) Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Championships. Gorge Rowing and Paddling Centre, Victoria, BC. www.gorowandpaddle.org/events/vi_championships 15-17 (Fri-Sun) Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. Victoria, BC. www.victoriadragonboat.com Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars May 29-September 27 (Thu-Sat) Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Western Canada’s largest professional Shakespeare company, Bard on the Beach presents its festival in Vanier Park in open-ended tents against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky. Vanier Park in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC. 1-877-739-0559, info@bardonthebeach.org, www.bardonthebeach.org August 1-10 (Fri-Sun) Riverboat Days. Riverboat Days is loaded with entertainment gems for all ages and for a broad range of interests, such as music, sports, the arts and history. Riverboat Days is honoured to be a BC150 event. Terrace, BC. 250-638-8887, littlehouse@terrace.ca, www.riverboatdays.ca 14 (Thu) Anything Grows: The Future of Food in Whistler and Pemberton. Lively discussion on the reality of our food sustainability in the Sea to Sky Corridor with prominent foodie figures. Hosted by the Slow Food Cycle Sunday Society; check our website for more details. Millenium Place, Whistler, BC. slowfoodcycle@gmail.com, www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com Fitness / Health July 26-October 26 (Sat-Sun) Fit Camp Functional Training Series. Join us for a high-intensity boot camp workout designed by our trained Kinesiologists. It's geared towards increasing core stability, muscular strength and endurance, power, agility and quickness. 101-2025 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC. 604-736-9858, info@kinesiologists.ca, www.kinesiologists.ca Golf July 22-October 30 (Tue, Thu) Golf Specific Training. Come join us for our Golf Specific Training program designed by our trained Kinesiologists to improve all over body and core strength, power and flexibility as well as help improve your overall game!!. 101-2025 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC. 604-736-9858, info@kinesiologists.ca, www.kinesiologists.ca August 7 (Thu) Vancouver Singles Golf Clinic. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Single Golfers for an evening of golf tips. Whether you have played golf over 100 times or just starting out, you will learn a great deal from this clinic. Fraserview Golf Course, 7800 Vivian Drive, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com Horseback Riding August 9 (Sat) Vancouver Singles Back Country Horseback Riding & Bonfire. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Adventurous Singles for a true western horseback riding experience as we set out on some amazing backcountry horseback riding in Paradise Valley. Sea to Sky Stables, Squamish, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com Other August 10 (Sun) Vancouver Singles Urban Race & Scavenger Hunt. Once everyone arrives and we’ve played an icebreaker, we’ll divide you into teams and you’ll have 3 hours to find the answers to all the clues on your list. We’ll share stories over munchies and drink. Granville Island, Granville Island, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com 16 (Sat) Vancouver Singles Bird Point Retreat Camping Adventure. Here’s your chance to re-live your childhood! Join MMA and other happy campers as we head to Bird Point Retreat on beautiful Sechelt Inlet. Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com 16 (Sat) Vancouver Singles Tree Top Trekking Adventure. This stroll at the top of the trees is done with the help of rope bridges, ladders, zip lines, climbing nets, foot bridges, swings, giant steps, Tarzan cords and many more games to cross. Whistler, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventure.com Outdoors July 7-August 15 (Mon-Fri) Wetland Adventures, Summer Day Camps. Have your child spend the day from 9am to 3pm discovering wild plants, learning basic survival and first aid skills in the Delta Nature Reserve. $100 one child. T-shirt,campers manual. 10388 Nordel Court, Delta Nature Reserve, Delta, BC. 604.572.0373, eliza@burnsbog.org, www.burnsbog.org August 5-25 (Tue-Mon) Clayoquot Strathcona Mult-Element Discovery. Sea kayak in the spectacular Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and climb some of the Island’s highest peaks on this amazing multi-element course. Naniamo, BC. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca 8-13 (Fri-Wed) Horsefly River Conservation Holiday. Come experience unique Horsefly River. We have a variety of tasks planned including repair and construction of fencing, installation of duck nesting boxes, with time for relaxation and hiking. Horsefly River, Williams Lake, BC. 250-383-4627, lkennedy@conservancy.bc.ca, www.conservancy.bc.ca Paddling April 8-September 16 (Tue) Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Tuesday Night Race Series. The Tuesday Night Race is an excellent training ground for paddlers of all abilities. There is a great variety of course that take in all the evening beauty of Deep Cove and Indian Arm. We provide great draw prizes at the races end and The Raven Pub is a great venue for the post race festivities. Deep Cove / Indian Arm, BC. www.deepcovekayak.com August 7 (Thu) MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Race #8. 8K race and paddle clinic & 4.5K "Little Chop". Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC. www.bigchop.ca 9-22 (Sat-Fri) Clayoquot Strathcona Adult Multi-Element. Join this fantastic 14-day program - sea kayak in the spectacular Clayoquot Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, and climb some of the Island’s highest peaks in Strathcona Park. Courtenay, BC. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca 16-17 (Sat-Sun) Canadian Iron Championships. Canadian Iron Championships - OC6 races on Sat. Canadian National Small Boat Races on Sunday. Co-hosted by Lotus Sports Club and Jericho Outrigger. Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver, BC. joccrace@jerichooutrigger.com, www.jerichooutrigger.com 17-23 (Sun-Sat) Clayoquot Sound Premium Sea Kayaking. Join a group of fellow students on a fabulous 7-day journey of discovery and adventure, traveling some of BC’s most beautiful terrain, and an exquisite marine environment. Tofion, BC. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca 21 (Thu) MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Race #9. 7K paddle and optional orienteering run & 4.5K "Little Chop". Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC. www.bigchop.ca Running / Walking May 24-12 (Mon) Hash House Harriers. The Vancouver Hash House Harriers (VH3) is part of a world wide drinking club with a running problem. Seriously, every week a "hare" sets a new run and you never run the same place twice! Flour marks the trail - find the trail, and you find the beer! Great rewards - well earned. Runs average 50 - 75 mins - all persons with a pulse encouraged to come out. Bring your dogs, your kids in a push buggy or even your mother-in-law (maybe not...) We're in all major cities around the world - and started in Malaysia in 1935. See you at our next run. on on!!!. TBA each week, Vancouver, BC. 604-290-9443, info@vanhash.com, www.vanhash.com August 4-10 (Mon-Sun) Clayoquot Sound Premium Sea Kayaking. Join a group of fellow students on a fabulous 7-day journey of discovery and adventure, traveling some of BC’s most beautiful terrain, and an exquisite marine environment. Tofino, BC. 1-888-688-9273, admissions@outwardbound.ca, www.outwardbound.ca 9 (Sat) Loop The lake. Our location in the Columbia Valley and the unparalleled scenery, make this event something special. We offer participants a course through some of the most beautiful country in BC. Pynelogs cultural centre, Invermere, BC. 250-342-2859, sold@iworkforu.com, www.loopthelake.bc.ca 16 (Sat) The Hope River Classic. 5K, 8K. Chilliwack, BC. www.runningroom.com 17 (Sun) 12th Annual Wreck Beach Bare Buns Run/Walk. 5 km run/walk on the tidal flats below famed Wreck Beach Trail 6. Medals, certificates, and t-shirts for winners and participants. On Wreck Beach, Vancouver, BC. 604-856-9598, judyw@direct.ca, www.wreckbeach.org 17 (Sun) 27th Annual Richmond Flatlands 5 & 10K run/walk, 1 mile kids run. one of the fastest and flattest 5&10k races in all of B.C. Dyke Road, Richmond, BC. www.flatlandsrun.ca 17 (Sun) CFB Esquimalt Navy 10K Run. Victoria, BC. http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/cfb_esquimalt/ 17 (Sun) Richmond Flatlands. One of the oldest and fastest 10km running races in the Lower Mainland. In 2008 there will also be a 5km and a kids race. Woodwards Landing, Richmond, BC. 604-879-8433, dstanton@telus.net, www.flatlandsrun.ca 17 (Sun) Wreck Beach Bare Buns Run/Walk and Buns Across the Border Event. This 12th annual run/walk is set on the tidal flats of internationally-acclaimed clothing-optional Wreck Beach. Eagles,forested cliffs and medals galore makes this a not-miss run! Noon sharp start!. Wreck Beach, Vancouver, BC. 604-856-9598, judyw@wreckbeach.org, www.wreckbeach.org 21 (Thu) Innovative Fitness Half Marathon, Ekiden Relay & 5K. South Surrey, BC. http://www.rotaryrun.org/ Surf / Sail / Wake / Ski August 8-10 (Fri-Sun) 2008 Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Canadian Championships. 2008 Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Canadian Championships held at the Squamish Spit. Visit www.squamishwindsports.com or www.squamishwindsurfing.org for participation details. Squamish Spit, Squamish, BC. 6048155084, info@touismsquamish.com, www.tourismsquamish.com 17 (Sun) Vancouver Singles Intro To Windsurfing. Join Meet Market Adventures and other Adventurous Singles for a fun filled day of Windsurfing.It’s great exercise, a huge amount of fun, thrilling and you’ll be up and going in a matter of minutes. Windsure Watersports, 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com Team Sports July 22-October 31 (Mon-Sat) Hockey Off-Season Conditioning. Off-season hockey strength and conditioning programs designed by our trained Kinesiologists with an emphasis on building core stability as well as speed, strength and power. 101-2025 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC. 604-736-9858, info@kinesiologists.ca, www.kinesiologists.ca Trail / Ultra Running June 21-August 16 (Sat) Trail Running Clinic (Summer). Join us for summer trail running clinics in beautiful North Vancouver. Meet new trail runners, find new trails, train for a summer race. Two levels: short course and intermediate based on distance. Various locations, North Vancouver, BC. 604-990-9815, heather@mountainmadness.ca, www.mountainmadness.ca August 8 (Fri) Stormy Ultra. 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 mile relay. Squamish, BC. www.runningroom.com 9 (Sat) Emperors Challenge Mountain Run. Tumbler Ridge, BC. www.runningroom.com 16 (Sat) Capilano Night Run Midsummer. A Club Fat Ass night run featuring a 90min adventure that starts in twilight in suburbia, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Norht Vancouver, BC. http://www.clubfatass.com/events/midsummer-night 16 (Sat) GutBuster 005. 3K ascent. 11 a.m. start. Mt. Washington, Comox, BC. www.gutbustertrailrun.com Triathlon / Duathlon July 26-August 10 (Sat-Sun) My First & My Next Triathlon 2008. Dates are as follows: July 26, 27, Midweek July 30, August 2,3, 9,10 Take the plunge for the first time with hundreds of your friends as you take on the 400 meters(walkable swim)20 km bike and 5 km run. Ages 6-86, midweek events are now being offered, check website. Squawakum Park, Harrison Mills, BC. 800-343-4466, MFTFull@Triathlons.net, www.Triathlons.net August 9 (Sat) My First Triathlon Full Iron. Iron Distance Triathlon exclusive to First Timers, avoid the intimidation factor as you take the plunge at this exciting challenge, 80 kms East of Vancouver at Harrison Mills. Various, Harrison Mills, BC. 800-343-4466, MFTFull@Triathlons.net, www.Triathlons.net 9-10 (Sat-Sun) XTC Campbell River Off-Road Multisport Race. Off-road triathlon, duathlon and 5km & 10km trail run race. Also a kids race. McIvor Lake, Campbell River, BC. 604-788-4645, info@xtccanada.com, www.xtccanada.com 16 (Sat) Cadboro Bay Triathlon and Duathlon. Come and enjoy the only ocean swim on Vancouver Island as well as a beautiful scenic bike and run courses. 2008 will also feature a kids duathlon. Cadboro-Gyro Park, Victoria, BC. 250 881-2818, info@raceweb.ca, www.raceweb.ca 16 (Sat) Crescent Beach Triathlon & Duathlon. Triathlon is a 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. Duathlon is an 8K run, 40K bike and 8K run. Crescent Beach, Surrey, BC. 604-561-9497, info@envisiontriathlon.com, www.envisiontriathlon.com 16 (Sat) KOS AppleSeed & AppleCore Triathlon. Kelowna, BC. http://www.appletriathlon.com/ 16-17 (Sat-Sun) Kelowna Apple Triathlon. The Kelowna Apple Triathlon is one of the most scenic races in Canada! In addition, in 2008 we will again be hosting the Canadian National Championships for the Sprint and Olympic distance races. Tugboat Beach, Kelowna, BC. (250) 869-1195, richardmontgomery@shaw.ca, http://www.appletriathlon.com/ Urban Racing August 16 (Sat) The Amazing Hunt. Vancouver's very own reality TV based urban adventure!. Langley, BC. 778-889-5357, billlin917@yahoo.ca, www.theamazinghunt.com Volleyball August 9 (Sat) Corona Dog Daze of Summer Volleyball Tournament. Urban Rec Beach Tournament - Coed 6's & 4's at Urban beach! - Lots of Volleyball, bzzr garden and great prizes - not to mention a day of fun in the sun - www.urbanrec.ca to register - Space is limited. Phillip Mrytle, Whistler, BC. 604-879-9800, info@urbnarec.ca, www.urbanrec.ca Yoga / Pilates August 10 (Sun) Vancouver Singles Afternoon of Stress Relief Yoga. Join Meet Market Adventures and other singles as we de-stress, warm up & experience an afternoon of mind and body connection. Meet Market Adventures, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Running (Cross Country) August 9 (Sat) Try a Trail Race #2. The Try a Trail series is the first of its kind in Manitoba, 5 races from 6km to 22km all held at Birds Hill Park. Birds Hill Park Ranch, Winnipeg, MB. 204-227-8698, dwayne@trailrunmanitoba.com, http://www.trailrunmanitoba.com Running / Walking August 10 (Sun) Birdtail River Run Half Marathon & 5K. 8 a.m. start. Birtle Riverside Park, Birtle, MB. steveal@mts.net 10 (Sun) Birtle River Run. 5K, half marathon. Birtle, MB. www.runningroom.com 13 (Wed) The Forks Fun Run. 7 p.m. start. The Meeting Place, The Forks, Winnipeg, MB. 204-477-5185. Trail / Ultra Running August 9 (Sat) Manitoba Try a Trail Series #2. 9 a.m. start. Equestrian Centre, Birds Hill Park, MB. www.trailrunmanitoba.com Triathlon / Duathlon August 16-17 (Sat-Sun) Riding Mountain Triathlon. Wasagaming, MB. http://www.rmtri.com/
Running / Walking August 17 (Sun) Yellowknife Overlander Marathon. Yellowknife Overlander Marathon. 42.2km in and around beautiful and historic areas of Yellowknife, NWT. Some hills along the route. A fun community based event! Half marathon as well. Overlander Sports, Yellowknife, NT. www.ykmultisport.com
Running / Walking August 9 (Sat) YMCA of Regina Road Race. Regina, SK. http://ymca.omnistudios.com/ 17 (Sun) Summit Run. 5K, 10K, 21K. Prince Albert, SK. www.runningroom.com Urban Racing August 9 (Sat) Mitsubishi City Chase. Regina, SK. www.citychase.com Outdoors June 12-August 26 (Thu-Tue) Semester Backpacking, Mountaineering and Whitewater Canoeing. For 76 days your expedition will explore the wilds of the Yukon with a backpack, canoe and mountaineering gear, seeing few people along the way. Along your route, you and your coursemates will fish, cross unnamed rivers, summit unnamed peaks, and explore the same areas that historic gold seekers traveled over 100 years ago. You will learn to be a comfortable leader in the backcountry with unmatched technical expeditionary skills in whitewater canoeing and glacier, snow and ice mountaineering. Whitehorse, YT. www.nols.edu/courses/locations/yukon/ July 12-August 10 (Sat-Sun) Yukon Backpacking and Wilderness Canoeing. With the diverse, captivating terrain of the wild Yukon wilderness, you¿ll be able to focus on developing the skills to lead your peers in small groups. This course will enable you to pack all of your supplies for a month into a canoe. Your route offers true expedition river and lake travel with weeklong backpacking loops that provide incredible views to the rugged mountains and glaciers. You may even catch a glimpse of bear or caribou. 12B Burns Road, Whitehorse, YT. www.nols.edu/courses/locatio ns/yukon/ 24-August 22 (Thu-Fri) Outdoor Educator Backpacking and Whitewater Canoeing. This 30-day expedition for practicing and aspiring outdoor educators combines the skills of wilderness backpacking with northern technical whitewater canoe expeditioning in Canada¿s Yukon Territory. After a month in the rugged mountains and on the river, you¿ll have a powerful set of water and mountain skills for future professional and personal adventures in the backcountry. 12B Burns Road, Whitehorse, YT. www.nols.edu/courses/locatio ns/yukon/
Article archive. What are you interested in? Read these past articles from Get Out There Magazine: An Adventure Racing Revival, An Interview with Triathlete Simon Whitfield, A Guide to Race Insurance, Calming Race Nerves Through Visualization, Cycling in Niagara, Summer Cycling Gear, Spring Running Shoe Review, 2008 Multisport Season Preview Calendar, Wearable Electronics, Single and Sporty, Route Mapping Technology, Triathlete Swim Training Tips, Bike Pouch Packing Checklist, The City Chase for Dummies, Downhill Mountain Biking at Blue Mountain, How to Win the City Chase, An Interview with Climber Sonnie Trotter, Kayak Gear from Head to Toe, Cycling Adventures Across Canada, Hosting a Cottage Triathlon, Vitamin Requirements for Athletes, Style Out There, Reader Photo Gallery (May/June 2008 issue)
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