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Your Get Out There Report June 12 – 26, 2008 In this issue: Whistler Mtn. Bike Park launches Sampler pass Annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey now live Sports and Outdoor Event Calendar
Whistler Mtn. Bike Park launches Sampler pass 3 runs down the hill for the less downhill inclined. That's the idea behind the new Sampler pass a the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Those a little unsure of their ability to tackle the downhill can take advantage of this cheap and cheerful pass to test out the slopes. $22. Click here for details.
In late July, Panorama will host the Bike Parks of BC “Ultimate Road Trip”. Annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey now live It's official! Our 2008 Reader's Choice Awards (formerly the Best of) survey is now online. Tell us your favourite people, places and things that make active living in Canada so great! Click here to fill out the survey now.
Sports and Outdoor Event Calendar Visit www.getouttheremag.com/searchevents.php for our complete daily updated calendar online.Submit your own events at http://www.getouttheremag.com/evententry.php
Alberta Adventure Racing June 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Full Moon in June. The FMIJ is ten years old! As the only multi-day adventure race in Alberta, each year we create a race that highlights the unique terrain of the region. This new course will humble and inspire racers. Centre for Outdoor Education, Nordegg, AB. 403.816.0064, info@fullmooninjune.net, www.fullmooninjune.net
Cycling (Downhill) June 20 (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
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars June 14 (Sat) Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. Join thousands of families with children suffering from type 1 Diabetes to raise funds in support of research at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. McKenzie Trail, Red Deer, AB. (780) 428 0343, edmonton@jdrf.ca, www.jdrf.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 June 22-28 (Sun-Sat) Women Hiking, Rafting, Rejuvenating in Rockies. Join a small, feisty group of co-adventurers pre-summer rush. Explore Canmore, Banff but mostly Kootenays region. Adventure by day; cosy cabins, great cooks, and wood-fired hot tub by nite!!. Kootenays, Calgary, AB. 1-888-WWE-1222, beth@wildwomenexp.com, www.wildwomenexp.com
Outdoors June 12-15 (Thu-Sun) The Race in Amazing Banff. 4 days, 3 nights and 12 challenges. Do you have what it takes? Targeting active Canadians for an all-inclusive adventure weekend getaway, the package is based on the hit TV show “The Amazing Race”. Banff, Banff, AB. 1.403.609.5567, info@magmaem.com, www.racebanff.com
Running (Cross Country) June 14 (Sat) Coulee Cactus Crawl. This race is run in the scenic coulees of Lethbridge. It offers great off road terrain over a 22 mile course for either individuals or teams of up to five people. Lethbridge river valley, Lethbridge, AB. (403) 327-2241, ron@runnersoul.com, www.runnersoul.com
Running / Walking June 14 (Sat) River City Relay. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com 14 (Sat) The Alberta Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair®. On June 14, hundreds of dedicated men and women will hit the streets to run 10k or walk 5 in the hottest race to hit Edmonton to raise much needed funds and awareness for cancers below the waist. Edmonton, AB. (780) 423 - 2220, www.uncoverthecure.org 14-15 (Sat-Sun) Footstock Race Weekend. Footstock is Western Canada's premiere race weekend. Events include 5K, 10K, half marathon, duathlon and Kids of Steel triathlon. Join for a scenic run/walk/bike in the foothills of the Rockies. Spray Lakes Rec Centre, Cochrane, AB. 403-807-7826, runwithus@footstock.ca, www.footstock.ca 15 (Sun) Loops for the Troops 2008. 5K, military mile. Calgary, AB. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) Safeway Father's Day Walk/Run. Calgary, AB. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) Safeway Father's Day Walk/Run. 1.6K, 5K. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) 5/10 Getaway. 10K, 5K. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) Easter Seals Relay. 24 hour relay. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay Race. 160km. Longview to Nakiska, AB. cheryl.lowery@hihostels.ca, www.k-100relay.ca 21 (Sat) Ladiesfest 8K. This is an event designed to promote women's health, fitness and well being in the community. The run allows women to challenge themselves by walking, jogging or running an 8k course. Lethbridge Lodge, Lethbridge, AB. (403) 327-2241, ron@runnersoul.com, www.runnersoul.com 21 (Sat) Memory Walk. Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Fort, AB. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) Street Meet. Calgary, AB. www.runningroom.com 22 (Sun) Pets in the Park Fun Run. 5K. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com
Trail / Ultra Running June 14 (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. Sibbald Flats, Calgary, AB. 604-988-2320, info@5peaks.com, www.5peaks.com 21 (Sat) The Slack Ass. A Club Fat Ass event featuring two courses: a 15mile Half Ass and 50 mile Slack Ass on a mix of paved and unpaved trails and some road. Gorgeous river views. Edmonton, AB. http://www.clubfatass.com/events/SlackAss
Triathlon / Duathlon June 15 (Sun) Active Kids Triathlon. Edmonton, AB. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) Arbour Lake Triathlon & Duathlon. Join us in this 9th annual event. One of Alberta's most challenging events!. Arbour Lake, Calgary, AB. 780-439-5217, tsoll@multisportscanada.com, www.multisportscanada.com 15 (Sun) Footstock Race Weekend Triathon and Duathlon. Spray Lake Sawmills Sports Centre, Cochrane, AB. www.footstock.ca 15 (Sun) Northern Lights Kids of Steel Triathlon. This event will allow children up to the age of 16 to participate in the fun and exciting sport of Triathlon. Distances vary based on age. Check out our webiste for more info - www.nltc.ca. Fort McMurray, AB. www.nltc.ca 15 (Sun) St. Albert Kids of Steel Triathlon. St. Albert, AB. http://members.shaw.ca/kidsofsteel/ 21 (Sat) Chinook Half Ironman Triathlon. Challenge yourself to experience a great race set in the city of Calgary, with a scenic bike out to Kananaskis Country and a beautiful run in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Register on-line at www.chinookhalf.com or print off an entry and mail it in to us. Lake Midnapore, Calgary, AB. 403-256-7770, mikebock@shaw.ca, www.chinookhalf.com 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Woody's RV World Kid's of Steel Triathlon. Mitchener Centre Pool, Red Deer, AB. www.woodysrvtriathlon.com 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Woody's RV World Triathlon. Red Deer, AB. http://www.woodysrvtriathlon.com/ 22 (Sun) Half Moon Lake Resort Triathlon. Sherwood Park, AB. http://www.speednutzsports.com/
Cycling (BMX) June 21-22 (Sat-Sun) 2008 Western National Series. Abbotsford, BC. www.cyclingbc.net
Cycling (Downhill) June 22 (Sun) Adruum Challenge. Downhill- BC Cup (pending). Mission, BC. www.arduumchallenge.com
Cycling (Mountain) June 14 (Sat) Test of Metal. 67K, point to point mountain bike race. Squamish, BC. www.testofmetal.com 15 (Sun) 2008 ISLAND SERIES. DH. Port Alice, BC. www.arrowsmithmtbclub.com 21 (Sat) My First Mountain Bike Race. This fun event is an ideal way for racing rookies to experience the exhilaration of mountain bike competition. South Surrey Bike Park, Surrey, BC. 604-535-8252, barryd@intergate.ca, www.sorcebikeclub.org 21 (Sat) Twelve Hours of Cumberland. Cumberland, BC. www.arrowsmithmtbclub.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/ June 14 (Sat) BC Randonneurs- 600K. Vernon, BC. www.randonneurs.bc.ca 15 (Sun) BC Randonneurs- 200K. Tour of Greater Victoria. Victoria, BC. www.randonneurs.bc.ca 21-24 (Sat-Tue) BC Randonneurs- 1000K. Vancouver, BC. www.randonneurs.bc.ca
Cycling (Tours/Recreational) June 2-20 (Mon-Fri) Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. A 7,600km ride from Vancouver to Halifax to help families fighting childhood cancer. 100 riders and 25 relay teams will go the distance, with hundreds more in stage rides of 25-225km in major cities. Starts in Vancouver, BC. 1 866 381 4446, louisa.cantelon@coasttocoastagainstcancer.org, www.nationalkidscancerride.com 21 (Sat) Pedal to the Potholes. Cyclists can enjoy a leisurely ride from Mountain Equipment Co-op along the Galloping Goose to Sooke Potholes Campground where there will be a BBQ, music, and optional over-night camping by donation. Starting at Mountain Equipment Co-op and ending at Sooke Potholes Campground, Vicoria, BC. 250-383-4627, lkennedy@conservancy.bc.ca, www.conservancy.bc.ca 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
Dragonboat June 21 (Sat) Nanaimo Paddlefest. Nanaimo, BC. www.gorowandpaddle.org 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. 20th Anniversary!!. Vancouver, BC. www.adbf.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 June 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Nature Photography Seminars at Roaring Pass Lodge. Includes interactive seminar & field shooting session w/ nature photographer Brad Hill (June 21). Introductory prices: $850 per person & $1150 per couple (+5%GST). Space limited to 8-10 participants. Roaring Pass Lodge, Kimberley, BC. seminars@roaringpasslodge.com, http://www.roaringpasslodge.com 21 (Sat) Surrey Bike Fest. Our 7th annual Bike Festival celebrates the 10th anniversary of the South Surrey Bike Park. South Surrey Bike Park, Surrey, BC. 604-538-5716, jerichardson@telus.net, www.sorcebikeclub.org
Hiking June 15 (Sun) Vancouver Singles Hike The Chief. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Stawamus Chief Park, Squamish, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
Horseback Riding June 14 (Sat) Vancouver Singles Back Country Horseback Riding & Bonfire. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Sky to Sea Stables, Squamish, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
Other June 21 (Sat) Vancouver Singles Circus & Flying Trapeze Adventure. **To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com. Vancouver Circus School, Harry Jerome Complex, 123 East 23rd St, Vancouver, BC. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, http://www.meetmarketadventures.com
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 June 12 (Thu) MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Race #4. Demo day. 10K race and 4.5K "Little Chop". Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC. www.bigchop.ca 14 (Sat) Kal Cruise, Kalamalka. OC1. Vernon, BC. www.vrccoutrigger.com 21 (Sat) Nanaimo Paddlefest & Pledge Drive. Nanaimo, BC. www.gorowandpaddle.org/events/paddlefest 26 (Thu) MEC Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Race #5. 8K race and paddle clniic. 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 June 13 (Fri) Longest Day Road Race. A Friday evening 5K and 10K to celebrate the coming of summer, followed by a barbecue and beer garden. Rolling fast 5k per lap course. This is part of the Timex and Sun Run Series. UBC TBird Stadium, Vancouver, BC. 604 225 0222, runner@intergate.bc.ca, www.thundbirdstrack.org 14 (Sat) Burn Fund 5K Run and Walk. Abbotsford, Burnaby, Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, BC. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) Do It For Dad - Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer. A 2km walk, a 5km walk or run, and a 10.8km run in support of Prostate Cancer. Burnaby Lake, Burnaby, BC. 604-788-4645, info@doitfordad.ca, www.doitfordad.ca 15 (Sun) Safeway Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer. 1 mile, 10K, 5K, tot run. Surrey, Kamloops, Kelowna, BC. www.runningroom.com 20 (Fri) Chip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile. $20,000 winner take all battle of the sexes 1 mile run up 10th Ave hill. Kids running in super hero outfits, women running in the nightmare bridesmaid dresses; for $25 run the hill and help the kids!. 10th Ave. hill between Alma and Blanca, Vancouver, BC, BC. (604) 720-8534, nrm@shaw.ca, chipsnotdeadyet.com 20 (Fri) First annualChip's Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile. A straight dash for a mile uphill with serious $20,000 prize at the finishing tape for the fastest, man or woman. Vancouver, BC. www.lululemon.com 22 (Sun) Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k. Join us for this runner favourite! Downhill, point to point half-marathon from UBC to Stanley Park! It's our 10th year and are expecting over 5000 runners to take part!. UBC to Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC. svhm@canadarunningseries.com, http://www.vancouverhalf.com
Trail / Ultra Running June 14 (Sat) Vancouver Skyline XTC. A Club Fat Ass run featuring trails with a twist that explores some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver's famous North Shore mountains. 25K "Up", 25K "Down", 50K. North VancouverClaremont, BC. http://www.clubfatass.com/events/xtc 21 (Sat) Kusam Klimb. A wild and rugged 23km loop heading up and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Stowe Creek watershed. Starting at sea level, participants pass through some of the most spectacular scenery on Vancouver Island with views of mountain peaks and the Johnstone Strait as they negotiate their way over the well developed trail. Sayward, BC. trailmaker@kusamklimb.ca, www.kusamklimb.ca 21 (Sat) Kussam Klimb. Sayward, BC. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) The Brick. A Club Fat Ass event featuring two back to back training runs totalling 50 miles in preparation for the Stormy 50 miler in August. Mostly trails, some gravel, very little road. Squamish, BC. http://www.clubfatass.com/events/TheBrick 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
Triathlon / Duathlon June 14 (Sat) Gerick's TriKids Triathlon. Kids and youth triathlon races for ages 15 and Under. Full race course, race announcer, race medal, souvenir shirt, post race food, fun and safe. Wasa Lake Provincial Park, 35km N of Cranbrook, BC. 250-427-0021, charlie@rmevents.com, www.rmevents.com 15 (Sun) Gerick's Wasa Triathlon. Short Course Triathlon S 750m, B 20km, R 5km Olympic Triathlon (solo and teams) S 1.5km, B 40km, R 10km. $8000 Elite prize money, age-group awards and draw prizes. Lake swim. Wasa Lake Provincial Park, 35km N. of Cranbrook, BC. 250-427-0021, charlie@rmevents.com, www.rmevents.com 15 (Sun) Victoria Youth Triathlon. Entry level youth triathlon, ages 6-17 Pool Swim 50-400M Flat bike loops 2-16K Flat trail run 1-3K Participant t-shirt Finishers medal Entry $25 Web: twc.bc.ca Contact: waynecoulson@shaw.ca. University of Victoria, VICTORIA, BC. 250-656-6781, waynecoulson@shaw.ca, twc.bc.ca 15 (Sun) Wine Capital of Canada Sprint Triathlon. Oliver, BC. www.outbackevents.ca 22 (Sun) Aquathlon & 10 K Run. Aquathlon (1K swim-pool & 10K run) Make it a hard training day Work on your transition Do it all in a competitive atmosphere We set up the venue - YOU WORK HARD & HAVE FUN!!! 10K Run only available. Buntzen Lake, Bellcarra, BC. 604-782-5432, info@trioevents.ca, www.trioevents.ca 22 (Sun) New Balance Half Iron Triathlon. This tremendously popular, yet low-key and grassroots, half iron distance race has sold out each of the past twelve years and attracts a strong international age-group field and a pro contingent. Elk Lake, Victoria, BC. 250-220-2259, john@lifesport.ca, http://www.lifesport.ca 22 (Sun) New Balance Victorial Half. This tremendously popular, yet low-key and grassroots race is a perennial sell-out! Staged on the edge of beautiful Victoria, this event is famous for its 2 loop run course around the well manicured trails of Elk Lake. Elk Lake, Victoria, BC. http://www.lifesport.ca/races2008.htm
We'll see you out there! Get Out There Communications Inc. Suite 1200 - 1 Aberfoyle Crescent Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X8
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