Enter the 2010 Edge to Edge Marathon!

Run along the beautiful Chesterman's Beach!

You have no need to worry about sand in your shoes given how firmly it's packed (again, the only exception to this being a 10 meter patch right at the start of the beach). In years past, I have helped out with Tofino-based running retreats and almost uniformly the high point of these weekends have been the runs along Chesterman Beach. The hardest part will likely be retaining your focus…and making sure not to trip over a bull kelp "whip" as your head is cranked to the right looking out at the ocean!

The upshot is that by the time you're off Chesterman, you'll be wishing more of the race could go along the beach. Not to worry, you'd be a jaded individual indeed to turn up your nose at the rest of the course. In particular, the finish at the Ucluelet Harbour will stand out not only as a welcome bookend to a memorable day, but also as a visual jewel in its own right.

- Rumon Carter

Photo credit: Rumon Carter

 

"The best part of the route. Gorgeous."

- Walla Walla Washington, USA (2009)

"Scenic-hard pack sand, great mix, wished for more!" - California, USA (2009)

"Personal highlight - I had this leg as part of the relay." - Pender Island, BC (2009)

"Was expecting it to be hard but surprisingly it was easy – was a personal highlight "

- White Rock, South Surrey (2009)

"Wow! Unbelievable experience"

- Calgary, AB (2009)