This Ekiden style relay is our most popular category. As a team of five, each person runs between 7-10km. It's a great way to spend a weekend with your running friends! Make a weekend out of it....rent a condo or camp, and enjoy a wonderful weekend with your team. The setting is nothing short of exceptional offering amazing views and adventures... relax and rest up for the run while enjoying the spectacular setting in good company! Register early because all the team spots will go quickly!

Date: Sunday, June 8, 2008
Start Location:Tofino, BC, Canada
Finish Location: Ucluelet, BC, Canada
Start Time: 8:30am
Course Description:

You will follow an undulating course from the town of Tofino to the village of Ucluelet, the perfect marathon distance. You won't see the same scenery twice as you travel to your finish line destination! Read Rumon Carter's course preview report.

Please note that this is not a closed course. Runners must be aware of vehicle traffic at all times. Watch for residents pulling out of driveways and for side street traffic.

How many runners per team?

How long does each person run?

The relay component consists of a 5-member team, each running a 7-11km (4-6 mile) portion of the course. The length of each leg is determined by safe exchange points.

Stage Lengths:
Leg #1 - 8km - Run on Chesterman Beach
Leg #2 - 10km - Longest leg with a view a view of Long Beach.
Leg #3 - 7.2km - Short but good hill to start
Leg #4 - 7.8km - Downhill-ish
Leg #5 - 9.2km - Rolly but you get the glory of the finish line.

The Shirt: All relay runners will receive a short sleeved cotton souvenir shirt at registration.
Map: Click Here
2008 Entry Fee:

$250 - Until January 31 (shirt size guaranteed)
$275 - Feb 1 - March 10 (shirt size guaranteed)
$300 - March 11 - May 10 (shirt size guaranteed)
$325 - May 11 - May 31
$350 - June 1 - June 9

Cap: 60 Teams.
Water Stations: 12 stations. Each aid station will have water and Edge Energy Drink. Check out the great spirit of our Water Stations!
Timing: By Race Day Timing
Relay Option:Available - Click here for more details
Transportation to the Race Start & Exchange Points

Shuttle Buses are available from Ucluelet to Tofino. Please ensure you are on a bus with sufficient time to get you to your exchange point if racing on a team. More details coming soon.

Relay team members will be transported to their exchange points by bus, but are responsible for ensuring they are each point in time for the exchange (this is based on the individual pace of each runner). The buses will run every 20-25 minutes from Tofino. It is a 45-minute trip between Ucluelet and Tofino, plus possible traffic delays and bus stops, SO LEAVE EARLY!

Support vehicles will NOT be allowed to stop at the Relay Exchange points.

Confirmation List of Teams List of Registered Teams (as of March 16th) PDF
Package Pickup
Location: Ucluelet Recreation Hall on Seaplane Base Rd. Click here for a Google Map.
When: Saturday only from 2pm - 7pm

West Coast Carbo Load Dinner

Sponsored by:
Creative Salmon

Dinner will include pasta, west coast salmon, salads and homemade desserts. Tickets are $15+gst each and are NOT included with your registration. Tickets are limited and must be pre-ordered when you signup.
Location: Ucluelet Recreation Hall on Seaplane Base Rd. Click here for a Google Map.
When: Saturday @ 5pm or 6:30
Gear Transport / Bag CheckYour gear will be transported from the start line to the finish line, if needed. Please make sure to tag your luggage with your name and race number. Baggage will be held for the length of the timed course (approximately 5 hours).
Frequently Asked QuestionsClick Here
Awards Ceremony: ALL members of each Relay Team will receive a finishers medal! First place finishers in each relay category (All male, all female, and Coed) will receive a West Coast Style award and trophy.
Location
: At the finish line in Ucluelet
When: Sunday @ 2:30pm
Results Posted shortly after the race at www.raceday.ca
Register for RaceClick Here
Running Clinics Click Here
Training Tips Click Here
Accommodations & TransportationClick Here
Volunteers NeededWe are looking for organized and enthusiastic volunteers to make your running experience a great one. If you have a friend or significant other that would like to be a volunteer, please have them visit our Volunteer Page for more information
Race Rules Click Here

 

 
 
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