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The Coaster

Name: The Coaster
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Sechelt

Sechelt, Canada • 6 Jun 2026

The Coaster Marathon

The Coaster Marathon takes place in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. The event is a trail running race that explores trails surrounding Sechelt, the land between the ocean and Sechelt Inlet. The 6 June 2026 edition is listed as sold out.

The event offers multiple race distances and includes a kids race. Organizers state that proceeds will be donated to Coast Mountain Bike Trails to support trail access and maintenance. The event lists partners and sponsors such as On, Precision Fuel & Hydration and Sunny Running Co. Sunny Running Co. is noted as a pre race hub and a possible location for bib collection.

The organizers acknowledge that the event operates on the swiya of the shíshálh Nation. Related events on the same platform include the Elphinstone Ascent, a summer climb event held in August.

Distances offered Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

42 km Marathon
21 km Half Marathon
10 km 10K
Kids race The Cubs

Canada British Columbia Sechelt

Race information

Website

Marathon

The Coaster 42km

Half Marathon

The Coaster Half 21km

10 km

The Coaster 10km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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