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The Coaster

Name: The Coaster
Start: 2027-06-05
End: 2027-06-05
Location: Sechelt

Sechelt, Canada • 5 Jun 2027

The Coaster Marathon in Sechelt

The Coaster Marathon takes place in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. The event explores trails around Sechelt, described as the land between the ocean and the Sechelt Inlet. The listed date is 5 June 2027.

Distances offered include:

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

The organisers state the event donates proceeds to Coast Mountain Bike Trails (CMBTA). Sponsors and partners named on the site include On, Precision Fuel & Hydration and Sunny Running Co. Sunny Running Co. is described as a local running hub and a convenient bib pickup location in Gibsons.

A separate related event, the Elphinstone Ascent, is noted for August and has entries open. Precision Fuel & Hydration is listed as the official nutrition and hydration sponsor, with race specific fueling resources and testing mentioned for Vancouver.

The organisers acknowledge operating on the swiya of the shíshálh Nation. No start or finish times are provided on the page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Sechelt

Race information

Website

Marathon

The Coaster 42km

Half Marathon

The Coaster Half 21km

10 km

The Coaster 10km

The Cubs

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

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