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March 10th The 2012 Dirty Duo (15k, 25k and 50k) Trail Running Race.  North Shore, Vancouver.

June 24th Comfortably Numb 25k Trail Running Race in Whistler. Recognized as Whistler's signature mountain biking trail is now becoming its premier trail running route.  It's brutal, dirty and wonderful.

June 30th Tenderfoot Boogie 50 Mile, 50k and 28k Squamish to Whistler Trail Running Race.  The 28k starts at Brandywine Falls, the 50k starts at the Tenderfoot Fish Hatchery and the 50 Mile starts at Adventureland in Squamish.  Last years 50 mile ultra winner came in at 8 hours, 27 minutes.  What a crazy race!

July 14th The 2012 Knee Knacker 50k Trail Running Race. In Vancouver from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove, this 50k race climbs an astonishing 8000 feet and descends 8300 feet.

This event began in 1989 with only 8 participants and now has become very popular.  Check out the website for info as there is a waiting list and lottery to enter.  www.kneeknacker.com

Aug 11th Squamish 50.  50 mile and 21k Trail Running Races.  50 mile solo race and a 21k solo through the beautiful hills of Squamish.  There is also a 50 mile relay race.  Previously known as the "Stormy".  Last years race was cancelled due to permit difficulties.  This years race looks poised to be a tremendous success.

Aug 25th Salomon 5 Peaks Trail Running Series - Whistler This years Enduro 10.6k will take place on Blackcomb Mountain.  Starting at the Rendezvous out to Blackcomb Lake, Overlord trail to Decker Loop, up the 7th Heaven Road and back to the Rendezvous Lodge.  This is a magnificently beautiful route to have a trail run and promises to be amazing.

FULL 2012 TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS ARTICLE>>

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