Finding that perfect race

I am on a quest to find the “perfect” trail marathon. Ok really I am on a quest to find ANY trail marathon. You’d think this would be an easy task but not so much! There are some amazing trail runs in Vancouver – the 5 Peaks series that starts next month (last year I did 2 of these and can’t wait to try all 5 this year!) There is the “Run the North Shore” which has some great half marathon distances. Around the Lake Give ‘R Take in 30 is a 30K that I’ve heard good things about. There is the Whistler Valley Trail run and Club Fat Ass sponsored events. But none of these have a full length marathon. Lot’s of half marathon distances, and even lot’s of 50K distances (but i’m just not ready for that yet! see my last post about my running low point if you need proof of that!) So for now i’m still on a quest for that elusive trail run.

I’ve talked to some running friends, popped into a few running stores and while the response if often “they’re out there – I know they are!” they seem to be well hidden!! so if you know of a marathon length run that takes place on the trails rather than the road anywhere in or around Vancouver (I’m willing to head to the island or elsewhere if necessary! Although I would prefer not to fly there!) please let me know where I can find them!! In return I promise to train diligently for it and hopefully finish without collapsing at the end.