The Coaster
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About the race
The Coaster Marathon is a trail running event in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. It explores trails around Sechelt, described as the land between the ocean and the Sechelt Inlet, and references West Sechelt and the nearby ferry connection from West Vancouver.
The event offers multiple race distances:
- 42 km Marathon
- 21 km Half Marathon
- 10 km 10K
- Kids race (The Cubs)
The page notes the event date as 5 June 2027 and indicates entries for that edition are sold out. Organisers list partners and sponsors including On, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and Sunny Running Co. Precision Fuel & Hydration is named as the official nutrition and hydration sponsor and is mentioned in relation to race-specific fueling support.
The Coaster Marathon states it donates proceeds to Coast Mountain Bike Trails (CMBTA) and expresses an intention to support trail maintenance and access. The event also acknowledges it operates in the swiya of the shíshálh Nation and includes a separate summer event called the Elphinstone Ascent, described as a climb of Mt. Elphinstone with entries open for August. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
