Capilano Canyon Night Run - Mardi Gras

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Our official après run get together will be a potluck late night dinner at the Event Host's house. Please bring a potluck dish for sharing and whatever you would like to drink. It's up to you if this turns into an evening of junk food hell or gourmet heaven.
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Confirmation - Capilano Nightrun Mardigras

The following people are registered for this event:

1) Katie Longworth
2) Owen Morehart
3) Sean Lavin
4) Marc Schmitz
5) Ean Jackson
6) Sibylle Tinsel
7) Andy Healey
8) Gregory More O'Ferrall
9) Melissa Pace
10) Sam Chiu
11) John Machray
12) Ryland Haggis Haggis
13) Eric Rannaud
14) Erik Bjorklund
15) Joanna Pedersen
16) Carlie Smith
17) Colette Lisoway
18) Craig Slagel
19) ken legg
20) Chloe Gendron
21) Brent Seal
22) Valerie Williams
23) Hassan Lotfi-Pour
24) Shem Sharifi

Agenda

 

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Saturday 16 February 2013

17:00?

Have dinner. Check the weather. Print off this agenda and your route instructions

18:00

Arrive at the start - Griffin Rec Center (click on the link to see an interactive Google map), North Vancouver. Check-in.

18:15

Welcome and final briefing

18:25

Photo

18:30

Start

19:50

First finishers

20:00

Pool / hot tub party starts - Harry Jerome Rec Center

20:15

Last finishers (hopefully!)

22:00

Rec Center closes
21:30 First people show up for potluck party

?

End of party

Potluck Party

In past years, the potluck party has been the high point of the evening. We're hoping it continues to reflect the individuality, the creativity and the community side of our running friends and Club Fat Ass members.

While we have a handle on how many people will be running and a rough estimate of friends and volunteers, it's tough to estimate the food and drink for everyone who will join in the potluck party. Moreover, each person has their own food and drink preferences and of course, appetite.

What can you count on? Coolers, ice, a stove, a barbeque, microwave and other kitchen stuff, some soft drinks and basic party munchies. What should you bring? Enough food to cover your appetite and drink for your thirst. Here are some thoughts from previous years:

  • papadans and coriander chutney
  • spicy pot stickers
  • Pad Thai
  • hot wings
  • sushi
  • cheese plate
  • homemade blackberry and cinnamon pie
  • ice cream
  • ginger cookies
  • spinach salad
  • day old Timbits, stale nacho chips, burnt pizza (these are mentioned last for a reason!)

Important Addresses

Start/Finish. Griffin Recreation Center. 851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver. From the upper levels highway (Highway #1) take Westview Drive 3 lights north to Queens Avenue. Go left until you reach the Rec Center. Take the lower drive (next to the river) into the parking lot next to the soccer field. (#1 on the map below)

Hot Tub Party. Harry Jerome Recreation Center. Lonsdale Avenue and 23rd Street, North Vancouver. From the finish, take Queens Road east to the end. Go right (south) and over the highway. The entrance to the rec center is just under the concrete pedestrian bridge opposite Kentucky Fried Chicken. (#2 on the map below)

Potluck Party. 3515 Fairmont Road. From the pool party, head back to the run start/finish. Go up Lonsdale to Queens and turn left. Continue 2 blocks past the Rec Center to Thorncliffe Street. Go right. At the school yard, go right. It's the yellow house at the top of the street on your left. (#3 on the map below)

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What to Bring?

  • Aid. (Whatever food, water or electrolyte drink you need for a 90-minute run. If you expect and are prepared for no external aid, you may be pleasantly surprised... but do not count on it!
  • weather appropriate clothing
  • consider to bring a foil emergency blanket and your cell phone
  • Official timing system. (A watch will do, even if the second hand doesn't work.) Please be sure to keep track of your finish time and to give it to the timekeeper.
  • Something to guide you through the night. (Flashlight or headlamp with fresh batteries) No, it is not obligatory, but most people find it helps! (Note: Competitive former record holder Steve Bazin didn't use a light, but he knows the North Van trails so well he can run them blindfolded. Mike Parks, on the other hand, did it blind and wished he remembered a flashlight)
  • Change of clothes. Very important, as you will undoubtedly be cold and wet. Bathing suit. Shower stuff.
  • potluck dish

Pre- and Post-Event

  • park in the lower parking lot behind the Rec Center before the event.
  • Adjourn to Harry Jerome Recreation Center at 23rd and Lonsdale (604 987-7529). Entry is $4.50. Showers, hot tub, sauna and pool, but only until 10:00
  • runners, volunteers, friends and family are encouraged to meet afterwards for what in the past has proven to be an absolutely awesome potluck party. We'll recognize the great accomplishments of the night run, share war stories, photos, gather stats and otherwise enjoy the evening. Recommend you get a sitter for the kids, as it will be quite late. Details and potluck suggestions above

Other Notes

  • please read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
  • please, please, please do not drop litter on the trail. (Consider picking it up if you find any.)
  • this event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event. It's a party!
  • be sure to bring a copy of the course directions for the event you are attempting. We recommend you put them in a baggie so they don't turn to mush.

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There are three categories for the Capilano Canyon Night Run: Short (about 13K with a slow, guided group), Long (close to 16K) and Crew.

The Crew category is for friends and family, so they are not excluded. Please be aware that the party starts late, so probably is not the right venue for your little ones. There will be no babysitting and the host's children are hopefully in bed.  Both runs are loop courses that start and finish at the same place and have been designed to take approximately 90 minutes to complete. The long route is technically challenging, even during the day.  The short route offers less technical trails and is perfectly suited to the first time night runner. If you opt for the group run, please stay with the group.

We really don't want you to get lost. Please make sure you print out the appropriate course description and bring it and a plastic baggie to protect it with you on the evening of the night run. Better yet, train on the course during the day and bring the directions!  We're quite confident that the instructions are correct, but if you do find an error, point it out to us and we'll buy you a beer!


Short

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Please print out the course description (scroll down for printer friendly version) and bring it in a plastic baggie to the start. If you get lost, bail out or need assistance you can call Ean at 604-904-6554.  Here is a map (please note that the map is from the Midsummer Nightrun, where we start on Fairmaont Road - the winter route starts from the Griffin Gym and does not go up/down Fairmont Road)

Time Group Run - Route Description km
~6:00 meet at the soccer field behind Griffin Recreation Center – 851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver  
to 6:20 registration  
6:25 photo  
6:30 Reference Point (RP) #0. Start/Finish – 3 metal posts at north entrance to soccer field 0
  This first fairly flat section is a mix of trail and sidewalk that gets you to Capilano Canyon via the direct route.  
  - go right and up to Queens Avenue. Cross carefully and continue up Del Rio Street to the end. Take the gravel trail directly in front of you. At the first major trail, go left and uphill to the street (Forest Hills Road.) 0.6
  - go straight on Forest Hills Road 4 blocks to trail where street ends. Take trail about 10m then go right and down to pavement. Continue straight along street to first corner and turn right (Emerald Drive) 01.4
  - follow Emerald Drive uphill to little footbridge over creek. Cross street (Sunset) and continue on trail immediately opposite. Follow middle fork and contour Eldon Park on the trail. (Don’t go up stairs or down to park.)  
  - at trail end, go right. Pass a big rock in the middle of the trail and go right Pass Cleveland school on your left. Cross Capilano Road at the lights and continue about 100m straight to trail head (TransCanada Trail) onto Ruby Avenue. 02.3
  This section in Capilano Canyon has a little something for everyone: Paved roads, gravel roads, wide trails and narrow, rooty, muddy ones. The sound of rushing water is your constant companion.  
  - take rocky trail downhill to Capilano Park Road. Turn right and take gravel sidewalk on LHS facing traffic 03.1
  - at notice board opposite fish hatchery, turn left onto trial. After about 50m, gp right onto footbridge and cross river. 04.1
  - on far shore of river, go right. After about 200m, go left and take the wide gravel trail steeply uphill. When it flattens out, go right onto Giant Fir trail, then first left. Say “Hi” to 350 year old Grandpa Capilano behind the split rail fence. Watch for owls! Climb a steep set of stairs, then go right onto wide trail.  
  - continue uphill about 50m then go left and go through bike gate onto Capilano Pacific Trail. 04.5
  - stay on Capilano Pacific Trail with the river over your left shoulder for about 4 km. Watch for roots and steep drop offs to the left. At the 2 rustic log benches, continue straight. You will cross several small bridges and eventually reach a wooden bike gate. Go left and slightly downhill onto a smooth, wide trail. 06.4
  - the trail will eventually turn to pavement (Keith Road) and go under the Upper Levels Highway. After about 700m (at intersection of Keith and 3rdleft. Avenue) continue on Capilano Pacific Trail to your 8.4
  - where trail hits the river, turn left. Follow the riverbank trail about 50m then take stairs up to bridge. Cross bridge on sidewalk (RHS). At far bank, cross road and take tiny trail at the edge of the bridge onto riverbank trail heading up river.  
7:30 RP #1. Aid Station Adams. If you are in luck, there may be some friendly folks and your special needs drop bags here. 09.0

This final section is net uphill on wide trails and a few street sections. Be sure to take care when crossing streets
  - just after the last house, go right uphill onto a small trail through a piney woods. At the clearing, stay on grassy trail. You will reach Capilano Road. Bowser Trail is opposite and about 10m to the right of where you stand. CROSS CAREFULLY!   
  - you will now contour the bottom of the cliff on Bowser Trail for about 750m to Pemberton Street. Pass a playground and a few dead-end streets. At Pemberton (note C-Lovers Sea Food restaurant) go right one block then left on Marine Drive at the Shell station. 10.3
  - Take sidewalk 4 blocks to the Rogers Video at Hamilton Avenue then go left and up one street. Go right onto 16th Cross Fell Avenue and enter Mosquito Creek Park. Go left at the river then stay straight on the wide trail with Mosquito Creek over your right shoulder Street to where it ends. 11.5
  - Hopefully, you will meet up with the competitive runners along this section. Go under the Upper Levels Highway. At the junction with the paved trail, go straight and follow the Trans Canada Trail sign. When you reach the skateboard park, go right  
  - cross the drive when it is safe to do so.  
8:00 RP #0. Finish! The 3 posts at the soccer field. 13.2
  Freshen-up at the Harry Jerome Recreation Center at Lonsdale and 23rd Avenue. Pool. Hot tub. Sauna  
to ? Potluck party at 3515 Fairmont Road.  

 

 

Long

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Please print out the course description (scroll down for printer friendly version) and bring it in a plastic baggie to the start. If you get lost, bail out or need assistance you can call Ean at 604-904-6554.  Here is a map (please note that map is from the Midsummer Night run.  During the winter run we do not go north beyond Queens)

time

Capilano Night Run - Mardi Gras - Long Course Description

km

~6:00

meet at the soccer field behind Griffin Recreation Center – 851 West Queens Road, North Vancouver

 

to 6:20

registration

 

6:25

photo

 

6:30

Reference Point (RP) #0. Start/Finish – 3 metal posts at north entrance to soccer field

00.0

 

This first section gets you to Capilano Canyon via the scenic route

 

 

- cross the driveway, then follow fence on left around river. Suffer through the sneers as you cut through the skateboard park. On the far side of the skateboard park, go uphill and left on trail that cuts along side of ravine

 

 

- where trail meets the street (Colwood Drive), go right to next intersection (Thorncliffe Drive) then left a few blocks to where street ends at Dudley Place Park. Go right onto Newmarket Drive then almost immediately left onto Crescentview Drive. About 50m after the bend in Crescentview, find entrance to Murdo Fraser Park on your left. (If you reach Highland Blvd, you’ve gone 25m too far!)

01.1

 

- descend concrete stairway. At bottom of stairs, go right at first trail and over little bridge. Pass duck pond and cool log cabin. Stay right and up Mackay Creek. After crossing bridge, go straight then follow path right and uphill thru tennis courts.

 

 

RP #1. There’s a fountain on your RHS near the last tennis court. Assume it doesn't work.

01.5

 

- go right onto Elizabeth Way. Pass playground. Go right at first street (Paisley Road) up short hill and keep straight toward ‘no exit’ sign at intersection (St. Annes Drive.)

 

 

- Street curves left and ends at trail. At clearing, cross Ridgewood Street carefully and head left for intersection with Capilano Road.   Cross at the stoplight and go right and uphill on the sidewalk on the west side of Capilano Road.  

02.3

 

- pass Capilano Suspension Bridge. Cimb hill.  Pass entrance to Capilano River Park. Climb hill.  At stoplights at top of hill, go left onto Eldon Road toward the canyon

03.2

 

- Take path marked with a Trans-Canada Trail sign on left at bend in street. You will drop down to a road crossing. Immediately opposite is a yellow gate. At gate, go left onto marked with a Trans-Canada Trail sign. (Chinook Trail.)

 

 

This section through the Capilano Canyon is mostly on narrow, rooty trails.

 

6:45

- Follow Chinook/Trans-Canada Trail markings.  Begin a gnarly bit of steep climbs and descents in the deep woods with the river always to your left.  After about 100m on a fairly wide path, you'll go down toward the river.  Take the steps back up the side of the canyon.  (Don't go left and down to the river.)  

 

 

- after a nasty descent through rocks and roots, you will pass thru a bike gate and come to a large intersection (Pipeline Trail). Go straight (Coho Loop Trail).

04.5

 

- with the river to your left, pass the Cable Pool lookout, a bridge and a picnic shelter then come to a paved traffic circle in front of the fish hatchery.  Cross the paved road below the traffic island and rejoin trail immediately opposite. (Small bridge over creek that ends in concrete culvert.) Take the trail about 15m, then turn left and head uphill

05.1

 

- this steep bit takes you out of the canyon to a fountain at Cleveland Dam. Hug an old Doug Fir as you gasp for breath. At the dirt road, continue straight (to parking lot) and up a long set of stairs. At the top of the stairs, turn left.

 

7:00

RP #2 – Cleveland Dam washrooms and water fountains. Assume the washrooms will be closed and no water in the fountain.

05.9

 

- cross the dam and take the dirt road downhill to your left. You will now be descending the canyon with the river to your left. At the second intersection after about 100m, stay on the dirt road leading downhill and away from the dam. In about 200m, you will come to Trans Canada Trail / Giant Fir Trail to your left. Take steep stairs down.

 

06.8
  - Say "Hi" to the Grandpa Capilano. Go right and down a 10m of rooty singletrack, then right again onto a wide, very straight gravel trail. Veer left at first intersection and take trail entrance to your right marked Upper Shinglebolt Trail.  
  - at the clearing with 2 rustic seats, stay left. Follow Capilano Pacific trail along canyon wall, over little bridges and over roots about 1500m until you cross a little bridge and drop onto a large gravel trail  
  - go left and downhill. The trail will eventually turn to pavement (Keith Road) and go under the Upper Levels Highway. After about 700m (at intersection of Keith and 3rd Street) take the trail with a bike gate to your left.  
  - where trail hits the Capilano River, turn left. Follow the riverbank trail about 100m then turn left immediately before bridge. Cross bridge on sidewalk (RHS). On far side of river, cross road and take tiny trail at the edge of the bridge onto riverbank trail heading up river.  
  - Aid Station Adams.  If you are lucky, there may be an aid station here.  
  - just after the last house, turn right on a small gravel trail through a piney woods. At the clearing, stay left. You will reach Capilano Road. Bowser Trail is opposite where you stand, but please go left about 20m to the crosswalk and cross there.  Cars are fast and they are not expecting you!  CROSS CAREFULLY.   
  This final section is net uphill. Expect to get your shoes muddy if they’re not already. Be sure to take care when crossing streets  
7:30 - you will now take Bowser Trail for about 750m as it contours the bottom of the cliff to Pemberton Street. Pass a few dead-end streets and a playground.  
  - the trail ends at Pemberton Street.  There is a monster staircase to your left.  Go up about 6 steps then step off the staircase and onto the steep rabbit trail through the blackberry bushes that leads up the side of the cliff.  
  - when you reach the top, turn right onto the paved street (17th Avenue) and go to the end. Turn left on Mackay Street and go one block up the hill to the trail entrance at the white fence on your right opposite Keith Road. Take the trail downhill, then go left onto the nice trail on the side of the canyon.  
  - stay on the west side of Mackay Creek for about 750m until you reach a t-intersection.  Go right and downhill and cross a concrete bridge.  Pray the batteries in your flashlight and cell are still good  
  - on the far side of the concrete bridge, take the path to your right and head back down the canyon.  Go about 75m along the side of the canyon, cross a little bridge with broken chunks of concrete then go left and climb out of the canyon. At the top, go to the left of the soccer field washrooms and take the street (21st Avenue) directly in front of you uphill to the end   
  - Carefully cross Fell Avenue and regain the trail about 10m to your right then drop downhill to Mosquito Creek. Stay left at the confusing intersection at the bottom. There should be fences on either side of the trail.  
  - you will now follow the left bank of Mosquito Creek to the finish. Hopefully, you will meet up with other runners along this section.  Go under the Upper Levels Highway.  At the junction with the paved trail, go straight and follow the Trans Canada Trail sign. When you reach the skateboard park, go right around the fence and focus on the finish line!  
8:00 RP #0. Finish! The 3 posts at the soccer field.  
  Freshen-up at the Harry Jerome Recreation Center at Lonsdale and 23rd Avenue. Pool. Hot tub. Sauna  
to ? Potluck party at 3515 Fairmont Road.  

 

Crew

Come and join in the fun even if you don't care to run.  This is for anyone who has a friend or significant other in a Coureur des Bois category, injured runners, trail runners who have lost their mojo or otherwise fear running in the night but don't want to miss the party, journalists, running groupies and other members of your entourage not identified above.
  • help with logistics
  • serve food/drinks to runners during the run
  • take photos
  • help organize the potluck
  • keep track of runner' s finish times
  • provide moral support and first aid

Pick your role from the list of suggested tasks or invent one.

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2013 - Year 11 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

Capilano Canyon Night Run Mardigras - 2013 Starter Photo

16 February  2013 - Starter Photo
   17 Starters - 17 Finishers
 
Ask 20 trail runners what they think about running in the night. You'll be lucky to find that even 2 of them have even dared to try skipping over the roots and rocks of their favorite trails after the sun has gone down.
 
An eclectic group of characters assembled by a deserted sports field in North Vancouver last night looking to celebrate Fat Tuesday in a different way.  Several had never run trails in the night.  We had representatives of South African, Germany and France and at least one person who was born in the neighborhood and could literally run the course with his eyes closed.

In this the 11th edition of the Capilano Canyon Mardi Gras night run, nobody pulled a Mikey Parks ("What, you mean I need to bring a flashlight?"), so we managed to start on time.
 
The group quickly split into two, with about a third challenging the long course and the balance out to tackle the 13K.   As with all Club events, participants follow either written instructions or someone who knows the course.   Shem and Craig were having so much fun chatting, they missed the first turn and ran straight up Mosquito Creek toward the snow-covered mountains.  This is what we call a "custom" or "roll-your-own" course.
 
I had the pleasure of running with 3 enthusiastic people whose eyes were being opened to running in the dark.  Joanna, Brent, Valerie and I found a comfortable pace as we ran along deserted side streets toward the canyon. Goodness, I thought, if we could maintain this speed, we could claim bragging rights for being top finishers!
 
One couldn't have hoped for a better night for a night run in February.  You could look up and see stars if you dared to take your eyes off the trail for a couple of seconds.  Given the unseasonably warm weather, it wasn't long before the layers started to be pealed.  On the long straightaway leading down to the fish hatchery, we looked back and saw the bobbing lights of other pace groups piercing the inky darkness.  We paused briefly on the narrow trail up the west side of the canyon and shone our headlamps on Grandpa Capilano, the 500-year old giant of the canyon.  Nobody's light was powerful enough to highlight the top of the tree.
 
We paused again briefly just under the hour mark at Aid Station Adams, a friendly oasis with chocolate chip cookies, water and salty potato chips. Thank you, Ron Adams, for all you do to help those who pass by in the night in February and August!
 
"Hey, I know where we are!", exclaimed Joanna when we popped out of the woods next to a grocery store where street lights illuminated the surroundings.  Back on the trail next to Mosquito Creek, it was back to following a tiny tunnel of light.  Note to self...replace batteries in the headlamp or win the Mikey Parks award!
 
When all participants had been checked-in, we reconvened at the Harry Jerome rec center for a well-deserved soak in the hot tub and a few laps in the pool.  We pretty-much  had the place to ourselves.  It would have been easy to close the place down and hit the pillow, but by 9:30, consensus was it was time for dinner.
 
The final destination of the evening was a potluck feast.  Thanks to everyone, there was plenty of fine food and drink and an abundance of stories.  Yes, John did eat the worm.
 
Thank you for joining us.  We hope to see you out for the Midsummer Night Dream version of the Capilano Canyon Night run in August!
 
Sibylle and Ean
Co-Hosts of the Capilano Canyon Night Run
 
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Results:

First Name Last Name City Age Event Points Time
Sam Chiu Vancouver 30-39 18km 2 01:35
Hassan Lotfi-Pour North Vancouver 40-49 18km 1 01:35
Marc Schmitz North Vancouver 30-39 18km 2+1* 01:35
Carlie Smith Vancouver 30-39 18km 2 01:35
Andy Healey Vancouver 40-49 18km 2+1* 01:49
Katie Longworth North Vancouver 30-39 18km 2 01:49
Eric Rannaud Burnaby 20-29 15km 2 01:18
Ean Jackson North Vancouver 50-59 13km 2+2** 01:24
Brent Seal Vancouver 20-29 13km 1 01:24
Joanna Pedersen Vancouver 30-39 13km 2 01:24
Valerie Williams Vancouver 20-29 13km  1 01:24
Shem Sharifi North Vancouver 40-49 13km 1 01:45
Craig Slagel Vancouver 40-49 13km 2 01:45
Colette Lisoway North Vancouver 40-49 13km 2 01:47
Gregory More O'Ferrall North Vancouver 40-49 13km 2 01:47
Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver 40-49 13km 2+2** 01:47
             
John Machray North Vancouver 50-59   1 crew
Gayle More O'Ferrall North Vancouver       crew
Ron  Adams North Vancouver     1 crew
             
Ryland  Haggis Vancouver 30-39 0 -1 DNS
Sean Lavin Vancouver 40-49 0 -1 DNS
ken legg North Van 40-49 0 -1 DNS
Melissa Pace North Vancouver 40-49 0 -1 DNS
Owen Morehart Beaverton 30-39 0 -1 DNS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*     Bonus Point for garbage collection
**   Event Host Point
 

2012 - Year 10 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

Capilano Canyon Night Run Mardigras - 2012 Starter Photo

18 February  2012 - Starter Photo
   11 Starters -  11 Finishers
 
The 10th anniversary MardiGras version of the Capilano Canyon night run proved to be a test for the hard core of the Club.

It had rained all night.   On Saturday morning, it started to monsoon. Given the promise of liquid sunshine and near-freezing temperatures for the evening, my email InBox and voice mail was full with messages from folks who had second thoughts about toeing the line.  "Sorry, my plant died and I need to give it a decent burial," "My toenail is broken and I think I'd better let it recover" and similar excuses.  The rain had abated toward the end of the afternoon and it was looking like an ideal evening for a night run, but as I packed the car before setting off for the run start, the rain started to fall again.   I confess I was thinking up a good reason to bail, and secretly hoped nobody would show up.

It was inky dark when I arrived near the start.  The parking lot was full of soccer Moms and Dads and a game was going on under the floodlights.  Some of the spectators were jumping up and down and cheering... probably to stay warm.  The rest huddled under their umbrellas and looked as if they would rather be anywhere but where they were.  Craig appeared running through the mist in his yellow Club colors.  I got out of the car to greet him and was almost immediately drenched.  Much to my surprise, other Fat Asses arrived. I tried to think positive.  Mark reminded us that the website clearly states, "No whining", so we talked of other things.

Speeches were short, as everyone at the start was keen to get moving. Conroy announced he was going for the course record in the long course. Everyone else opted for the shorter route.  I thought about the hot tub and remembered that in my haste to pack a towel bathing suit, I didn't put fresh batteries in my headlamp.

It didn't take long to get warmed up and into a comfortable pace and a good conversation.  Most of the assembled multitude was relatively close in pace, so in front or behind, there were always lights bobbing around in the fog. Several participants were new to the night run, so we took the opportunity to shine our lights upward toward the rain and marvel at Grandpa Capilano (a massive Douglas Fir that was already big when Columbus set sail in 1492!) I shut my eyes.  The cool rain actually felt nice on my face. The first Conroy sighting was just after we said "Goodbye" to Grandpa Capilano. He was definitely running fast... but was he running the right way?

As we approached the big bridge over the TransCanada Highway, Eric and I passed a parked car with foggy windows.  I was tempted to shine my headlamp inside, but figured I'd cause 2 coronaries.  Imagine having your tender moment interrupted by some soaking wet guys wearing headlamps, one of whom appeared to be running barefoot?

Second Conroy sighting was near the fountain at Capilano Road and Ridgewood. 'Still running fast.  Definitely not the right way!

Back at the finish line, there was no messing-around on the part of the runners.  After signing out, we made a bee-line for the Harry Jerome rec
center where the hot tub was steaming.  As always with this event, the vibe of "teen night" at the pool was interrupted by the presence of a bunch of giddy adult runners.  Reagan used his skills of persuasion to get the pool staff to spark-up the slippery slide.  Apparently, the scream I let out inside the slide was heard across the street at the gala for the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.

By 10:00, everyone was ravenous, so we headed back to my place for a potluck extravaganza that included Mardi Gras cake, Chinese steam buns, BBQ chicken, Sibylle's award-winning chili and fresh-baked buns, Mark's homemade chocolate granola bars and many other delicacies.  While the great debate about conspiracies raged in the kitchen, a potential new Club event that involves running,
knitting and drinking wine was being discussed in the living room.   John generously brought a bottle of mescal for desert and poured 3-finger shots in large water glasses for all who dared to join him.  Thankfully, the gusanito remained safe in the bottom of the bottle.  Until next year?

A big "Congrats!" to everyone who braved the elements and "Thank you" to all who contributed to the pot luck.  Sibylle and I look forward to seeing you at the start line of the Midsummer Night Dream edition of the night run in August.
 
Your Event Co-Hosts
Sibylle and Jackson

Lost and Found.  If you are missing black track pants, please arrange pick-up at the Yellow Beacon.  Killaine, we've got your mardigras cake plate stored safely until knitting night ;-)

Feedback:  We welcome and encourage your feedback and comments via the comment form below.  Please also take a moment to fill in this brief post event survey.

Photos of the event can be uploaded to Flickr, added to the CFA Flickr group and tagged with CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras, CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras2012 CapilanoCanyonNightRun ClubFatAssEvent2012 and ClubFatAssEvents. They will automatically be added to the slideshow below:


 

Results:
 

 

First Name Last Name City Event Points Time
Bill Maurer North Vancouver 13km 2 1:24
Marc Schmitz North Vancouver 13km 2 1:24
Craig Moore North Vancouver 13km 2 1:25
Ean Jackson North Vancouver 13km 2+1* 1:27
Eric Rannaud Burnaby 13km 2 1:27
John Machray North Vancouver 13km 2 1:35
Reagan White Vancouver 13km 1+1** 1:35
Reza
Ghazizadeh		 North Vancouver 13km 2 1:35
Ryan Ó Maol Chonaire North Vancouver custom 2 1:40
Killaine Sharman North Vancouver custom 1 1:31
Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver Custom 2+1* 0:40
Meredith  Cale Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Rob Kay Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Sean Lavin Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Allison Tai Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Jennifer Turner Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Adam Way Vancouver 0 -1 DNS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Garbage Point

* Co-Event Host Points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*     Bonus Point for garbage collection
**   Event Host Point
*** membership status

2011 - Year 9 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

 

19 February  2011 - Starter Photo
  26 Starters - 26 Finishers
 
A clear, crisp evening greeted night runners as they assembled behind Griffin gym in North Vancouver for the 9th annual version of this winter classic run. Given the low-key nature of this event, participants often take a low key approach to preparing for it.   As co-host of this event, I have observed over the years that my guests frequently overlook minor details. Things like start time, start location and the fact that a headlamp and running shoes are good things to bring along.   
 
While nobody won the Mike Parks "Oh, I forgot it was a night run" Award for neglecting to bring something along to light-up the dark trails, Baldwin deserves an honorable mention for forgetting to check his headlamp batteries before arriving at the start this year.  Maureen and Christine arrived plenty early, but were surprised to find no runners milling around the Cleveland Dam parking lot, while Wendy and at least one other person showed up at the start of the summer night run course. 
 
In spite of the minor start line dramas and talk of various species of cougar being spotted in the neighborhood, most of us did manage to set off promptly at 6:30 pm. The pace of both short course and long course groups was initially brisk, especially for those who opted to wear shorts. Given they had run anywhere up to 3.5 hours already today, Kristin, Wendy and Ryne and I agreed to keep our pace on the long course to something that would get us back to the finish in around 1:45 hours.  It didn't take us long to get warmed up as we made our way through the secret trails of the North Vancouver urban jungle. It was interesting to see the headlamps of runners on the short course lighting the forest as we dropped down onto an obscure section of single track along the wall of Capilano Canyon.  Also of note was the metallic, almost melodic sound of the spillway on Cleveland Dam being opened as we ran in the neighborhood of Grandpa Capilano. Kristen described the sound as being almost like that of whales conversing. 
 
Our group arrived at the finish seconds behind the last finishers of the short course and it was all high-5s.  As we headed to the cars, we spotted a coyote heading back down the trail.
 
The tradition of the MardiGras version of the Capilano Canyon Night Run sees us head over to the local rec center where we warm up in the hot tub and sauna and frolic in the pool until we are thrown out. The rec center was closed for maintenance this year, so the potluck party started early. A blazing fireplace and the scent of great food welcomed us for the final leg of the event. Kelly and Ran were first to claim a seat in front of the fire. They were thawed-out and roasted to perfection within a half-hour.  
 
Several new Club members and night runners were acknowledged and welcomed. Thanks to Kintec and TrailRunner Magazine, many night runners came away with hardware, but I had to dig deep for award categories as nobody apart from Conroy got lost (he always gets lost, so is DQ'd from winning) or injured.  Navid and Kristie got a well-deserved round of applause for setting up a great aid station and Ron Adams, who offered his back yard, was also recognized. Carlos the Jackal, who ran from Victoria, traveled the farthest to get to the start line. He challenged us lower-mainlanders to come over to the Island and join him at either the Elk Beaver Ultras, the Full Monty, or both. Other members shared details about the runs they were hosting over the next few weeks. It impressed me how the Club has grown over the past few years and how so many members are sharing their love of running and their favorite routes with others.
 
A big, fat "Thank you!" to everyone who contributed to the potluck buffet and congratulations to everyone who joined us.  'Hope to see you back in August for the Midsummer Night Dream edition of this night run.
 
Your Event Co-Hosts
Sibylle and Jackson

Lost and Found.  If you are missing a turqoise and gray checkered shawl, please arrange pick-up at the Yellow Beacon.

Feedback:  We welcome and encourage your feedback and comments via the comment form below.  Please also take a moment to fill in this brief post event survey.

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Results:

First Name Last Name Event Points Time
Andrew McNeil 18km 1 1:24
Ryan Conroy 18km 1 1:26
Ran Katzman 18km 2 1:27
Christine Moric 18km 2 1:29
Lishe  O'Kiely 18km 2 1:42
Kristin Ohm-Pedersen 18km 2 +1* 1:50
Ryan Melcher 18km 1 1:50
Wendy Montgomery 18km 2 1:50
Ean Jackson 18km 2 + 1* + 2** 1:50
Sarah Liljefors 18km 2 ?
         
Maureen  Forrestal 13km 2 1:29
Baldwin Lee 13km 1 1:30
Reagan White 13km 2 + 1* 1:37
Carlos Castillo 13km 2 + 1* 1:38
Kelly Corday 13km 2 1:42
Doug Keir 13km 2 1:42
John Machray 13km 2 1:42
Andy Moore 13km 2 1:42
Craig Slagel 13km 1 1:42
Jan Snow 13km 2 1:42
Kelly Corday 13km 1 ?
Patricia Barry 13km 2 1:49
Claudia Bullington 13km 2 1:49
Sibylle Tinsel 13km 2 +  2** 1:49
         
Navid Rahemtulla Crew 2  
Kristie   Crew 2  
Ron Adams Crew 2  
         
Dario Herrera   2 dns
Nancy Veres   -1 DNS


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*     Bonus Point for garbage collection
**   Event Host Point
*** membership status

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2010 - Year 8 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

 

13 March 2010 - Starter Photo
  22 Starters -   22 Finishers

Report:This year was a special "Olympic" version of the famous Capilano Canyon night run.  What does that mean?  In the end, it meant nothing more than the run was postponed a few weeks from its traditional Mardi Gras time slot to not conflict with the once-in-a-lifetime party that was the Vancouver 2010 winter Olympics games.

The change in timing was a significant contributor to the character of the 8th annual night run, however.  Of note:

  • it was light when we started the night run so we could actually see ourselves in the starter photo!
  • the Dirty Duo trail run also changed dates, so many night runners had either run or volunteered earlier in the day
  • those who ran with Mardi Gras beads stood out a bit more than they normally would
  • given that clocks "spring forward" on Sunday morning, the post-event party seemed to go a bit later than usual

It was great to see many first time night runners and fat asses at the start.  Their nervous tension was almost palapable.  "Are the fat asses as hard-core as I heard they are?" "Will they drop me in some godforsaken
corner of the canyon?"  "Will I stumble over a root in the dark, fall off a cliff and never be heard from again?" and, of course, "Are there any skunks out there?"

Many of the starters rubbed or kissed our porker mascot for good luck. Runners separated into long and short distance groups.  The speaches were mercifully short.  Off into the night…

Photo left: Aidstation Adams equipped with PowerBar Gel Chews, Carbbooms, Oreos and chips!

The monsoons of earlier in the day had stopped, but the canyon was still dense with moisture.  In the beam of powerful headlamps, the mist and fog reflected the light creating a surreal running environment like running in a cloud where visibility was no more than a stride long.  Somewhere below you could always hear the rushing Capilano River.  Fellow runners could only be identified by firefly-like points of light on the trail and disembodied voices.

Island girls Katie and Lysanne opted to run in their dresses.  Katie chose the occasion to do little solo bushwhack.  I held my camera at the ready while running with Lysanne through the Mackay Creek Jungle section of the long course. Would she slip on one of the dicey little bridges along the canyons edge and slide into the quicksand?  Could I capture the moment?

While the weather was perfect for a night run, it wasn't long before the chill set in at the finish line.  Around 8:00 we decamped for the hot tub. Sorry, Bill.  Sorry, Michael.  'Didn't realize you were still out there!

Leg 2 of the event included hot shower, a long soak in the hot tub and some thrills and spills on the water slide.  (I hope to share a little video of this later in the week.)  By 9:30, runners were ravenous and desperate for a
celebratory beverage.

Leg 3:  The potluck party.  The table sagged with treats including seafood gumbo, Pat's phyllo-wrapped asparagus and goat cheese, JoJo's deviled eggs, Liselotte's Danish Apple Pie, Baldy's Tim Horton donut pudding, a variety of brownies and pies, and a spectacular and totally decadent chocolate cake thanks to Isabel.  A few lucky runners came away with hardware for their exploits thanks to TrailRunner magazine and Kintec. There was much trail talk and sharing of upcoming events and road trips. Kudos to Des and Jess for picking up trash while out on the trail.  The evening concluded with a beautiful fireside slide show of Bill and Jess's trip to Ghana and their traditional African wedding.

Thank you for joining us.  Hope to see you back closer to Mardi Gras next year!

Your Event Hosts
Sibylle and Jackson

Photos of the event can be uploaded to Flickr, added to the CFA Flickr group and tagged with CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras, CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras2010 CapilanoCanyonNightRun ClubFatAssEvent2010 and ClubFatAssEvents. They will automatically be added to this slideshow.

Feedback:  We welcome and encourage your feedback and comments via the comment form below.  Please also take a moment to fill in this brief post event survey.

 

 

Results:

First Name Last Name Points Event Time
Dario Herrera 2 18km 01:29
Ran Katzman 2 18km 01:30
kerry ward 1 18km 01:30
Lysanne Lavigne 2 18km 01:31
desmond mott 3 18km 01:40
Glenn Pace 2 18km 01:40
Katie Longworth 2 18km 01:55
Bill Dagg 2 18km 02:00
Ean Jackson 2 13km 01:30
Baldwin Lee 1 13km 01:30
Nathan  Livingston 1 13km 01:30
Doug  Keir 2 13km 01:31
Michael Diack 1 13km 02:04
ronald ness 2 13km 01:38
Patricia Barry 2 13km 01:47
Sibylle Tinsel 4** 13km 01:47
Heather Urquhart 2 13km 01:48
Reagan White 2 13km 01:48
Jess Dagg 3* 13km 01:51
Kathryn  Webb 2 13km 01:51
Janice Bennett 1 13km 01:53
Liza Flemming 2 13km 01:53
         
Ron Adams 1 crew  
Bryce Adams 1 crew  
Kyla Adams 1 crew  
Ken Legg   party ;-)  
         
Kristie Congram -1   DNS
Sylvia Lee -1   DNS

*     Bonus Point for garbage collection
**   Event Host Point
*** membership status

2009 - Year 7 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

Club Fat Ass Event - Capilano Canyon Night Run Mardigras

21 February 2009 - Starter Photo
  29 Starters -  29 Finishers

As I was greeting runners at the start last night, it occurred to me that the MardiGras Night Run had grown up.

Why’s that, you ask?  No, not so much that it’s been an annual cult gathering for 7 years running.  Not because the event now attracts more than a handful of nutcases with headlamps.  Not because there were now starters from as far away as Singapore or Switzerland, either.  No… what impressed me the most as I stood in the parking lot checking folks in was that our little event boasted two portable toilets next to the start line… just like a “real” race!

This year, starters were blessed with clear skies, temperatures just below freezing and perfect winter night running conditions.  It was great to welcome friends and veteran Capilano Canyon night runners, but I was especially surprised to see so many keen first time night runners.  Are we at the forefront of  a new running trend?

Roxy the Ultradog howled with excitement as we took the obligatory starter photo, separated into short and long-course groups and headed off into the night.

The massive dump of snow around Christmas had melted away except for a couple of spots in the deepest, darkest corners of Capilano Canyon.  We had to jump the occasional tree branch or duck under a blown-down pine, but generally the course was clear of significant obstacles.  Brendan surprised everyone with an aid station in the middle of Capilano Canyon.  Bryce and Ron hosted Aid Station Adams and requested that all passing runners complete a hop-scotch obstacle course after filling up on potato chips and chocolate cookies.

Out for a romantic interlude next to the moonlit Capilano River, a couple must have wondered when they’d be able to get on with it, as wave after wave of night runners passed with bright headlamps and loud trail talk.   No bears were spotted as we made our way down the dark trails, and the skunk that welcomed us at Aid Station Adams last year didn’t show up again.  We did smell him, though (or so it seemed), as we passed a gathering of teens on Bowser Trail who were interrupted as they passed around the peace pipe.

Adrian, who sported spanking new, fire engine red runners, commented at the finish that he didn’t step in a single mud hole on the entire 17km long course.  A new course record!  In my own cruel way, I had hoped that someone on the long course would slide off one of the slippery logs into Mackay Creek.  Maybe next year?

As always, the second leg of the MardiGras night run at the Lonsdale Rec Center pool was a blast.  There were no wrassles on the hanging ladder and no games of murderball, as in past years, but most runners enjoyed the water slide, the sauna and the hot tub.  Several compared injuries from poolside.

The MardiGras theme continued at the party with crab jambalaya, eggplant casserole, fresh gingersnap cookies, diet-busting double chocolate cake and a host of other delicacies.  Thanks to everyone for making it a fine potluck.

Thanks to Kintec, Kinesys and Trailrunner, there were prizes for the farthest travelled, best surprise aid station, first night run and best boo-boo.  Leading up to the announcement of the Survive Outside seminar later this week, Baldwin and others shared their adventures about getting into trouble while on the trails.

Doug Keir shared his experience of finding an airplane crash site while bushwacking one day and the next thing you knew, we had all of the elements of a new Club Flash event… this one along the north shore mountains to at least 3 airplane crash sites that Club Fat Ass members had either found or stumbled across while out on trail runs! 

By the time the booze ran out and the party cooincidentally ended around 2:00 am, we had solved most of world’s problems… not a bad outcome for a little night run!

We look forward to seeing you in August for the Midsummer Night Dream version of the Capilano Canyon Night Run. Until then, happy night running.

Your hosts
Sibylle and Ean

Special Mention:

Kudos to Carlos the Jackal who ran to the start from Victoria, BC, completed the night run, the pool party and the potluck party.  He bunked the night and, hoping to get an early start on his run home, got up before the rest of the household.  Call it force of habit, we put the alarm on before hitting the sack, but forgot to tell Carlos.  The whole neighborhood awoke to the sound of a wailing alarm.  Dho... Sorry, bro!

Check out Carlos' video here:



Lost and found:

  • veteran summer night runner Terry Lewis.  Terry didn’t clue into the warnings about different start/finish for the summer and winter versions of this event.  I received his sorrowful voice mail message about not being able to find the start soon after being woken by the burglar alarm this morning
  • Adrian Rothwell, who made the start, got to the pool, found the beer store, but didn't find the party last night.  Missed you, bro.  'Wanted to check those red runners for traces of mud
  • John Machray, who neglected to give the cap on his oil pan one last ½ turn and ended up blowing oil all over his driveway minutes before the start. Missed the run. Missed the pool.  Found the party and closed it down sometime after 2:00am
  • 1 laptop bag. Brendan, I think it’s yours


Photos of the event can be uploaded to Flickr, added to the CFA Flickr group and tagged with CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras, CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras2009 CapilanoCanyonNightRun and ClubFatAssEvents. They will automatically be added to this slideshow.

Feedback:  We welcome and encourage your feedback and comments via the comment form below.  Please also take a moment to fill in this brief post event survey.

Results: Preliminary results are posted below. Please email us your missing times, mispelled names etc.

First Name Last Name City Event Points Time
Sukhi Pawa Vancouver 13km 2 1:28:00
Kathy  Nomura Burnaby 13km 2 1:29:00
The Jackal Victoria 13km 2 1:29:13
Claudia Bullington Richmond 13km 2 1:30:00
Keith Nichol Vancouver 13km 2 1:31:00
Michael Syrjala Vancouver 13km 2 1:31:05
Sean Lavin Port Coquitlam 13km 2 1:31:13
Natasha Smyth North Vancouver 13km 2 1:31:20
Martin Janzen Vancouver 13km 2 1:31:40
Kirsten Ramage Vancouver 13km 2 1:31:40
Baldwin Lee Burnaby 13km 2 1:34:00
Monty Watts North Shore 13km 1 1:34:00
Craig Moore North Vancouver 13km - early 3* 1:37:00
Lara Taylor North Vancouver 13km 2 1:43:04
Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver 13km 3** 1:43:04
Steve Threndyle North Vancouver 13km 1 1:43:05
Amber Ringers Surrey 13km  2 1:43:04
           
Ellie Greenwood Vancouver 18km 2 1:38:00
Ran Katzman Vancouver 18km 2 1:38:00
Gary Robbins North Van 18km 2 1:38:00
Ryan  Conroy Vancouver 18km   1:38:00
Katie Longworth Vancouver 18km 2 1:48:00
Glenn Pace North Vancouver 18km 1 1:49
Ean Jackson North Vancouver 18km 3** 1:49:00
David Vullines Lausanne 18km 1 1:49:00
Ryan  Arndt*** North Van 18km 1 ?
Ryan  Conroy Vancouver 18km   ?
Doug Keir N Van 18km 2 ?
Adrian Rothwell North Vancouver 18km 2 ?
Penny Jakobsen North Van 18km - early 2 1:51:00
           
Bryce  Adams North Vancouver crew 1  
Ron  Adams North Vancouver crew 1  
Brendan   Vancouver crew 1  
           
John Machray North Vancouver party    
           
Gilles Barbeau Vancouver   -1 DNS
Pano Skrivanos North Vancouver   -1 DNS

*     Bonus Point for garbage collection
**   Event Host Point
*** membership status

2008 - Year 6 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

16 February 2008 - Starter Photo
26 Starters - 27 Finishers

There were several firsts at the 6th annual Mardi Gras version of the Capilano Canyon Night Run. First first, it was an absolutely gorgeous evening. While there were a few rain drops as we assembled at the start, they soon gave way to clear skies, stars and perfect running temperatures. Second, try as I might I could not find anyone to claim a Purple Heart award. I don't think we've ever had no boo-boos in this run. Third, a new game was invented during the pool party segment of this event. Not sure if it should be called Aussie Rules Monkey Bars or Ultimate Fighting above the Pool?

As always, several runners created their own custom routes through the dark trails of North Vancouver. Ryan C and his trusty hound Shazam did a long loop of the Cap Canyon. I suspect Danielle and Ryan M ducked into the woods for some belated Valentine's Day action, as I sure didn't see them out along the course. Kristie and Marie did an out-and back before the canyon, but at least they checked in with me.

It was very foggy in the Capilano Canyon itself... so foggy some runners had to turn their headlamps off to see. (Hint from an experienced night runner: take your lamp off your head and hold it near your waist just like the low beams on your car.)

From our perspective at Aid Station Adams, it was very cool to see the approaching headlamps bobbing like fireflies in the clear night. Young Erik tried to scare the crap out of everyone who approached the comfort stop. Everyone who ran the full route was greeted with decadent chocolate chip cookies, chips and pretzels... at least until 7:45 when we had to shut it down to make the finish line on time.

The hot tub was working and so was the water slide for the pool party this year. Ran started a game of murder ball and was also the first to take a direct hit. Csaba won the game of WWE wrestling on the ropes high above the pool and I was the poor loser. (My neck is still sore, dude!) Pitty the poor teenagers who had to deal with endorphin-charged adults in the hot tub and water slide!

By 10:00 pm, appetites were in the red zone and a fabulous pot luck feast was waiting. So much great food! Ellie, Jessica and Bill told us running adventure stories and won some nice prizes for sharing thanks to Kintec Footlabs and Trail Runner Magazine.

Preliminary results are posted below. Please email us your missing times, mispelled names etc. Photos of the event can be uploaded to Flickr, added to the CFA Flickr group and tagged with CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras, CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras2008 CapilanoCanyonNightRun and ClubFatAssEvents. They will automatically be added to this slideshow.

Sibylle and Ean
Hosts of the Capilano Canyon Night Run

PS Yes, there were more finishers than starters. Bryce Adams worked the aid station and ran in to the finish with his sister!

Points First Name Last Name City Event Time
2 Ellie Greenwood Vancouver 18km 1:34
2 Ran Katzman Vancouver 18km 1:34
2 Bill Dagg Vancouver 18km 1:35
2 Doug MacKay North Vancouver 18km 1:37
1 Ryan Conroy Vancouver 18km 1:47
2 Penny Jakobsen North Vancouver 18km 1:47
1 Al Harman North Vancouver 18km 1:47
  Shazam The Dog Vancouver 18km 1:47
2 Baldwin Lee Burnaby 18km 2:00
2 Jessica Bassil Vancouver 18km 2:04
2 Monty Watts North Vancouver 18km 2:04
2 John Machray North Vancouver 18km ?
           
2 Chris Atkins Vancouver 13km 1:28
2 Susan Blackwood Vancouver 13km 1:28
2 Katherine Thomas North Vancouver 13km 1:28
1 Kyla Adams Victoria 13km 1:33
1 Doug Keir North Vancouver 13km 1:34
2 David Crumpton North Vancouver 13km 1:37
2 Craig Moore North Vancouver 13km 1:37
1 Claudia Bullington Richmond 13km 1:38
2 Sukhbir Pawa Vancouver 13km 1:28
2 Lara Taylor North Vancouver 13km 1:37
           
1 Danielle Macleod North Vancouver custom 0:40
2 Rune Melcher North Vancouver custom 0:40
2 Kristie Congram Vancouver custom 0:45
2 Marie Rivard Vancouver custom 0:45
2 Bryce Adams North vancouver custom 0:45
1 Mike Parks North Vancouver custom 1:33
           
1 Ron Adams North Vancouver crew  
2 Ean Jackson North Vancouver crew  
3 Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver crew  
           
-1 john mcgrath north vancouver 0 DNS

2007 - Year 5 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

2007-02-17 Mardigras Night Run 001

17 February 2007
33 Starters - 33 Finishers


The weather forecast was for 100% probability of heavy rain.  The trails were still a mess from the wind and rain storms in December and early January.  It didn't look good for the Mardi Gras version of the Capilano Night Run!  Frantic plans were made to come up with an alternative course cutting out the mudslides but still providing a challenge.

32 hardy runners weren't deterred by the obstacles and toed the line for the 5th annual Mardigras Capilano Canyon Night Run.  Nobody took me up on the offer of a safer, alternative route.

Ean took of with the competitive, long course group.  The group run folks were stuck with me and a very gentle pace.  Amazingly, everybody stayed together until we reached the canyon.  The rain that briefly pounded down on us at the start stopped and the temperatures were mild.  Mist in the air reflected the beams of our headlamps and made for a spooky atmosphere. 

My group split into two pace groups, the faster ones doing their own creative interpretation of the course descriptions once they were out of the canyon...they did miss aid station Adams and made us wonder if the bears had eaten them.  The slower folks kept trusting my directions and the assurance that the nasty parts were almost over.  We navigated over washed out trail and under fallen trees.  I pointed out that they didn't take me up on the easy route.

Once refuelled and refreshed at aidstation Adams, the pace picked up and followed Bowser Trail back to the last 2km climb along Mosquito Creek. Perfect timing, as the slower competitive runners trickled in shortly after us. 

At Club Fat Ass events we don't recognize the fastest runners, rather we acknowledge those who come from the furthest away, those who get lost, injured or who pick up the most trash along the trails.  Carlos showed off his war wounds from a tumble he took.  (Luckily, he is close to the ground to begin with ;-)  Word leaked that Troy was the other contender of the Purple Heart Award (the best injury), but when we learned that he fell when trying to take a leak, nobody at the roaring potluck party had sympathy with him... but all had a good chuckle.  Maybe it was good that Troy had to leave the party early?

I missed the hot tub (aka sauna) and dodge ball party at Harry Jerome Rec Centre, where everybody cleaned of the mud and had some fun.  Pat, Michele and I headed to my house to prepare for the potluck.  Thanks guys for keeping me company and helping to set everything up.  And what a spread it was! 

The potluck was in full swing at 10:00pm (I usually leave parties around that time) and the potluck table featured savoury food from chilie, soup, sushi, empanadas, pakoras, quinoa salad, chicken, green salads, sprout/cabbage/nut salad, spicy green beans and a yummy noodle dish.  The deserts ranged from pies, homemade ginger snaps, poppy seed squares, fruits and cheese, nut- and banana breads to croissants filled with apricots and much more.

Thanks to NSA, Kinesys and Trailrunner we had a few prizes to give away.  Farthest travelled went to Victoria's Carolyn Goluzza, although Craig was a close contender living around the corner but having driven to the airport and back (and missing the start) only to find out that his parents are arriving the next day...The Alberta boys didn't show...would have been a sweep for them.  Pat won the prize for most Night Runs under her belt (4). We threw the last guest out around 1:30am and tucked the out-of-towner's into their sleeping bags in the guest room.

Thanks everybody for making this yet again a successful run and great party. Please add your own memories and comments below.  If you have photos of the event, upload them to http://www.flickr.com, add them to the Club Fat Ass group and tag them with  "CapilanoCanyonNightRunMardigras2007".  They will automatically be added to the revolving photos below.

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First Name Last Name Event P Time
Bill Dagg 18km 2 1:34
Ran Katzman 18km 2 1:34
Gary Robbins 18km  3* 1:34
Ryan Conroy 18km 2 1:50
Carolyn Goluza 18km 2 1:50
Ellie Greenwood 18km 2 1:50
Ean Jackson 18km  2* 1:50
Mike Rhodes 18km 1 1:50
susan seager 18km 2 1:50
Eric Stacey 18km 2 1:50
carlos castillo 18km 2 1:51
Doug MacKay 18km 2 1:51
John Machray 18km 2 1:52
         
Troy Angrignon 13km 1 1:30
Kathy Banks 13km 2 1:30
Philippa May 13km 2 1:30
Craig Moore 13km 2 1:30
Steven Lamothe 13km 2 1:31
Karine Lavoie 13km 2 1:31
Donna MacIntosh 13km 2 1:31
Mikel Segal 13km  2 1:31
Arlene MacAulay 13km 2 1:37
Carl May 13km 2 1:42
Kathy Nomura 13km 2 1:42
Michele Sherstan 13km 2 1:42
Lara Taylor 13km 2 1:42
Patricia Barry 13km 2 1:43
Sibylle Tinsel 13km 3** 1:43
         
Baldwin Lee Custom 2 1:30
Carl May Jr custom 2 1:42
Ron Adams Crew  1  
         
Luke Cooper   -1 DNS
Daniel Probst   -1 DNS
Andy Nicol   -1 DNS
David Crerar   -1 DNS
Michelle Fredette   -1 DNS
Andrew Hooker   -1 DNS
Tammy Lang   -1 DNS
Shona Miko Musgrave   -1 DNS
Kevin Rostek   -1 DNS
Rhonda Schuller   0 DNS
Theresa Snow   -1 DNS
Christy Tisdale   -1 DNS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*   bonus point for garbage pick-up on the trails

** event host point

2006 - Year 4 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

Run Report:

Over the past 4 years, the Capilano Canyon Night Run has developed a bit of a reputation. Is it a reputation for being a competitive hammerfest? Is it as a good first time night run? Is it a social run? Is it a great opportunity to get lost in the dark, mangled... or simply a good excuse for a party?

It was cold and clear when we assembled next to the soccer field at the Griffin Gym. Runners jumped up and down to stay warm, or waited in their cars for the 6:30 start. A nearly-full moon cast long shadows over the parking lot as runners exchanged greetings, sparked up their headlamps and made last minute decisions to run the short (13K) or long (18K) routes.

The first topic of conversation as we set off onto the dark trails was night running. The Mick family drove in from Coquitlam to try night running for the first time. Something a bit different for a Saturday night, eh? Carlos Castillo ran from Victoria to North Vancouver for the event... quite a feat considering that a large body of water also separates the 2 cities! Carlos shared that he wanted to improve his familiarity with running trails in the dark as training for an attempt at running a 100-mile trail run under 24-hours. Katheryne and Tara were out with Tie the wonder dog who was dressed for the occasion with a stylish running jacket. It was an anniversary outing for Jan Riddell and Terry Lewis. They met 4 years earlier in the hot tub after the inaugural winter version of this run.

The smell of wood smoke was thick in the air as we weaved our way toward Capilano Canyon through the trails and parks of suburban North Vancouver. "Normal" people were cosy in their homes, perhaps enjoying a firelight dinner or watching the Olympics. Someone pointed to a shooting star as we dropped into the total darkness of Capilano Canyon.

Not long into the more technical canyon section of the run, elite runners Tom Skinner and Paul Purin came blazing by in what would surely be a record time for the long course. It's amazing to see a pro hammer over roots, rocks and through mud in the dark. The guys skipped from rock to rock in perfect synchronization. It didn't look like they were even breathing hard. In seconds, however, they were swallowed by the inky darkness as they passed the range of a headlamp beam. ('Turns out they got lost, so the record stands!)

One of the more experienced ultrarunners in British Columbia, Ron Adams, lives on the banks of the Capilano River at about the one hour point on the course. Ron and his son Bryce were on teh course handing out food and fluids and checking for lost lambs as we left the canyon. Newbie night runners Erin and Nicole especially appreciated Ron's salty potato chips.

Billed as a night run, this event is actually a triathlon. At the conclusion on the run, most participants head over the local community center to warm up in the hot tub. Many then see who can stay up the latest at the potluck finisher party.

The folks at Harry Jerome Rec center turned on the slippery slide when the muddy, endorphin-charged runners showed up. Hot tub. Pool. Sauna. Repeat until starved. Hit the buffet table. Have a beer and spin some yarns.

Thanks to Ethelyn, Ron and Bryce for helping out, North Shore Athletics and Trail Runner magazine for the prizes and everyone who contributed to the great meal and helped with cleanup afterwards.

The Capilano Canyon Night run is held twice a year in February and August. If you're interested in giving night running a try, setting the course record or just having a fun run, mark your calendar for the summer Midsummer Night Dream version on Saturday 19 August!

Sibylle Tinsel and Ean Jackson
Co-Hosts

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First Name Last Name City/Town Event Time Points
Paul Purin North Vancouver 18km 1:29 2
Tom Skinner Vancouver 18km 1:29 2
Bill Dagg Vancouver 18km 1:31 2
Mark Pedlow North Vancouver 18km 1:31 2
John Foy North Vancouver 18km 1:33 1
Doug MacKay North Vancouver 18km 1:45 2
Dave Smith Vancouver 18km 1:45 1
           
Terry Lewis North Vancouver 13km 1:31 1
Jan Riddell North Vancouver 13km 1:31 1
John Machray North Vancouver 13km 1:34 2
Baldwin Lee Burnaby 13km 1:34 2
Michele Sherstan North Vancouver 13km 1:34 2
Craig Moore North Vancouver 13km 1:34 2
Carlos Castillo Victoria 13km 1:38 2
Patricia Barry Vancouver 13km 1:40 2
Mike Diack North Vancouver 13km 1:40 1
Faith Wells Vancouver 13km 1:40 2
Tara Jackson West Vancouver 13km 1:44 2
Erin Mick Coquitlam 13km 1:44 2
Deb Mick Coquitlam 13km 1:44 2
Joe Mick Coquitlam 13km 1:44 1
Nichole Mick Coquitlam 13km 1:44 2
Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver 13km 1:44 3
Saba Ekes Burnaby 13km 1:44 1
Katheryne Gardiner Vancouver 13km 1:44 2
Ean Jackson North Vancouver 13km 1:44 3
Rhonda Schuller Vancouver 13km 1:47 2
Cheryl Johnson Pitt Meadows 13km 1:47 1
Scott Hannam North Vancouver 13km 1:50 1
Laddie Hannam North Vancouver 13km 1:50 1
Ron Adams North Vancouver Crew   1
Bryce Adams North Vancouver Crew   1
Ethelyn David   Crew   1
Tom Jarecki Delta 0 DNS -1


2005 - Year 3 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

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A record number of night runners from as far away as California turned out this year to celebrate Mardi Gras on the trails of Capilano Canyon in North Vancouver.

The objective of the evening is to survive a 90 minute run in the dark before hitting the hot tub and kicking back for a celebratory party. Runners chose to race a very challenging 16K route or play it safe and do a slightly less "rustic" 13K circuit as a group. Neither route is marked, so this is not your average fun run.

Temperatures had cooled off a bit from the day, but were spot-on for running as we gathered in the parking lot of the Griffin Rec Center. After weeks of epic sunny weather, the trails were dry and fast.

This year saw a big spike in the number of first time night runners. Crew and well-wishers actually outnumbered those looking to tackle the nasty route, prompting the question, "Is it too tough?" Just about everyone ran with a friend and several with their dogs. Stephanie celebrated her birthday.

The jury is still out on who scared who more...the lone person in black who was out for a stroll, or the group of 10 loud night runners with headlamps barreling down the narrow Cap Pacific Trail? The black bears must have been frightened off, too, as there were no bear sightings this year.

While waiting to greet the runners at Aid Station Adams, a swarm of kids got juiced-up on smarties and had their own mini night run along the Capilano River. As runners made their way down the canyon, the kids blocked the trail and devised cruel challenges including "eat a cracker and say humuhumunukunukuapuahaha three times" and "What's the password to Gryffindor House" before allowing runners to pass.

The moon was almost full. In places, it's glow illuminated the trail well enough that many runners turned off their headlamps. No so Doug Mackay, who had his lamp on when he ran into a low-hanging tree branch and almost scalped himself.

A few folks got a bit lost, including our visitors from California and the extended Lepard family from West Van. Apparently equipped with instructions for both the group and competitive routes, they took the average of the 2 and went on a bonus tour of Pemberton Heights.

After a soak in the hot tub and a little action on the waterslide, the evening wrapped up with a potluck party that lasted till the wee hours of the morning.

Congrats to all!

Sibylle Tinsel and Ean Jackson
North Vancouver, BC

A scrapbook of photos from the Capilano Canyon Night Run - Mardi Gras 2005.

  Name Home Town Event Time
1 Bill Dagg Vancouver Competitive 1:32
1 Ellie Greenwood Vancouver Competitive 1:32
3 Barry Chilibeck North Vancouver Competitive 1:36
4 Liz Decario Coquitlam Competitive 1:41
5 Doug MacKay North Vancouver Competitive 1:52
5 Sue Nicholson North Vancouver Competitive 1:52
7 Kaigo Hwang Pismo Beach, CA, USA Competitive 2:13
7 James Lepard Vancouver Competitive 2:13
7 Susan Lepard Vancouver Competitive 2:13
7 Tim Lepard West Vancouver Competitive 2:13
7 Caroline Lepard North Vancouver Competitive 2:13
7 Ryan Reilly North Vancouver Competitive 2:13
7 Heidi Wolff Pismo Beach, CA, USA Competitive 2:13
14 Terry Lewis North Vancouver Competitive ?
14 Lee-Ann Lyon Coquitlam Competitive ?
         
1 Darryl Caves Vancouver Group 1:18
1 Mary Shaughnessy North Vancouver Group 1:18
1 Glenn Cameron North Vancouver Group 1:18
1 Alison Grigg North Vancouver Group 1:18
1 Bob Hermanutz Vancouver Group 1:18
1 David Murray   Group ?
1 Kathy Nomura Burnaby Group 1:18
1 David Setton Vancouver Group 1:18
9 Keith Nichol Vancouver Group 1:20
10 Caroline Brandson North Vancouver Group 1:22
10 Cheryl Dumaresq North Vancouver Group 1:22
10 Mike Mankwald Maple Ridge Group 1:22
10 Dean Marchand Maple Ridge Group 1:22
10 Liz Vanterve Maple Ridge Group 1:22
15 Stephanie Tatum Vancouver Group 1:34
16 Mary Betts Surrey Group 1:39
16 Jenifer Jones Surrey Group 1:39
16 Catherine Stewart Surrey Group 1:39
16 Jennifer Winiarski Maple Ridge Group 1:39
20 Marla Allen Maple Ridge Group 1:40
20 Jennifer Dawkins Maple Ridge Group 1:40
20 Barb Owen Maple Ridge Group 1:40
20 Suzanne Rushton Vancouver Group 1:40
20 Theresa Snow Surrey Group 1:40
20 Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver Group 1:40
26 Craig Moore North Vancouver Group 1:43
27 Louise Arronson West Vancouver Group 1:44
27 Patricia Barry Vancouver Group 1:44
27 Cheryl Lynch Vancouver Group 1:44
30 Andrew Farmer Maple Ridge Group 1:45
30 Gabi Kwan North Vancouver Group 1:45
32 Sean Rogers Vancouver Group ?
         
  Kira Richardson North Vancouver Crew  
  Niko Richardson North Vancouver Crew  
  Todd Richardson North Vancouver Crew  
  Sidney Kwan North Vancouver Crew  
  Luke Kwan North Vancouver Crew  
  Graham Kwan North Vancouver Crew  
  Alan McMordie North Vancouver Crew  
  Johanna Jackson North Vancouver Crew  
  Erik Jackson North Vancouver Crew  
  Ean Jackson North Vancouver Crew  
  Ethelyne David Surrey Crew  
46 starters, 46 finishers, 11 crew

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2004 - Year 2 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

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Name

Event

Home town

Finish Time

1

Bill Dagg

comp

Vancouver

1:30

 

 

Wade Repta

comp

Vancouver

1:30

 

Dom Repta

comp

Vancouver

1:30

4

Mary Leliveld

comp

North Vancouver

1:46

 

Glen Pacé

comp

North Vancouver

1:46

 

Doug Kier

comp

North Vancouver

1:46

 

Ean Jackson

comp

North Vancouver

1:46

 

 

 

 

 

1

Barry Chilibeck

group

North Vancouver

1:16

 

Grant Huston

group

Vancouver

1:16

 

Kathy Nomura

group

Burnaby

1:16

 

Mike Palethorpe

group

Vancouver

1:16

 

Darryl Caves

group

North Vancouver

1:16

 

Suzanne Johnson

group

North Vancouver

1:16

 

Jason Niles

group

North Vancouver

1:16

 

Doug Mackay

group

North Vancouver

1:16

9

Keith Nichol

group

Vancouver

1:22

 

Caroline Brandson

group

North Vancouver

1:22

11

Terry Lewis

group

North Vancouver

1:30

12

Carl Anderson

group

Vancouver

1:31

 

Christine Hoffmann

group

Vancouver

1:31

 

Erin Riddell

group

North Vancouver

1:31

 

Scott Riddell

group

North Vancouver

1:31

16

Craig Moore

group

North Vancouver

1:38

 

 

 

 

 

17

Pat Barry

group

Vancouver

1:59

 

Rhonda Schuller

group

Vancouver

1:59

 

Donna Rodman (+Tralee)

group

North Vancouver

1:59

 

Sibylle Tinsel

group

North Vancouver

1:59

 

 

 

 

 

 

Penny Dagg

crew

 

 

 

Ron Ramel

crew

 

 

 

Ron Adams

crew

 

 

 

Todd Richardson

crew

 

 

27 starters, 27 finishers (28 if you consider Tralee the wonder dog) 4 crew

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A scrapbook of thoughts and photos from the Capilano Canyon Night Run - Mardi Gras 2004.

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2003 - Year 1 - Capilano Canyon Mardigras Night Run

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St. Valentine's Day Massacre - 15 February 2003

Ean Jackson

Name

Event

Home town

Finish Time

1 Scott Riddell group North Vancouver 1:29
2 Craig Moore group North Vancouver 1:34
3 Mary Leliveld group North Vancouver 1:34
4 Jan Riddell group North Vancouver 1:35
5 Erin Riddell

group

North Vancouver

1:35
6 Cage

group

North Vancouver

1:35
7 Caroline Brandson group North Vancouver 1:36
8 Sibylle Tinsel

group

North Vancouver

1:36
9 Pat Barry group Vancouver 1:43
10 Karen Ramel group North Vancouver 1:43
         
1 Ron Ramel comp North Vancouver 1:23
2 Ty Gee comp North Vancouver 1:34
3 Doug Keir comp Vancouver 1:34
4 Terry Lewis comp North Vancouver 1:35
5 Amanda Barlow comp West Vancouver 1:43
6 John Reay comp Vancouver 1:49
7 Kristine VanKleef comp North Vancouver 1:49
8 Al Harman group North Vancouver 1:49
9 Michael Parks comp Vancouver 1:49
         
1 Joanne Braithwaite crew    
2 Kyla Adams crew    
3 Susan Perkuhn crew    
4 Jim Burchill crew    
5 Larry "Bear" Tolton crew    

19 starters,19 finishers, 5 crew

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Background

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The Big Picture

The Capilano Canyon Night Run (Mardi Gras) is a social get-together with a twist: Unlike other garden parties you might have attended, there's a 90-minute run in the dark separating you and the potluck buffet table!

Regardless of their fitness level, all guests are expected to participate in the event in one of 3 categories: Group, Competitive or Crew. The highlight of the evening is a potluck party in celebration of Mardi Gras and good friends. Costumes are optional.

Routes

The Capilano Canyon Night Run courses were designed to provide a fun and safe 90 minute night running experience for runners with just about any background. Experienced runners may opt for the longer, more difficult Competitive route. Those who prefer a less aggressive pace and the company of a guide, choose the Group category.

The routes have been carefully selected to make the most of the extensive network of trails in and around the Capilano Canyon in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Footing ranges from pavement to crushed gravel to mossy roots, rocks and sections of swamp (competitive route.) If you expect wet feet, you won't be disappointed.

The Differences

  • This event follows the guidelines provided by Club Fat Ass for safe and successful, informal endurance sports "parties":
  • It is free for Club members
  • It is hosted by a Club member
  • It is small and informal. Guests should come prepared for the weather and the terrain and not expect aid or course marking. They should expect to follow detailed written course instructions
  • It is environmentally friendly. We aim to leave our route in better shape than it was before we passed though.
  • It is as much about the camaraderie as the competition.

Guests at the event download from the Internet directions based on natural and physical landmarks. As with orienteering, those who aren't familiar with the course will pause frequently to consult the written directions, giving a slight competitive advantage to those who have trained on it. Course directions are available year 'round on the agenda page of this website and we encourage everyone to enjoy the route as often as they please throughout the year.

Past Participants and Results

Results and a scrapbook of photos and comments are archived under Results

Thanks!

 

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Our hope is to make this event totally self-supporting. In other words, do all of the organization beforehand and also participate. This would be an impossible dream without a lot of behind the scenes help. Many thanks to:

MEC and Nestle - Thank you for making sure that our aid station was well-stocked with PowerBars and PowerGels!


Kintec Footlabs
Thank you  for the awesome recognition prizes and participating in the run.

Trail Runner - www.trailrunnermag.com/
Thank you for the gift subscriptions to your popular magazine as draw prize. Also for offering members of Club Fat Ass a special discounted subscription price

Sibylle Tinsel - Club Fat Ass www.ClubFatAss.com: Club Fat Ass helps the race with web hosting, online registration and coaches us on how to host a safe, fun, environmentally-friendly event.

Please contact us with your thoughts.

FAQ

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Q: Jackson, I do not have a death wish. I do not now, and likely never will have the slightest urge to risk my life and limb on a run with you and your insanely hyperactive buddies. Is there any reason why I would want to participate in this event?
A: Yes. You can join Sibylle for a slow, sane, evenly-paced, 90-minute group run through some spectacular trails and worry a lot less about getting maimed or lost.
Q: Sibylle, I do not now, and likely never will have the slightest urge to run with you and your pals for 90 minutes in the dark regardless of how slow you promise to run and how beautiful the scenery might be during the day. Is there any other reason why I would want to participate in this event?
A: Yes. You can help out with organizing as a member of the event crew.
Q: It's the weekend. Responsibility or work of any ilk does not appeal to me any more than having a root canal would. Is there any other reason why I would want to participate in this event?
A: Sure. The whole objective of the evening is to make it to the pool and potluck parties. You can always start there.
Q: If I decide to run, what should I bring?
A: Whatever you'd normally wear for a 90 minute run given the conditions of the evening. Don't forget to print out the run route directions, directions to the start and to bring a flashlight/headlamp and cell phone. (Andy, don't forget your contact lenses this time! Parks, I know you eat carrots, but trust me...a flashlight would really come in handy!)
Q: Are there aid stations? Can I have a beer en route?
A: We recommend you come prepared to run without external aid. There may be aid stations, but only if your family and friends step forward and offer to organize them. Since this is an 'unofficial' event, there are no rules as to what you may or may not eat or drink en route. Best to bring 'special needs' in a plastic bag with your name on it just in case there are aid stations. =;-)
Q: What if I get caught up in the party spirit and can't drive home?
A: You are absolutely welcome to spend the night. There are lots of futons and sleeping bags.
Q: What can I win?
A: Nothin. Fastest man and woman TO FINISH THE COURSE get bragging rights. (Competitive course only. We hope everyone in the group run will finish together.) All participants and times go up on the web for posterity sake. Results from previous Capilano Canyon Mardi Gras Night Runs at results.
Q: I've never done a trail run before. Is this a good place to start?
A: It depends. Can you realistically run for 90 minutes during the day? If so, you should enjoy the Group run. We don't recommend you attempt the competitive course unless you're a strong runner and you can read detailed instructions as you run.
Q: How tough is the course?
A: Tough question to answer! Which course are you running? How fast? How well are you trained? Feedback from those who have run the Group run include: "Magical." "It was like running in a tunnel, but way more fun." From Competitive runners: "I thought you said I wouldn't get lost!" "Tough... but good tough"
Q: Do I really need to print off the course instructions and bring them with me?
A: Yes. Without the detailed instructions or an intimate familiarity with the Night Run route, you're almost certain to get lost. (See comment above. The person didn't refer to the directions!)
Q: This event is free, but for Club Fat Ass members only. How do I get into the club?
A: There is no hazing ceremony like the Hash House Harriers! Runners, walkers, hikers, triathletes, adventure racers, mountain bikers and anyone else interested in having fun in the great outdoors is welcome and can register online for a nominal fee.
Q: Can I wait until the last minute and join at the start?
A: Yes, but we prefer you don't. Last minute registration makes it very difficult to organize and coordinate the event. There is also a $5.00 "Day of Event" surcharge for Members who don't register for the event and day-of-event members who don't pre-register on the website.
Q: It's a free world. What's to stop me from just running the course.
A: Nothing...in fact, we encourage you to run the course often in training! We prefer that you do not 'bandit' the course on event day, however. If you insist, please don't take any of the aid intended for members. You will not get recognition in the results or be eligible for any draw prizes and you'll have to wear a black patch over one eye at the potluck. Furthermore, you won't be allowed into future events until you come clean with past membership dues.
Q: What if I get lost?
A: You shouldn't get lost, but bring a cell phone, just in case.
Group runners, stick with the group. If you get separated from the group, refer to the course instructions where you are faced with a choice of direction.
Competitive runners, don't assume. The person in front of you may be headed the right way or may be off-course.
Q: Do I get credit for any time I spend off-course?
A: Are you kidding? If you do find an obvious mistake in the course directions, point it out to Sibylle (Group) or Jackson (Competitive) at the potluck party for a free beer!
Q: Couldn't you mark the course like just about every other running race I've ever been in? It's a pain to pause and read instructions.
A: Our aim is to be different than every other running race you've ever been in! We don't want to put chalk/flour on the ground, hang surveyor tape in the trees, paint rocks, put up signs or glow sticks or do anything that might leave a trace of the race. Besides, it slows down the faster runners.
Q: What is the 'Rule of the Trail'?
A: If you pack it in, you can pack it out. (That means don't you dare litter!) Leave nothing but your footprints on the trail. We strongly encourage you to pick up any trash you find along the trail and to present it to Sibylle or Jackson at the potluck. There may be a recognition award for the person who packs out more than they packed in.
Q: What if I have to heed the call of nature.
A: There are washrooms Cleveland Dam for competitive. (Approximately half way.) There are no washrooms on the Group course.
Q: What should I bring on run evening?
A: Whatever you figure you will need given the weather, the route you propose to run, your physical fitness on the day and your plans for after the run. Some thoughts are on the event agenda.
Weather. Click here for a local forecast
Fitness. Since you are an experienced trail runner, you should know what you are capable of. If in doubt, take it easy and go with the group.
Après run. Bring a change of clothes so you'll have something dry.
Q: I am supposed to be self-sufficient because there is no aid provided. Can I get a friend to come out and give me food and drink along the route?
A: Absolutely! In fact, it would be nice if your friend were to help everyone. Please have your friends and family members contact us and we will do all we can to insure that they have fun, as well.
Q: Can I bring my friends and family to the potluck party even if they didn't run or volunteer? Do they have to be Club Fat Ass members?
A: Friends and family are absolutely welcome and no, they do not have to be Club Fat Ass members. Please be sure to specify how many guests you will bring with you on your registration form.
Q: Are there any trophies, prizes or other hardware or freebies?
A: If you assume there's no aid, no course marking, no t-shirt, no enthusiastic spectators and no prizes or freebies of any sort, you might be pleasantly surprised. Best you plan to show up at the potluck party!
Q: How accurate is the course marking?
A: The event has been hosted several times on the same course, so we are quite confident the directions are accurate. The distances were measured with Jim Swadling's Nike Tailwind pedometer.
Q: When will the 'official' results be available?
A: We hope to have the results up on the Capilano Canyon Mardi Gras Night Run website within 24 hours of the finisher party. We will also distribute the results to major local and national ultrarunning communities.

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