Registration for 2024 opens November 17, 2023

Be Fearless Trail Marathon, 21K & 11K

Proudly Sponsored By:

WHEN: Saturday June 1, 2024
WHERE: Squamish, BC or VIRTUAL!

Welcome to our 8th Annual Be Fearless Trail Event!

Event Information

Community, support and celebration this is what our events are all about. We believe that we can change peoples lives with those three elements. Join our races and new this year sign up for all three of our races as a series. Help us support local organizations that are doing amazing things for others!

On June 1st, 2024 we are running to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. $5.00 from every race registration will be donated to the CMHA STEPS Program.

The Steps Youth Program, located in North Vancouver, supports young people dealing with issues such as depression and anxiety by building wellness through social and recreational activities. Mental health affects all of us… all ages. Help us bring awareness to finding and supporting a healthy balanced life! Visit https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/ for more information about Mental Health.

2022 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$2888.76

2023 total funds raised for the STEPS Program: CAD$2997.78

How it WORKS

Join our event series

Sign up for all three of our RLAG Events as a series and save 10% on your registration. Complete all three events and collect all three finishers medals!
Series registration closes May 31, 2024.
Early bird registration prices for Be Fearless closes January 25, 2024.
Early bird registration prices for Gruesome Twosome and Live Love Run close April 1, 2024.

SERIES REGISTRATION HERE

This is a local and virtual event. If you live locally or would like to travel then you join us at our local event at Alice Lake Campground in Squamish, BC. If you do not live locally or cannot make it to the local event then you simply have the freedom to register for the Virtual Event and run your chosen distance when you are able to, wherever you live.

We have three event distances options Marathon 42km, 21k, 11k & 1k.
All event distances start and finish at the Alice Lake Provincial Park in Squamish, BC. June 1st, 2024.
The event fee includes your bib number, a donation of $5.00 to the CMHA STEPS Program, a finishers medal, finish line food, shuttle service to and from Alice Lake (start/finish line) and our parking location drinks and lots of fun!
There will be draw prizes from of our donors and sponsors! (see list at bottom of the page)
We will have massage therapists on site offering after run massages by donation. The money raised from massages will also be donated back to the massage students.
Registration for the Virtual Runners closes April 8th, the reason for this registration closing at this time is to ensure that we can mail and get you your package before the event day.
Registration for Local Participants closes May 28th or when we have reached the max number of 350 participants. Same day event registration is available by cash only.
Early Bird pricing ends January 25, 2024.

BE FEARLESS REGISTRATION HERE

Course Information

We have three Be Fearless event distances options:

Click each distance for a detailed route map.

Info:

$135.00 until January 25, 2024
$145.00 January 26 - May 28, 2024
$160.00 - June 1st - event day
8:00am start time
1300m elevation gain and loss
6 aid stations fully stocked with snacks, medical, water
All finishers receive a finishers medal
The marathon course consists of challenging, fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our marathon course is designed for those who are new to trail running, looking to run a trail marathon or looking to make that leap in distance before your first ultra!

Route Map:

Detailed map: Click Here

Elevation Chart:

Info:

$95.00 until January 25, 2024
$105.00 January 26 - May 28, 2024
$120.00 - June 1st - event day
9:00am start time
Aid stations 1, 2 & 3, stocked with water, snacks and medical
750 meters elevation gain
All finishers receive a finishers medal
The half marathon course consists of some fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our half marathon course is designed for those who are looking for a fun yet challenging course that showcases some of best trails Squamish has to offer

Route Map:

Detailed Map: Click Here

Elevation Chart:

Info:

$75.00 until January 25, 2024
$85.00 January 26 - May 28, 2024
$100.00 - June 1st - event day
9:30am event start time
1 aid station stocked with water, snacks and medical
320 meters of elevation gain
All finishers receive a finishers medal
The 11K course consists of some fun climbs and descents, both technical and non technical trails, beautiful forests and river banks. Our 11k course is designed for those who are new to trail running and for those who are also looking for a challenging 11K course that showcases some of best trails Squamish has to offer!

Route Map:

Detailed Map: Click Here

Elevation Chart:

$45.00 (Includes shipping)

Signing up to run virtually means that you are helping us raise money and make a difference no matter where in the world you live. On June 1st, 2024 (or any day you choose) you will head outside with your running shoes on, hearts open and smiles shinnin’, to complete the distance of your choice, 11k, 21k, or 42k, equipped with an event bib number and a heart full of determination. Together we run globally!

When you are finished your run you will have earned your finishers medal that has be sent to you in the mail!

Your event package, which includes your bib number and finishers medal, will be sent to you in the mail before June 1st, 2024.

You will also have the opportunity to track your run and log your time with our time keeping service. (a link is emailed to you close to event day)

We highly encourage you to send us photos of your run so we can share the running love all around the world!

We are partnered with the students in the Massage Program at Langara College to bring you finish line massages!

We need volunteers to make this amazing event happen!

If you are interested in volunteering, please click below to register as a volunteer.

We have positions such as:

Course marshals
Aid station crews
First aid
Event set up and take down
Pre course sweep
People sweep

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

Join us in Squamish on:

1. March 23 - 8km
2. April 20 - 15km
3. May 11 - 25km

ALL PACES WELCOME!
Our runs will be lead by multiple trail leaders. We will be seperating into smaller pace groups as we make our way through the route. We will be taking you on trails and sections of each of the Be Fearless races distances.

Starting at the Main Beach Parking Lot - Alice Lake Campground in Squamish.

Run start times: 9:00am

Group Training Runs

Additional Information

Awards & Swag

All finishers will receive a medal.
1st, 2nd, 3rd place overall for each distance receive a special medal.
RLAG swag will be for sale at the event.
All participants are eligible for our draw prizes.
Draw prizes from our event sponsors!
Our event merchandise is available for pre order.

PETS

There are NO DOGS ALLOWED at this event! There are no exceptions. Event Permits are at risk if you or your family or anyone cheering you on brings their dog.

CARPOOLING/ EVENT PARKING

In order to have a successful event day for everyone and to comply with the parks parking requirements, all of the event participants will be required to take our shuttle service from DON ROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL in Squamish.

The event shuttle to and from the start/finish line is included in your registration fee. There is no participant parking at Alice Lake for our 2024 event. Please ready your participant emails for full shuttle details.

Our event shuttle service is provided by

CHIP TIMING

We focus on being present, our journeys to get to the start line and we challenge everyone to release the pressure we put on ourselves to run timed. We encourage all paces and abilities to look around and take in the whole experience. Thank you for being apart of that. Our events focus on your race journey and not your finish time. We celebrate all finish lines no matter the time, therefore do not have chip timing.

Travel Information

Getting to Squamish

You will need to fly into Vancouver, BC. The airport code is YVR. Squamish can be about a 2 hour drive north of Vancouver so you will need to either rent a car or use one of the services listed below. How to get to Squamish from YVR: - If you're not driving to Squamish via rental car, there are a number of ways you can get here. - It is 81km/50miles = about 1 hour 20 minute drive  1. SQUAMISH BY SHUTTLE BUS Service between Vancouver International Airport, Downtown Vancouver & Squamish Pacific Coach Lines (PCL) offers daily, frequent transportation from Vancouver to Squamish. The comfortable coach ride provides spectacular city, ocean and mountain views as well as free WiFi so you can stay in touch on the go. - this is the link to purchase a ticket and for details http://www.pacificcoach.com/Bus-Coach-Travel/YVR-Whistler-Skylynx/YVR-to-Squamish  Squamish Connector offers commuters daily non-stop service between Squamish and downtown Vancouver and connecting to YVR. The connector departs daily from the Squamish Adventure Centre. - this is the link to purchase a ticket and for details http://www.squamishconnector.com/#!squamish---yvr/cw9x Tickets for PCL and Squamish Connector can be purchased directly from the Visitor Information Counter at the Squamish Adventure Centre in person for your way home, online or over the phone with a credit card. Call 604.815.5084 or 1.877.815.5084 for ticket information and purchasing. 2. RENTING A CAR http://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/car-rental

Directions

1. YVR to Squamish: Vancouver International Airport 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC V7B 0A4 Get on Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 W/BC-99 N in West Vancouver from Grant McConachie Way E, Granville St, BC-99 N and BC-1A 44 min (23.0 km) Follow BC-99 N to Cleveland Ave in Squamish 40 min (54.8 km) Follow Cleveland Ave and Pemberton Ave to your destination. 2. From anywhere east of Vancouver: Get on the Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 W. Take the British Columbia 1 W exit from BC-15 N 17 min (13.4 km) Continue on Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 W to Squamish 3. The start and finish line: is located at Alice Lake Provincial Campground. Located at the North end of Squamish. Once your in Squamish keep heading north on HWY 99. You will drive through town, through Brackendale and will see a flashing street light indicating a road crossing. You will take a right off of HWY 99. Follow the winding road, keeping to the right and you will end up in the main parking lot. The start/finish line is located on the main beach.

Accommodation

Where you will be staying? Squamish has many hotel options here is a list of a few that we recommend! Hotels: 1. The Squamish Sandman Hotel https://www.sandmanhotels.ca/hotels/squamish/  2. Exectuive Suites - http://www.executivesuitessquamish.com 3. Mountain Retreat Hotel - http://www.squamishmountainretreathotel.com 4. Howe Sound Inn - https://www.howesound.com/copy-of-history-2 Plan on camping? You are going to need to plan way ahead for booking any campsites in Squamish as the two main campgrounds will be fully booked the day they open for registration. Here are a fewy camping options: 1. Alice Lake Provincial Park Campground (camping just a short walk to the beach where the start/finish line is) http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/alice_lk/ 2. The Wonderland Valley Campground (a very short drive to the start/finish line) http://ccrvc.ca/campground/wonderland-valley-resort/ 3. The Klahanie Campground (about a 20 minute drive to the start/finish line) https://www.klahaniecampground.com

Results

Photographs

Registration Policies

Our event cancelation and transfer policy is as follows:

- We do not offer bib transfers, if you can no longer make our local event then we like to offer the virtual option. If you have registered as a local racer and can no longer make it you can transfer your race status to virtual and we will mail your package, you are responsible for paying for the shipping. Our policy includes no bib transfers to following race years or to other people. If you are switching to a shorter distance we do not offer refunds on the price change. If you are moving up in distance then you are to pay for the difference.

- We do not offer refunds on registrations, we apologize for this but our event is a fundraiser.

- In the event of cancellation of the event for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes or other extenuating circumstances, Run Like A Girl Adventures Inc. will provide the following:

The option to convert registration to a virtual runner, there are no extra costs associated with this. Your race package is mailed to you and you can run where you live, track your run and upload results online;

and

early access to registration for the same event for the following year only;
a 25% discount on registration for any distance in the same event for the following year only;

and

a 25% discount in our online store along with early access for the same event registration for the following year only;

In addition:

the option for a full refund on any event merchandise that has been purchased; and
the option to receive the event shirt, purchased event merchandise or any other produced event items, for the cost of shipping.

** Deferrals are only applicable for one calendar year from the race you transfer out of (meaning the race entry can be deferred to any OTHER race, but not the same race one year later). Entries can only be deferred a single time, to a single event.

- If you have extenuating personal circumstances please email info@runlikeagirl.ca

Click here to view Squamish BC on Google Maps for directions!

Our event is sponsored by:

Be Fearless

Be Fearless Trail Marathon, 21K & 11K

Event Information

How it WORKS

Join our event series

Course Information

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Group Training Runs

Additional Information

Awards & Swag

PETS

CARPOOLING/ EVENT PARKING

CHIP TIMING

Travel Information

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