• North Vancouver,
    BC,
    Canada
  • October
  • 3 miles/5K, 6 miles/10K
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Bradley

Vancouver, BC, Canada
72 72
2016
"Running with a Cause - SHLF Run"
Overall
T-Shirts/SWAG
Aid Stations
Course Scenery
Expo Quality
Elevation Difficulty
Parking/Access
Race Management
Bradley 's thoughts:

For the full race review, with photos, visit:
http://bradleyontherun.com/2016/10/19/shlf-run-5k/

Quick Review – SHLF Run 5K

Social Media: While they are fairly active on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, there is definitely some room for improvement on their website. I totally understand the limitations of non-profit and volunteer organizations, but I’d like to see more current content…and some easier navigation.

Package Pickup: I stuck with day-of pickup at the school, which was very quick and easy. They offered pickup on Friday and Saturday, but North Van is a destination for me, so I did it all in one trip!

T-Shirt/Swag: If you signed up early enough (which I didn’t), you could get a SHLF t-shirt! No medals, which is absolutely fine with me.

Course: The 5k course is a loop, starting and ending at Handsworth Secondary School. Downhill, then uphill – and everything before and after that reasonably flat. Stroller-friendly – yes, I was passed by a stroller. The 10k course has trails, but that’s all I know! Given the length of the race, there was no aid station for the 5k.

Post-Race: In the warmth of the gymnasium, with food and drink – a lively, kid-friendly, neighbourhood atmosphere. Lots of damp people, lots of smiles!

Organization: Very nicely put together, with professional timing and friendly volunteers. Kilometre markings would have been a nice touch, but that’s minor in my books. Overall, very well done!

Would I run it again? Yes! Next year, I want to tackle the 10k!

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