The Brickyard Beast

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Sunday, August 3rd, 2014
9:30 AM

Starting at roughly the island�s centre, there will be a short climb to get to the top of Ferne Hill. From there, you will gradually descend to sea level, passing stunning views of the Strait of Georgia and other Gulf Islands. Take it all in while you can because once you reach the bottom, the pain will begin as you face THE BEAST. Known to locals as Brickyard Hill, it�s an incline people have trouble driving up, let alone running up. This is no winding jaunt. It is a vertical climb straight up for just under 1km. What makes it particularly unpleasant is it turns into a 18% grade half way up, with the steepest parts being at the very top. Even if you can make it up without stopping for air, you�ll still have another 6.5K of more hilly terrain until you reach the Gabriola Commons and finish line. And don�t forget, this is all under a blistering August sun!

For details and registration, visit:
http://brickyardbeast.com