BMO Bank of Montreal is excited to sponsor the BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool's run on Sunday, April 1. Now in its 35th year, this marks the inaugural year for BMO as the title sponsor of the very popular annual half marathon for walkers and runners on or near April Fool's Day.
The scenic run, walk or relay is 13.1 miles (21.1 km) from Gibsons to Sechelt, offering a point-to-point, net downhill course with friendly West Coast hospitality, a low entry fee, finisher's medals and unique awards.
BMO employees are enthusiastically coming out in force to volunteer at the Fool's Run.
"We're proud to be the title sponsor in this Sunshine Coast recreational running tradition," said Debra Carson, Gibsons branch manager. "We'll be setting up water stations, helping with the finisher's medals and cheering on all the participants - from first to last."
BMO is also supplying both the volunteer T-shirts and the runners' gloves for the race.
"We're very excited to welcome BMO on board as title sponsor this year and into the future," said Teresa Nightingale, event co-director with husband Larry. "Their support allows us to make the Fool's Run an even better experience for our participants - with fantastic volunteer support, increased prizing and, of course, the famous blue BMO gloves for everyone. We really wanted to make the 35th anniversary edition extra special, and the inaugural BMO sponsorship is a huge part of that."
Other new features this year include a new finish location in beautiful Mission Point Park, a newly designed commemorative finisher medal that can be personalized with an insert, hot soup and burritos at the post race food area and the Pastimes Kids' Jester Dash - a free fun run for children seven and under.
The BMO Sunshine Coast Fool's Run has also taken the pledge of sustainability with Athletes for a Fit Planet, with the goal to be as close to a zero waste event as possible.
Deadline to register on-line is midnight Monday, March 26. In-person sign up will be available during package pick-up on March 29, March 31 and April 1.
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