Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, August 1, 2011
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon 2011


The Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon at Brookvale Provincal Park. The loop course on ski trails, mountain bike trails, dirt roads and woodlot.
Billy MacDonald won the 25km race with new course record and Hazel Caldwell from Nova Scotia for the top female with new course record.
I finished in 2:39:21 and came in 15th out of 36 runners.
Matt Allain won the 10km race with new course record and Jenn Duncan for the top female.
Steven Baglole won the 50km race with new course record and Sarah MacKinnon for top female.
Official Result: 15th out of 36
25K in 2 hours, 39 minutes, 21 seconds
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon 2010
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon 2009
Not Against It
acceptance, inclusion, awareness
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon 2010


The Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon at Brookvale Provincal Park. The course on nordic ski trails, mountain bike trials, dirt road and woodlot.
I finished in 2:44:09 and came in 13th out of 34 runners.
Andre Blow won the 10km race and Patty Blanchard for the top female.
Paul Thibodeau won the 25km race and Karine Comeau for the top female.
Alex Coffin won the 50km race and Diane Boswall for the top female.
I ran the 25km loop for the first time. It is harder than Kensington Harvest Festival 25Km race.
acceptance, inclusion, awareness
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
This weekend's events: Triathlon By The Sea & Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon
Triathlon By The Sea
The 2009 Triathlon by The Sea will be held on the beautiful North Shore of PEI and will offer, both, Sprint and Olympic Length Triathlons along with a Duathlon.
Host: Smooth Cycle
Type: Comp/Rec - Multi Sport
Location: Stanhope Beach
Registration: Online @ Atlantic Chip Timing
Start Time: 9:00 am
Fundraiser: Children's Wish Foundation
Contact: Jared Stretch
Smooth Cycle (902) 566-5530
buyabike@smoothcycle.com
Directions: Google Maps (46.419872,-63.101134)
750m Swim ~ 20km Bike ~ 5km Run
Olympic Tri
1500m Swim ~ 40km Bike ~ 10km Run
Duathlon
1km Run to Bike ~ 40km Bike ~ 10km Run
750m swim course, 20k bike course, and 5k run course. Olympic does each loop twice. Water station at turnaround of 5k run at 2.5k.
Pre Register and Details Here:
http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/details.php?show=488
July 31st, 2010 at 9:00 AM
1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Register online now: $65.00
Sprint Triathlon
July 31st, 2010 at 9:00 AM
750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
Register online now: $45.00
Duathlon
July 31st, 2010 at 9:00 AM
1 K run, 40 K bike, 10 K Run
Register online now: $45.00
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
9:00 AM
Stanhope Beach
Stanhope Beach, PE, CA
twice. Water station at turnaround of 5k run at 2.5k.
Cost includes finisher medal for all finishers and giveaway. Prizes for top 3 finishers in each category male and female and lots of draw prizes. Drinks and snack food provided after race. Photos will be available on the Cycling PEI website.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 am
Registration: 7:00 am at the Brookvale Nordic Centre - Online at Atlantic Chip Online
Fee: $10.00 - 10K, $30.00 - 25K/50K (race day - $15 for 10K, $40 for 25K/50K)
Contact: Shawn McCardle 902-887-3751 smccardle@live.ca
Course Description: 25K course using Provincial Park nordic ski trails, single track mountain bike trails, heritage roads, and Provincial Forestry Demo Woodlot trails.
50K does the course twice.
and...
August 1st, 2010 at 8:00 AM
10 Km
Register online now: $10.00
25 & 50 Km
August 1st, 2010 at 8:00 AM
25 & 50 Km Registration
Register online now: $30.00
Sunday, August 1st, 2010
8:00 AM
Brookvale Nordic Ski Park
Brookvale, PE, CA
902-887-3751
Where: Brookvale Nordic Ski Park, Brookvale, PE
When: Sunday, August1,2010 All race distances start at 8:00 am
Cost: Online pre-registration : 10km = $10.00 and 25/50 km distances = $30.00
Race day registration : 10km = $15.00 and 25/50 km distances = $40.00
Registration: Preregister on-line at www.atlanticchip.ca/events paying by credit card. Or, register in person on race day between 7:00 and 7:45 am paying by cash or cheque only.
Contact: Shawn McCardle at 902-887-3751 or smccardle@live.ca
Course: The 10km course winds you through the Nordic Ski Park. The 25km course uses Brookvale Provincial Park, the nordic ski trails, single-track mountain bike trails, a heritage road, and Provincial Forestry Demonstration Woodlot trails. The 50km route is a second loop of the 25km course.
Aid Stations: Two staffed aid stations are on course, each passed twice during the 25km loop. The stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, soda pop, and a variety of food items. Runners are strongly advised to carry their own water supply (ie. Water bottles, camelback, etc.)
Litter: We are using Forestry and Park land, and will be taking a strong stance against littering. Anyone found littering will be automatically disqualified.
Pacers: Runners in the 50km race will be allowed to have a pacer during their second loop only. Pacers are allowed to run with the competitors and carry supplies for their own run, but cannot carry any food, water or supplies for the competitor.
Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female competitors in each race distance.
T-Shirts: Short-sleeve technical t-shirts to the first 50 registered in the 25 or 50 km events.
Time Limit: There will be a time limit of 10 hours for the 50km race.
Directions to Brookvale: From the Confederation Bridge - take Highway #1 (TransCanada) towards Charlottetown. Turn off at Crapaud and take Highway #13 north towards Cavendish. Brookvale Nordic Ski Park is approximately 9 km from Crapaud.
Accommodations: This is no camping allowed at the race site. For a listing of nearby accommodations log on to www.tourismpei.com/accommodations
there is a limitted number of t-shirts available; to the first 50 to register in either the 25k or the 50k, there are no t-shirts for the 10k entrants
Pre-registered competitors can pick up their race kits on Saturday, July 31, between 12pm and 4pm at Sporting Intentions at 614 North River Road, Charlottetown. For those that cannot make it on Saturday, they will still be able to pick up their race kits the morning of the race.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon - August 1st, 2010

First, from Canadian Running Magazine's "Canada’s 10 Must-Do Trail Races":
From The PEI RoadRunners:Brookvale Trail Ultra Marathon, (10K, 25K and 50K) Brookvale, P.E.I.
August 1, 2010 www.peiroadrunners.ca
Prince Edward Island is a beautiful place to visit in the summer. And what better way to vacation than by hitting a trail race? The Brookvale Trail Ultra takes place in Provincial Park and Forestry land over a 25K loop. Half of the course is singletrack trail, with the rest being run over Nordic ski trails and heritage roads. Brookvale is located in the hilliest part of P.E.I., so you get some good climbs. Most participants agreed it was the most difficult race they had run. The small-town feel and laid back approach to the race is what runners seem to embrace the most. Also, with the Department of Forestry involved in the race, each participant takes home an oak tree seedling to plant, while race winners receive a handmade cutting board. As race participant Spencer Greenwood said, “The Brookvale Ultra doesn’t have the prestige of a big time race but it’s definitely a challenging course and is the ‘friendliest little ultra’ that I’ve run.”
10K / 25K / 50K
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 am
Registration: 7:00 am at the Brookvale Nordic Centre - Online at Atlantic Chip Online
Fee: $10.00 - 10K, $30.00 - 25K/50K (race day - $15 for 10K, $40 for 25K/50K)
Contact: Shawn McCardle 902-887-3751 smccardle@live.ca
Course Description: 25K course using Provincial Park nordic ski trails, single track mountain bike trails, heritage roads, and Provincial Forestry Demo Woodlot trails.
50K does the course twice.
and...
August 1st, 2010 at 8:00 AM
10 Km
Register online now: $10.00
25 & 50 Km
August 1st, 2010 at 8:00 AM
25 & 50 Km Registration
Register online now: $30.00
Sunday, August 1st, 2010
8:00 AM
Brookvale Nordic Ski Park
Brookvale, PE, CA
902-887-3751
Where: Brookvale Nordic Ski Park, Brookvale, PE
When: Sunday, August1,2010 All race distances start at 8:00 am
Cost: Online pre-registration : 10km = $10.00 and 25/50 km distances = $30.00
Race day registration : 10km = $15.00 and 25/50 km distances = $40.00
Registration: Preregister on-line at www.atlanticchip.ca/events paying by credit card. Or, register in person on race day between 7:00 and 7:45 am paying by cash or cheque only.
Contact: Shawn McCardle at 902-887-3751 or smccardle@live.ca
Course: The 10km course winds you through the Nordic Ski Park. The 25km course uses Brookvale Provincial Park, the nordic ski trails, single-track mountain bike trails, a heritage road, and Provincial Forestry Demonstration Woodlot trails. The 50km route is a second loop of the 25km course.
Aid Stations: Two staffed aid stations are on course, each passed twice during the 25km loop. The stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, soda pop, and a variety of food items. Runners are strongly advised to carry their own water supply (ie. Water bottles, camelback, etc.)
Litter: We are using Forestry and Park land, and will be taking a strong stance against littering. Anyone found littering will be automatically disqualified.
Pacers: Runners in the 50km race will be allowed to have a pacer during their second loop only. Pacers are allowed to run with the competitors and carry supplies for their own run, but cannot carry any food, water or supplies for the competitor.
Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female competitors in each race distance.
T-Shirts: Short-sleeve technical t-shirts to the first 50 registered in the 25 or 50 km events.
Time Limit: There will be a time limit of 10 hours for the 50km race.
Directions to Brookvale: From the Confederation Bridge - take Highway #1 (TransCanada) towards Charlottetown. Turn off at Crapaud and take Highway #13 north towards Cavendish. Brookvale Nordic Ski Park is approximately 9 km from Crapaud.
Accommodations: This is no camping allowed at the race site. For a listing of nearby accommodations log on to www.tourismpei.com/accommodations
there is a limitted number of t-shirts available; to the first 50 to register in either the 25k or the 50k, there are no t-shirts for the 10k entrants
Pre-registered competitors can pick up their race kits on Saturday, July 31, between 12pm and 4pm at Sporting Intentions at 614 North River Road, Charlottetown. For those that cannot make it on Saturday, they will still be able to pick up their race kits the morning of the race.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon
The Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon at Brookvale Provincial Park.
The 10km race on the nordic ski trails and mountain bike trails. It was tough run.
Scott Clark won the 10K race and Ardelle Hynes for the top female.
I finshed in 1:07:31 and came in 8th out of 24 runners.
Steven Baglole won the 25km race and Loretta Van Ekris and Diane Boswall tie for the top female.
Leo McCosham won the 50K ultra marathon trail race and Jennifer Nickerson for the top female.
I was a good time on steep climbs, roots and single file on trail.
Official Result: 8th out of 24
10K in 1 hour, seven minutes and 31 seconds
More Photos
50K Ultra Trail Marathon Winners

BROOKVALE — Albert Flavell of Summerside finished third overall in the 50-kilometre portion of the Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon here recently.
Flavell, 39, finished with a race time of six hours, four minutes 39 seconds (6:04:39). Leo McCosham was the overall winner in 5:33:41 and Gary Simmonds was second in 5:59:16.
Cheryl Tanton and Paul Burnley, both of Summerside, tied for seventh in 7:59:00.
In the 25-kilometre marathon, 32-year-old Steven Baglole was the first-place overall finisher in 2:13:40. Paul Baglole (2:14:03) and Justin Pozin (2:16:02) rounded out the top three.
Scott Clark of Summerside won the 10-kilometre event. Clark, 45, who had a time of 54:14, finished ahead of Ardelle Hynes (55:35) and Mark McCosham (56:19).
The 25-kilometre course used the Brookvale Provincial Park Nordic ski trails, single mountain bike trails, heritage roads and Provincial Forestry Demo Woodlot trails. The 50-kilometre participants did the course twice.
acceptance, inclusion, awareness
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
This weekend's Races - Something old, something new, city streets, forest trails, 5 miles to 50 Km
(Points Race)
Saturday August 1, 2009
5 Miles
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Mount Edward Grocery (Find it on the Map)
Fee: $5.00
Sponsor: Mount Edward Grocery
Contact: Tanya Gregory 368-2457
Course Description: Double loop course through Sherwood
2005 Mt. Edward Grocery Run ~ 2004 Mt. Edward Grocery Run
The brand new
Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon

Where: Brookvale Nordic Ski Park, Brookvale, PE (Find it on the Map)
When: Sunday, August 2, 2009. All race distances start at 8:00 am
Cost: 10km = $10.00 and 25/50 km distances = $30.00
Registration: Preregister on-line at Atlantic Chip On-Line paying by credit card. Or, register in person on race day between 7:00 and 7:45 am paying by cash or cheque only.
Contact: Shawn McCardle at 902-887-3751 or smccardle@live.ca
Course: The 10km course winds you through the Nordic Ski Park. The 25km course uses Brookvale Provincial Park, the nordic ski trails, single-track mountain bike trails, a heritage road, and Provincial Forestry Demonstration Woodlot trails. The 50km route is a second loop of the 25km course.
Aid Stations: Two staffed aid stations are on course, each passed twice during the 25km loop. The stations are stocked with water, Gatorade, soda pop, and a variety of food items. Runners are strongly advised to carry their own water supply (ie. Water bottles, camelback, etc.)
Litter: We are using Forestry and Park land, and will be taking a strong stance against littering. Anyone found littering will be automatically disqualified.
Pacers: Runners in the 50km race will be allowed to have a pacer during their second loop only. Pacers are allowed to run with the competitors and carry supplies for their own run, but cannot carry any food, water or supplies for the competitor.
Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female competitors in each race distance.
T-Shirts: Short-sleeve t-shirts will be given to competitors registered in the 25km and 50km distances only. Quantities are limited.
Time Limit: There will be a time limit of 10 hours for the 50km race.
Directions to Brookvale: From the Confederation Bridge - take Highway #1 (TransCanada) towards Charlottetown. Turn off at Crapaud and take Highway #13 north towards Cavendish. Brookvale Nordic Ski Park is approximately 9 km from Crapaud. (Find it on the Map)
Accommodations: This is no camping allowed at the race site. For a listing of nearby accommodations log on to tourismpei.com/accommodations
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
This weekend's Races - Fulton Campbell Half Marathon & 5 K and 5th Annual Bennie Bernard Memorial

Saturday June 27,
Points Race (Half Marathon only)
Registration: 8:00 a.m. at Montague Consolidated School, Princess Dr., Montague (Find it on the Map)
Sponsor: Stewart McKelvey Law Firm
Contact: Kimberley Bailey 902-368-9019 dkbailey@pei.sympatico.ca
Special Instruction or Notice: The Half marathon is a Points Race. The 5K run is not a Points Race. Neat entrance
gifts, post race BBQ with all the trimmings, door prizes drawn. Great value for your
dollar.
Fee: $10 for 5K, $20 for Half, free for kids under 16. All proceeds of the Fulton go to 2 families with children with special needs and 1 group of "Youth Can Do" students.
Course Description: The Half Marathon starts at MCS and proceeds through a residential area. The run
then goes along the Montague River, towards Knox's Dam. Onto Queens Rd and then Union, the race become more rural. Take a right hand turn onto Rte #3 which will take you to Pooles Corner, hang a right onto Rte 4 . Bells Hill is just ahead! The race continues straight into Montague, at the intersection turn right onto Queen's Road, continue and then turn left at Princess Dr. Back at the School. The 5K race finishes on the Union Rd. Hilly, challenging...a little something for everyone!! Scenic and hilly.
Map (5K is the first 5K of the Half-Marathon)
Photos from the Fulton Campbell 2004-2008
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2009 5th Annual Bennie Bernard Memorial
Sunday June 28,
6K Run/Walk and 3K Kids(10 & under)
Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Palmer Road Church (Find it on the Map)
Fee: $5.00
Fundraiser: Parish Fundraiser
Contact: Randy Allain (902)882-3467 rallain@pei.sympatico.ca
Special Instruction or Notice: The 3K kids run is a 1.5K out and back with safety for all participants #1 priority
of the organizers
Course Description: Out and back on Route 155, Thompson Road Palmer Road-Nice run and event for
all family members
2007 Bennie Bernard Memorial Run
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Brookvale trail run #2
(training for the August 2nd Brookvale Ultra Trail Marathon)
Posted on June 16, 2009 by Shawn
For anyone interested in running the trails again, or missed the first time out, we will be going on Sunday, June 28 at 7am leaving from the nordic center.
We had a great turn out the last time and everyone seemed to be having lots of fun.
Again bring lots of water, and maybe some food and be ready for a 3hr run
(Find it on the Map)