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May 2012
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Sunday
May 13 8:00 A.M.
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Oak Bay Half Marathon & 5K
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Oak Bay Avenue & Wilmot Place
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250.384.4786
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Half marathon, relay and 5K |
Saturday
May 12 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series Meet # 1
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Oak Bay’s Jack Wallace Memorial Track
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Christopher Kelsall
250.727.7723
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Open and elite 800m & 3000m. |
Saturday
May 12 6:00 A.M.
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25th Annual Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria, BC
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Carlos Castillo
250.472.3327
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100K, 50K, 50 Mile,"First-Timers" 26.2 Mile Marathon Running Divisions a 25 Mile Walk Division. Race Results
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Sunday
May 6 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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509.838.1579
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Race Results
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Sunday
May 6 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence Lochside 10K/5K Run/Walk
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Michell Bros. Farmers Market, Island View Road
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Patti O'Connor
250.592.8144
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5 & 10K Walk Event at 8:30, 10K Run at 9 am. Proceeds go to Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centr... |
Sunday
May 6 8:00 A.M.
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BMO Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon
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Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver
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Info Hotline
604.872.2928
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New course this year. |
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April 2012
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Sunday
Apr 29 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K & 1.5K Kids Run
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Government at Bellevile. Victoria, BC
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Jacqui Sanderson
250.744.5538
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Victoria's largest 10K race. |
Sunday
Apr 22 10:00 A.M.
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Island Medical Program Run for Rural Medicine
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Medical Sciences Building at UVic
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Karmen Jongewaard
250.208 .9437
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10:00 am - 10K Run & 5K Walk
10:15 am - 5K Run |
Sunday
Apr 22 9:30 A.M.
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MEC Lochside Legwarmer 7k
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Lochside Elementary, Victoria
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Katie Wills
250.386.2667
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7K on beautiful Lochside Trail. Free 1K lil' monsters @ 9am. Come be part of MEC Victoria's fir... |
Monday
Apr 16 10:30 A.M.
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116th - Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Sunday
Apr 15 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
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Ken Chew
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8 and Series Awards. |
Sunday
Apr 15 9:00 A.M.
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28th Annual Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. |
Friday
Apr 6 10:00 A.M.
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Fletchers Challenge Trail Run & Walk
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Jeremy Clegg
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This event memorializes Gavin Fletcher. 13K race on Nanaimo's best trails. |
Sunday
Apr 1 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
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Linda Nagle
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay. |
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March 2012
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Sunday
Mar 25 10:00 A.M.
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Harry's Spring Run-Off 8K
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Stanley Park, Vancouver
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Clifton Cunningham
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A scenic loop of the Stanley Park seawall. |
Sunday
Mar 18 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley RV Half Marathon
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Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
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Brad Crowe
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Saturday
Mar 17 10:00 A.M.
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BMO St. Patrick's Day 5K
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Stanley Park Pavillion, Vancouver
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BC 5K Championships. Flat and fast 5k in scenic Stanley Park. |
Saturday
Mar 17 9:00 A.M.
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Green Sock & Shamrock n Race
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Burnaby Lake Park, Burnaby
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Mitchell Hudson
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21.1K & 7 Mile course circles Burnaby Lake. |
Saturday
Mar 10 8:30 A.M.
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LifeMark Health Esquimalt 5K Fun Run & Walk
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Esquimalt Recreation Centre
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Roland Neville
250.412.8502
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5K Race Start: 8:30am; 1K Children's Fun Run Start 7:45am
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Sunday
Mar 4 11:00 A.M.
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Synergy Health Management Ltd. Bazan Bay 5K
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Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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Dale Carter
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 5. |
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February 2012
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Sunday
Feb 26 11:00 A.M.
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RESCHEDULED Cobble Hill 10K
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Cobble Hill
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Ian Milne
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 - Runners that registered for original date onli... |
Sunday
Feb 19 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
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Mark Nelson
250.474.9112
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 4. Royal Roads is 1 km past Goldstream Road. |
Sunday
Feb 19 8:00 A.M.
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7th Annual Fort Langley Historic Half
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Fort Langley, National Historic Site
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Mitchell Hudson
778.908.4321
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Half marathon, 10K, 5K |
Sunday
Feb 5 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
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John Durkin
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 3 |
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January 2012
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Saturday
Jan 28 11:00 A.M.
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The Yeti Snowshoe Race - Mt Washington
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Raven Lodge, Mt Washington
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604 988 2320
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Series Race #1. 5km Sport and 10km Enduro. Cat track, single track, powder sections, hiking trai... |
Sunday
Jan 22 11:00 A.M.
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Cobble Hill 10K - POSTPONED SNOW
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Cobble Hill
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Ian Milne
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 |
Sunday
Jan 8 11:00 A.M.
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33rd Annual Harriers Pioneer 8K
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Saanichton Fairgrounds
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Kathleen Birney
250 658 1960
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2012 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race #1, 2012 Timex BC Race #1. Prize money. Race Results
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Sunday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Annual New Years Day Memorial 10K
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near lower parking lot
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Bob Reid
250.384.1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
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December 2011
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Saturday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time
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McKinnon Gym, U Vic
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Runners of Compassion hosts an annual twilight family fun run to raise funds for their charities.... |
Monday
Dec 26 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
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Lucky 13th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great b... Race Results
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Saturday
Dec 10 12:00 P.M.
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8th Annual Harriers Stewart Mountain Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Andrew Pape-Salmon
250 592 7017
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A classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most of the co... Race Results
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Sunday
Dec 4 10:00 A.M.
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32nd Annual Oak Bay Merrython Fun Run
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Henderson Rec Centre
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250.370.7200
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8K Run, 4K Walk, 1K Children's Event |
Saturday
Dec 3 11:00 A.M.
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28th Annual LGRR Gunner Shaw Memorial CrossCountry
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Jericho Park Vancouver
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Roger Brownsey
604 822 3810
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A classic cross-country course which includes sections of grass, trail, hills and sandy beach. Race Results
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Saturday
Dec 3 10:00 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 2011
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Vic West Community Cente
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5K fun run; 1K elf run |
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November 2011
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Sunday
Nov 27 9:30 A.M.
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Cinnamon Bun Run
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Frank Jamison Community Centre, Ladysmith
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Kim Judson
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10K and 5K predicted time runs with proceeds going to the Ladysmith Food Bank. Entry fee is 5 t... |
Saturday
Nov 26
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Canadian Cross Country Championships
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Jerico Park, Vancouver, BC
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Maurice Wilson
604 333 3550
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The 2011 through 2014 Canadian Cross Country Championships will take place in Vancouver, B.C. Race Results
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Saturday
Nov 26 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain 10km & Half-Marathon
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Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria, BC
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Race Hotline
(250) 391 7373
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New, challenging half-marathon course sure to be north america's toughest! |
Saturday
Nov 19 1:00 P.M.
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27th Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
250 384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. Enter e... Race Results
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Friday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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15th Annual Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
250 384 1520
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Teams of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trails. Sponsored by Island Runner and Adidas - o... Race Results
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Sunday
Nov 6 8:30 A.M.
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2nd Annual Boundary Bay Marathon
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Boundary Bay Park, Delta
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Mitchell Hudson
778 908 4321
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Full Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. |
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October 2011
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Sunday
Oct 30 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan-Kinsol Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Lake School
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Kelly Schellenberg
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36th year. New route includes less road and more TCT rail trail crossing the newly opened refurb... |
Saturday
Oct 29 10:45 A.M.
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BC Cross Country Championships
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Aldergrove, BC
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Maureen de St. Croix
604 333 3550
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Race Results
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Sunday
Oct 16 9:00 A.M.
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Rubber Ducky Half
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Burnaby Lake Clubhouse, Burnaby
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Mitchell Hudson
778.908.4321
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Half Marathon, Half Marathon Two-person Relay, 7 Miler, 5K & Kids Run
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Sunday
Oct 16 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country Challenge
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Centennial Park in Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
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Several youth & adult category races of 1 to 5 loops of undulating trail in the woods. $5 BCA me... |
Saturday
Oct 15 10:00 A.M.
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'Salmon Run' Run
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Goldstream Provincial Park Campground
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250 478 9414
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Challenging 5k fun run/walk winds through campground from main gatehouse. Lots of draw prizes. Pr... |
Sunday
Oct 9 9:00 A.M.
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GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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32nd Annual. Event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K and a 1.2K Kids Run. Wonderful routes f... |
Sunday
Oct 2 9:00 A.M.
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Run for the Cure
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Centennial Stadium U of Vic
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250 704 CURE (2873)
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The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volun... |
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September 2011
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Saturday
Sep 24 9:00 A.M.
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MOMAR on the Island
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Cumberland, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
http://www.mindoverm
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DISTANCE: 30km Sport Course or a 50km Enduro Course
DISCIPLINES: Kayaking, XC Mountain Biking, T... |
Sunday
Sep 18 10:30 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run - Victoria
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Mile 0, Beacon Hill Park
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10km, 5km; Suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades. Dogs on leash welcome.
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Sunday
Sep 18 10:00 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run - Western Communities
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Juan De Fuca Rec Centre picnic shelter
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10 km, 2.4 km; NOT suitable for bikes and rollerblades; Suitable for wheelchairs/strollers; NO do... |
Sunday
Sep 18 9:00 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run - Central Saanich
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Centennial Park
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10 km, 5 km,; Suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers, rollerblades; Dogs on a leash welcome |
Saturday
Sep 17 9:00 A.M.
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Run For The Mountain 6K
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Mike Thibodeau
250.619.2724
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6K trail run around Westwood Lake. Proceeds go to the Mount Benson Campaign Phase II. |
Sunday
Sep 11 8:00 A.M.
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McNeill Bay Half Marathon
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Oak Bay
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Phil Nicholls
250 595 2378
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First annual McNeill Bay Half Marathon starts and finishes at Oak Bay Secondary School. Fast course Race Results
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Saturday
Sep 10
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Subaru Banff Triathlon
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Banff National Park.
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Janet Anderson
250.220.2259
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Olympic, Sprint & Relay |
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August 2011
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Sunday
Aug 28 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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250 490 8787
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Race Results
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Saturday
Aug 27 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 8
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Jack Wallace Memorial Track, Oak Bay High School
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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5000/10000m |
Sunday
Aug 14 8:30 A.M.
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2011 Navy 10K
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Canadian Forces Base, Esquimalt
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Natalie Vincent
250.363.1009
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10K and 5K events. Proceeds benefit the Canadian Diabetes Association. |
Saturday
Aug 13 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 7
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Jack Wallace Memorial Track, Oak Bay High School
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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800/3000m |
Sunday
Aug 7
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Subaru Sooke International Triathlon
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Sooke, BC
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Janet Anderson
250.220.2259
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Half, Olympic, Sprint & Relay Teams - 2011 World Long Distance Championships Age Group Qualifier |
Saturday
Aug 6 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 6
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Jack Wallace Memorial Track, Oak Bay High School
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Christopher Kelsall
250.415.6147
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1500/3000m |
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July 2011
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Saturday
Jul 23 11:00 A.M.
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Gutbuster 004 - Mt. Washington
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Mt. Washington, Comox
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250.391.7373
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6K run up to the top of Mt. Washington, 1588m with 505m of elevation gain. |
Sunday
Jul 10 8:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Chemainus, BC
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Janine
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Race Results
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Saturday
Jul 9 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 5
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Centennial Stadium UVic
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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400/800/3000m |
Sunday
Jul 3
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Subaru Vancouver International Triathlon
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Locarno Beach, Vancouver
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Janet Anderson
250.220.2259
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Half, Sprint & Relay Teams |
Friday
Jul 1 10:30 A.M.
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Canada Day Fun Run
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Lochside Trail near Monkey Tree Pub
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Peninsula Runners
250 384 4786
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~7km of trail and road. $25 includes Canada Day Race Shirt and beverage. Post race party. Proceed... |
Friday
Jul 1 10:00 A.M.
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5th Street Mile
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5th Street & Woods Avenue, Courtenay
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Roslyn Smith
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Run under 4 minutes and win running shoes from Extreme Runners. |
Friday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5K
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Sidney, BC
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Chris Lott
250 656 3961
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A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the M... |
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June 2011
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Sunday
Jun 26 10:00 A.M.
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Gutbuster 003 - Ladysmith
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Holland Creek, Ladysmith
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250.391.7373
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9K short course and 16K long course
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Sunday
Jun 26 7:00 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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416 944 2765
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. Race Results
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Sunday
Jun 19
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New Balance Victoria Triathlon
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Elk Lake, Victoria
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Janet Anderson
250.220.2259
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Half, Sprint & Relay Teams |
Sunday
Jun 19 10:00 A.M.
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Safeway Father's Day Walk/Run
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Royal Roads University, Victoria
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Prostate Centre
250 388 0214
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13th Annual Do It For Dad - on the roads and trails of beautiful Royal Roads. |
Saturday
Jun 18 7:00 A.M.
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7th Annual Kusam Klimb
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Sayward, BC
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250 282 0018
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A wild and rugged 23.2 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Sto... |
Saturday
Jun 18 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 4
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Centennial Stadium UVic
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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400/mile/5000m |
Tuesday
Jun 14 7:00 P.M.
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Legion Twilight Shuffle 5K
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Chemainus, BC
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Phil Nicholls
250 595 2378
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27th Annual event with a fast 5K course - certified by Gary Duncan. Open and Master's prize money. Race Results
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Sunday
Jun 5 8:00 A.M.
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2nd Annual Fort Rodd Hill Historic Half Marathon
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Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse
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Mitchell Hudson
778.908.4321
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Picturesque route through Colwood streets, along the Galloping Goose Trail and Ocean Boulevard. |
Sunday
Jun 5 7:30 A.M.
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Team X/Island Runner Panorama Triathlon Duathlon
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Panorama Rec Centre, North Saanich
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Connie Hearty
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Duathlon: run 2k / bike 30k / run 8k
Triathlon: 500m swim, 30k bike 8k run |
Saturday
Jun 4 10:15 A.M.
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Mad Hatter 3K Fun Run & Relay
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Windsor Park and Newport, Oak Bay
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Frontrunners
250.382.8181
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Course follows the 49th annual Oak Bay Tea Party parade route to Willows Beach. Lots of parade s... |
Saturday
Jun 4 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 3
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Jack Wallace Memorial Track, Oak Bay High School
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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800/1500m |
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May 2011
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Sunday
May 29
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Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathlon
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West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
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Janet Anderson
250.220.2259
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Half, Olympic, Sprint & Relay Teams |
Sunday
May 29 9:00 A.M.
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Gutbuster 002 - Westwood Lake
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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250.391.7373
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12.5K short course and 21K long course |
Sunday
May 29 7:00 A.M.
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ING Ottawa Marathon
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Ottawa, ON
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Joe Du Vall
1 866 RUN OTTA
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Ottawa Race Weekend - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K and Kids Marathon Race Results
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Sunday
May 29 7:00 A.M.
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Scotiabank Calgary Marathon
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Bridgeland at Murdock Park Calgary
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Cheryl Lowery
403.264.2996
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Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K races. |
Saturday
May 28 9:00 A.M.
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MOMAR on the Mainland
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Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain
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Bryan Tasaka
1.866.912.3331
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DISTANCE: 30km Sport Course or a 50km Enduro Course
DISCIPLINES: XC Mountain Biking, Trail Runni... |
Saturday
May 28 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 2
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Centennial Stadium UVic
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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400/800/1500/3000m and 2000m steeple |
Sunday
May 22 7:30 A.M.
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Team X/Island Runner West Shore Triathlon Duathlon
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West Shore Parks and Rec Centre, Colwood
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Connie Hearty
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Duathlon: run 2k / bike 20k / run 5k
Triathlon: 750m swim, First heat- 7:30 a.m. 20k bike; 5 k t... |
Saturday
May 21 1:00 P.M.
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The Kilted Mile Run
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Topaz Park, Victoria
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Lori McKenzie
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The Kilted Mile is, quite simply, a mile run in a kilt. |
Sunday
May 15 8:00 A.M.
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ING Bay to Breakers 12K
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San Francisco
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415.359.2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Sunday
May 15 8:00 A.M.
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Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon
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Oak Bay
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Dave Milne
250 384 4786
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7th Annual Race Results
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Saturday
May 14 6:30 P.M.
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Q's Victoria Track Series Meet No. 1
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Centennial Stadium UVic
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Chris Kelsall
250.415.6147
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400/800/1500m |
Sunday
May 8 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence Mothers' Day Run Walk
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Mitchell Bros. Farmers Market, Island View Road
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Patti O'Connor
250.592.8144
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5 & 10K Walk Event at 8:30, 10K Run at 9 am. Proceeds go to Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre |
Saturday
May 7 10:00 A.M.
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Gutbuster 001 - Mt. Tzouhalem
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Providence Farm, Duncan, BC
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250.391.7373
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7K short course and 13K long course. Race Results
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Saturday
May 7 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
250.472.3327
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100K, 50-mile, 50K, and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2011
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Friday
Apr 22 10:00 A.M.
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Fletcher's Challenge Trail Run & Walk
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
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This running event memorializes Mr. Gavin Fletcher who died too young. He was a well known sports... |
Sunday
Apr 17 9:00 A.M.
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27th Annual Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 10 10:00 A.M.
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Run for Rural Medicine
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Medical Sciences Building at UVic
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Ben Bay
250.588.5196
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A fundraiser for rural medicine organized by UVic medical students. |
Sunday
Apr 10 9:00 A.M.
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CBI Health Centre's Hustle for Hunger
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South End Beaver Lake, Victoria
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Jeff Rolland
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10K or 3K walk/run charity event supporting the Mustard Seed and Goldstream Food banks |
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March 2011
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Saturday
Mar 12 9:30 A.M.
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Yeti Snowshoe Race No. 3
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Cypress Mountain - Cross-country/Snowshoe Area
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Marc Campbell
604.455.0340
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5km Sport Course and 10km SnowRun |
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February 2011
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Saturday
Feb 19
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Yeti Snowshoe Race No. 2
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Whistler Olympic Park
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Marc Campbell
604.455.0340
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Short (approx 5k) Long (approx 10k) Winter Duathlon (2x Short snowshoe with 10k Skate Ski) |
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January 2011
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Saturday
Jan 29 11:00 A.M.
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Yeti Snowshoe Race No. 1
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Mt Washington, Vancouver Island
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Marc Campbell
604.455.0340
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2011 Yeti Snowshoe Series -Race #1. 5km Sport Course and 10km SnowRun.
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Sunday
Jan 9 11:00 A.M.
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32nd Annual Prairie Inn Pioneer 8K
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Saanichton Fairgrounds
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Randy Jones
250 474 6546
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2011 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 1 |
Saturday
Jan 1 11:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
250.384.1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Saturday
Jan 1 1:00 P.M.
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YMCA-YWCA New Year’s Day Walk, Run, Crawl
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Downtown Y Victoria, 851 Broughton St.
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Stephanie Yates
250.386.7511
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5K or 8K route & Toddler Dash. Entry donation of non-perishable food items. Pre-register for t... |
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December 2010
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Saturday
Dec 4 10:00 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 5K and 1K Run
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High Point Church 949 Fullerton Rd Victoria
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Kyla Ferns
250 386 3366 ext 3
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5K fun run; 1K elf run |
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November 2010
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Sunday
Nov 14 8:00 A.M.
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Boundary Bay Marathon/Relay
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Boundary Bay Park, Delta
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Mitchell Hudson
778 292 0619
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The first year for this Full Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. The route is on a... |
Saturday
Nov 6 6:00 A.M.
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Haney to Harrison Relay & 100K Ultra
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Haney, BC
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Jacqui Sanderson
250 220 0779
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29th annual H2H Relay takes place in a scenic area of BC, just east of Vancouver. The route follo... |
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October 2010
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Sunday
Oct 31 11:00 A.M.
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Perseverance Trail Run
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No. 6 Mine Park, Cumberland, BC
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Sarah Seads
250. 338. 8998
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3K Cross Country and 10K Mountain Run - pristine single track, winding cross-country trails and t... |
Sunday
Oct 31 9:00 A.M.
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Halloween 5K Creepy Crawl
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Victoria, BC
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Phil Nicholls
250 595 2378
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Fairly flat 5K course starting and finish at Oak Bay High School. Prize money for division winners. Race Results
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Saturday
Oct 30 10:00 A.M.
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Westwood Lake Relay
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Steve Middleton
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A cross country fun running event for individuals and teams of four runners; fundraiser for the N... |
Sunday
Oct 10 9:00 A.M.
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GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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31st Annual. Event includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K and a 1.2K Kids Run. Wonderful routes f... |
Sunday
Oct 3 10:00 A.M.
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44th Annual Bazett Farm Cross Country
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1245 Bazett Road, Duncan BC
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Sheron Chrysler
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The oldest cross country event in BC - age divisions from 8 years to 60+ years. |
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September 2010
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Sunday
Sep 26 9:00 A.M.
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Esquimalt 5K Race Walk and Fun Walk
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Esquimalt Rec Centre, 527 Fraser Street
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250 412 8500
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Non-Judged event for walkers only. |
Saturday
Sep 25 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Cumberland 2010
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Cumberland, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
1.866.912.3331
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Enduro 50km Course and Sport 30km Course |
Saturday
Sep 18 9:00 A.M.
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Run for the Mountain 6K
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Nanaimo Running Room Country Club Centre
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Mike Thibodeau
250.758.4018
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Run or walk. Proceeds from Run For The Mountain goes toward Mount Benson Regional Park. |
Saturday
Sep 18 5:00 A.M.
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Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon 56K
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Youbou Community Hall, Lake Cowichan
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250 749 6742
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55.9km walk. Start in Youbou and finish in Lake Cowichan. |
Sunday
Sep 12 9:00 A.M.
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Lands End 1/2 Marathon and 10K
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Sandown Raceway, 1810 Glamorgan, Sidney
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Donna Gilbert
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1/2 Marathon starts at 9 am; 10K at 9:15 am |
Saturday
Sep 11
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Subaru Banff International Triathlon
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Banff, Alberta
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Cathy Noel
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Olympic, sprint and relay events. |
Sunday
Sep 5 8:00 A.M.
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8th Annual Juan de Fuca Duathlon
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Center
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Nick Walker
250 391 7373
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Youth: 2km Run - 10km Bike - 2km Run : 8:00am
Adult: 5km Run - 20km Bike - 5km Run : 9:00am
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Sunday
Sep 5 8:00 A.M.
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Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Diana Krall Plaza, Nanaimo
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Mitchell Hudson
778 292 0619
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August 2010
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Sunday
Aug 29 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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250 490 8787
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Race Results
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Thursday
Aug 26 4:00 P.M.
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JACK's Run for the Kids 2010
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Victoria General Hospital, 1 Hospital Way
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Matt Williams
250.382.0900
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Join Crash Davis of the JACK fm as he runs from Victoria General Hospital to JACK Headquarters on... |
Saturday
Aug 21 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #8 (5000m) Awards
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Sunday
Aug 15 8:00 A.M.
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Port Alberni Log Train Trail Marathon, Half & 10K
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McLean Mill, Port Alberni
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Chris Morrison
250.724.4612
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Vancouver Island's alternative marathon is run on a trail that was formerly a grade for a logging... |
Sunday
Aug 8 7:30 A.M.
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Subaru Sooke International Triathlon
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Camp Bernard, Sooke
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Cathy Noel
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Half, Olympic, Sprint and Relay Teams |
Saturday
Aug 7 11:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 5 Mt. Washington
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Mt. Washington, Courtenay
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Mark Nelson
250.391.7373
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Race #5 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series. 10th Anniversary Season. |
Saturday
Aug 7 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #7 (1500m, 3000m)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Sunday
Aug 1 7:00 A.M.
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Self-Transcendence Triathlon and Duathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake, Victoria
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250 592 6211
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31st Anniversary - Canada's longest running triathlon. Triathlon - 1.5km Swim, 40km Cycle and 10k... |
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July 2010
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Saturday
Jul 31 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #6 (800m, Mile)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Saturday
Jul 17 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #5 (Mile, 3000m)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Sunday
Jul 11 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 4 Mt. Doug Park
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Mt. Douglas Park, Victoria
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Mark Nelson
250.391.7373
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Race #4 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series. 10th Anniversary Season. |
Sunday
Jul 11 8:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake, Chemainus
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Janine
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MAIN - 1000m/34k/9k. SPRINT - 500m/17k/5k. Main Event Relay (long course 1000 m swim, 32 km bike,... |
Sunday
Jul 11 6:00 A.M.
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Triathlon of Compassion
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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500m swim, 19km cycle, and 5km run. Enter as a team or as an individual. Project Respect Youth Ra... |
Sunday
Jul 4 6:30 A.M.
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Subaru Vancouver International Triathlon
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Larcarno Beach, Vancouver
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Cathy Noel
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Half, Sprint and Relay Teams |
Thursday
Jul 1 10:00 A.M.
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Joints In Motion Canada Day 10K and Kids Run
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Beaver Lake Picnic Area Lower Parking Lot
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Trish Duncan
250.588.9126
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10K at 10 am; kids run at 11:30. All proceeds go to the Arthritis Society. |
Thursday
Jul 1 10:00 A.M.
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5th Street Mile
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5th & Woods, Courtenay
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Eric Martinat
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Registration is day-of-race only. Entry is free. Sub 4 minutes wins new shoes. |
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June 2010
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Sunday
Jun 27 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 003 - Moved to Royal Roads
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Royal Roads University, Colwood
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Mark Nelson
250.391.7373
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Race #3 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series, back at the traditional Royal Roads v... |
Sunday
Jun 27 7:00 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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416 944 2765
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. Race Results
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Saturday
Jun 26 7:00 A.M.
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Rock & Roll Seattle Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
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Tukwila, WA
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1.800.311.1255
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Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle. Limit 25,000. Live bands and cheer teams every mile. |
Saturday
Jun 26 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #4 (1500m, 5000m)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Sunday
Jun 20 6:45 A.M.
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New Balance Victoria International Triathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake
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Cathy Noel
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Half, Sprint and Relay Teams |
Tuesday
Jun 15 7:00 P.M.
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Legion Twilight Shuffle 5K
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Chemainus, BC
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Phil Nicholls
250 595 2378
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26th annual Legion Twilight Shuffle is the 2010 Pacific Northwest Masters Road Racing Championshi... |
Sunday
Jun 13 8:30 A.M.
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11th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon
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Tofino, BC
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Jon Schaffer
250.726.4641
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Marathon - 8:30am from Tofino. Half Marathon - 9:00am from Ucluelet. Relay - 8:30am from Tofino.... |
Sunday
Jun 6 8:30 A.M.
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San Juan Marathon & Half Marathon
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
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Clark Gilbert
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Both the Full and Half Marathons are loop courses with the start and finish line located at our C... |
Sunday
Jun 6 8:00 A.M.
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Fort Rodd Hill Historic Half
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Fort Rodd Hill, Colwood, BC
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Mitchell Hudson
778 908 4321
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Sunday
Jun 6 7:30 A.M.
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Team X/Island Runner Panorama Triathlon & Duathlon
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Panorama Recreation Centre
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Connie Hearty
250.590.7187
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TRIATHLON: Swim 500m, Bike 30k, Run 8k
DUATHLON: Run 2k, Bike 30k, Run 8k |
Sunday
Jun 6 7:00 A.M.
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half Marathon
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Sequim to Port Angeles, WA, USA
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Larry Little
360 417 1301
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Race weekend also features a 10K and 5K. |
Saturday
Jun 5
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Vancouver Island Spine Relay
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Cape Scott Provincial Park
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Andrew Pape-Salmon
250 592 7017
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Starting at Cape Scott and finishing in Victoria. Trail run, hike, cycle and mountain bike along... |
Saturday
Jun 5
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33rd Annual Great Walk 63.5K Walk or Run
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Gold River to Tahsis, Vancouver Island
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250 245 1045
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CANCELLED - Next race is June 4, 2011 |
Saturday
Jun 5 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #3 (800m, Mile)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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May 2010
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Sunday
May 30 9:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 2 Westwood Lake
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Mark Nelson
250.391.7373
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Race #2 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series. 10th Anniversary Season. |
Sunday
May 30 7:00 A.M.
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Calgary Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
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Bridgeland at Murdock Park Calgary
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403.264.2996
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New date, new course, new venue. |
Sunday
May 30 7:00 A.M.
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Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Triathlon
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West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
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Cathy Noel
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Half, Olympic, Sprint and Relay Teams |
Sunday
May 30 7:00 A.M.
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ING Ottawa Marathon
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Ottawa, ON
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Jim Robinson
1 866 RUN OTTA
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Ottawa Race Weekend - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K and Kids Marathon Race Results
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Saturday
May 29 8:30 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Walk
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Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
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250.743.7621
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1/2 Marathon walk/run or choose:
3.5K, 10K, 13.5K walks or 27K walk/run or kayaking the lake - 2... |
Saturday
May 22 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Squamish 2010
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Squamish, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
1.866.912.3331
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Enduro 50km Course and Sport 30km Course |
Saturday
May 22 1:00 P.M.
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Victoria Highland Games - Kilted Mile
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Topaz Park, Victoria BC
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Run a mile in a kilt. |
Sunday
May 16 8:00 A.M.
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ING Bay to Breakers 12K
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San Francisco
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415.359.2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Sunday
May 16 8:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon & Team Relay
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Oak Bay Avenue
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Peninsula Runners
250 384 4786
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Half Marathon and Team Relay. |
Saturday
May 15 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #2 (1500m, 3000m)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Sunday
May 9 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence Mother's Day Run/Walk
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Island View Road & Lochside Trail
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Patti O'Connor
250.592.8147
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Certified and professionally timed course; 10K run, 10K walk or 5K walk events. |
Sunday
May 9 9:00 A.M.
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26th Annual Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. Race Results
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Sunday
May 9 9:00 A.M.
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26th Annual Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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604 689 9441
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. Race Results
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Sunday
May 9 7:30 A.M.
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Team X Sooke Sprint Triathlon
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Sooke Seaparc Leisure Complex
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Connie Hearty
250.590.7187
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Swim 750m, Bike 20k, Run 5k |
Saturday
May 8 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 1 Mt. Tzouhalem
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Mt. Tzouhalem, Duncan
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Mark Nelson
250.391.7373
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Race #1 in the Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Running Series. 10th Anniversary Season. |
Sunday
May 2 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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509.838.1579
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Over 45,000 finishers in 2009. Race Results
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Sunday
May 2 7:30 A.M.
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BMO Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations
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Info Hotline
604.872.2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course.
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Saturday
May 1 6:30 P.M.
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The Q's Victoria Track Series #1 (800m, 5000m)
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Oak Bay Track
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Chris Kelsall
250 727 7723
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A Series of 8 track races over 4 months offering both elite and open divisions. Race Results
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Saturday
May 1 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
250.472.3327
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100K, 50-mile, 50K, and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2010
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Sunday
Apr 25 9:15 A.M.
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Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Relay
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Mt. Washington Ski Resort
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Rick Gibson
250.898.0231
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Teams of nine people: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Running, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Ro... Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 25 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K & 1.5K Kids Run
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Southgate & Quadra St. Victoria, BC
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Jacqui Sanderson
250.744.5538
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Victoria's largest 10K race. |
Monday
Apr 19 10:30 A.M.
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114th - Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Sunday
Apr 18 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
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Bill Ethier
250.885.1658
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8 and Series Awards. |
Sunday
Apr 11 10:00 A.M.
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2nd Annual CBI Health Hustle for Hunger
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Beaver Lake Picnic Area
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Graeme Wall
250.590.8441
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10K run; 3K Run/Walk Proceeds go to The Mustard Seed - bring a non - perishable food bank donati... |
Sunday
Apr 4 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
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Mark Cryderman
250 286 1364
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay. |
Sunday
Apr 4 10:00 A.M.
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Michael Dunahee Keep the Hope Alive Drive 2010
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Esquimalt Curling Rink
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250.382.7311
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5K family fun run/walk fundraiser for missing children. |
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March 2010
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Sunday
Mar 21 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
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Brad Crowe
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Wednesday
Mar 17 6:00 P.M.
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The Q!’s St. Paddy’s Day Green Mile
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Monkey Tree Pub, 4025 Borden Street
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Daphne Goode
250.475.7236
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Precisely measured 1 mile course. $10 and all proceeds go to The Q!'s TLC Fund for Kids!
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Saturday
Mar 13 10:00 A.M.
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BMO St. Patrick's Day 5K
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Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver
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Steve Mattina
604.220.1757
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5th annual St. Patrick's Day 5k in support of Canadian Diabetes. Fast and scenic loop of Stanley... |
Sunday
Mar 7 9:00 A.M.
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Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K
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Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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Dale Carter
250.652.5162
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 5. |
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February 2010
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Sunday
Feb 21 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
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Craig Tompkins
250.474.9112
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 4. Royal Roads is 1 km past Goldstream Road. |
Sunday
Feb 7 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
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Patrick Ross
250.756.2497
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 3. From Victoria, take the Cedar exit from Highway 1... |
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January 2010
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Saturday
Jan 30 11:00 A.M.
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The Yeti Snowshoe Race - Mt Washington
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Mt Washington, Vancouver Island
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Marc Campbell
604.455.0340
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2010 Yeti Snowshoe Series -Race #1. 5km Power Hike and 10km Snow Run courses available.
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Sunday
Jan 24 11:00 A.M.
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Cobble Hill 10K
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Cobble Hill
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Glenn White
250.743.0756
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2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 |
Friday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
250.384.1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
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December 2009
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Thursday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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UVic - McKinnon Gym (Lobby)
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rob@frontrunners.ca
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Saturday
Dec 26 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
778.773.8468
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An hour later this year. The 11th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. ... |
Saturday
Dec 12 12:00 P.M.
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6th Annual Harriers Stewart Mountain Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
250 384 1520
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A classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most of the co... Race Results
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Saturday
Dec 5 11:00 A.M.
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Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country
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Jericho Park Vancouver
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Roger Brownsey
(604) 822 3810
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A classic Vancouver race known for its challenging, traditional-style cross-country course and fo... |
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November 2009
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Sunday
Nov 29 10:00 A.M.
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30th Annual Merrython Fun Run
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Henderson Park Rec Centre
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Henderson Rec Centre
250.370.7200
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Sponsored by the Oak Bay Firefighters - 8K run, 4K walk and 1K kids event. |
Sunday
Nov 29 9:30 A.M.
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5th Annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run
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Frank Jameson Community Centre Ladysmith
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Kim Judson
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Ladysmith's Annual Pre-Christmas Race Tradition! This is a charity run to raise food and monetary... |
Saturday
Nov 28 1:00 P.M.
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25th Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
250 384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. Enter e... Race Results
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Saturday
Nov 21 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort 10K
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Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria
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Mark Nelson
(250) 391 7373
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Canada's most challenging 10K road race. $1,500 in total prize money. |
Wednesday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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13th Annual Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
250 384 1520
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Teams of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trails. Sponsored by Island Runner and Adidas - o... Race Results
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Saturday
Nov 7
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27th Annual Haney to Harrison 100K Relay
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Maple Ridge
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Miranda Reece
604 317 0864
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K. The... |
Sunday
Nov 1 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan - Kinsol Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Lake School, 1975 Renfrew Road
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Sandra Whiting
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A NEW COURSE starting at Shawnigan Lake School, and including both rural roads and the Trans Cana... |
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October 2009
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Saturday
Oct 31 11:00 A.M.
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Westwood Lake Relay
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Nanaimo, BC
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Steve Middleton
250 756 4245
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Second annual 22K relay in teams of four with proceeds going to the Nanaimo Regional Hospital. T... Race Results
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Saturday
Oct 31 10:00 A.M.
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2009 Provincial Cross Country Championships
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Brockton Oval Stanley Park
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Jerry Tighe
604 908 1834
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No day of race registration this year. |
Sunday
Oct 25 11:00 A.M.
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44th Annual Bazett Farm Cross Country
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1245 Bazett Road, Duncan, B.C.
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Sheron Chrysler
250.748.8126
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Oldest cross country event in BC, second of the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series |
Sunday
Oct 18 8:00 A.M.
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Diva on the Run 10km and Half-Marathon
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Jericho Sailing Centre Vancouver
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Miranda Reece
604 317 0864
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This fun womens only 10 and Half Marathon, is a scenic gravel path run from Jericho to Spanish Ba... |
Sunday
Oct 11 8:30 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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30th Annual. Event includes 1.2K Kids Run. Wonderful routes featuring the downtown core and water... |
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September 2009
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Saturday
Sep 26 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 002
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Cumberland, BC
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Mind Over Mountain
1.866.912.3331
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Enduro 50km Course
Sport 30km Course
Features XC mountain biking, kayaking, challenging navigat... |
Sunday
Sep 20 9:00 A.M.
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14th Annual Lands End Half Marathon & 10K
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Sandown Harness Raceway
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Peter Clark
250 655 6615
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 20 8:00 A.M.
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7th Annual Juan de Fuca Duathlon
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
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Nick Walker
250.391.7373
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Youth: 2km Run - 10km Bike - 2km Run : 8:00am
Adult: 5km Run - 20km Bike - 5km Run : 9:00am
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Sunday
Sep 20 8:00 A.M.
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Army Run 5K & Half Marathon
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Laurier Avenue/Elgin Street, Ottawa
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Major Chris Horeczy
613.539.8943
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5K starts at 8 am
Half starts at 9 am |
Saturday
Sep 19 5:00 A.M.
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Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon 56K
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Youbou Community Hall, Lake Cowichan
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250 749 6742
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55.9km walk. Start in Youbou and finish in Lake Cowichan. |
Sunday
Sep 13 10:00 A.M.
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BC SPCA Paws for a Cause
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Royal Roads University
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Kim
250 478 9453
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Family Fun Event, 3K Fun Walk,5K Rover's Run (a great trail run for you and your dog!),5K Timed T... |
Sunday
Sep 13 10:00 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run
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Picnic Shelter Juan de Fuca Rec Centre
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2.4 and 10k run or walk |
Sunday
Sep 13 9:00 A.M.
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Blackberry Ramble Bike Ride
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Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Mt. Newton X Road
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Linda Doctoroff
(250) 592 2276
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100 km solo or 4-person teams. Full loop of the Saanich Peninsula. Also 50 km, 25 km & 10 km ri... |
Sunday
Sep 13 9:00 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run
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Centennial Park, Wallace Drove
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Connie Hearty
250.590.7187
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5k walk/10k run |
Sunday
Sep 13 9:00 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run
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Mile 0 - Victoria
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5 and 10K walk or run |
Sunday
Sep 13 8:00 A.M.
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Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Diana Krall Plaza, Nanaimo
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Mitchell Hudson
778 292 0619
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Sunday
Sep 13 7:00 A.M.
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Subaru Sooke International Triathlon
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Camp BernardYoung LakeSooke
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John Botelho
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Olympic distance added this year. |
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August 2009
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Sunday
Aug 30 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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250 490 8787
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Race Results
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Sunday
Aug 16 8:30 A.M.
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CFB Esquimalt Navy 10K
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Esquimalt
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Kelly Binette
363 1008
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A challenging 10K run around CFB Esquimalt and into Esquimalt municipality. Everyone welcome! C... |
Sunday
Aug 16 8:00 A.M.
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Port Alberni Log Train Trail Marathon, Half & 10K
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McLean Mill, Port Alberni
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Chris Morrison
250.724.4612
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Vancouver Island's alternative marathon is run on a trail that was formerly a grade for a logging... |
Friday
Aug 14 6:30 P.M.
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Black Press 5000
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Oak Bay Track
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Christopher Kelsall
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Saturday
Aug 8 11:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 005
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Mt Washington, Comox
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250 391 7373
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Race #5 in the GutBuster Trail Running Series. *New Course for 2009*. 6km Ascent race. Vancouver ... |
Monday
Aug 3 9:00 A.M.
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40th Annual Comox Nautical Days 4 Miler
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Comox Town Hall, 1809 Beaufort Ave., Comox
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Eric Martinat
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This 4 miler is the oldest continually run race on Vancouver Island. Registration 8 - 8:45 am da... |
Sunday
Aug 2 7:00 A.M.
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Self-Transcendence Triathlon and Duathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake, Victoria
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250.592.6211
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30th Anniversary - Canada's longest running triathlon. |
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July 2009
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Sunday
Jul 26 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 004
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria
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250 391 7373
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Race #4 in the GutBuster Trail Running Series. 5K and 11K trail run. The long course features thr... |
Sunday
Jul 26 9:00 A.M.
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The Zone @ 91.3 Esquimalt 8K
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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Peninsula Runners Victoria
(250) 384 4786
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Starting and finishing at Esquimalt Rec Centre, you will run through the streets of historic Esqu... |
Sunday
Jul 26 8:00 A.M.
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Diva on the Run 5 & 10K
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Jericho Sailing Center Vancouver
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Miranda Reece
604 317 0864
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This fun womens only 5 and 10km, is a scenic gravel path run from Jericho to Spanish Banks |
Saturday
Jul 18 10:00 A.M.
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CSF Freedom Run - Victoria
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Elk Lake
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Darlene Kowalchuk
780 492 2622
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10K competitive run, 10K competitive walk, 5K run, 3K run. Proceeds of this event go to the ADF -... |
Sunday
Jul 12 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 003
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Royal Roads University, Victoria
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250 391 7373
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Race #3 in the GutBuster Trail Running Series. 5K and 11K trail run. This challenging course has ... |
Sunday
Jul 12 6:30 A.M.
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Subaru Vancouver International Triathlon
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Jericho Sailing Centre Vancouver
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Mark Shorter
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Staged in the magnificent setting of the Spanish Banks Beaches with stunning views of the downtow... |
Sunday
Jul 5 8:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake, Chemainus
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Janine
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Main Race - 1,000 metre swim, 34 km bike, 9 km run. Sprint Race - 500 metre swim, 17 km bike, 5 ... |
Sunday
Jul 5 6:00 A.M.
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Triathlon of Compassion
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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500m swim, 19km cycle, and 5km run. Enter as a team or as an individual. Project Respect Youth Ra... |
Wednesday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5K
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Sidney, BC
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Chris Lott
656 3961
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A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the M... |
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June 2009
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Tuesday
Jun 30 10:15 A.M.
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Canada Day 5th Street Mile
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Courtenay
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Roz Smith
250 339 1070
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Free annual event for family and elite runners precedes the Canada Day parade in Courtenay. Day o... |
Sunday
Jun 28 7:00 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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416 944 2765
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. Race Results
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Saturday
Jun 27 7:00 A.M.
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Rock & Roll Seattle Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
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Tukwila, WA
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1 800 311 1255
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Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Seattle. Limit 25,000. Live bands and cheer teams every mile. |
Sunday
Jun 21 10:00 A.M.
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Safeway Father's Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer
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Royal Roads University, Victoria
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Prostate Centre
1 888 788 4645
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11th Annual Do It For Dad - on the roads and trails of beautiful Royal Roads. |
Sunday
Jun 21 7:00 A.M.
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New Balance Victoria International Triathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake, Victoria
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John Botelho
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Staged on the edge of beautiful Victoria, this event is famous for its 2 loop trail run course ar... |
Saturday
Jun 20 7:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Kusam Klimb
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Sayward, BC
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Chris Watkiss
250 282 5547
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A wild and rugged 23.2 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Sto... |
Tuesday
Jun 16 7:00 P.M.
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Legion Twilight Shuffle 5K
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Chemainus, BC
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Phil Nicholls
250 595 2378
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25th annual Legion Twilight Shuffle is the BC 5K Road Race Championship sanctioned by BC Athletic... |
Sunday
Jun 14
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Edge to Edge Marathon
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Ucluelet/Tofino
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Kim Trudgeon
250.726.4641
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Marathon, half marathon and marathon relay offered. Full details on E2E website. Race Results
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Sunday
Jun 14 8:30 A.M.
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10th Annual Edge to Edge Marathon
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Tofino, BC
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Kim Trudgeon
250.726.4641
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Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay. Early start at 7:30 am. Starts in Tofino and finishes in Ucl... |
Sunday
Jun 14 8:30 A.M.
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Burn Fund 5K Run - Broadmead Village
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Broadmead Running Room
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Tim Baillie
604 541 2608
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Proceeds from this event will be donated to BCPFF Burn Fund. |
Saturday
Jun 13 9:00 A.M.
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Walk/Run for the Love of Africa
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria, BC
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Karen Hughes
250 881 7855
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The 3rd annual 10K Walk starts at 9:00 am and the 10K Run and 4K Walk both start at 10:00 am. Me... Race Results
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Sunday
Jun 7 8:30 A.M.
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San Juan Marathon & Half Marathon
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
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Clark Gilbert
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Both the Full and Half Marathons are loop courses with the start and finish line located at our C... |
Sunday
Jun 7 7:00 A.M.
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon & Half Marathon
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Sequim to Port Angeles, WA, USA
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Larry Little
360 417 1301
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Race weekend also features a 10K and 5K. |
Saturday
Jun 6
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32nd Annual Great Walk 63.5K Walk or Run
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Gold River to Tahsis, Vancouver Island
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250 245 1045
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Saturday
Jun 6 10:15 A.M.
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Mad Hatter Fun Run 3K & Relay
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Windsor Park and Newport, Oak Bay
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Frontrunners
250 382 8181
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Course follows the Oak Bay Tea Party parade route to Willows Beach. Lots of parade spectators an... |
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May 2009
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Sunday
May 31 9:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 002
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Colliery Dam, Nanaimo
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250 391 7373
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Race #2 in the GutBuster Trail Running Series. *New Course for 2009*. 8k and 21k trail run featu... |
Sunday
May 31 7:00 A.M.
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Calgary Marathon and Half Marathon
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Bridgeland at Murdock Park Calgary
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Jim Perry
403.264.2996
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New date, new course, new venue. |
Sunday
May 24
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Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Half Iron
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Shawnigan Lake
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John Botelho
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Runners for Relay Teams needed, more info at triseries.ca |
Sunday
May 24 8:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon & Team Relay
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Oak Bay Avenue
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Peninsula Runners
250 384 4786
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Half Marathon and Team Relay. |
Sunday
May 24 7:00 A.M.
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ING Ottawa Marathon
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Ottawa, ON
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Jim Robinson
1 866 RUN OTTA
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Ottawa Race Weekend - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 2K and Kids Marathon Race Results
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Saturday
May 23 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 001
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Squamish, BC
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Mind Over Mountain
1.866.912.3331
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Enduro 50km Course
Sport 30km Course
Featuring XC mountain biking, challenging navigation, inc... |
Saturday
May 23 9:00 A.M.
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BC Masters T&F Championship
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395 Wakesiah Ave., Nanaimo, BC
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Allen Johnston
250 756 3014
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Track meet goes Saturday and Sunday. Masters BC Championship events are 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, ... Race Results
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Sunday
May 17 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 001
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Mt Tzouhalem
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(250) 391 7373
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Race #1 in the GutBuster Trail Running Series. 5K and 11K trail run featuring spectacular views o... |
Sunday
May 17 8:00 A.M.
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Bay to Breakers
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San Francisco
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(415) 359 2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Saturday
May 16 1:00 P.M.
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Victoria Highland Games - Kilted Mile
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Topaz Park, Victoria BC
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Debra Norton
250 590 5084
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Run a mile in a kilt. Cash awards and medals. |
Friday
May 15 7:00 P.M.
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Black Press 5000
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Oak Bay Track
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Christopher Kelsall
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Everyone welcome, all-comers 5k race at 7:00 p.m., elite races to follow. |
Sunday
May 10 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence 10K Run/Walk, 5K Walk
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Lochside Trail & Island View Road, Victoria
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Kim Trace
250 721 4868
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11th annual race: scenic, fast, certified, mixture of trail and rural roads. |
Sunday
May 10 7:00 A.M.
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7th Annual Sooke Spring Triathlon
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Sooke Seaparc Leisure Complex
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Connie Hearty
250.665.6149
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Local Season Opener Race #2 - Tri BC Provincial Race Series |
Sunday
May 3 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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(509) 838 1579
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Over 43,000 finishers in 2008. Race Results
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Sunday
May 3 7:30 A.M.
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BMO Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations
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Info Hotline
(604) 872 2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course.
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Saturday
May 2 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
(250) 472 3327
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100K, 50-mile, 50K, and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2009
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Sunday
Apr 26 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K & 1.5K Kids Run
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Southgate & Quadra St. Victoria, BC
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(250) 744 5538
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Victoria's largest 10K race. |
Monday
Apr 20 10:30 A.M.
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113th - Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Online registration opens Sept 3, 2008 |
Sunday
Apr 19 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
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Bill Ethier
250 885 1658
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8 and Series Awards. |
Sunday
Apr 19 10:00 A.M.
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Banque Scotia 21K de Montréal
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Montreal
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Alan Brookes
416 944 2765
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The Banque Scotia 21K de Montréal is the site of the 2009 Canadian Half-Marathon Champions... |
Sunday
Apr 19 9:00 A.M.
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25th Annual Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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604 689 9441
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. Race Results
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Friday
Apr 10 10:00 A.M.
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Fletchers Challenge Trail Race
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
250 753 2241
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The first trail race of the 2009 Island race season. Good tune up for the GutBuster Series. Lots ... |
Sunday
Apr 5 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
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Ron Fisher
250 286 1364
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay. |
Sunday
Apr 5 10:00 A.M.
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CBI Health Hustle for Hunger 3K & 10K
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Beaver Lake Picnic Shelter, Victoria
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Maile Capistrano
250 370 1731
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Proceeds from this race go to The Mustard Seed |
Sunday
Apr 5 10:00 A.M.
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CBI Health Hustle for Hunger
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Beaver Lake, Victoria, BC
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First annual 10K and 3K Run and Walk to support Mustard Seed and Goldstream Food Banks. Race Results
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Saturday
Apr 4 10:00 A.M.
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Run/Walk for Rural Medicine 5K
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University of Victoria
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Mike Butterfield
250 896 8673
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March 2009
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Sunday
Mar 29 10:00 A.M.
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Michael Dunahee ‘Keep The Hope Alive’ 5K Run/Walk
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Esquimalt Curling Rink, 1151 Esquimalt Road
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250 381 2429
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Michael was kidnapped from a playground in Victoria in 1991. Each year on the anniversary of Mich... |
Sunday
Mar 29 9:00 A.M.
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Diva on the Run 8k
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Jericho Sailing Centre Vancouver
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Miranda Reece
604 317 0864
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Women's only 8km, is a scenic gravel path run which travels from the Jericho Sailing Club to Span... |
Sunday
Mar 29 1:00 P.M.
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Arthur Taylor Cross Country Challenge 2009
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria, BC
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Diana Hollefreund
250 658 8023
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This is a challenging course set among the trails at Beaver Lake Park. It will certainly be muddy... |
Saturday
Mar 28 9:00 A.M.
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2009 Dave Reed Spring Classic 5k
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Lumberman’s Arch, Stanley Park, Vancouver
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John Hill
604 688 8648
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The race course will be a flat, Athletics Canada certified run along the seawall. Runners will st... |
Sunday
Mar 22 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
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David Nowak
250 897 8484
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Tuesday
Mar 17 5:30 P.M.
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17th Annual St. Patrick's Day 3 & 5 K Fun Run
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Boardwalk in Front of Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria
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Frontrunners Victoria
250.382.8181
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Canceled in 2009. |
Sunday
Mar 15 9:00 A.M.
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Sala Hantle 5K Walk and 10K Fun Run
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Beaver lake
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Fiona Brooks
250 385 2333
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A fundraiser for HIV/AIDS care and community development projects in Africa. |
Saturday
Mar 14 10:00 A.M.
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2009 St Patrick's Day 5k
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Brockton Cricket Pavilion, Vancouver
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Karen Warrendorf
(604) 842 3834
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Fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association. |
Sunday
Mar 8 9:00 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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Wayne Coulson
250 656 6781
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 5. |
Sunday
Mar 8 8:30 A.M.
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LifeMark Esquimalt 5km Fun Run
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Esquimalt
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Melissa McHugh
250 412 8532
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A 5K fun run 7 weeks before, in preparation for the TC10K on April 26 to all those in training cl... |
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February 2009
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Sunday
Feb 22 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
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Stephen Cook
250 474 4863
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 4. Royal Roads is 1 km past Goldstream Road. |
Sunday
Feb 15 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort Summit Challenge - CANCELLED
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
(250) 391 7373
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Cancelled for 2009 - will return in 2010 |
Sunday
Feb 15 8:30 A.M.
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21st Annual First Half Half Marathon
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Vancouver, BC
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Pacific Road Runners
(604) 515 2488
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Downtown Vancouver. Runs through Stanley Park to English Bay and back. Limited to 2,000 partici... Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 8 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
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Robert Cross
250 245 4690
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 3. From Victoria, take the Cedar exit from Highway 1... |
Sunday
Feb 1 8:30 A.M.
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Steveston Run Inn Ice-Breaker 8k
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Steveston Community Centre, Richmond
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Kajaks
604 543 9094
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Flat and fast route in scenic Steveston. |
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January 2009
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Sunday
Jan 25 11:00 A.M.
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Cobble Hill 10K
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Cobble Hill
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Glenn White
250 743 0756
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 |
Sunday
Jan 25 10:00 A.M.
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Alzheimer's 5K Run/Walk for Memories
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UVic Centennial Stadium
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Jacquie Farris
250 727 9191
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Fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. A non-competitive event for people of all ages. |
Sunday
Jan 18 8:30 A.M.
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Team Diabetes Poker Run 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk
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Downtown Victoria Running Room
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Lisa Ceroni
250 507 9930
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The event will be limited to 50 entries. Registration is $10 payable to the Canadian Diabetes Ass... |
Saturday
Jan 17 11:00 A.M.
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The Yeti Snowshoe Race - Mt Washington
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Mt Washington, Vancouver Island
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Marc Campbell
604 599 3840
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2009 Yeti Snowshoe Series -Race #1. 5km Power Hike and 10km Snow Run courses available.
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Sunday
Jan 11 11:00 A.M.
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30th Annual Prairie Inn Pioneer 8K
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Saanichton Fairgrounds
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Randy Jones
250 474 6546
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2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 1 |
Thursday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Thursday
Jan 1 1:00 P.M.
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YMCA New Years Day Walk/Run 5K/8K
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Downtown Y
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Todd Powell
386 7511
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Admission: Donation of a non perishable food item. Refreshments and draw prizes.
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December 2008
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Wednesday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K - Cancelled
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Frontrunners Footwear Victoria
250 382 8181
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This annual New Years Eve race has been cancelled. |
Friday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub Saanichton
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Simon Pearson
250.658.8894
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The 10th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great bru... |
Saturday
Dec 13 12:00 P.M.
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5th Annual Stewart Mountain 10-Mile Cross Country
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Thetis Lake, Main Beach
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Bob Reid
250.384.1520
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A classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most of the co... |
Saturday
Dec 6 11:00 A.M.
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Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country - Vancouver
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Jericho Park, Vancouver
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Roger Brownsey
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25th annual running of this classic Vancouver cross country race. The Gunner Shaw is known for it... |
Saturday
Dec 6 10:00 A.M.
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SANTA SHUFFLE 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk
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High Point Community Church just across the road (Craigflower) from Banfield Park
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Jim Wiggins
(250) 383 4224
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A fun event that raises funds for The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. Starts at 949 Fullerton ... |
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November 2008
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Sunday
Nov 30 10:00 A.M.
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29th Annual Oak Bay Firefighters Merrython Fun Run
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Henderson Park Recreation Centre
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Oak Bay Recreation
250.370.7200
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8 km Run, 4 km Walk, 1 km Children's Event |
Sunday
Nov 30 10:00 A.M.
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NTC Run/Walk for the Homeless
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Lower Parking Lot, Beaver Lake Park, Victoria, BC
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Steven Kilshaw
250 516 7296
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Third annual event featuring a 10K walk/run, an 8K walk/run, a 3K walk/run and a 1K kids' fun run... |
Sunday
Nov 30 9:30 A.M.
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4th Annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run
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Ladysmith
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Kim Judson
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Predicted time event. Entry to the race is 5 non perishable food items. |
Sunday
Nov 30 8:15 A.M.
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Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon
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Seattle, WA
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Information
206 729 3660
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Saturday
Nov 29 1:00 P.M.
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24th Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Sunday
Nov 23 1:00 P.M.
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Bazett Farm Cross Country
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1245 Bazett Road, Duncan, BC
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Sheron Chrysler
250 748 8126
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The 43rd annual Bazett Farm XC is one of the oldest races in the province and a classic event. T... |
Saturday
Nov 15
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Lydiard Foundation Clinic and Open Panel
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Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
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Christopher Kelsall
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Seminar includes Lorraine Moller, Dick Brown, Jon Brown and Nobby Hashizume. Saturday, Noon to 5... |
Saturday
Nov 15 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort 10k
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Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria
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Mark Nelson
(250) 391 7373
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Canada's most challenging 10K. $1,500 in total prize money. |
Tuesday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Teams of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. Sponsored by Island Runner and Adidas - on... |
Saturday
Nov 8
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27th Annual Haney to Harrison 100K Relay
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Maple Ridge
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Miranda Reece
604 317 0864
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K. The... |
Sunday
Nov 2 9:00 A.M.
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Run Wild
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North Oyster Elementary School, Cedar, BC
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Donna Spencer
250 756 9453
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5K walking and 10K running event for women only. The mandate is to have fun and raise money for ... |
Saturday
Nov 1 1:00 P.M.
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Westwood Lake Relay
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Nanaimo, BC
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Steve Middleton
250 756 4245
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A 22 kilometre relay at Westwood Lake comprised of four-person teams and similar to the format of... |
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October 2008
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Sunday
Oct 26 11:00 A.M.
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James Cunningham Seawall Race 5.9 mi / 9.5 km
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Stanley Park, 2nd Beach, Vancouver, BC
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Geoffrey Buttner
(604) 739 9182
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Race held in honor of James Cunningham who coordinatoed construction of the seawall for 32 of the... |
Sunday
Oct 26 11:00 A.M.
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Perseverance Trail Run
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Cumberland, BC, Miners Park
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Elm Health
250 338 8998
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3K cross country and 10K mountain run courses with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable views. |
Sunday
Oct 26 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
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Sandra Whiting
(250) 748 5908
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A challenging undulating 21.1 km course looping around Shawnigan Lake. |
Saturday
Oct 25 10:00 A.M.
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BC Cross Country Championships
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Stanley Park, Vancouver
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Jerry Tighe
778 782 5961
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2 kilometre loops starting near Brockton Oval. Race Results
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Sunday
Oct 19 10:00 A.M.
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Goldstream Salmon 5K Run
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Goldstream Park, Victoria, BC
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Nichole
250 478 9432
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Sunday
Oct 19 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country Challenge
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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This is race #2 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series. The course is based on a 1.3 km loo... |
Saturday
Oct 18 9:00 A.M.
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Around the Lake Give R Take 30
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Main Beach, Cultus Lake
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Jacques Bruyere
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A 30km race primarily on forested trails around beautiful Cultus Lake, starting and ending at Mai... |
Sunday
Oct 12 8:30 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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29th Annual. Event includes 1.2K Kids Run. Wonderful routes featuring the downtown core and water... |
Sunday
Oct 5 9:00 A.M.
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CIBC Run For The Cure 5k Run or 1k Walk
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University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
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250 384 3328
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A run to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. |
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September 2008
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Saturday
Sep 27 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 003
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Cumberland, BC
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Mind Over Mountain
1.866.912.3331
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45K course featuring Kayaking: 10K Trekking (self-navigation)8-10K Mountain Biking 20K. |
Saturday
Sep 27 8:00 A.M.
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Coast to Coast Foot Roast
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Holberg to Port Hardy, BC
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Tracy
(250) 949 8731
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50 km walk/run from Holberg to Port Hardy. |
Sunday
Sep 21 12:00 P.M.
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Alberni Cross Country Run
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Sproat Lake, Port Alberni
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Dave Sherlock
250 723 3265
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This is race #1 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series. 8K for males and females born 1992 ... |
Sunday
Sep 21 9:00 A.M.
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Great Sooke Foot Race 12K
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Sooke River Campground Phillips Road
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Lisa Greig
642 2714
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Invigorating 12.5km road/cross country run. |
Sunday
Sep 21 8:00 A.M.
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Canada Army Run
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Cartier Drill Hall, Ottawa
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Major Chris Horeczy
613.539.8943
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First ever Canada Army Run - 5K at 8 am, 1/2 Marathon at 9 am. |
Sunday
Sep 21 8:00 A.M.
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6th Annual Juan de Fuca Duathlon
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
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Nick Walker
250.391.7373
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Youth: 2km Run - 10km Bike - 2km Run : 8:00am
Adult: 5km Run - 20km Bike - 5km Run : 9:00am
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Saturday
Sep 20 9:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Run For The Mountain 6KM
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Mike Thibodeau
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6KM run or walk around Westwood Lake. Annual crowning of the King
and Queen of Westwood. Event ... |
Saturday
Sep 20 5:00 A.M.
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7th Annual Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon 56K
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Youbou Community Hall, Lake Cowichan
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250 749 6742
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55.9km walk. Start in Youbou and finish in Lake Cowichan. |
Sunday
Sep 14
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Subaru Sooke International Half Iron
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Sooke, BC
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John Botelho
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Sunday
Sep 14 9:00 A.M.
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13th Annual Lands End Half Marathon & 10K
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Sandown Harness Raceway
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Peter Clark
655 6615
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 14 9:00 A.M.
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28th Annual Terry Fox Run
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Terry Fox Foundation
1 888 836 9786
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Saturday
Sep 13 10:30 A.M.
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CIBC Wood Gundy Sprint to the Summit
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
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2.2k Hill Climb. A fun race for some, a grueling foot race for others. Run, sprint, crawl, shuff... |
Saturday
Sep 13 10:00 A.M.
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BC SPCA Wild ARC Paws for a Cause
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Royal Roads University
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Kim
478 9453
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3rd Annual Family Fun Event, 3K Fun Walk,5K Rover's Run (a great trail run for you and your dog!)... |
Sunday
Sep 7 9:00 A.M.
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Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Nanaimo
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Try Events
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New 10K Team Challenge & Kids Run, Chip Timing |
Saturday
Sep 6 8:30 A.M.
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Women For Women 5K/10K Walk-Run
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Carihi High School Campbell River
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Shelagh Germyn
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Race involves participaction at any pace. Walkers begin at 9:30, runners at 10:30. |
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August 2008
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Sunday
Aug 31 9:45 A.M.
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The Blackberry Run/Walk - 8.5K
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Village Center, Denman Island
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(250) 335 1372
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Starts with a climb up Denman Rd. hill then gently winds through the rural splendor and fresh mor... |
Sunday
Aug 24 11:00 A.M.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run - 5K Run, 2K Walk/Run
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Esquimalt Plaza, 1153 Esquimalt Road
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Race Organizer
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Funds raised go to support Special Olympics BC. Family fun run. Block Watch BBQ - 12:00 - 3:00pm. |
Sunday
Aug 24 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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888 280 9097 X27
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Race Results
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Saturday
Aug 23 8:00 P.M.
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2nd Annual Harriers High Performance Invitational
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Jack Wallace Memorial Oak Bay Track
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Jim Finlayson
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This is a great high performance event - 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000 Metres competitions with prize m... |
Sunday
Aug 17 8:30 A.M.
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CFB Esquimalt Navy 10K
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Esquimalt
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Kelly Binette
363 1008
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A challenging 10K run around CFB Esquimalt and into Esquimalt municipality. All community member... |
Sunday
Aug 17 8:00 A.M.
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Port Alberni Log Train Trail Marathon, Half & 10K
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McLean Mill, Port Alberni
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Chris Morrison
250 .724.4612
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Vancouver Island's alternative marathon is run on a trail that was formerly a grade for a logging... |
Saturday
Aug 16 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 005 - Mt. Washington
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Mt. Washington Alpine Lodge
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
250.391.7373
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A 3km run up to the top of Mt. Washington (505m!) for an amazing view. |
Saturday
Aug 16 9:00 A.M.
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International Youth Challenge 10K Racewalk
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University of Victoria
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Helen Jaques
250 479 7872
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A challenge 10K racewalk between the top 12 juniors from Canada and the United States. Juvenile ... Race Results
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Tuesday
Aug 12 6:30 P.M.
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Splash N Dash
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Eagle Beach, Elk Lake
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Barb Sharpe
250.592.8737
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kids 300m swim/1.5K run
youth 800m swim/3K run
adult 800m swim/5K run Race Results
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Monday
Aug 4 9:00 A.M.
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38th Annual Nautical Days 4 Mile Road Race
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Comox Town Hall 1890 Beaufort Ave
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Eric Martinat
250 331 0254
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Race Day Registration Only at the start between 8:00 - 8:45am |
Sunday
Aug 3 7:30 A.M.
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29th Annual Self Transcendence Triathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake, Victoria
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Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
250 592 6211
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Triathlon - Olympic distance: 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run; Duathlon - Championship distance:... |
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July 2008
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Sunday
Jul 27 9:00 A.M.
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The Zone @ 91-3 Esquimalt 8K
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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Peninsula Runners Victoria
(250) 384 4786
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Starting and finishing at the newly renovated Esquimalt Rec Centre, you will run through the stre... |
Saturday
Jul 26 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 002
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Cowichan Valley, BC
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Mind Over Mountain
1.866.912.3331
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Regular Course 40 - 45K, Short Course 25K Featuring disciplines Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Trail ... |
Saturday
Jul 26 6:00 P.M.
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Wells Fargo Torchlight Run at Seafair
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Qwest Field Seattle WA
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Vanessa Jones
(206) 728 0123
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8K Run |
Tuesday
Jul 22 6:30 P.M.
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Cops for Cancer Splash N Dash
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Eagle Beach, Elk Lake
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Barb Sharpe
250.592.8737
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kids 400m swim/1K run
youth 400m swim/2K run
adult 1000m swim/3K run Race Results
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Sunday
Jul 20 7:00 A.M.
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Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair
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Seward Park, Seattle WA
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Vanessa Jones
(206) 728 0123
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Sprint distance triathlon features a ½-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1-mile run |
Saturday
Jul 19 8:00 A.M.
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Peak Challenge 12K - Canadian Mtn. Running Champs
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Mount Seymour, North Vancouver
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Eric Langhjelm
778 688 4149
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Canadian Mountain Running Championships and national team selection for the World Mountain Runnin... |
Saturday
Jul 19 7:00 A.M.
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Full Monty 50K Trail Run
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Timberman Trail Ross-Durance Rd Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
250 472 3327
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25K trail loop - Half Monty begins at 10 am |
Sunday
Jul 13
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Subaru Vancouver International Half Iron
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Spanish Banks, Vancouver
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John Botelho
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Triathlon is staged in the setting of the Spanish Banks Beaches with views of the Vancouver skyli... |
Sunday
Jul 13 6:00 A.M.
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Triathlon of Compassion
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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Andrea Carey
(250)216 4223
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500 m swim, 19 km cycle, and 5 km run. Enter as a team or as an individual. Project Respect Youth... |
Tuesday
Jul 8 6:30 P.M.
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Splash N Dash
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Eagle Beach, Elk Lake
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Barb Sharpe
250.592.8737
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kids 300m swim/1.5K run
youth 800m swim/3K run
adult 800m swim/5K run Race Results
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Sunday
Jul 6 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 004
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
250 391 7373
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5K and 11K trail run. The long course features three distinct uphill climbs to the top of Mt. Dou... |
Sunday
Jul 6 8:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon 2008
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Fuller Lake, Chemainus
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Janine
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Main Race - 1,000 metre swim, 34 km bike, 9 km run. Sprint Race - 500 metre swim, 17 km bike, 5 ... |
Sunday
Jul 6 7:00 A.M.
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44th Annual HSBC Calgary Marathon
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Calgary, AB
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Helen Kolodziezjyk
(403) 264 2996
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Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Marathon. Held on Stampede Weekend. Race Results
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Tuesday
Jul 1 10:15 A.M.
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Canada Day 5th Street Mile
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Courtenay
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Roz Smith
250 339 1070
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Free annual event for family and elite runners precedes the Canada Day parade in Courtenay. |
Tuesday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5K
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Sidney, BC
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Chris Lott
656 3961
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A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the M... |
Tuesday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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HBC Run for Canada
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Inner Harbour
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1 866 585 9178
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10K run at 8:00am, 1K kids run at 9:30am, 3K walk at 10:00am. Fundraiser for HBC Foundation supp... |
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June 2008
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Sunday
Jun 29 7:00 A.M.
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VM Team Medicine Seafair Marathon
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Husky Stadium, Kirkland WA
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Vanessa Jones
(206) 728 0123
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Marathon and 1/2 marathon. |
Sunday
Jun 22 6:45 A.M.
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New Balance Victoria Half Iron
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Elk Lake, Victoria
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John Botelho
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Low-key,grassroots, half iron distance race, with a two loop run around the trails of Elk Lake. |
Saturday
Jun 21 7:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Kusam Klimb
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Sayward, BC
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Kusam Klimb
250 282 0018
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A wild and rugged 23.2 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Sto... |
Saturday
Jun 21 7:00 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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416 944 2765
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. Race Results
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Tuesday
Jun 17 7:00 P.M.
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Chemainus Twilight Shuffle 5K
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Chemainus Legion Hall
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Island Runner Phil Nichols
595 2378
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24th annual in 2008. New 5K Distance! No more hills. Great shirts and draw prizes. Major Gran... |
Sunday
Jun 15 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Firefighters 10K
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Beaver Lake, Victoria, BC
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Richard Salsbury
658 4460
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A 10K trail race around Elk and Beaver Lakes. Divisions are by weight rather than age. 1K Kids Ru... |
Sunday
Jun 15 10:00 A.M.
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10th Annual Do It For Dad
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Recreation Centre RRU Victoria
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Leanne Kopp
388 0214
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8K Run/Walk or 3K Family Fun Walk - fundraiser for prostate cancer research and promotion of pros... |
Saturday
Jun 14 10:00 A.M.
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Walk/Run for the Love of Africa
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Beaver Lake, Victoria, BC
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Karen Hughes
250 881 7855
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The second annual For the Love of Africa Walk/Run features a 10K run and walks of 2K, 4K or 10K. ... Race Results
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Saturday
Jun 14 7:00 A.M.
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To the Top Trail Runs and Hikes
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Cowichan Valley
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Sheron Chrysler
250 748 8126
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A series of trail runs and hikes on six consecutive Saturday mornings. June 14 - Mt. Tzouhalem, ... |
Sunday
Jun 8
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Edge to Edge Marathon
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Ucluelet/Tofino
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Danielle Stothers
250 726 4641
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Marathon, half marathon and marathon relay offered. Full details on E2E website. Race Results
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Sunday
Jun 8 9:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 003
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
250 391 7373
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Half Marathon at 9 am; 8K at 9:30 am. Co-hosted by Runners of Compassion Nanaimo. |
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May 2008
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Sunday
May 25
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Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Half Iron
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Shawnigan Lake
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John Botelho
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Canada's first outdoor long distance triathlon of the year - the run on the Trans Canada trail is... |
Sunday
May 25 8:00 A.M.
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4th Annual Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon & Relay
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Oak Bay Avenue
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Half Marathon and Team Relay. |
Sunday
May 25 7:00 A.M.
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ING Ottawa Marathon
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Ottawa, ON
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Jim Robinson
1 866 RUN OTTA
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Ottawa Race Weekend and 2008 Canadian Marathon Championships. Race Results
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Sunday
May 18 8:00 A.M.
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Bay to Breakers
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San Francisco
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415.359.2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Saturday
May 17 1:00 P.M.
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Kilted Mile Run
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Topaz Park Victoria
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Lori McKenzie
474 3216
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Run a mile in a kilt - cash awards for top men and women. |
Sunday
May 11 9:30 A.M.
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Run for Kids Sake
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Beban Park, Nanaimo
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Paulyne Robinson
250 756 2447
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Run For Kids Sake is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sister of Central Vancouver Island. All m... |
Sunday
May 11 9:30 A.M.
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8th Annual Spirit Run/Walk
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Willingdon Beach Powell River
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Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society
604 485 8488
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Distances: 5K, 10K, 20K 4-person relay, half marathon
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Sunday
May 11 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence 10K Run/Walk, 5K Walk
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Lochside Trail & Island View Road, Victoria
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Patti O'Connor
250 592 8144
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10th annual race: scenic, fast, certified, mixture of trail and rural roads. |
Saturday
May 10 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 001
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Squamish, BC
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Mind Over Mountain
866.912.3331
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40km course will feature tons of great XC mountain biking, challenging navigation, incredible vie... |
Sunday
May 4 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 002
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Mt. Tzouhalem, Duncan
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
250 391 7373
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5K and 11K trail run featuring spectacular views of the Cowichan Valley. |
Sunday
May 4 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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(509) 838 1579
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Over 40,000 finishers in 2007. Race Results
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Sunday
May 4 7:30 A.M.
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Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations
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Info Hotline
(604) 872 2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course.
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Saturday
May 3 11:00 A.M.
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2008 Galiano Triathlon
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Montague Park Galiano Island
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Janice Mason
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A fun triathlon, with kayaking instead of swimming, as a fundraiser for the Galiano Fitness Centr... |
Saturday
May 3 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
(250) 472 3327
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2008
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Sunday
Apr 27 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K & 1.5K Kids Run
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Southgate & Quadra St. Victoria, BC
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(250) 658 3160
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Victoria's largest 10K race. |
Sunday
Apr 20
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6th Annual Sooke Spring Triathlon
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Sooke Seaparc Leisure Complex
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Connie Hearty
665 6149
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Local Season Opener Race #2 - Tri BC Provincial Race Series |
Sunday
Apr 20 9:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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604 689 9441
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 13 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
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Bill Ethier Sarah West
479 9404
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8 and Series Awards. |
Sunday
Apr 6 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 001
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Royal Roads University, Victoria
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
250 391 7373
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5K and 11K course. This challenging course has awesome trails suitable for every level of runner.
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Sunday
Apr 6 10:00 A.M.
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Michael Dunahee 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
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Esquimalt Curling Rink, 1151 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC
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Michael was kidnapped from a playground in Victoria in 1991 (17 years ago). Each year on the anni... |
Saturday
Apr 5 10:00 A.M.
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Run for Rural Medicine
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Medical Sciences Bldg., UVic
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Ross Davidson
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5K fun run around the UVic campus on the Alumni chip trail. |
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March 2008
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Sunday
Mar 30 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
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Ron Fisher
286 1364
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay. |
Friday
Mar 21 10:00 A.M.
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Fletcher’s Challenge Memorial Trail Race
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
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12K trail race and 6K family walk in memory of Gavin Fletcher. |
Monday
Mar 17 5:30 P.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 5K Fun Run
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Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
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Lisa Mort-Putland
475 1117
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St. Paddy's Day tradition in Victoria in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. 5K run, 3K walk. |
Sunday
Mar 16 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
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David Nowak
897 8484
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Saturday
Mar 15 10:00 A.M.
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2008 St Patrick's Day 5k
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Brockton Cricket Pavilion, Vancouver
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Karen Warrendorf
(604) 842 3834
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Fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association. |
Sunday
Mar 9 9:30 A.M.
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Malaspina 5K Fun Run & Kid's 1K Challenge
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Mike James
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A mix of road running along the Parkway Trail and trails through Colliery Dam. Kid's fun run beg... |
Sunday
Mar 9 9:00 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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TWC
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 5 |
Sunday
Mar 2 10:00 A.M.
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2007 Layritz Trail Pursuit
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Layritz Park - turnoff Wilkinson & Glyn Road
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Adam Lawrence
384 4786
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8.8 km trail run. Chase your elders around some of the best trails in Saanich. Age group pursuit:... |
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February 2008
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Sunday
Feb 24 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
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Stephen Cook
250 474 4863
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 4. Royal Roads is 1 km past Goldstream Road. |
Sunday
Feb 17 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort Summit Challenge
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Bear Mountain Resort
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
(250) 391 7373
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3.5km hill climb is Victoria's only uphill race. The run starts at the base of Bear Mountain Park... |
Sunday
Feb 10 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
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Robert Cross
245 4690
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 3. From Victoria, take the Cedar exit from Highway 1... |
Sunday
Feb 10 8:30 A.M.
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20th Annual First Half Half Marathon
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Vancouver, BC
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Pacific Road Runners
(604) 515 2488
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Downtown Vancouver. Runs through Stanley Park to English Bay and back. Race is full. Limited t... Race Results
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January 2008
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Sunday
Jan 27 11:00 A.M.
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Cobble Hill 10K
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Cobble Hill
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Loni Dutton
(250) 746 6344
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 (New Location - other side of the highway) |
Sunday
Jan 27 8:30 A.M.
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Steveston Run Inn Ice-Breaker 8k
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Steveston Community Centre, Richmond
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Kajaks
604 543 9094
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Flat and fast route in scenic Steveston. |
Sunday
Jan 13 11:00 A.M.
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Prairie Inn Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Randy Jones
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2008 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 1 |
Tuesday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Tuesday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Resolution Run and Walk 2008
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Running Room, Langford
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Running Room
(250) 391 0141
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10K and 5K runs. Post race refreshments at Langford Running Room. |
Tuesday
Jan 1 1:00 P.M.
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YMCA New Years Day Walk/Run 5K/8K
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Downtown Y
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Stephanie Lim
250.418.4841
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Admission: Donation of a non perishable food item. Refreshments and draw prizes.
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December 2007
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Wednesday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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The 9th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brun... |
Tuesday
Dec 18 6:30 P.M.
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4th Annual Dave Smart Tribute Beer Mile
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Oak Bay Running Track
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The Smart Foundation
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All profits go to Melanoma Research. All rules and regulations are found on www.beermile.com |
Sunday
Dec 16 10:00 A.M.
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NTC Run/Walk for the Homeless
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Beaver Lake - Lower Parking Lot
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Stephen Kilshaw
250 598 7276
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Registration at 9:00am, Kids 1K Fun Run at 10:00am, 10K run/walk at 10:15am, 5K run/walk at 10:20... |
Saturday
Dec 8 12:00 P.M.
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4th Annual Stewart Mountain 10-Mile Cross Country
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Thetis Lake, Main Beach
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Sylvan Smyth
216 5895
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Already a classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most o... |
Saturday
Dec 8 10:00 A.M.
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Sprint to the Spit 2007
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Comox Valley Lions Club
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Jen Gilbert
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5K and 10K run and a 5K walk. Beautiful scenic rolling course with 1 steep hill. |
Sunday
Dec 2 10:00 A.M.
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28th Annual Merrython 8K Run/4K Walk/1K Kids
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Henderson Rec Center
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Ian Craib
592 2424
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Organized by Oak Bay Police/Fire and Oak Bay Rec for CFAX Santa's Anonymous. Registration availab... |
Sunday
Dec 2 10:00 A.M.
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PacificSport Frosty Foot Race 5K & 10 K Run
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Bowen Park, Nanaimo
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Drew Cooper
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The course is a combination of road and trail. Great prizes and good times in any weather. |
Sunday
Dec 2 9:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run
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Ladysmith, BC
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Kim Judson
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Predicted time event for participants, either 5km or 10km. Prizes for those closest to their pred... |
Saturday
Dec 1 10:00 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Run & 1K Elf Walk
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Millstream Village
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Langford Running Room
(250)391 0141
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A fun event that raises funds for The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. |
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November 2007
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Sunday
Nov 25 8:15 A.M.
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Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon
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Seattle Center
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Information
206 729 3660
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Saturday
Nov 24 1:00 P.M.
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23rd Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Sunday
Nov 18 12:00 P.M.
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VicTrack Cross Country Challenge
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Beaver Lake, Victoria
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Phil Nelson
474 4236
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Race #6 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series. |
Sunday
Nov 18 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort 10K
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Mountainside Athletic Club at Bear Mountain
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
(250) 391 7373
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This scenic and challenging course begins at the Mountainside Athletic Club at Bear Mountain and ... |
Saturday
Nov 17 9:00 A.M.
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Run The Lydiard Way Presentation
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Cedar Hill Rec Centre
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Victoria Lydiard Foundation
514 2630
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Presented by the world's leading authority on the Lydiard method Nobuya 'Nobby' Hashizume, co-fou... |
Sunday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Teams of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. Sponsored by Island Runner and Adidas - on... |
Saturday
Nov 10 1:00 P.M.
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2007 CIS Cross Country Championships
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Beacon Hill Park
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Arel English
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The best University teams across
Canada will be coming to Victoria for this event. |
Sunday
Nov 4 9:00 A.M.
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Run Wild
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North Oyster Elementary School, Cedar, BC
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Donna Spencer
250 713 9453
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Run Wild is a running/walking event JUST FOR WOMEN with the mandate to have fun and raise money f... |
Sunday
Nov 4 6:45 A.M.
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Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Carlos Arceo Real
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Sunday
Nov 4 1:00 P.M.
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Bill English Cross Country - Nanaimo
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Colliery Dam Park, Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo
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Nick Bassett
250 754 3833
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Race #5 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2007. |
Saturday
Nov 3
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26th Annual Haney to Harrison 100K Relay
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Maple Ridge
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Miranda Reece
604 317 0864
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K.
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October 2007
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Sunday
Oct 28 11:00 A.M.
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Perseverance Trail Run
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Cumberland, BC
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250.338.8998
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3K cross country fun run or 10K mountain run |
Sunday
Oct 28 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
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Karen Waite
250 709 2274
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A challenging undulating 21.1 km course looping around Shawnigan Lake. |
Saturday
Oct 27 10:00 A.M.
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BC Cross Country Championships
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Lambrick Park, Feltham Road off Shelbourne
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Bob Reid
250 384 1520
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Saturday
Oct 27 9:00 A.M.
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Eight on the Edge
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Ucluelet - Sports Field Parking Lot
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Jason Niles
250 726 4772
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8 km run/walk on the Wild Pacific Trail |
Sunday
Oct 21 10:00 A.M.
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Goldstream Salmon Run 5k Fun Run or Walk
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Goldstream Provincial Park
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Allison Roberts Darren Copley
478 9414
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Challenging scenic course. Race starts at the campground gatehouse, loops through the campground ... |
Sunday
Oct 21 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country Challenge
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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Race #4 in the VICCS. Hosted by Peninsula Track and Field on a 1.3 km loop through Centennial Par... Race Results
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Sunday
Oct 14 12:00 P.M.
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Oceanside Cross Country Race
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Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum, BC
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Ray Riva
(250) 752 6840
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Race #4 of the VICCS - A BC Athletics sanctioned low key race in the trails of Qualicum Beach. A ... |
Sunday
Oct 7 8:30 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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Event includes 1.2K Kids Run. Wonderful routes featuring the downtown core and waterfront. Blue t... |
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September 2007
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Sunday
Sep 30 9:00 A.M.
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CIBC Run For The Cure 5k Run or 1k Walk
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University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
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384 3328
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A run to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. |
Saturday
Sep 29 11:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain #3
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Cumberland / Courtenay
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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Total Course Distance ~40km
- Kayaking: 10km
- Trekking (self-navigation): 8-10km
- Mountai... |
Saturday
Sep 29 11:00 A.M.
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Bazett Farm Cross Country
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1245 Bazett Road, Duncan, BC
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Sheron Chrysler
250 748 8126
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The 42nd annual Bazett Farm XC is one of the oldest races in the province and a classic event. T... |
Wednesday
Sep 26 6:00 P.M.
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Schneider Electric Shock the Rock
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Saanichton - Meadowfield & Seabrook Rd
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Katie Duncan
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To raise awareness and funds for Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. 5 km fun run / 3km walk. Post run/... |
Sunday
Sep 23 9:30 A.M.
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Yellow Point Pant & Paddle
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Crow and Gate Pub, Cedar, BC
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Bob Walch
250 245 0338
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Seven person relay: 8 km run, 7 km canoe (2 people), 26 km road bike, 5 km ocean kayak, 11 km mou... Race Results
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Saturday
Sep 22 8:00 A.M.
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Coast to Coast Foot Roast
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Port Hardy
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Lance or Tracey
Lance at (250)949 78
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50 km walk/run from Holberg to Port Hardy. |
Sunday
Sep 16 10:00 A.M.
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1st Annual Luxton Fall Fair 3k Fun Run and Walk
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Luxton Fair Grounds
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Frontrunners Westshore
250.391.7373
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Everyone welcome! Race start is at the Main Gate on Marwood Road. |
Sunday
Sep 16 9:00 A.M.
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Great Sooke Foot Race 12K
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Sooke River Campground Phillips Rd.
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Lisa Greig
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12K course - hilly, some gravel stretches and trail.
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Sunday
Sep 16 9:00 A.M.
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Firefighters 10K
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Beaver Lake, Victoria, BC
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Chad Verth
250 391 9856
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A 10K trail race around Elk and Beaver Lakes. |
Sunday
Sep 16 9:00 A.M.
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27th Annual Terry Fox Run
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Victoria - UVic, Central Saanich - Centennial Park, Western Communities - Juan de Fuca Rec Centr
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Connie Hearty
665 6149
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UVic and Central Saanich runs start at 9 am, Western Communities at 10 am |
Saturday
Sep 15 5:00 A.M.
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6th Annual Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon 56K
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Youbou Community Hall, Lake Cowichan
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250 749 6742
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55.9km walk. Start in Youbou and finish in Lake Cowichan. |
Sunday
Sep 9 9:00 A.M.
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12th Annual Lands End Half Marathon & 10K
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Sandown Harness Raceway
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Peter Clark
655 6615
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 9 8:00 A.M.
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Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
753 2241
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Runners of Compassion fund-raiser. Tech shirts for Half, Sugoi running toques for first 300 reg ... |
Saturday
Sep 8 10:00 A.M.
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BC SPCA Wild ARC Paws for a Cause
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Royal Roads University
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Sara Dubois
478 9453
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3rd Annual Family Fun Event, 3K Fun Walk,5K Rover's Run (a great trail run for you and your dog!)... |
Sunday
Sep 2 9:45 A.M.
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The Blackberry Run/Walk - 8.5K
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Village Center, Denman Island
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(250) 335 1372
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Starts with a climb up Denman Rd. hill then gently winds through the rural splendor and fresh mor... |
Saturday
Sep 1
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2nd Annual Sprint to the Summit
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
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Max Oudendag
(250) 334 5710
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A grueling 2.2 km course, from the Alpine Lodge, to the Summit of Mount Washington. Terrain vari... |
Saturday
Sep 1 7:00 P.M.
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Harriers High Performance Invitational 10K
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Victoria, BC, Oak Bay Track
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Jim Finlayson
380 9961
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A group of high performance runners will all attempt to run sub-31 in their preparations for upco... |
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August 2007
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Sunday
Aug 26 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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Wednesday
Aug 22
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le VI-athon Adventure Challenge
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Begins at Port Hardy
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762 km from Cape Scott to Victoria - multi sport relay race event covering the trail system that... |
Sunday
Aug 19 9:00 A.M.
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Iron Lung 20K or Tender Knee 10K
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North Vancouver, Lower Mount Seymour Trails
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Eric Langhjelm
778 688 4149
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10K & 20K. Net elevation change of zero...but a lot of gain in the middle! |
Sunday
Aug 19 8:30 A.M.
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CFB Esquimalt Navy 10K
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Naden Gate, CFB Esquimalt
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Kelly Binette
250 363 1008
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Proceeds to Canada Cancer Research. Awards and prizes. Ten year age categories. |
Saturday
Aug 18 7:00 A.M.
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Full Monty 50K or Half Monty
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Gowlland Tod Provincial Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
472 3327
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7:00 (50km) 10:00 (25km) start. 2 x 25K loops, starting at the trailhead of Timberman trail at Ro... |
Sunday
Aug 12 9:00 A.M.
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Shirley Day 4km Fun Run/Walk
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Shirley - 20 kms west of Sooke
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Chuck Minten
250 646 2077
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Runs from the Community Hall down to the Sheringham Point Lighthouse and back ($15 registration b... |
Sunday
Aug 12 9:00 A.M.
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XTC Campbell River Off-Road Multisport Race
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McIvor Lake, Campbell River, BC
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Teri Taylor
(888) 788 4645
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Provincial Off-Road Triathlon Championships, Off-Road Duathlon, 5km & 10km Trail Run Race |
Saturday
Aug 11 8:00 A.M.
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Cardinal Law Cadboro Bay Triathlon and Duathlon
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Cadboro Bay, Gyro Park, Victoria
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Adam Lawrence
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Triathlon - 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run. Duathlon - 5km run, 30km bike, 5km run. Kids Duathlon ... |
Sunday
Aug 5 7:30 A.M.
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28th Annual Self Transcendence Triathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, Elk Lake, Victoria
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Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
250 592 6211
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Triathlon - Olympic distance: 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run; Duathlon - Championship distance:... |
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July 2007
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Sunday
Jul 29 9:00 A.M.
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Esquimalt 8K
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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This undulating course will take you through Esquimalt by the dockyards and pass close to beautif... |
Sunday
Jul 22
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Sooke International Half-Iron Triathlon
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Scouts Canada Camp Barnard, Sooke
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LifeSport Coaching
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Traditional Half-Iron distance: 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21km run. Relay and sprint distance e... |
Sunday
Jul 15 9:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 004
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Bryan Tasaka
715 8933
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Half Marathon at 9:00 a.m., 8km at 10:00. Co-Hosted by Runners of Compassion Nanaimo. Views, ... |
Sunday
Jul 15 6:30 A.M.
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Triathlon Of Compassion
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Naden CFB, Esquimalt
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Andrea Carey
216 4223
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Adult Race or Relay: 500m Swim, 19K Bike, 5K Run. Youth Race 100m Swim, 6.8K Bike, 1.6K Run. |
Sunday
Jul 8 7:00 A.M.
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Seafair Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle
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Bellevue, WA
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Seafair
206 728 0123
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Seattle's summer marathon. 3rd annual marathon and 5th annual half marathon. |
Saturday
Jul 7 10:00 A.M.
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Langford Road Mile
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Goldstream Station Plaza, Langford, B.C
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
(250) 391 7373
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Victoria's only 1 mile road race. The Langford Festival Parade and the Festival itself immediate... |
Saturday
Jul 7 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain #2
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Shawnigan Lake / Cobble Hill
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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Regular course 40 - 45K; short course 20 - 25K. Disciplines: mountain biking, kayaking, trail ru... |
Sunday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5K
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Sidney, BC
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Peninsula Track & Field Club
Chris Lott 656 3961
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A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the M... Race Results
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Sunday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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HBC Run for Canada
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Inner Harbour
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Information Line
1 866 585 9178
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10K run at 8:00am, 1K kids run at 9:30am, 3K walk at 10:00am. Fundraiser for HBC Foundation supp... |
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June 2007
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Monday
Jun 25 6:00 P.M.
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Memorial Walk/Run for Jytte
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Beaver Lake - Lower Gravel Parking Lot
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Diana DePol Sandy Anderson
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Donations will be taken for the SPCA...Jytte's favourite charity. Juice and nibbles afterwards.
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Sunday
Jun 24 11:00 A.M.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run - 5K Run, 2K Walk/Run
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Esquimalt Plaza, 1153 Esquimalt Road
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Race Organizer
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Funds raised go to support Special Olympics BC. Family fun run. Block Watch BBQ - 12:00 - 3:00pm. |
Sunday
Jun 24 9:00 A.M.
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Comfortably Numb 25 km Trail Race
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Whistler, BC
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Comfortably Numb Race Director
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800 meters of vertical (net elevation gain of 0 meters). Saucony Shirts for the first 200 entries... |
Sunday
Jun 24 8:00 A.M.
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Qualicum Beach Triathlon
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre
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Leslie
(250) 752 6840
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Triathlon: 400m pool swim, 18km cycle, and 5km Run. |
Sunday
Jun 24 7:00 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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416 944 2765
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. |
Saturday
Jun 23 7:00 A.M.
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4th Annual Kusam Klimb
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Sayward, BC
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John Hollo Terry Hollo
(250) 282 3101
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A wild and rugged 23.2 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Sto... |
Thursday
Jun 21 7:00 P.M.
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Chemainus Twilight Shuffle 4-mile
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Chemainus Legion Hall
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Island Runner Phil Nichols
595 2378
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NEW out and back course -- 23rd annual event in 2007. Great shirts and draw prizes. Grand Draw P... |
Sunday
Jun 17 10:00 A.M.
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Do It For Dad Run
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Royal Roads University
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Leanne Kopp
388 0214
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9th Annual Fun Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness. 2006 - 8K Run/3K Walk |
Sunday
Jun 17 6:45 A.M.
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New Balance Half Iron 2007
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Elk Lake, Victoria, BC
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Normon Thibault
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2km swim, 91.8km bike, and 20km run. |
Sunday
Jun 10 12:00 P.M.
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Victoria Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion
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Ogden Point, Victoria
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250.386 RICK (7425)
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Charity fundraiser for spinal cord research. Wheel, run, walk or ride 3K or 5K routes |
Sunday
Jun 10 9:00 A.M.
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sequim, WA
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Larry Little
(360) 417 1301
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Sequim to Port Angeles, Washington. Both the half and the full offer beautiful mountain vistas, w... |
Sunday
Jun 10 8:30 A.M.
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Edge to Edge Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay
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Tofino, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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Marathon runs from Tofino to Ucluelet. Half Marathon on the Wild Pacific Trail. Ekiden style relay. |
Saturday
Jun 9 9:00 A.M.
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Walk/Run For the Love of Africa
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Beaver Lake ParkLower Parking Lot
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Karen Hughes
881 7855
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Fundraiser for the Nkuhung Community Medical Clinic. 10k walk at 9 am and a 10K run, together wi... |
Saturday
Jun 9 2:00 P.M.
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Buccaneer Days - Children's Races
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Bullen Park, Esquimalt, BC
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Sponsored by Esquimalt Anglers...presumably races on the grassy field. |
Sunday
Jun 3 7:30 A.M.
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Panorama Classic Triathlon
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Panorama Rec Centre, Sidney, BC
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Triathlon and duathlon events. 21st year - one of BC's oldest triathlons. Triathlon: 500m swim,... |
Saturday
Jun 2 10:15 A.M.
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Mad Hatter Fun Run 3K
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Oak Bay Ave and Windsor, Oak Bay
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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Course follows the Oak Bay Tea Party parade route to Willows Beach. Lots of parade spectators an... |
Saturday
Jun 2 10:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 003
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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5km & 11km trail run. The long course features three distinct uphill climbs to the top of Mt. Dou... |
Saturday
Jun 2 7:00 A.M.
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Banff Jasper Relay
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Phase 1 - Banff; Phase 2 - Sask. River
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Starting in Banff and heading to Jasper. Consists of 2 relays - phase 1 from Banff to Saskatchew... |
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May 2007
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Sunday
May 27 10:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Holland Creek C.O.P.'s CRUNCH 8K
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Holland Creek Trail - Ladysmith
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8K run or walk along the
scenic Holland Creek Trail. Team entries available. |
Sunday
May 27 10:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Walk/Run for Cystic Fibrosis
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Royal Roads University
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Shannon Sangster
384 2087
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3km walk, 8km timed run, live music, free BBQ & more!
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Sunday
May 27 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence 10K Run & 5K Walk
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Lochside Trail and Island View Road
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Evan Fagan
250 514 2813
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9th annual event, scenic, fast and certified. Mixture of rural roads and trails. |
Sunday
May 27 8:00 A.M.
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Iron Knee 25km Trail Race
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North Vancouver, BC
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Eric Langhjelm
(604) 998 5043
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Formerly - Half Knacker - From the base of Grouse Mountain to the shores of Deep Cove, the Half K... |
Sunday
May 27 7:00 A.M.
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ING Ottawa Marathon & MDS Nordion 10K
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Ottawa, ON
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Jim Robinson
1 866 RUN OTTA
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Ottawa Race Weekend and 2007 Canadian Marathon Championships. Race Results
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Saturday
May 26
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Victoria International Half Iron Triathlon
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West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park
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John Botelho
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Limited to 750 individuals and 100 relay teams. |
Sunday
May 20 8:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon & Relay
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Oak Bay Avenue
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Half Marathon and Team Relay. Date is tentative. Registration opens Nov 1st. NEW: early start for... |
Sunday
May 20 8:00 A.M.
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Bay to Breakers
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San Francisco
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415.359.2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Saturday
May 12
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19th Annual Dogwood Track and Field Meet
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Victoria, BC
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Sean Steele Ev Parent
250 598 4602
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May 12 & 13, 2007. Various track and field events for all ages. |
Saturday
May 12 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain #1
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Squamish, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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Distance: 40-50K. Estimated completing Time: 4-8 hours. Disciplines: This XC mountain biking, b... |
Sunday
May 6 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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(509) 838 1579
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Sunday
May 6 7:30 A.M.
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Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations
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Info Hotline
(604) 872 2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course.
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Saturday
May 5 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
(250) 472 3327
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2007
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Sunday
Apr 29 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K & 1.5K Kids Run
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Southgate & Quadra St. Victoria, BC
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(250) 658 3160
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Victoria's largest 10K race. |
Sunday
Apr 22 11:00 A.M.
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Port Alberni Paper Chase 10K
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Cherry Creek Hall 3720 Moore Rd Port Alberni
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Chris Morrison
(250) 724 4612
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Sunday
Apr 22 8:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon
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Seaparc Leisure Complex, Sooke, BC
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Barbara and Todd Thompson
250 478 7306
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700m pool swim, 20km bike, and 5km run. |
Saturday
Apr 21
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George Dean Memorial Track & Field Meet
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Sidney, BC
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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April 21 & 22, 2007. Various events for all ages. |
Saturday
Apr 21 10:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 002
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Mt. Tzouhalem / Providence Farm, Duncan, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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5km & 11km trail run featuring spectacular views of the Cowichan Valley.
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Friday
Apr 20
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Victoria International Walking Festival
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Victoria, BC
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1 877 488 9255
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A weekend of walking-related activities. Trail Distances for ALL categories of Walkers! 5 km 10 k... |
Monday
Apr 16 11:30 A.M.
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Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Sunday
Apr 15 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
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Jeff George
479 9404
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8 and Series Awards. Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 15 9:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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604 689 9441
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. |
Sunday
Apr 15 8:00 A.M.
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Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon
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Whidbey Island, WA, USA
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206.729.9972
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Run a gorgeous scenic course on country backroads and along waterfront coastline. |
Friday
Apr 6 10:00 A.M.
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Fletcher's Challenge Cross Country
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
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10K cross country on beautiful single-track trails. Profits from the race will go to supporting ... |
Sunday
Apr 1 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
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Cynthia Durand-Smith
(250) 286 1364
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay. Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 1 10:00 A.M.
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Michael Dunahee 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
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Esquimalt Curling Rink, Victoria, BC
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Michael was kidnapped from a playground in Victoria in 1991 (16 years ago). Each year on the anni... |
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March 2007
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Saturday
Mar 31 8:00 A.M.
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Birch Bay International Road Race 30K & 15K
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Birch Bay, WA
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Jonathan Hoskins Lynne Hoskins
(360) 325 0715
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An international running event for all ages and abilities, supporting "Girls on the Run"
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Sunday
Mar 25 9:00 A.M.
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Run the Ridge
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Memorial Peace Park Maple Ridge
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5K and 10K road races - prize money $5,800 Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 25 9:30 A.M.
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2nd Annual Run/Walk to End Violence
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University Centre, University of Victoria
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Anti-Violence Project
472 4388
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5K Fun Run and 2K Walk. There will be a timing clock, but no timing or results. |
Saturday
Mar 24 10:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 001
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Royal Roads University
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Bryan Tasaka
250.715.8933
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5K and 11K course. This challenging course has awesome trails suitable for every level of runner. Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 18 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
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David Nowak
(250) 897 1087
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 6 Race Results
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Saturday
Mar 17 10:00 A.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 5K
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Brockton Cricket Pavilion, Brockton Oval, Stanley Park, Vancouver
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Karen Warrendorf
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Prize money for the top ten men and women. Party afterwards at Brockton Club House. |
Saturday
Mar 17 8:00 A.M.
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Chuckanut Mountain 50K
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Bellingham, WA, USA
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Krissy Sybrowsky
(206) 715 0919
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Registration is closed but see the website for some openings after March 1. Dan Fraser and Randy ... |
Saturday
Mar 17 4:00 P.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 3K
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Ocean Pointe Resort
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Andrea Carey
382 8181
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St. Paddy's Day tradition in Victoria. Flat, fast out-and-back course along the Songhees Walkway.... |
Sunday
Mar 11 10:00 A.M.
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Harry's Spring Run-off 8K
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Vancouver, BC
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Cliff Cunningham
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A two-loop, 8K course on the seawall in Stanley Park starting and finishing at Lumberman's Arch. ... Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 11 9:00 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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Patrick Brown
388 6492
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 5 Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 4 10:00 A.M.
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Malaspina 5K Fun Run & 2.5k Walk
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Malaspina Gym, Nanaimo Building #190
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Mike James
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Registration starts at 9 am. Sponsored by Jumpin'Java and Frontrunners.
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Sunday
Mar 4 10:00 A.M.
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2007 Layritz Trail Pursuit
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Layritz Park - turnoff Wilkinson & Glyn Road
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Adam Lawrence
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8.8 km trail run event; an age group pursuit with older age groups starting first. The first thr... Race Results
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Saturday
Mar 3 9:00 A.M.
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Warmland Running 6K
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-- Cancelled --
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Ron Bowker
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Cancelled.
Contact rsbowker@telus.net by email.
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February 2007
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Sunday
Feb 25 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
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Stephen Cook
474 4863
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 4. Royal Roads is 1 km past Goldstream Road. Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 18 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort Summit Challenge
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Bear Mountain Resort
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Mark Nelson Nick Walker
(250) 391 7373
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3.5km hill climb is Victoria's only uphill race. The run starts at the base of Bear Mountain Park... Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 18 9:00 A.M.
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Historic Half Marathon & 8K
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Fort Langley
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Mitchell Hudson
(778) 908 4321
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2nd Annual. Started in 2005 to accommodate those who couldn't get into the First Half Half. Thi... |
Sunday
Feb 11 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
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Bastion
758 0026
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 3. From Victoria, take the Cedar exit from Highway 1... Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 11 8:30 A.M.
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19th Annual First Half Half Marathon
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Vancouver, BC
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Pacific Road Runners
(604) 515 2488
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Downtown Vancouver. Runs through Stanley Park to English Bay and back. Registration opens on Mo... Race Results
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January 2007
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Sunday
Jan 28 9:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay 10K
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Brentwood College School, 2735 Mount Baker Road, Mill Bay
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Loni Dutton
(250) 746 6344
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 (NEW start time) Race Results
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Sunday
Jan 28 9:00 A.M.
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Alzheimers Walk for Memories
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UVIC, Victoria, BC
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250 382 2033
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Walk in memory or in honour of someone you know who has been affected by Alzheimer's disease. |
Sunday
Jan 28 8:30 A.M.
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Steveston Run Inn Ice-Breaker 8k
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Steveston Community Centre, Richmond
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Kajaks
604 543 9094
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Flat and fast route in scenic Steveston. Race Results
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Saturday
Jan 20 10:00 A.M.
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The Yeti Snowshoe Race - Mt Washington
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Mt Washington, Vancouver Island
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Marc Campbell
(604) 599 3840
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2007 Yeti Snowshoe Series -Race #1. 5km and 10km courses available.
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Saturday
Jan 20 8:00 A.M.
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Run Wild
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Donna Spencer Carol
756 9453 758 3066
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Rescheduled due to snow - Run Wild is a 5K, 8K & 10K walking and running event JUST for Women wit... |
Sunday
Jan 14 11:00 A.M.
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Central Saanich Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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2007 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 1 Race Results
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Sunday
Jan 14 10:00 A.M.
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Malaspina 5k Fun Run and 2.5k Walk
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Malaspina Gym, Nanaimo, Building #190
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Mike James
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Second annual Malaspina Fun Run. A great route! Great prizes! It is FREE! |
Monday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
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December 2006
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Sunday
Dec 31 8:30 A.M.
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Resolution Run and Walk 2006
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Running Room, Douglas Street
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Running Room
383 4224
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8.4K and 5.9K runs. Post race refreshments at Victoria Running Room. |
Sunday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Tuesday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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The 8th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brun... |
Sunday
Dec 17 10:00 A.M.
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Run/Walk for the Homeless
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Beaver Lake Picnic Site
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Patrick Kelly
382 8439
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National Triathlon Centre and Victoria Cool Aid Society 3K, 5K or 10K event to raise awareness of... |
Saturday
Dec 9 12:00 P.M.
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3rd Annual Stewart Mountain 10-Mile Cross Country
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Thetis Lake, Main Beach
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Randy Jones
474 6546
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Already a classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most o... |
Saturday
Dec 9 10:00 A.M.
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Sprint to the Spit 10K Run, 5K Walk
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Lions Club Comox
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Jennifer Gilbert
250 339 5776
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A mostly flat route out to the end of beautiful Goose Spit and back; 1 challenging hill. |
Sunday
Dec 3 10:00 A.M.
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27th Annual Merrython - 8K Run, 4K Walk
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Henderson Rec Center
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370 7200
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Organized by the Oak Bay Firefighters for CFAX Santa's Anonymous. |
Saturday
Dec 2
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2006 Canadian Cross Country Championships
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Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, BC
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Jerry Tighe
604 737 3174
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Hosted by BC Athletics. Grass, trail and woodchips. Children's Fun Run, Masters Men & Women (age ... |
Saturday
Dec 2 10:00 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Run & 1K Elf Walk
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Princess Mary Restaurant
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Victoria Running Room
383 4224
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A fun event that raises funds for The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. |
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November 2006
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Sunday
Nov 26 9:00 A.M.
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Run Wild 2006
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North Oyster Elementary School, Cedar BC
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Donna Spencer
(250) 756 9453
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Nanaimo's first 10K running / 5K walking event for women only. Proceeds go to the Haven Society ... |
Sunday
Nov 26 8:15 A.M.
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Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon
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Seattle Center
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Information
206 729 3660
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Saturday
Nov 25 1:00 P.M.
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22nd Annual Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Sunday
Nov 19 9:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort 10K
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Mountainside Athletic Club, Bear Mountain
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Frontrunners Westshore
391 7373
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Scenic and challenging course run on Bear Mountain Golf Course cart paths. Panoramic ocean, moun... |
Sunday
Nov 12 12:00 P.M.
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VicTrack Cross Country Challenge
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Beaver Lake, Victoria
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Phil Nelson
474 4236
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Saturday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Teams of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. Sponsored by Island Runner and Adidas - on... |
Sunday
Nov 5 1:00 P.M.
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Bill English Cross Country - Nanaimo
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Colliery Dam Park, Wakesiah Avenue, Nanaimo
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Allen Johnston
756 3014
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Race #4 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2005/2006. |
Saturday
Nov 4
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25th Annual Haney to Harrison Relay
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Maple Ridge
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Jerry Tighe
604 737 3174
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K. Su... |
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October 2006
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Sunday
Oct 29 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
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Karen Waite
250 709 2274
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A challenging undulating 21.1 km course looping around Shawnigan Lake. |
Sunday
Oct 29 9:00 A.M.
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Island Runner Creepy Crawl 5K
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Oak Bay Secondary School, Cranmore Road
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Phil Nicholls
595 2378
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Sunday
Oct 29 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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Race #3 in the VICCS. Hosted by Peninsula Track and Field on a 1.3 km loop through Centennial Par... Race Results
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Saturday
Oct 21 10:00 A.M.
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BC Cross Country Championships
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Lambrick Park, Feltham Road off Shelbourne
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Hosted by PIH. |
Sunday
Oct 15 12:00 P.M.
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Oceanside Cross Country Race
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Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum, BC
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Laurie Ritchie
(250) 248 4455
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BC Athletics sanctioned low key race in the trails of Qualicum Beach. The age groups awards range... |
Sunday
Oct 15 11:00 A.M.
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Miracle Beach 10K
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Miracle Beach Park, Black Creek-Saratoga
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Colin Buss
250 923 9171
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The best little 10K road race on the Island. A flat, combination loop and out-and-back, certified... |
Sunday
Oct 15 10:00 A.M.
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Goldstream Salmon Run 5k Fun Run or Walk
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Goldstream Provincial Park
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Allison Roberts Darren Copley
478 9414
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Challenging scenic course. Race starts at the campground gatehouse, loops through the campground ... |
Sunday
Oct 8 8:30 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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NEW FOR 2006: Technical garments for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race. Event includes... |
Sunday
Oct 1 11:00 A.M.
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41st Annual Bazett Farm Cross Country Run
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1245 Bazett Road, off Maple Bay Rd, Duncan, BC
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Sheila Southern Lloyd
250 245 2008
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Maybe the oldest race on the island. Race #1 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2006. ... |
Sunday
Oct 1 9:00 A.M.
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CIBC Run For The Cure 5k Run or 1k Walk
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University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
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384 3328
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A run to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. |
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September 2006
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Saturday
Sep 30 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 003
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Cumberland Lake Park
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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40km multisport race featuring kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running.
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Sunday
Sep 24 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Firefighters 10K
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Lower Parking Lot, Beaver Lake
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Kirk Corby Scott McQueen
818 1806 519 7200
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10K run on the Elk/Beaver Lake trail. Divisions by weight, not age. Registration begins at 8:30 a... |
Saturday
Sep 23 8:00 A.M.
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Coast to Coast Foot Roast
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Port Hardy
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Nancy Wilson
250 949 7700
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50 km walk/run from Holberg to Port Hardy. |
Sunday
Sep 17 11:00 A.M.
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Perseverance Trail Run
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Miners Park, Cumberland
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Extreme Runners
703 9944
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3K X-country romp, 10 K mountain run/trek |
Wednesday
Sep 13 6:30 P.M.
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Tour De Rock 5K & 3K
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Central Saanich
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Christopher Kelsall
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Starts at Meadowbrook and Seabrook in
Central Saanich. Parking at ACDSee, 2261 Keating X Road. ... |
Sunday
Sep 10 9:00 A.M.
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11th Annual Land's End Half Marathon & 10K
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Sandown Harness Raceway
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Maureen Cain
995 3035
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 10 8:00 A.M.
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Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
753 2241
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Athletics Canada Certified Course. Winning time of 1:05:20 in 2005. Proceeds support Runners of... |
Saturday
Sep 9 10:30 A.M.
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Women for Women, Trail Mix Challenge 10K
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Carihi, Campbell River
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Shelagh Germyn
250 850 1110
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Girls only! A fundraiser for an educational bursary at North Island College. |
Saturday
Sep 9 9:00 A.M.
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BC SPCA Paws for a Cause
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Royal Roads University
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250.478.WILD
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3K walk, 5K Rover's run, 5K trail run. |
Sunday
Sep 3 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Songhees 5K
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Delta Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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9th annual, scenic course, great shirt. |
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August 2006
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Sunday
Aug 27 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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888 280 9097, ext. 2
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Sunday
Aug 20 8:30 A.M.
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Sound & Silence 10K Run & 5K Walk
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Lochside Trail and Island View Road
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Evan Fagan
250 514 2813
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8th annual event, scenic, fast and certified. Mixture of rural roads and trails. |
Sunday
Aug 20 8:00 A.M.
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Port Alberni Log Train Trail 1/2 and Full Marathon
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McLean's Mill National Historical Site, PA
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Mary Bauto
250 723 7701
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17th Annual Vancouver Island's alternative 1/2 and full marathon is run on a trail that was forme... |
Saturday
Aug 19 10:00 A.M.
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Full Monty 50K or Half Monty
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Gowland Tod Provincial Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
472 3327
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2x25K loops, starting at the trailhead of Timberman trail at Ross-Durance Rd. in Gowland Tod Prov... |
Sunday
Aug 13
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Endurrun 100-mile Stage Race
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Waterloo, ON
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Lloyd Schmidt
519 664 1331
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8 days, 7 running stages, 100 miles total, varied terrain and distances. |
Saturday
Aug 12 8:00 A.M.
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Cardinal Law Cadboro Bay Triathlon and Duathlon
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Cadboro-Gyro Park, Victoria
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July 2006
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Sunday
Jul 30 9:00 A.M.
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Esquimalt 8km
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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This undulating course will take you through Esquimalt by the dockyards and pass close to beautif... |
Saturday
Jul 22 3:00 P.M.
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Safari Ladysmith Race
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Ladysmith Transfer Beach Park
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Derek Oelmann
250 477 9591
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Short and fun adventure race; good for first timers. 3K kayaking, 8K mountain biking, and 5K trek... Race Results
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Sunday
Jul 16 9:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 004
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Bryan Tasaka
715 8933
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Half Marathon at 9:00 a.m., 8km at 10:00. Co-Hosted by Runners of Compassion Nanaimo. Views, ... |
Sunday
Jul 9 9:00 A.M.
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The Great Sooke Footrace
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Sooke Community Hall
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Jackie Eddy
642 5412
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12.4 km of gentle up and down hills on roads and trails, including a flat stretch on the Gallopin... |
Sunday
Jul 9 8:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake Park, Poplar Road, Cowichan
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Janine Frank
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Novice and main events. Swim in a small, safe, warm lake; cycle on undulating rural roads; run o... |
Sunday
Jul 9 7:00 A.M.
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Seafair Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle
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Bellevue, WA
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Seafair
206 728 0123 x118
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Seattle's summer marathon. 2nd annual marathon and 4th annual half marathon. |
Saturday
Jul 8 10:00 A.M.
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Langford Festival Of Miles
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Veterans Park, Langford
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Frontrunners Westshore
391 7373
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BC Athletics sanctioned road mile. Kids mile starts at 10:00 am, open mile starts at 10:15 am. |
Saturday
Jul 1 11:30 A.M.
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BC Combined Events Championships
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Nanaimo & District Secondary School
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Ron Parker
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Two-day event, July 1 and 2, which includes decathlon, octathlon, heptathlon and Canada Day Mile ... |
Saturday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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HBC Run for Canada
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Government St beside Parliament Bldgs
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Information Line
1 866 JULY 1ST
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10K run at 8 am, 1K kids run at 9:30, 3K walk at 10 am. Fundraiser for HBC Foundation supporting... |
Saturday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5k
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Sidney, BC
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Peninsula Track & Field Club
Chris Lott 656 3961
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A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the M... |
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June 2006
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Sunday
Jun 25 8:00 A.M.
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Qualicum Beach Triathlon
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre
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Leslie
(250) 752 6840
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Triathlon: 400m pool swim, 18km cycle, and 5km Run. Technical short sleeve t-shirt in adult sizes. |
Sunday
Jun 25 7:30 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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416 944 2765
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. |
Sunday
Jun 25 9:00 A.M.
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Comfortably Numb 25 km Trail Race
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Whistler, BC
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Comfortably Numb Race Director
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Winding trail through moss covered forest. Elevation gain is mostly in the first half. Majority o... |
Saturday
Jun 24 6:00 P.M.
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Sidney Twilight Grand Prix Bike Race
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Beacon & Third, Sidney
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Adam Lawrence
250.881.2818
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Twilight criterium in downtown Sidney on a great figure eight course. |
Saturday
Jun 24 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 002
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Duncan, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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40km multisport race featuring kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running staged from the Maple... |
Sunday
Jun 18 10:00 A.M.
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Do It For Dad - Prostate Cancer 8k Run/3k Walk
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Royal Roads University
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Leanne Kopp
388 0214
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8th Annual Fun Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness. |
Sunday
Jun 18 6:45 A.M.
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New Balance Half Iron 2005
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Elk Lake, Victoria, BC
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Normon Thibault
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2km swim, 91.8km bike, and 20km run. |
Saturday
Jun 17 7:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Kusam Klimb
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Sayward, BC
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John Hollo Terry Hollo
(250) 282 3101
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A wild and rugged 22 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Stowe... |
Friday
Jun 16 10:00 A.M.
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Relay for Life
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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12-hour fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. |
Wednesday
Jun 14 7:00 P.M.
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Chemainus Twilight Shuffle 4-mile
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Chemainus Legion Hall
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Island Runner
595 2378
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22nd annual event in 2006. Great shirts, draw prizes and a new prize purse totalling $3,850 |
Sunday
Jun 11 8:30 A.M.
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Edge to Edge Marathon, Half & Relay
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Tofino
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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Marathon runs from Tofino to Ucluelet. New Half Marathon on the Wild Pacific Trail |
Sunday
Jun 11 9:00 A.M.
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sequim, WA
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Larry Little
(360) 417 1301
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Sequim to Port Angeles, Washington. Both the half and the full offer beautiful mountain vistas, w... |
Saturday
Jun 10 10:00 A.M.
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Benefit for Benjamin 5K Walk/Run
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Ogden Point
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Tamara
386 7033
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Route runs along Dallas Road. Start and finish at Ogden Point near the Dive Shop. Fundraiser to... |
Sunday
Jun 4 7:30 A.M.
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Panorama Classic Triathlon
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Panorama Rec Centre
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Triathlon and duathlon events. 20th year - one of BC's oldest triathlons. Triathlon: 500m swim,... |
Saturday
Jun 3 10:15 A.M.
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Mad Hatter Fun Run 3K
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Oak Bay Ave and Windsor, Oak Bay
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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Course follows the Oak Bay Tea Party parade route to Willows Beach. Lots of parade spectators an... |
Saturday
Jun 3 10:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 003
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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5km & 11km trail run. Co-hosted by PIH, the long course features three
distinct uphill climbs to... |
Saturday
Jun 3 7:00 A.M.
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Banff Jasper Relay
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Phase 1 - Banff; Phase 2 - Sask. River Crossing
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Starting in Banff and heading to Jasper. Consists of 2 relays - phase 1 from Banff to Saskatchew... |
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May 2006
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Sunday
May 28 10:00 A.M.
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Great Strides Run/Walk
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Royal Roads University
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Sean Stapleton
250 882 1774
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3km walk & 8km run - Run and Walk to support Cystic Fibrosis. Band and BBQ afterwards and many d... |
Sunday
May 28 10:00 A.M.
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Annual Holland Creek C.O.P.'s CRUNCH
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Holland Creek Trail - Ladysmith
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Ed Veys/
250 616 6623
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8 Km run or walk along the
scenic Holland Creek Trail. Team entries available. |
Sunday
May 28 8:00 A.M.
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2nd Annual Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon & Relay
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Oak Bay Avenue
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Half Marathon and Team Relay |
Sunday
May 28 8:00 A.M.
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4th Annual Iron Knee 25km Trail Race
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North Vancouver, BC
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Eric Langhjelm
(604) 998 5043
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Formerly - Half Knacker - From the base of Grouse Mountain to the shores of Deep Cove, the Half K... |
Saturday
May 27 5:00 A.M.
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Island Relay 100K
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Start - Thriftys Foods Courtenay
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Steve Middleton
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Scenic 100km relay run from Courtenay to North Nanaimo. Ultra runners very welcome. |
Tuesday
May 23 6:30 P.M.
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All-Comers Twi-Lite Track Meet
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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6:30 p.m. 800m Women (2 sections)
6:45 p.m. 800m Men (2 sections)
7:00 p.m. All Comers ... |
Sunday
May 21 8:00 A.M.
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Bay to Breakers
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San Francisco
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415.359.2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Saturday
May 13 9:30 A.M.
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3rd Annual Partners With Youth 3K Fun Run & Walk
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Victoria West Community Y
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Victoria West Community Y
388 6120
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Registration by donation. Proceeds go to the Y's Partners with Youth Fund. Vic West Fest activ... |
Saturday
May 13 11:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race 001
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Ucluelet Rec Hall
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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40km multisport race featuring kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running.
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Sunday
May 7 11:00 A.M.
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Oceanside 10K
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Parksville Community Centre, Jensen Avenue between Craig and McCarter
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Brenda Light
(250) 248 0461
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 9 - Final race, featuring the series awards |
Sunday
May 7 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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(509) 838 1579
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Sunday
May 7 7:30 A.M.
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Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations
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Info Hotline
(604) 872 2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course.
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Saturday
May 6 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2006
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Sunday
Apr 30 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K
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Douglas & Superior, Victoria, BC
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(250) 744 5523
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Victoria's largest 10K race. Start behind the Legislative Buildings, finish in front of the Tour... |
Sunday
Apr 23 9:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver, BC
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604 689 9441
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. |
Sunday
Apr 23 8:00 A.M.
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4th Annual Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon
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Seaparc Leisure Complex, Sooke, BC
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Barbara and Todd Thompson
478 7306
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700m pool swim, 20km bike, and 5km run. |
Friday
Apr 21
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9th Annual Victoria International Walking Festival
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Victoria
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Kathleen Brennan
920 5951
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A weekend of walking-related activities. |
Monday
Apr 17 11:30 A.M.
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Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Saturday
Apr 15 10:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 002
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Mt. Tzouhalem / Providence Farm, Duncan, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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5km & 11km trail run featuring spectacular views of the Cowichan Valley.
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Sunday
Apr 9 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville Community Hall, 7261 Island Hwy
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Colin Buss
(250) 923 9171
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 8. Merville is about 15 km north of Courtenay. Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 9 9:00 A.M.
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Birch Bay International Road Race 30K & 15K
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Birch Bay, WA
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Jonathan Hoskins Lynne Hoskins
(360) 325 0715
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Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 2 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road
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Brent Blackhall
479 5800
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 7 Race Results
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Sunday
Apr 2 10:00 A.M.
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Michael Dunahee 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
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Esquimalt Curling Rink, Victoria, BC
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Michael was kidnapped from a playground in Victoria in 1991 (15 years ago). Each year on the anni... |
Sunday
Apr 2 8:00 A.M.
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Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon
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Whidbey Island, WA, USA
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206.729.9972
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Run a gorgeous scenic course on country backroads and along waterfront coastline. |
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March 2006
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Saturday
Mar 25 10:00 A.M.
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Frontrunners GutBuster Trail Run 001
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Royal Roads University
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Bryan Tasaka
250.715.8933
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5K and 11K course. This challenging course has awesome trails suitable for every level of runner. Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 19 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay
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Jim Smiley
(250) 338 2402
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 6 Race Results
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Saturday
Mar 18 8:00 A.M.
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Chuckanut Mountain 50km
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Bellingham, WA, USA
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The race is full but Lindsay Pellow, Dan Fraser, and Adrienne Gnidec are racing. |
Friday
Mar 17 5:30 P.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 3K
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Ocean Pointe Resort
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Andrea Carey
382 8181
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St. Paddy's Day tradition in Victoria. Flat, fast out-and-back course along the Songhees Walkway.... Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 12 11:00 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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Patrick Brown
388 6492
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 5 Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 5 10:00 A.M.
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2006 Layritz Trail Pursuit
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Layritz Park - turnoff Wilkinson & Glyn Road
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Adam Lawrence
384 2818
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First year low key 10K trail run event; an age group pursuit with older age groups starting first. Race Results
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Sunday
Mar 5 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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Hosted by Peninsula Track and Field on a 1.3 km loop through Centennial Park in Central Saanich .... Race Results
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February 2006
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Sunday
Feb 26 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
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Stephen Cook
474 4863
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 4. Royal Roads is 1 km past Goldstream Road. Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 26 1:00 P.M.
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Victoria Cross Country
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Beaver Lake
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Phil Nelson
(250) 474 4236
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Hosted by Victoria Track and Field. Course set among the trails at Beaver Lake Park. Possibly mud... Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 19 8:30 A.M.
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18th Annual First Half Half Marathon
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Vancouver, BC
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Pacific Road Runners
(604) 515 2488
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Downtown Vancouver. Runs through Stanley Park to English Bay and back. Online registration open... Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 19 10:00 A.M.
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Bear Mountain Resort Summit Challenge
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Mountainside Athletic Club
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Frontrunners Westshore
391 7373
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3.5K hill climb - starts at the base of Bear Mountain - Scenic and Challenging Road Hill Climb th... |
Sunday
Feb 12 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar Junior Secondary School, Gould Road, Nanaimo
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Darrell Orosz
754 5139
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 3. From Victoria, take the Cedar exit from Highway 1... Race Results
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Sunday
Feb 5 10:00 A.M.
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Firefighters' Making Muscles Move Fun Run / Walk
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Frontrunners Westshore, 133 - 735 Goldstream Ave.
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Frontrunners Westshore
391 7373
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A fun, timed 5K Run or walk. As an alternative, a shorter route will be planned for kids, mothers... |
Sunday
Feb 5 1:00 P.M.
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Oceanside Cross Country Race
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Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum, BC
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Laurie Ritchie
(250) 248 4455
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Children and adult races - course mainly set among the trails with one moderate hill. Race Results
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January 2006
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Sunday
Jan 29 11:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay 10K
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Brentwood College School, 2735 Mount Baker Road, Mill Bay
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Loni Dutton
(250) 746 6344
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 Race Results
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Sunday
Jan 29 8:30 A.M.
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Steveston Run Inn Ice-Breaker 8k
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Steveston Community Centre, Richmond
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Jeremy Wilson
(604) 271 3817
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Flat and fast route in scenic Steveston. Race Results
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Saturday
Jan 21 10:00 A.M.
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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series
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Raven Lodge, Mt. Washington
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Marc Campbell
1.888.the.yeti
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Registration opens at 8am at the Raven Lodge for 5K and 10K courses. |
Sunday
Jan 15 11:00 A.M.
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Central Saanich Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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2006 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 1 Race Results
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Sunday
Jan 1 1:00 P.M.
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YMCA New Years Day Walk/Run 5K/10K
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Downtown Y
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Melanie Wilson
386 7511
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Free. Optional donation to the Food Bank of a non perishable food item. Refreshments and draw p... |
Sunday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Sunday
Jan 1 8:30 A.M.
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Resolution Run and Walk 2006
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Running Room, Douglas Street
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Running Room
383 4224
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8.4K and 5.9K runs. Post race refreshments at Victoria Running Room. |
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December 2005
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Saturday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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McKinnon Gym UVic
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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The last race of the year! Great shirts and tons of draw prizes. |
Monday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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The 7th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brun... |
Sunday
Dec 11 9:00 A.M.
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Toys For Tots 5k Run/Walk
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Frontrunners Westshore, 735 Goldstream Ave
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Frontrunners Westshore
391 7373
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Race benefits Runners of Compassion plus a $500 donation to a local school's P.E. department. Fl... |
Saturday
Dec 10 12:00 P.M.
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2nd Annual Stewart Mountain 10-Mile Cross Country
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Thetis Lake, Main Beach
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Randy Jones
474 6546
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Already a classic! A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most o... |
Sunday
Dec 4 10:00 A.M.
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25th Annual Merrython Fun Run 8k
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Henderson Rec Center
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370 7200
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Organized by the Oak Bay Firefighters for CFAX Santa's Anonymous. |
Sunday
Dec 4 10:00 A.M.
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5th Annual Thrifty Foods Frosty Footrace
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Bowen Park, Nanaimo
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Sherri Wade
753 3245 1 2649
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Scenic cross country run - 1K Tot Trot (under 10 years of age)begins at 9:45 am, 10K and 5K Run/W... |
Saturday
Dec 3
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2005 Canadian Cross Country Championships
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Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver, BC
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BC Athletics
604 737 3174
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Saturday
Dec 3 10:00 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 5K and 1K Elf Walk
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Princess Mary Restaurant
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Victoria Running Room
383 4224
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A fun event that raises funds for The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. |
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November 2005
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Sunday
Nov 27 9:00 A.M.
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Run Wild
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North Oyster Elementary School - Cedar BC
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Carol
(250) 753 5844
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Nanaimo's first running event for women only! All proceeds go to Haven House in Nanaimo. |
Sunday
Nov 27 8:15 A.M.
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Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon
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Seattle Center
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Information
206 729 3660
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Saturday
Nov 26 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Sunday
Nov 20 10:00 A.M.
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Lambrick Park Cross Country
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Lambrick Park, Feltham Road off Shelbourne
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Free entry! Register by Friday, November 18 at Peninsula Runners. National XC tune-up. Women's... |
Friday
Nov 18 9:30 A.M.
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12K's of Christmas Holiday Run
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Kirkland, Washington
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Garett Slettebak
206 729 9972
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The event consists of a 12K run, a 5K run/walk and a free 1K Kids run for children 10 and under. |
Friday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Team of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. |
Saturday
Nov 5
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Haney to Harrison Relay
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Maple Ridge
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Jerry Tighe
604 737 3174
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K. Su... |
Friday
Nov 4 7:00 P.M.
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Seminar: Injuries in the Running Athlete
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UVic, David Strong Building, C103
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Island Runner
595 2378
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A two-part lecture on injury prevention and treatment with Dr. Jack Taunton, MSc, MD, Dipl Sport ... |
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October 2005
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Sunday
Oct 30 10:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Community Centre
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Karen Waite
(250) 709 2274
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9:30 am start for 9.30 a.m. for walkers and runners 2 hours and 15 minutes and more. Classic half... |
Sunday
Oct 30 9:00 A.M.
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Island Runner Creepy Crawl 5K
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Oak Bay Secondary School, Cranmore Road
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Island Runner
595 2378
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Proceeds to Oak Bay Secondary School's athletics teams. Prizes for costumes. Prize money for ov... |
Saturday
Oct 22 10:00 A.M.
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2005 BC Cross Country Championships
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Crescent Park, South Surrey, BC
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Tom Hastie
604 536 1394
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All comers 6k event at 10am. The course starts on hard packed grass for 400m, follows trail secti... |
Sunday
Oct 16 10:00 A.M.
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Goldstream Salmon Run 5k Fun Run or Walk
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Goldstream Provincial Park
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Allison Roberts Darren Copley
478 9414
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Challenging scenic course. Race starts at the campground gatehouse, loops through the campground ... |
Sunday
Oct 16 1:00 P.M.
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Bill English XC
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Colliery Dam, Nanaimo
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Brian Foan
250 754 2014
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Race #4 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2005/2006. |
Sunday
Oct 16 11:00 A.M.
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Miracle Beach 10K
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Miracle Beach
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Colin Buss
250 923 9171
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The best little 10k on the Island, the Miracle Beach 10k, is on a flat, fast
course (accurately ... |
Sunday
Oct 16 10:00 A.M.
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Dash For Diabetes 1k Walk/5k Run
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UVic McKinnon Gym
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Canadian Diabetes Association
382 5454
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Drop off registration and pledge forms at Frontrunners or CDA. T-shirt to first 250 entrants. Pri... |
Saturday
Oct 15 12:00 P.M.
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New Balance Invitational Cross Country
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Beacon Hill Park, All Weather Fields
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Matthew McHaffie
mattmch@uvic.ca
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Sunday
Oct 9 8:30 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon and Half Marathon
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Victoria Inner Harbour
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 4520
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Sunday
Oct 9 7:00 A.M.
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Portland Marathon
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Portland
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(503) 226 1111
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Sunday
Oct 2 11:00 A.M.
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40th Annual Bazett Farm XC
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Bazett Farm, Maple Bay
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Bev DiIorio Sheila Southern Lloyd
250 701 0024 250
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Maybe the oldest race on the island. Race #3 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2005/2... |
Sunday
Oct 2 9:00 A.M.
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CIBC Run For The Cure 5k Run or 1k Walk
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University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
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384 3328
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A run to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. |
Saturday
Oct 1 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Race #4
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Cumberland, Vancouver Island
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Bryan Tasaka
604.676.3075
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40 - 45K course, featuring kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, and mystery events; teams or solo. |
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September 2005
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Sunday
Sep 25 1:00 P.M.
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Alberni XC
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Sproat Lake Park, Port Alberni
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Dave Sherlock Alberni Valley TFC
250 723 3265
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Race #2 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2005/2006. |
Sunday
Sep 25 9:30 A.M.
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Yellow Point Pant & Paddle
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Crow and Gate Pub, Cedar
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Bob Walch
245 0338
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Seven person relay: 8 km run, 7 km canoe (2 people), 26 km road bike, 5 km ocean kayak, 11 km mou... |
Sunday
Sep 25 9:00 A.M.
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Juan de Fuca Recreation Duathlon
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Juan de Fuca Rec Centre
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John Quested
478 7595
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Youth Race at 7:45 am, Adult Race at 9 am. Adult Race 4.4k run, 18.0k bike, 4.4k run. Youth Race ... |
Sunday
Sep 25 9:00 A.M.
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AVP 5K Run/2.2K Walk to End Violence
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University of Victoria
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Lola Freeman
472 4388
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Starts and finishes in parking lot 1, first lot on the right on ring road entering from Henderson... |
Saturday
Sep 24 8:00 A.M.
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Coast to Coast Foot Roast 50K
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Holberg to Port Hardy
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Ricardo
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Shuttle leaves Pt. Hardy at 6 am. The course follows the gravel road that is part of the Island ... |
Sunday
Sep 18
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The Terry Fox Run
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Various
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1 888 836 9786
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Centennial Park - SW corner - 9am, Juan De Fuca Rec Centre picnic shelter - 9am - 12noon, Parkin... |
Saturday
Sep 17 1:00 P.M.
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Campbell River XC
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Sportsplex, Campbell River
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Dale Trenholm Campbell River Comets
250 923 0143
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Race #1 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2005/2006. |
Saturday
Sep 17 5:00 A.M.
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Great Lake Walk
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Youbou Community Hall
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(250) 749 3244
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55.9km walk. Start in Youbou and finish in Lake Cowichan. |
Sunday
Sep 11 11:00 A.M.
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Paws for a Cause 3K Walk & 8K Run
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Royal Roads University
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BC SPCA Wild ARC
478 9453
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BC's largest fundraising event for animals. |
Sunday
Sep 11 9:00 A.M.
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10th Annual Land's End Half Marathon & 10K
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Sandown Harness Raceway
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Maureen Cain
995 3035
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 11 8:00 A.M.
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Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
1 250 753 2241
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All race proceeds go towards Runners of Compassion charitable work. Prize money $1500 for both 1... |
Saturday
Sep 10 10:30 A.M.
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Women for Women 10K Trail Run
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Campbell River
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Shelagh Germyn
250 850 1110
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Women for Women is a challenging run
with a bit of everything - grass, trail, road, hills. All ... |
Saturday
Sep 10 9:00 A.M.
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Station House 3K & 1 Mile Elite
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Frontrunners Westshore Langford
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Mark Nelson
391 7373
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1 Mile Elite race goes out at 9:30 - anyone who can run 1 mile in 10 minutes can enter. |
Monday
Sep 5 7:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Triathlon
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Stanley Park, Ceperley Field
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Multisportscanada
780 439 5217
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Olympic - Swim 1500m, Bike 37.6km, Run 10km
Sprint - Swim 750m, Bike 18.8km, Run 5km
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Sunday
Sep 4 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Songhees 5K
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Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Scenic course, great shirt. |
Sunday
Sep 4 9:45 A.M.
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The Blackberry Run/Walk 2005 - 8.5K
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Denman Island
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250 335 1372
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Race start: Denman Island village centre - 5 mins from the ferry terminal. Great post race refres... |
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August 2005
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Sunday
Aug 28 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lakeshore Drive, Penticton
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Saturday
Aug 27 8:15 A.M.
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Run Cowichan Valley 10K
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Cowichan Sportsplex
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Sheron Chrysler
250 748 8126
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Course is flat and fast. All proceeds from the race go to Senior Games Legacy Fund. |
Sunday
Aug 21 8:30 A.M.
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Sound & Silence Lochside Trail 10 km Run/Walk
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Lochside Trail at Island View Rd
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Evan Fagan
514 8390
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5K walk begins at 8:30, 10K run at 9 am |
Saturday
Aug 20 10:00 A.M.
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Full Monty 50K or Half Monty
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Gowland Tod Provincial Park, Victoria
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Carlos Castillo
472 3327
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2x25K loops, starting at the trailhead of Timberman trail at Ross-Durance Rd. in Gowland Tod Prov... |
Saturday
Aug 20 8:00 A.M.
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My First Triathlon
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Parksville, BC
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1 800 343 4466
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A Triathlon exclusively for first-timers. Swim 400m, Bike 20k, Run 5k. No time limit for finishin... |
Sunday
Aug 14 8:30 A.M.
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XTC Campbell River BROOKS 5 & 10K Trail Run
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McIvor Lake, Campbell River, BC
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XTC Off-Road Multisport Series
1 888 788 4645
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Choose from a 5 or 10K trail run,
Off Road Duathlon (Full: 5km trail run, 24km mountain bike, 1... |
Sunday
Aug 14 8:00 A.M.
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Log Train Trail Marathon and Half-Marathon
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Port Alberni
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Preben Rasmussen
250 724 0344
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Course is formerly a logging railway grade - alternates between good running and uneven rough sur... |
Saturday
Aug 13 8:00 A.M.
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2nd Annual Cadboro Bay Triathlon and Duathlon
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Gyro Park, Victoria BC
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Adam Lawrence
250 384 2818
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Olympic triathlon (1500m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run), sprint triathlon (750m swim, 20k cycle, 5km... |
Sunday
Aug 7 9:00 A.M.
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Fila Rock Solid 8km
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Esquimalt Rec Centre
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Marty Pearce
384 4786
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Monday
Aug 1 9:00 A.M.
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Nautical Days 4 Miler
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Comox Town Hall
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Eleanor Gamache
339 0494
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Registration at 8:30 a.m. Finish in front of Lorne Pub. |
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July 2005
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Friday
Jul 22
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2005 World Masters Games
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Edmonton, AB
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(780) 822 2005
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July 22-31, 2005. Running events include: 10km and Half Marathon road race, 8km cross country rac... |
Sunday
Jul 17 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Race #3
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Sechelt, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
604.676.3075
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40K race featuring kayaking, mountain biking, trail running and mystery events; teams or solo. |
Sunday
Jul 17 6:30 A.M.
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Triathlon Of Compassion
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Naden CFB, Esquimalt
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Andrea Carey
216 4223
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500m Pool Swim - 19k Bike - 5k Run. |
Sunday
Jul 10 9:00 A.M.
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Great Sooke Foot Race 12.3km
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Sooke Community Hall, Eustace Rd.
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Sharon Cormier Jackie Eddy
642 5412
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6th Annual Race. Race packages with socks guaranteed to first 100 entrants.
Runners, walkers, a... |
Sunday
Jul 10 9:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake Park, Chemainus, BC
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Ceevacs Road Runners
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Swim in a small, safe, warm lake (no motorboats allowed). Cycle on undulating rural roads. Run on... |
Saturday
Jul 9 9:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 005 Westwood Lake 8km & 1/2 Marathon
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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(250) 715 8933
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HALF at 9:00am & 8km at 10:00am. Winding single track through deep forest, steep ascents, downhi... |
Friday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5k
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Sidney, BC
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Peninsula Track & Field Club
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A certified 5k, flat and fast. A fun event with great local draw prizes. Starts adjacent to the M... |
Friday
Jul 1 8:00 A.M.
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HBC Run for Canada 10k
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Victoria, BC
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Victoria Event Manager
1 866 JULY 1ST
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Starts in James Bay, near the Legislature and runs through Beacon Hill Park. Finishes in front o... |
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June 2005
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Sunday
Jun 26 9:00 A.M.
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Comfortably Numb 25 km Trail Race
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Whistler, BC
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Comfortably Numb Race Director
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Winding trail through moss covered forest. Elevation gain is mostly in the first half. Majority o... |
Sunday
Jun 26 8:00 A.M.
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Qualicum Beach Triathlon
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre
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Michele Jack
(250) 752 6650
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10th Anniversary. Triathlon: 400m pool swim, 18km cycle, and 5km Run. |
Sunday
Jun 26 7:30 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
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UBC
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From UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. |
Saturday
Jun 25 3:00 P.M.
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BC Senior & Junior Track and Field Championships
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Rotary Stadium, Abbotsford
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Shirley Young
604 594 0848
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Wednesday
Jun 22 7:00 P.M.
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Twilight Shuffle 4-mile
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Chemainus Legion Hall
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Island Runner
595 2378
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21st annual event in 2005. Better prizes than ever! |
Sunday
Jun 19 10:00 A.M.
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Do It For Dad - Prostate Cancer 8k Run/3k Walk
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Royal Roads University
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Prostate Centre
388 0214
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8th Annual Fun Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness. |
Sunday
Jun 19 6:45 A.M.
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New Balance Half Iron 2005
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Elk Lake, Victoria, BC
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Al Niezen
721 0488
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2km swim, 92km bike, and 20km run. |
Saturday
Jun 18 7:00 A.M.
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2nd Annual Kusam Klimb
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Sayward, BC
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John Hollo Terry Hollo
(250) 282 3101
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A wild and rugged 22 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Stowe... |
Friday
Jun 17
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Ameri-Cana International Relay
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Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC
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Ameri-Cana International Relay
1 866 88 RELAY
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2-day, 220 mile, 12 person running course from Nelson, BC to Sandpoint, Idaho. The longest relay... |
Sunday
Jun 12 10:30 A.M.
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BC Masters Track and Field Championships
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Cowichan Sportsplex, Duncan
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Bev DiIorio
(250) 701 0024
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Events begin at 8:30 am June 13 |
Sunday
Jun 12 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion
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Ogden Point, Victoria
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Carmen Firmani
250 953 5445
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Charity fundraiser for spinal cord research. Wheel, run, walk or ride 3K or 5K routes |
Sunday
Jun 12 9:00 A.M.
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half Marathon
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Sequim, WA
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Larry Little
(360) 417 1301
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Sequim to Port Angeles, Washington. Both the half and the full offer beautiful mountain vistas, w... |
Sunday
Jun 12 8:30 A.M.
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Edge To Edge Marathon
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Tofino to Ucluelet, BC
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(250) 726 4641
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The Edge to Edge is a point to point event, start in Tofino, end in Ucluelet - a direct route enc... |
Saturday
Jun 11 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 004 Mt. Douglas 5km & 10km
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria, BC
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(250) 715 8933
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Co-hosted by PIH, the course features three distinct uphill climbs to the top of Mt. Douglas. |
Friday
Jun 10
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Victoria International Track Classic
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Sunday
Jun 5 7:30 A.M.
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Panorama Classic Triathlon
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Panorama Rec Centre
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Bill Kane
(250) 595 6137
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Triathlon and duathlon events. 19th year - one of BC's oldest triathlons. Triathlon: 500m swim,... |
Saturday
Jun 4
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Banff Jasper Relay
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Phase 1 - Banff; Phase 2 - Sask. River Crossing
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Danny Beaman
403 242 7027
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Resurrected after a four year lapse. Starting in Banff and heading to Jasper. Consists of 2 rel... |
Saturday
Jun 4 10:15 A.M.
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Mad Hatter Fun Run 3K
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Windsor Park, Oak Bay
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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Course follows the Oak Bay Tea Party parade route to Willows Beach. Lots of parade spectators an... |
Saturday
Jun 4 4:00 A.M.
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28th Annual Great Walk
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Starts near Gold River, BC
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Mike Nicolaye
(250) 934 6570
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63.5 kilometres of gravel logging road between Gold River and Tahsis, on Vancouver Island. It cov... |
Friday
Jun 3 10:00 A.M.
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Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay For The Kids
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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BC Lions Society
386 0668
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Raise funds to send kids to Easter Seals Camp. |
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May 2005
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Sunday
May 29 10:00 A.M.
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Cops Crunch Cross Country 8K
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Ladysmith Secondary School
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Island Runner
595 2378
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Quasi-wilderness run, mainly on the Holland Creek Trail. Scenic route through ravines and woods ... |
Sunday
May 29 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Firefighters 10K
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Lower Parking Lot, Beaver Lake
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Kirk Corby Scott McQueen
818 1806 519 7200
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10K run on the Elk/Beaver Lake trail. Divisions by weight, not age. Registration begins at 8:30 a... |
Sunday
May 29 10:00 A.M.
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Great Strides 3K Walk 8K Run
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Royal Roads University
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Brandy Patterson
382 6243
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Charity walk & run in support of the Victoria Chapter of the Canadian Cystic
Fibrosis Foundatio... |
Sunday
May 29 8:00 A.M.
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Half Knacker 25k
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North Vancouver, BC
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Eric Langhjelm
(604) 998 5043
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From the base of Grouse Mountain to the shores of Deep Cove, the Half Knacker follows a combinati... |
Sunday
May 15 9:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay South End Shuffle 10k
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Kerry Park Rec Centre
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(250) 743 5922
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Non-timed fun run open to schools, clubs, competitive and recreational runners/walkers of all age... |
Sunday
May 15 8:00 A.M.
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Bay to Breakers
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San Francisco
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(415) 359 2800
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Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world.
Estimated 70,000 to 80,0... |
Sunday
May 15 8:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon
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Seaparc Leisure Complex, Sooke, BC
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Barbara and Todd Thompson
478 7306
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700m pool swim, 20km bike, and 5km run. |
Sunday
May 15 8:00 A.M.
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Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon/Relay/Kids Run
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Oak Bay, Victoria, BC
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Peninsula Runners
384 4786
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Half Marathon, Team Relay (3x5km + 1x6.1km), and 'Krazy Kilometer' Kids Run. Entry forms availabl... |
Saturday
May 14
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Dogwood Invitational
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Victoria, BC
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Diana Hollefreund
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May 14 & 15, 2005. Various track and field events for all ages. |
Saturday
May 14 9:30 A.M.
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2nd Annual Partners with Youth 3km Fun Run & Walk
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Vic West Community Y
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388 6120
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Registration starts at 9:00am at 521 Craigflower Road. Sponsored by Frontrunners. A tribute to Ke... |
Saturday
May 14 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #2
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Ucluelet, BC
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Bryan Tasaka
604.676.3075
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40 - 50K race featuring kayaking, mountain biking, trail running and mystery events; teams or solo. |
Sunday
May 8 8:30 A.M.
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French Dressing Women's 8K
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Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver
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Effective Events
604 736 6107
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Saturday
May 7 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 003 Mt. Tzouhalem 5km & 10km
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Providence Farm
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(250) 715 8933
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Mostly twisting single-track trails, steep and potentially slippery sections. Also a short 5km c... |
Saturday
May 7 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. The 50 Mile Division is the ACU sanctioned Nationa... |
Sunday
May 1 11:00 A.M.
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Oceanside 10K
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Parksville, BC
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Brenda Light
(250) 248 0461
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 9 - Final race, featuring the series awards |
Sunday
May 1 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12K
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Spokane, Washington
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(509) 838 1579
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Sunday
May 1 7:30 A.M.
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Vancouver International Marathon / Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations
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Info Hotline
(604) 872 2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course.
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April 2005
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Sunday
Apr 24 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K
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Douglas & Superior, Victoria, BC
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Sheri Donovan
(250) 744 5523
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Victoria's largest 10K race. Start behind the Legislative Buildings, finish in front of the Tour... |
Monday
Apr 18
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Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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(508) 435 6905
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Sunday
Apr 17 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville, BC
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Colin Buss
(250) 923 9171
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 8 |
Sunday
Apr 17 11:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run
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Vancouver
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(604) 689 9441
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Starts in downtown Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium. |
Sunday
Apr 10 8:00 A.M.
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Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon
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Whidbey Island, WA, USA
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(206) 729 9972
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Run a gorgeous scenic course on country backroads and along waterfront coastline. |
Saturday
Apr 9 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 002 Royal Roads University 5km & 10k
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Royal Roads University
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(250) 715 8933
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Course in on the always undulating trails of the grounds of Royal Roads University. |
Sunday
Apr 3 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne School
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Brent Blackhall
479 5800
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 7 |
Saturday
Apr 2
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George Dean Memorial Track & Field Meet
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Sidney, BC
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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April 2 & 3, 2005. Various events for all ages. |
Saturday
Apr 2 10:00 A.M.
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2005 Run for Rural Medicine
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UBC
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Chris Willer
(604) 221 0915
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5km walk/run and 10km road race - all proceeds go toward Rural Practice Residency Fundraising. |
Saturday
Apr 2 7:00 A.M.
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Eisenhower Marathon
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Abilene, Kansas
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(785) 263 2341
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March 2005
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Sunday
Mar 27 10:00 A.M.
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Michael Dunahee 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
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Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Victoria, BC
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Michael was kidnapped from a playground in Victoria in 1991 (14 years ago). Each year on the anni... |
Sunday
Mar 20 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, Courtenay
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Jim Smiley
(250) 338 2402
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Saturday
Mar 19 8:00 A.M.
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Chuckanut Mountain 50km
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Bellingham, WA, USA
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The race is full but Lindsay Pellow, Dan Fraser, and Adrienne Gnidec are racing. |
Thursday
Mar 17 5:30 P.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 3K
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Ocean Pointe Resort
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Andrea Carey
382 8181
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St. Paddy's Day tradition in Victoria. Flat, fast out-and-back course along the Songhees Walkway.... |
Sunday
Mar 13 11:00 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, Sidney
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Bob Snelling
655 3029
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 5 |
Saturday
Mar 12 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster 001 Stewart Mountain 8k & 15k
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Thetis Lake Park
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(250) 715 8933
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New 15km course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most of the course is ver... |
Sunday
Mar 6 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
721 7147
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Hosted by Peninsula Track and Field on a 1.3 km loop through Centennial Park. |
Sunday
Mar 6 10:00 A.M.
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UVic 5k Fun Run
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McKinnon Gym, UVic
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Kathy Cameron
472 4038
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Run as an individual or as a Centipede team (a group of runners linked together). Entry forms av... |
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February 2005
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Sunday
Feb 27 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, Colwood
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Rob Klassen
478 0162
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 4 |
Sunday
Feb 20 1:00 P.M.
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Victoria Cross Country
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Beaver Lake
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Bonnie Nelson
(250) 474 4236
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Hosted by Victoria Track and Field. A challenging course set among the trails at the beautiful Be... |
Saturday
Feb 19 4:00 P.M.
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Runners of Compassion Couples Run
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Victoria West Community Y at 521 Craigflower Road
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Jeff van den Driesen
384 1554
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Registration on run day only. This is a low-key event. Couples predict their time for distances... |
Sunday
Feb 13 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar School
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Darrell Orosz
754 5139
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 3 |
Sunday
Feb 13 8:30 A.M.
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17th Annual First Half Half Marathon
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The Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver
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Pacific Roadrunners
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Very popular half marathon. Sells out by December. Register early, or miss out. Starts at the ... |
Sunday
Feb 6 1:00 P.M.
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Oceanside Cross Country Race
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Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Qualicum, BC
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Laurie Ritchie
(250) 248 4455
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Children and adult races - course mainly set among the trails with one moderate hill. |
Sunday
Feb 6 9:00 A.M.
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Brass Monkey 52k
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Inland Lake, Powell River, BC
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Nick Jordan
(604) 485 5393.
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The trail encircles Inland Lake and it will be 4 times around to complete the 52-kilometre run.
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January 2005
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Sunday
Jan 30 11:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay 10K
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Brentwood College, Mill Bay 10K
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Kirk Smith
(250) 748 2214
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 2 |
Sunday
Jan 30 9:00 A.M.
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Alzheimers Walk for Memories - 5K Walk/8K Run
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UVIC, Victoria, BC
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250 382 2033
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Walk or run in memory or in honour of someone you know who has been affected by Alzheimer's disease. |
Sunday
Jan 30 8:30 A.M.
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Steveston Run Inn Ice-Breaker 8k
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Steveston Community Centre, Richmond
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Jeremy Wilson
(604) 790 4786
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Flat and fast route in scenic Steveston. |
Sunday
Jan 30 7:30 A.M.
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Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon
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26.2 miles outside Las Vegas
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Marlene Hendrick
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Slightly downhill - definitely a potential PR course. 6:30 am for 1/2 marathon start and 7:30 am ... |
Saturday
Jan 22 10:00 A.M.
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The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series
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Raven Lodge, Mt. Washington
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Marc Campbell
1.888.the.yeti
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Registration opens at 8am at the Raven Lodge for 5K and 10K courses. |
Sunday
Jan 16 11:00 A.M.
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Central Saanich Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 1 |
Saturday
Jan 1 1:00 P.M.
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YMCA New Years Day Walk/Run 5K/10K
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Downtown Y
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Rob Wilson
386 7511
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Free. Optional donation to the Food Bank of a non perishable food item. Refreshments and draw p... |
Saturday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Saturday
Jan 1 8:30 A.M.
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Running Room Resolution Walk/Run 5.9k/8.4k
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Victoria Running Room
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Running Room
383 4224
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Pancake breakfast and running bag. |
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December 2004
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Friday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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McKinnon Gym, University of Victoria
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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The last race of the year! Great shirts and tons of draw prizes. |
Sunday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub, Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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The 6th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brun... |
Saturday
Dec 11 12:00 P.M.
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1st Annual Stewart Mountain 10-Mile X Country
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Thetis Lake Main Parking Lot
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Randy Jones
474 6546
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A great course with gravel, puddles, branches, rocks and streams - but most of the course is very... |
Sunday
Dec 5 10:00 A.M.
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25th Annual Merrython Fun Run 8k
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Henderson Rec Center, Victoria, BC
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370 7200
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Organized by the Oak Bay Firefighters for CFAX Santa's Anonymous. |
Sunday
Dec 5 10:00 A.M.
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4th Annual Frosty Footrace 5K & 10K
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Beban Park, Nanaimo
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Sheri Wade
753 3245 ex 2649
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A combination of cross country and paved trails through picturesque Bowen Park. in Nanaimo. Grea... |
Saturday
Dec 4 10:15 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 5k
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Princess Mary Restaurant
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Carol Barton
386 3366
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A fun event that raises funds for The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. |
Saturday
Dec 4 10:00 A.M.
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2004 Canadian Cross Country Championships
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Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, Ontario
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Toronto Olympic Club
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Run in one of Canada's most picturesque urban parks. |
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November 2004
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Sunday
Nov 28 9:00 A.M.
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Run Wild 10K for Haven House
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North Oyster Elementary School, Cedar
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Carol Roy
(250) 729 6837
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Run Wild is a run/walk event for women. All proceeds will be donated to Haven House Nanaimo. |
Sunday
Nov 28 8:15 A.M.
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Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon
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5th Avenue between Harrison and Mercer, Seattle
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206 729 3660
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Saturday
Nov 27 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Thursday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Team of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. |
Saturday
Nov 6 6:30 A.M.
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Haney to Harrison Relay
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Start: Maple Ridge; Finish: Harrison Hot Springs
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604 737 3174
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K. Su... |
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October 2004
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Sunday
Oct 31 10:00 A.M.
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Dash For Diabetes 1k Walk/5k Run
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UVic McKinnon Gym
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Canadian Diabetes Association
382 5454
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Come walk/run or check out the latest advancements in diabetes management. Registration and infor... |
Sunday
Oct 31 9:00 A.M.
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Creepy Crawl 5K
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Willows School, Oak Bay
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Island Runner
595 2378
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Sunday
Oct 24 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd.
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Jim Griffin
250 715 1386
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Half marathon is an undulating, scenic and challenging course looping around beautiful Shawnigan ... |
Saturday
Oct 23 10:00 A.M.
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2004 BC Cross Country Championships
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Crescent Park, South Surrey, BC
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All comers 6k event at 10am. The course starts on hard packed grass for 400m, follows trail secti... |
Sunday
Oct 17 9:00 A.M.
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Goldstream Salmon Run Run 5k Run/Walk, 1k Kids Run
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Goldstream Provincial Park
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Allison Roberts Darren Copley
478 9414
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Challenging Scenic Course. Race starts near the campground entrance, loops through the campground... |
Sunday
Oct 17 1:00 P.M.
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Bill English XC
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Colliery Dam, Nanaimo
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Brian Foan
250 754 2014
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Race #4 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2004/2005. |
Sunday
Oct 10 8:00 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon and Half Marathon
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Victoria
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 0951
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Don't miss the celebration of the 25th annual Royal Victoria Marathon! Many special events and p... |
Sunday
Oct 3 11:00 A.M.
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Bazett Farm XC
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Bazett Farm, Maple Bay
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Bev DiIorio Ceevacs Jaguars
250 748 4692
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Race #3 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2004/2005. |
Sunday
Oct 3 9:00 A.M.
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CIBC Run For The Cure 5k Run or 1k Walk
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Ogden Point Pier A Victoria, BC
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1 800 387 9816 x312
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A run to raise funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. |
Saturday
Oct 2 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #4
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Comox Valley
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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40km - Regular
* A short course may be added to this race. |
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September 2004
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Sunday
Sep 26 12:00 P.M.
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Tomato Creek Cross Country Mountain Run
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Comox Lake Hydro Dam
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Al Munday
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New 10K course this year. If you like the Gunner Shaw you will like this one. |
Sunday
Sep 26 1:00 P.M.
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Alberni XC
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Sproat Lake Park, Port Alberni
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Asker Naesgaard Alberni Valley TFC
250 723 7448
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Race #2 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2004/2005. |
Sunday
Sep 26
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International Peace Run
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Sri Chinmoy
250 592 6211
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Sunday
Sep 26 10:00 A.M.
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Sooke Challenge - A FUN Race
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Sooke Flats, Sooke BC
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Barb Broster
(250) 642 7320
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Run - Kayak - Bike Relay/Triathlon
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Sunday
Sep 26 9:00 A.M.
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Juan de Fuca Duathlon
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Juan de Fuca Rec Centre
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John Quested
478 7595
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Youth Race at 7:45 am, Adult Race at 9 am. Adult Race 4.4k run, 18.0k bike, 4.4k run. Youth Race ... |
Saturday
Sep 25 11:00 A.M.
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Coast to Coast Foot Roast
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Holberg to Port Hardy
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Port Hardy Kinsmen Club
(250) 949 7700
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50K walk or run that follows the gravel road that is part of the Island Highway and part of the ... |
Sunday
Sep 19 9:30 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run
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Parking lot of Fraser Building adjacent to UVic Centennial Stadium
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1 888 836 9786
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The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups ... |
Saturday
Sep 18
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Campbell River XC
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Sportsplex, Campbell River
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Dale Trenholm Campbell River Comets
250 923 0143
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Race #1 in the Vancouver Island Cross Country Series 2004/2005. |
Saturday
Sep 18 5:00 A.M.
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Great Lake Walk
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Youbou Community Hall located at 8550 Hemlock St. in Youbou BC.
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(250) 749 3244
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Registration July 2 - August 1, 2004 $45.00
Registration August 2 - Sept. 1, 2004 $55.00
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Thursday
Sep 16 6:30 P.M.
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Summer's End 5K
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Qualicum Beach Community Hall
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Iain Warren
250 248 2768
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Measured 5K course. Mostly flat, scenic loop around farmland, forest and neighbourhoods on quiet ... |
Sunday
Sep 12 9:00 A.M.
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Land's End Half Marathon & 10K
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Sandown Harness Raceway, 1810 Glamorgan Road, North Saanich
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Maureen Cain
995 3035
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 12 8:00 A.M.
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Nanaimo Harbour City Half Marathon & 10K
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Nanaimo
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Dan Brady
250 753 2241
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New, certified course for 2004. Prize money and age group prizes.
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Saturday
Sep 11 10:00 A.M.
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Women for Women 10K
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Carihi High School, Campbell River
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Shelagh Germyn
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Measured 10K undulating course. "Women for Women" is a running event to raise money fo... |
Monday
Sep 6 7:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Triathlon
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Stanley Park - Ceperley Field (next to 2nd Beach Pool)
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Trevor Soll (Edmonton)
780 439 5217
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Olympic - Swim 1500m, Bike 37.6km, Run 10km
Sprint - Swim 750m, Bike 18.8km, Run 5km
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Sunday
Sep 5 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Songhees 5K
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Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Scenic course, great shirt. |
Sunday
Sep 5 6:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Country Roads Marathon
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Courtenay, BC
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(250) 338 9955
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Marathon, Half Marathon, & 10k event. 2-5 person Marathon relay team option. Gently rolling, scen... |
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August 2004
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Sunday
Aug 22 9:00 A.M.
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Sound and Silence Lochside Trail 10K
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Lochside Trail at Island View Road
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Evan Fagan
250 598 2813
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Sunday
Aug 15 1:00 P.M.
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The Art of Running Workshop with Malcolm Balk
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Beacon Hill Park
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Marilyn Arsenault
380 4827
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Four hour clinic. $100 per person, limit of 10 participants. |
Saturday
Aug 14 7:30 A.M.
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Cadboro Bay Triathlon
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Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay, Victoria
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Adam Lawrence
250 384 2818
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Events: olympic triathlon, sprint triathlon, relay triathlon, duathlon.
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Sunday
Aug 8 8:00 A.M.
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Log Train Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
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Port Alberni
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Evan Fagan
598 2813
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Scenic trail run on the bed of a former logging railway. |
Monday
Aug 2 9:00 A.M.
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Nautical Days 4 Miler
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Comox Town Hall, Beaufort Avenue
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Dave Martin
(250) 338 4985
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One of the longest running road races in B.C., a traditional feature of the Comox Nautical Days C... |
Sunday
Aug 1 6:30 A.M.
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Self Transendence Triathlon & Duathlon
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Hamsterly Beach, North end of Elk Lake, Victoria
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Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
(250) 592 6211
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July 2004
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Saturday
Jul 24 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #3
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Ladysmith
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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45km - Full Course
20km - Short Course
Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running and Mystery Events |
Tuesday
Jul 20 5:45 P.M.
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John Siemens Memorial 3K
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Vanier Field Courtenay
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Dave Martin
(250) 338 4985
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Run on the track at the Vanier field. |
Sunday
Jul 18 6:30 A.M.
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Fort Street Cycle Triathlon of Compassion
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Naden, CFB Esquimalt
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Andrea Carey
(250) 216 4223
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500m swim, 19km cycle and 5km run
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Thursday
Jul 15 11:00 A.M.
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Lorne Franks 8K
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Comox Lake Dam
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Dave Martin
(250) 338 4985
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This race takes place on well traveled and easy to run trails along the Puntledge River. The BBQ ... |
Sunday
Jul 11 9:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake, Poplar Road, Cowichan
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Novice and main events. Swim in a small, safe, warm lake; cycle on undulating rural roads; run o... |
Sunday
Jul 11 9:00 A.M.
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Great Sooke Foot Race
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Sooke Community Hall, Eustace Rd, Sooke, BC
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Steve Kent
642 2287
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Race day registration 8:00 - 8:40 am. 12.3 km road and trail - undulating
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Saturday
Jul 10 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Gutbuster Mount Doug - Gutbuster #3
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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Co-hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers, 5K & 11K courses of single track trail, featuring signific... |
Friday
Jul 9
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National Track and Field Championships
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Jan Buehler
744 5523
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Events July 9 - 11. Canada Dry National Track and Field Championships will act as the the Canadi... |
Thursday
Jul 1 9:00 A.M.
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Sidney Days 5k
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Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney
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Chris Lott Peninsula Track & Field Club
656 3961
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Certified 5K. Flat, fast course. |
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June 2004
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Sunday
Jun 27 7:30 A.M.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k Run / Walk
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1/2 Marathon start UBC Thunderbird Stadium
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416 944 2765
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Scenic and easy half-marathon, from UBC to Stanley Park, with a net drop of 82m. |
Saturday
Jun 26
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Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay
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UVic - Centennial Stadium
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386 0668
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Wednesday
Jun 23 7:00 P.M.
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Twilight Shuffle 4-mile
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Chemainus Legion Hall
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Island Runner
595 2378
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21st annual event in 2005. Better prizes than ever! |
Sunday
Jun 20 9:00 A.M.
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Do It For Dad 10K for Prostate Cancer
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Beaver Lake Lower Parking Lot
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Cathy Noel
479 3661
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This annual event with a 10 km run, 3 km walk, and KidZone is on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20, 2... |
Sunday
Jun 20 6:45 A.M.
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New Balance Half Ironman
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Hamsterly Park, Elk Lake, Victoria
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Normon Thibault
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Saturday
Jun 19
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1st Annual Kusam Klimb Endurance Event
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Sayward, located 75km north of Campbell River
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250 282 0018
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A wild and rugged 22 km loop heading up (meaning steep) and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Stowe... |
Friday
Jun 18
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Ameri-Cana International Relay
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Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC
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Ameri-Cana International Relay
(208) 664 3114
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2-day, 220 mile, 12 person running course from Nelson, BC to Sandpoint, Idaho. The longest relay... |
Sunday
Jun 13 10:00 A.M.
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Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event
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Ogden Point, Victoria
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Charlene Froom
250 655 1745
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3K and 5K routes. Routes will be accessible to: wheelchairs, bicycles, in-line skates, skateboar... |
Sunday
Jun 13 9:00 A.M.
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Powell River Spirit Run
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Powell River
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Leona Perkins
1 877 485 8488
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5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon. A fundraiser to support the work of the Canadian Unrelated Bone Marrow ... |
Saturday
Jun 12 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #2
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Sechelt
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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40 - 45K Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Navigation & Mystery Events
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Friday
Jun 11 7:00 P.M.
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Victoria International Track Classic
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Tiekets available through www.ticketmaster.ca or by phoning (250) 386-7600.
Tickets prices ar... |
Friday
Jun 11 7:00 P.M.
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Relay for Life - Campbell River
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Phoenix Middle School, Campbell River
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Cynthia Durand-Smith
(250) 286 1364
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12-hour fundraiser to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society to support research and service... |
Tuesday
Jun 8 6:00 P.M.
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Run With The Stars
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Kelvin Broad
382 5451
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An opportunity for grade 5 to 8 children to participate in a fun event with international
athlet... |
Sunday
Jun 6 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Firefighters 10K
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Lower Parking Lot Beaver Lake
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John Kirkendale
658 4453
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10K run on the Elk - Beaver trail. Divisions by weight, not age. Registration begins at 8:30 am. ... |
Sunday
Jun 6 7:30 A.M.
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Panorama Classic Triathlon
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Panorama Recreation Centre, Sidney BC
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Bill Kane
(250) 595 6137
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18th year - one of BC's oldest triathlons - 500m swim, a 30km bike and an 8km run |
Saturday
Jun 5 10:30 A.M.
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Mad Hatter Fun Run 3K
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Windsor Park in Oak Bay
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Mark Nelson
382 8181
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Course follows the Oak Bay Tea Party parade route to Willows Beach. Lots of parade spectators. |
Saturday
Jun 5 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster Trail Run #2
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Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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5K and 12K courses |
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May 2004
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Sunday
May 30 11:00 A.M.
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Salt Spring Half Marathon and 10K
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Fernwood Elementary School, Fernwood Road
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Ben Cooper
250 653 4282
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Sunday
May 30 10:00 A.M.
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Cops Crunch Cross Country 8K
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Ladysmith Secondary School, 710 6th Avenue
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Island Runner
595 2378
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The C.O.P.'s Crunch is mainly on the Holland Creek Trail. This scenic route winds through ravine... |
Saturday
May 29 10:00 A.M.
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Relay For Life - Victoria
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UVic Centennial Stadium, Finnerty Road
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Eileen Carroll
380 2357
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This 12-hour event from 10am to 10pm raises funds for cancer research, education and patient supp... |
Sunday
May 16 9:00 A.M.
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South End Challenge 9K
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Kerry Park Rec Centre, 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd,Mill Bay
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Shannon Gala Tania Walter-Gardiner
(250) 743 5922
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Beautiful scenic route - fairly flat with a couple of small hills. |
Sunday
May 16 6:30 A.M.
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Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon
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Seaparc Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Rd, Sooke
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Barbara Thompson Todd Thompson
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Swim 700m, Bike 20k, Run 5K |
Saturday
May 15 9:00 A.M.
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YMCA 3K Fun Run
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Vic West Community Y, 521 Craigflower Road
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Darcy Humphrys
388 6120
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Galloping Goose Trail. |
Saturday
May 8 10:00 A.M.
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Road Running Course Measurement Seminar
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University of Victoria
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Evan Fagan
598 2813
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Two-day course to learn how to properly measure and certify the accurace distance of road racing ... |
Saturday
May 8 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #1
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Maple Bay / Mt.Tzouhalem, Duncan
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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9am(regular)35K & 10am(short) 18-20K Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, & Mystery Events
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Sunday
May 2 11:00 A.M.
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Oceanside 10K
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Parksville
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Rhys Harrison
(250) 468 5466
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 9 - Final race, featuring the series awards |
Sunday
May 2 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12k
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Spokane
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(509) 838 1579
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Sunday
May 2 7:30 A.M.
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Vancouver International Marathon / Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations, Vancouver, BC
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Info Hotline
(604) 872 2928
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Mostly flat, scenic loop course, new for 2004. 13 aid stations. |
Saturday
May 1 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2004
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Sunday
Apr 25 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K
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Legislative Buildings, Superior Street, Victoria
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Sheri Donovan
744 5523
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Victoria's largest 10K race. Start behind the Legislative Buildings, finish in Beacon Hill Park. |
Saturday
Apr 24 10:00 A.M.
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The Art of Running Workshop with Malcolm Balk
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TBA
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Marilyn Arsenault
380 4827
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Second clinic on April 25. $100 per person, limit 10 per clinic. |
Monday
Apr 19 12:00 P.M.
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Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Sunday
Apr 18 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville
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Colin Buss
923 9171
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 8 |
Sunday
Apr 18 11:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run
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Burrard & Thurlow, Vancouver
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604 689 9441
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Saturday
Apr 10 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster Trail Run #1
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Providence Farm, Tzouhalem Road, Duncan
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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11k main Gutbuster course. Also a 5k mini Gutbuster. New start location this year.
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Saturday
Apr 3 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne School, Sooke
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Brent Blackhall
595 0572
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2005 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 7 |
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March 2004
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Saturday
Mar 20 10:00 A.M.
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UVic 5K Fun Run & Walk
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McKinnon Gymnasium
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Cathi Cameron
472 4038
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The event is open to individuals or Centipede teams. Each Centipede Team
must be made up of six ... |
Wednesday
Mar 17 5:30 P.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 3K
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Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort - Outside Boardwalk Restaurant
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Frontrunners Victoria
382 8181
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Victoria St. Paddy's tradition - green beer after the race. |
Sunday
Mar 14 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, Courtenay
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Dave Faubert
338 4020
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Sunday
Mar 7 11:00 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, Sidney
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Gary Croome
380 1173
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 5 |
Friday
Mar 5
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Women's Wellness Weekend
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Salt Spring Island
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Tiffany Evans Carolyn Murray
360 8811
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A weekend of running, relaxing and learning for women only. Two night stay at Salt Spring Spa, c... |
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February 2004
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Sunday
Feb 29 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Cross Country
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Centennial Park, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
656 3341
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Sunday
Feb 22 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, Colwood
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 4 |
Wednesday
Feb 18 11:00 A.M.
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Energy Capital and National 1/2 Marathon
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Hawrelak Park Edmonton, AB
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780) 433 6062
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Sunday
Feb 15
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Victoria Cross Country
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Beaver Lake
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Bonnie Nelson
474 4236
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Sunday
Feb 8 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar School
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Andy Pomeroy
755 7822
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 3 |
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January 2004
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Sunday
Jan 25 11:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay 10K
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Brentwood College, Mill Bay 10K
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John Campbell
748 9455
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 2 |
Sunday
Jan 25 7:00 A.M.
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Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon
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26.2 miles outside Las Vegas
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Marlene Hendrick
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Slightly downhill - definitely a potential PR course. |
Sunday
Jan 11 11:30 A.M.
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Central Saanich Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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2004 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 1 |
Thursday
Jan 1 1:00 P.M.
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New Years Day 2004 Walk/Run
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Gym, Downtown YM/YWCA
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Rob Wilson
386 7511
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5K or 10k walk or run - donations for the food bank accepted as registration |
Thursday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Thursday
Jan 1 9:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Fat Ass 50K
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Brocton Oval in Stanley Park, Vancouver
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Ean Jackson
604 904 6554
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A 50 kilometer run.
Out and back course through the most beautiful areas of the city - 60% trail... |
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December 2003
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Wednesday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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McKinnon Gym, University of Victoria
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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The last race of the year! Great shirts and tons of draw prizes. |
Friday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub, Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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The 5th Annual Handicap - Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brun... |
Sunday
Dec 14 5:00 A.M.
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Honolulu Marathon
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Honolulu Marathon Office
(808) 734 7200
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Sunday
Dec 7 10:00 A.M.
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Merrython 8K
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Henderson Park Recreation Centre
370 7200
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Organized by the Oak Bay Firefighters |
Saturday
Dec 6 11:00 A.M.
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Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country
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Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver
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Roger Brownsey
(604) 263 2814 (even
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20th Anniversary of this classic Vancouver cross country race. The Gunner Shaw is known for its c... |
Saturday
Dec 6 10:15 A.M.
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Santa Shuffle 5K
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Victoria Delta Ocean Point Resort & Spa
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Running Room
383 4224
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Supports the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. |
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November 2003
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Sunday
Nov 30 7:00 A.M.
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Seattle Marathon
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5th Avenue between Harrison and Mercer, Seattle
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206.729.3660
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Saturday
Nov 29 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Friday
Nov 21
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Women's Wellness Weekend
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Salt Spring Island
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Tiffany Evans Carolyn Murray
727 7229
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November 21 to 23 - a weekend of running, relaxing and learning for women only. 2 night stay at ... |
Tuesday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Team of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. |
Saturday
Nov 8 6:30 A.M.
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Haney to Harrison Relay
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Start - Maple Ridge / Finish - Harrison Hot Springs
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604 737 3174
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100K 8-person road relay and 100K Ultra. Eight legs of varied length, ranging from 8 to 15K. |
Sunday
Nov 2 9:00 A.M.
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11th Annual Creepy Crawl 5K
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Willows School, Oak Bay
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Island Runner
595 2378
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October 2003
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Sunday
Oct 26 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd.
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Jim Griffen
250 715 1386
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Half marathon is an undulating, scenic and challenging course looping around beautiful Shawnigan ... |
Sunday
Oct 19 1:00 P.M.
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Bill English Cross Country
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Colliery Dam, Nanaimo
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Brian Foan
250 754 2014
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Sunday
Oct 19 11:00 A.M.
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Miracle Beach 10K
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Campbell River
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Colin Buss
250 923 9171
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Race start - 11:00 am - walkers at 10:30 am - registration at 9:30. |
Sunday
Oct 19
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Richmond Flatlands 10k
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Don Pfeffer
604 274 4886
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Sunday
Oct 12 8:00 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon and Half Marathon
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Victoria
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 0951
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The 24th annual Royal Victoria Marathon and third annual Half Marathon. |
Sunday
Oct 5 11:00 A.M.
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Bazett Farm Cross Country Run
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1245 Bazett Road - off Maple Bay Road in Duncan
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Bev DiIorio
250 748 4692
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registration at 10:30 am |
Sunday
Oct 5 7:00 A.M.
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Portland Marathon
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Chapman/Lownsdale/Schrunk Parks, Portland, Oregon
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Les Smith
503 226 1111
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Saturday
Oct 4 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #4
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Comox Valley
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Team event featuring kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, mystery events |
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September 2003
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Sunday
Sep 28 12:00 P.M.
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Tomato Creek Race
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Comox Valley
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Al Munday
1 250 334 7864
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Registration opens in July. New Course Routes this year! Two courses, a 3 Km (fairly flat, but c... |
Sunday
Sep 21 10:00 A.M.
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Summer's End 10K
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Qualicum Beach Community Hall, Memorial Drive
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John Manoin
(250) 248 1089
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Sunday
Sep 14 9:00 A.M.
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Annual Terry Fox Run
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Centennial Stadium, Central Saanich
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Connie Hearty
853 3002
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Run/walk/rollerblade/bike in this 0-10k event to raise money towards cancer research. |
Sunday
Sep 14 8:00 A.M.
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Grouse Grind Mountain Run
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Grouse Mountain
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604.986.6262
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A thousand hikers race to beat the record books up the rugged 2.9 km Grouse Grind Trail. |
Saturday
Sep 13 10:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain URBAN Adventure Race #3
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Nanaimo
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Teams of 3 featuring paddling [canoe or kayak], mountain biking, navigation, running, mystery eve... |
Saturday
Sep 13 10:00 A.M.
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Runners of Compassion Urban 5Km
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Nanaimo, Commercial St., Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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Joanna Dunn
(250) 751 9022
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A fun little race twisting through the back alleys, sidewalks, stairs
and trailways in Nanaimo's... |
Saturday
Sep 13 8:30 A.M.
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Seymour Forest 5K & Half Marathon
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Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver
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Rob Kelly
604 862 7622
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Sunday
Sep 7 9:00 A.M.
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Land's End Half Marathon and 5K
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Sandown Harness Raceway, 1810 Glamorgan Road, North Saanich
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Maureen Cain
995 3035
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. The perfect tuneup f... |
Sunday
Sep 7 8:00 A.M.
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Nanaimo Daily News Harbour City 1/2 Marathon & 10K
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Front Street, Nanaimo in front of courthouse
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Kelly McKee
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Sunday
Sep 7 7:00 A.M.
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Gerick's Rocky Mountain Relay
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Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kimberley, BC
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Charlie Cooper, Glenn Campbell
(250) 427 0021
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100K total distance. Ten legs of varied length, ranging between 9.2 to 12K. $1,600 in prize money. |
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August 2003
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Sunday
Aug 31 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Songhees 5K
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Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Scenic course, great shirt. |
Sunday
Aug 31 7:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Country Roads Marathon
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Vanier Track - Courtenay
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Gary Egli
250 338 0999
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It is a great little marathon, all on country roads - net proceeds go to the BC Childrens Hospital. |
Sunday
Aug 24 6:45 A.M.
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Ironman Canada
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Lake Okanagan, Penticton
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Dave Bullock
(250) 490 8787
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Friday
Aug 22 8:00 A.M.
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Hood to Coast Relay
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Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood
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Robert Foote, Jr.
(503) 292 4626
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12 people relay teams. 22nd year, largest relay race in North America, 195 miles from Oregon's M... |
Sunday
Aug 17 9:00 A.M.
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Sound and Silence Lochside Trail 10K
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Lockside Trail at Island View Road
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Evan Fagan
250 598 2813
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Sunday
Aug 10 8:00 A.M.
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Log Train Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
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Port Alberni
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Evan Fagan
598 2813
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Scenic trail run on the bed of a former logging railway. |
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July 2003
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Saturday
Jul 26 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #2
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Ladysmith
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Team event - full course 45K, beginners course 25K, featuring kayaking, mountain biking, trail ru... |
Saturday
Jul 26 8:30 A.M.
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Summerfest 10K
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Ceperly Picnic Area at Second Beach, Stanley Park
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Simon Cowell
604 251 3255
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11th race of the 2003 Timex Road Running Series. The course takes you around the Stanley Park sea... |
Saturday
Jul 19 5:30 A.M.
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Vancouver Island Relay
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Start - Courtenay/ Finish - Nanaimo
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Steve Middleton
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One-day relay starts in Courtenay and follows the spectacular scenic highway to Nanaimo. Teams of... |
Sunday
Jul 13 9:00 A.M.
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Great Sooke Foot Race
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Sooke Legion Hall, Eustace Road
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Jackie Eddy
642 5412
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Scenic course 12.2 kilometers of combination roads and trails, includes a stretch on the Gallopin... |
Sunday
Jul 13 9:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake Park
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Janine Frank
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15 minutes north of Duncan, near Chemainus on the Trans Canada Highway. 1000m, 34km, 9km and a s... |
Saturday
Jul 5 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Gutbuster Mount Doug - Gutbuster #3
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Mt. Douglas, Victoria
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Co-hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers, approximately 8-10km of single track trail, featuring sign... |
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June 2003
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Thursday
Jun 26 7:00 P.M.
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26th Chemainus Twilight Shuffle
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Chemainus Legion
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Phil Nicholls
595 2378
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Accurate and fast 4 miler.
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Sunday
Jun 22 9:00 A.M.
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3rd Annual Spirit Run
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Powell River
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Leona Perkins
1 877 485 8488
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The run features a 5 km, 10 km and 21.1 km course. $15.00 entry fee
or $15.00 dollars collected... |
Sunday
Jun 15 10:00 A.M.
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Dash for Dad - 5K Run, 3K Walk, 1K Kids' Dash
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Lower Parking Lot Beaver Lake
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Doris Dubicki
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Support of prostate cancer. Registration forms at Frontrunners and recreation centres. Supported... |
Sunday
Jun 15 9:00 A.M.
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North Olympic Discovery Marathon
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Carrie Blake Park, Sequim, WA
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Larry B. Little
360 417 1301
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Point to point, Sequim to Port Angeles. Certified course, chip timing. |
Saturday
Jun 14 8:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Skyline X-country Trail Challenge
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North Vancouver
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Ean Jackson
604 904 6554
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A trail run with a twist that explores some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver's famous North ... |
Sunday
Jun 8 8:30 A.M.
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Edge to Edge Marathon
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Tofino
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Susan Payne, Kim Lyons
(250) 726 4641
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Starting at the small tourist village of Tofino, you will run an undulating course through Pacifi... |
Saturday
Jun 7 10:15 A.M.
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Mad Hatter Fun Run 3K
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Windsor Park
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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Leads the Oak Bay Tea Party parade. Spectators all along the route. Lots of prizes. |
Saturday
Jun 7 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster Trail Run #2
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Westwood Plateau, Nanaimo
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Approximately 8-10km of single track trail, featuring significant elevation gain and loss (300-50... |
Saturday
Jun 7 4:00 A.M.
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Tahsis Lions Club 26th Annual Great Walk
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Gold River
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Mike Nicolaye
250 934 6570
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The course is rugged and beautiful 63.5 kilometres of gravel logging road between Gold River and ... |
Sunday
Jun 1 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Firefighters 10K
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Lower Parking Lot Beaver Lake
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Brent Hoppner Scott McQueen
658 3704 381 7339
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10K Run of the Elk - Beaver trail. Divisions by weight, not age. |
Sunday
Jun 1 7:30 A.M.
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Panorama Classic Triathlon
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Panorama Recreation Centre, Sidney
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Bill Kane
595 6137
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17th annual. 500m swim, 30km bike, 8km run |
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May 2003
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Sunday
May 25
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Holland Creek Crunch
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Ladysmith
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Island Runner
250 595 2378
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A new race approximately 8K, adventure run. |
Sunday
May 25 10:30 A.M.
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Salt Spring 10K, Half Marathon and 1K Fun Run
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Fernwood Elementary School, Fernwood Road
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Ben Cooper
(250) 537 1951
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Printable registration form on the web site, can be dropped off at Frontrunners, Victoria. |
Sunday
May 25 6:30 A.M.
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Triathlon For Healing
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CFB Esquimalt (Naden) Military Base
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Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Centre
383 5545
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500m pool swim, 19km bike, 5 km run. Fast 3-loop bike course along Esquimalt Rd, Lyall, Lampson,... |
Sunday
May 11 8:30 A.M.
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French Dressing Jeanswear Women's 8K
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Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver
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Info Hotline
(604) 736 6107
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Accurate course, timing, close to 1,000 runners in 2002 and a really good field. Raises funds fo... |
Saturday
May 10 9:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #1
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Maple Bay / Mt. Tzouhalem
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Team event featuring kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, orienteering, mystery events |
Sunday
May 4 11:00 A.M.
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Oceanside 10K
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Parksville
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Rhys Harrison
(250) 468 5466
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 9 - Final race, featuring the series awards |
Sunday
May 4
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Third Race - West Coast Walk Series
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Gerry Dragomir
604 876 3242
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Race Walking Event
Course: 1500, 5k, 10, and possibly a 20k
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Sunday
May 4 9:00 A.M.
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Bloomsday 12k
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Spokane
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509 838 1579
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Sunday
May 4 7:15 A.M.
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Vancouver International Marathon / Half Marathon
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Plaza of Nations, Vancouver, BC
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Info Hotline
604 872 2928
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Saturday
May 3 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2003
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Sunday
Apr 27
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Snow to Surf Adventure Relay
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Mt Washington
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Rick Gibson
250 339 2255
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21st Annual Royal Lepage Comox Valley Snow to Surf Adventure relay includes events in Alpine Skii... |
Sunday
Apr 27 8:00 A.M.
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Times Colonist 10K
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Legislative Buildings, Superior Street, Victoria
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(250) 744 3583 ext.
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Victoria's largest 10K race. Start behind the Legislative Buildings, finish in Beacon Hill Park. |
Monday
Apr 21 12:00 P.M.
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Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Sunday
Apr 13
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Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon
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Sooke Seaparc Leisure Complex
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Barbara Thompson Todd Thompson
642 2021
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700m swim / 20km bike / 5km run
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Sunday
Apr 13 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville
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Colin Buss
923 9171
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 8 |
Sunday
Apr 13 9:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run
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Downtown Vancouver -- corner of Georgia and Burrard
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604 689 9441
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Wave start. The Vancouver Sun Run is the second largest 10k in North America. The 2003 Sun Run i... |
Sunday
Apr 6
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Malaspina 8k Fun Run
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Nanaimo
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Frontrunners Nanaimo
729 8200
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Saturday
Apr 5 10:00 A.M.
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GutBuster Trail Run #1
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Mt. Tzouhalem, Duncan - start Maple Bay Marina
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Bryan Tasaka
(250) 715 8933
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Approximately 8-10km of single track trail, featuring signifi+cant elevation gain and loss (300-5... |
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March 2003
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Sunday
Mar 30 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne School, Sooke
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Monica Lee
658 5045
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 7 |
Sunday
Mar 23
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Nanaimo Race Walk
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Nanaimo
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Allen Johnston
250 756 1061
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Saturday
Mar 22 10:00 A.M.
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UVic 5K
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McKinnon Gym, University of Victoria
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Karen Alden
721 8721
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Entry fee $10, $8 for students. T-shirts $10. Centepede Division (6 to 12 runners), $35.00 per ... |
Monday
Mar 17 5:30 P.M.
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St. Patrick's Day 3K
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Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort - Outside Boardwalk Restaurant
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Frontrunners Victoria
382 8181
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Victoria St. Paddy's tradition - green beer after the race. |
Sunday
Mar 16 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, Courtenay
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Steven Royer
338 4020
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 6 |
Sunday
Mar 9 10:15 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, Sidney
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Gary Croome
380 1173
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 5 |
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February 2003
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Saturday
Feb 22 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, Colwood
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Doris Dubicki
480 0265
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 4 |
Sunday
Feb 16 1:00 P.M.
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Rathtrevor Cross Country 5.7K
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Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Parksville BC
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Laurie Ritchie
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A flat course set among the trails at the beautiful Rathtrevor Provincial Park. Main parking lot... |
Sunday
Feb 9 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar School
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Andy Pomeroy
755 7822
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 3 |
Sunday
Feb 2 7:00 A.M.
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Las Vegas Marathon
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26.2 miles outside Las Vegas
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Email
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Slightly downhill - definitely a potential PR course. |
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January 2003
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Sunday
Jan 26 11:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay 10K
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Brentwood College, Mill Bay 10K
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John Campbell
748 9455
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 2 - < |
Sunday
Jan 12 11:30 A.M.
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Central Saanich Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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2003 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 1 |
Wednesday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
Wednesday
Jan 1 9:30 A.M.
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Resolution Run 5.9K & 8.4K
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Victoria
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Running Room
383 4224
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Predicted time run, no watches. |
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December 2002
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Tuesday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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McKinnon Gym, University of Victoria
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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The last race of the year! Great shirts and tons of draw prizes. |
Thursday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub, Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brunch in the pub. < |
Sunday
Dec 8 11:00 A.M.
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Honolulu Marathon
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Honolulu Marathon
(808) 734 7200
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Spectacular ocean views alongside world-famous Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and Koko Head volcanic... |
Sunday
Dec 8 10:00 A.M.
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Frosty Footrace 5K & 10K
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Bowen Social Centre, Nanaimo
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Sherri Wade
753 3245 ext 2649
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Scenic and challenging cross country course. Proceeds to PacificSport's "Sport for All" summer c... |
Sunday
Dec 8 9:15 A.M.
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Beat the Christmas Rush 5K & Kids' 2K
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Oak Bay High School, Victoria
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Island Runner
595 2378
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2k kids' run starts at 9:15 and the 5k starts at 9:45. Excellent, accurate, fast 5K course. Alwa... |
Saturday
Dec 7
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Santa Shuffle
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Running Room
383 4224
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Saturday
Dec 7 11:00 A.M.
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Jill Bell Run
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Sooke
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Jean Pennock
642 5891
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Sunday
Dec 1
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Seattle Marathon
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Seattle, Washington
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Sunday
Dec 1
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Merrython 8K
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Henderson Rec Centre
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370 7200
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Sunday
Dec 1 10:00 A.M.
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Run Wild
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North Oyster Elementary School, Cedar BC
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Donna Spencer
250 729 8162
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Second annual event, 10K just for women, raises money for Haven House, a transition house in Nana... |
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November 2002
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Saturday
Nov 30 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation. |
Sunday
Nov 17 9:15 A.M.
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Dash for Diabetes
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Windsor Park
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Sharon Johnny
385 5515
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Fun 5K run, plus 1 and 3K walks |
Sunday
Nov 17 8:00 A.M.
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19th Annual Fall Classic 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K
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Student Union Building - UBC
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(604) 738 5019
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New for 2002 - flatter & faster scenic routes circling the UBC endownment lands, offering a spect... |
Monday
Nov 11 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Team of 4 run 5K each on the main Thetis Lake trail. |
Sunday
Nov 10 1:00 P.M.
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Peninsula Track & Field Cross Country Challenge
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Centennial Park, Wallace Drive, Central Saanich
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Tom Dingle
(250) 656 3341
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The course is composed of a 1.3 km loop through the woods at Centennial Park in Central Saanich. ... |
Sunday
Nov 3
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Dash for Diabetes
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Victoria
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Canadian Diabetes Association
382 5454
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Saturday
Nov 2
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Haney to Harrison Road Relay
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Haney, B.C.
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H2H Webmaster
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The best running party of the year. |
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October 2002
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Sunday
Oct 27 10:00 A.M.
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Salmon Run 5K
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Goldstream Park Campground
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Casey Tweddell
382 8941
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Challenging, scenic course on paved campground roads. Race proceeds benefit interpretive program... |
Sunday
Oct 27 9:00 A.M.
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Creepy Crawl 5K
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Willows School
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Island Runner
595 2378
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$25 with Adidas backpack, $15 without. |
Sunday
Oct 27 9:00 A.M.
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Shawnigan Lake Half Marathon
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Shawnigan Community Centre, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd.
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Nancy Baxendale
250 743 1715
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Half marathon is an undulating, scenic and challenging course looping around beautiful Shawnigan ... |
Sunday
Oct 20 11:00 A.M.
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Miracle Beach 10K
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Miracle Beach Parking Lot
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Colin Buss
923 9171
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Race start is 11:00 am (10:30 for walkers). Fee is $10 - no
pre-registration. Rflat certified ... |
Sunday
Oct 20
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Richmond Flatlands 10K
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Richmond
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Bonnie Beaman
604 277 5397
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Sunday
Oct 20 9:00 A.M.
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Run for the Cure
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Beacon Hill Park Playing Fields
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384 3328
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Run or walk 5K to support the cure for breast cancer. Due to the Queen's Golden Jubilee visit, t... |
Monday
Oct 14
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Turkey Trot
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UVic
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Frontrunners Victoria
382 8181
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Sunday
Oct 13 8:00 A.M.
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Royal Victoria Marathon and Half Marathon
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Victoria
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Info Hotline
(250) 658 0951
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The 23rd annual promises to be the biggest and best yet. < |
Sunday
Oct 6 11:00 A.M.
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37th Annual Bazett Farm Cross Country Run
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1245 Bazett Road, off Maple Bay Road, Duncan
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Bev DiIorio
748 4692
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One of the great old races on the island. Click on the race name to download the race info sheet... |
Sunday
Oct 6 7:00 A.M.
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Portland Marathon
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Portland City Hall
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Les Smith
503 226 1111
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Popular, well organized event. |
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September 2002
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Sunday
Sep 29 11:00 A.M.
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Lorne Franks Memorial 8K
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Therapeutic Riding Lounge, Headquarters Rd., Courtenay
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Doug Warren
250 339 6738
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This race commemorates runner and triathlete Lorne Franks who died in 1989 while training on his ... |
Sunday
Sep 22 8:30 A.M.
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Seymour Forest 5K & Half Marathon
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Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
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Ernie Gauvreau
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This scenic out and back course follows a paved and undulating access road leading through the de... |
Sunday
Sep 22 5:30 A.M.
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Maui Marathon
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Kahului, Maui
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808 871 6441
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Point-to-point, from Kahului to Kaanapali, this 26.2 mile course is recognized as one of the ten ... |
Saturday
Sep 21 11:00 A.M.
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Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race #3
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Comox Lake
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Bryan Tasaka
250 715 8933
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40-50 km multi disciplines including Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running,Orienteering,Myster... |
Saturday
Sep 21
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Great Lake Walk
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Youbou
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Great Lake Walk
749 3244
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A 56km lap of Lake Cowichan, mostly on gravel logging roads. |
Sunday
Sep 15 9:30 A.M.
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Terry Fox Run
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Victoria - U. of Vic. Centennial Stadium
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Clare Adams
604 464 2666
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A non competitive 10K event. Registration by donation to Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research. |
Sunday
Sep 8 10:00 A.M.
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Summers End 10K
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Qualicum Beach
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Doug Pickard
250 951 0061
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The race has moved from Errington to Qualicum Beach this year with a new course that is fast, fla... |
Sunday
Sep 8 9:00 A.M.
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Lands End Half Marathon
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Sandown Harness Raceway, North Saanich
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Lynn Ross
652 3655
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Scenic, undulating course around the northern tip of the Saanich Peninsula. |
Saturday
Sep 7 7:00 A.M.
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Gerick's Rocky Mountain 100km Relay
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Kimberley Alpine Resort, Kimberley, BC
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Charlie Cooper Glenn Campbell
250 427 0021
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The course winds its way around the cities of Kimberley and Cranbrook in the valley between the C... |
Sunday
Sep 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Songhees 5K
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Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Scenic course, great shirt. |
Sunday
Sep 1 7:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Country Roads Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
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Vanier Track, Courtenay, located off Headquarters Road
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Gary Egli
250 338 0999
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Rural scenic course through the Comox Valley. Also has a Marathon Relay event. |
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August 2002
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Sunday
Aug 18 9:00 A.M.
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Sound & Silence Lochside 10K
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Saanich Historical Artifacts
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Jeff van den Driesen
384 1554
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Fast, Flat & Certified 10K |
Saturday
Aug 17 10:00 A.M.
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Gut Buster Mountain Run #3
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Mount Benson, Nanaimo
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Bryan Tasaka
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Approximate distance 10km with 300m elevation gain. |
Sunday
Aug 11 8:00 A.M.
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Log Train Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
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Port Alberni
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Evan Fagan
598 2813
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Scenic trail run on the bed of a former logging railway. |
Sunday
Aug 11 7:30 A.M.
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Delta Half Marathon
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Ladner Leisure Centre, 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner (Delta, BC)
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Jim Lewis
604 597 0403
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Monday
Aug 5 9:00 A.M.
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Comox Nautical Days 32nd Annual 4 Mile Foot Race
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Comox Town Hall
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Dave Faubert
250 339 3804
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BC's longest continuously held annual race. Day of race registration: 8 - 8:45am in front of Como... |
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July 2002
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Sunday
Jul 21 10:30 A.M.
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Tamagawa 6km Road Race
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Tamagawa University, 2677 Holden Corso Road, Cedar
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Bernard O'Ree Andy Pomeroy
722 7294 755 7822
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Classical music on the course, a jazz band at the finish line. |
Sunday
Jul 14 9:00 A.M.
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The Great Sooke Foot Race 12K
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Sooke Community Hall, Sooke, BC
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Jackie Eddy
642 5412
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A fun race through the Sooke countryside, lots of great prizes, same day race registration 8-8:30... |
Sunday
Jul 14 9:00 A.M.
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Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
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Fuller Lake Park, 15 minutes north of Duncan
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Janine Frank
748 8712
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1000m / 34k / 9k. Also novice and relay events. |
Monday
Jul 1
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Sidney Days 5K
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Sansha Hall Sidney, BC
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Chris Lott
656 5426
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Flat, fast course on Lochside Drive. |
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June 2002
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Thursday
Jun 27 7:00 P.M.
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Twilight Shuffle
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Chemainus
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Phil Nichols
595 2378
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4 Miler |
Sunday
Jun 23 5:30 A.M.
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New Balance Half Iron Triathlon
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Hamsterly Park at the North End of Elk Lake
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Norm Thibault
250 729 6473
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Saturday
Jun 22 11:00 A.M.
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Gut Buster Mountain Run #2
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Hart Lake, Ladysmith
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Bryan Tasaka
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Approximate distance 8km with 400m elevation gain. |
Saturday
Jun 22
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24 Hour Relay for Kids
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Centennial Stadium, UVic
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Tracy Gibson
386 0668
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24 Hour Relay helps send kids with disabilities to the Easter Seal Camp at Shawnigan Lake. |
Sunday
Jun 16
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Victoria International Triathlon
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Fred Coyle
744 3583
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2nd annual (sponsored by JDS Uniphase in 2001). Canadian Commonwealth Games triathlon team trials. |
Sunday
Jun 9 8:30 A.M.
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Edge to Edge Marathon
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Ucluelet
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Susan Harvey
726 4641
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Point to point, Ucluelet to Tofino |
Tuesday
Jun 4
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Alberni Times International Track Classic
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Tyee Village, 4151 Redford Street, Port Alberni
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Ken Elmer
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Events: MEN: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 5000 HJ HS 400
WOMEN: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 HJ JT ... |
Sunday
Jun 2 10:00 A.M.
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Victoria Fire Fighters 10K
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Beaver Lake, Victoria, BC
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Brent
658 3709
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10K Run of the Elk - Beaver trail. Entry fee $25 with long sleeved shirt, $15 w/o shirt. Divisio... |
Sunday
Jun 2 8:00 A.M.
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Panorama Classic Triathlon
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Panorama Leisure Centre, Sidney
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Bill Kane
595 6137
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500m swim, 30km bike and an 8km run. Heats |
Saturday
Jun 1 10:15 A.M.
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Oak Bay Mad Hatter Run
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Windsor Park
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Frontrunners Victoria
250 382 8181
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This is a short one - 3K loop. Entry $15 with tshirt, $5 without |
Saturday
Jun 1 4:00 A.M.
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Lions Club Great Walk - 25th Anniversary
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Gold River
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Jan Gavel
250 339 6534
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Not for the faint of heart, run or walk this is a 63.5 kilometre course of gravel logging road be... |
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May 2002
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Sunday
May 19 8:00 A.M.
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Bay To Breakers 12K
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San Francisco
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415 359 2800
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World's largest foot race, complete with teams of centipedes |
Sunday
May 12 11:00 A.M.
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UVic 5K Fun Run
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University of Victoria
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Kathi Cameron
721 8721
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New Balance Island Race Series Awards presented. Not a points race. < |
Sunday
May 5 11:00 A.M.
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Port Alberni Paper Chase 10K
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Port Alberni
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Maria Boldt
724 5660
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 9 - < |
Sunday
May 5
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Vancouver International Marathon / Half Marathon
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Vancouver, BC
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604 872 2928
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Saturday
May 4 6:00 A.M.
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Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras
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Beaver Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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50K, 50-mile, 100K and 25-mile walk divisions. |
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April 2002
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Sunday
Apr 28 8:00 A.M.
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Times-Colonist 10K
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Parliament Buildings, Victoria
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744 3583 ext. 70
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Victoria's biggest running event. |
Sunday
Apr 21 11:00 A.M.
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Merville 15K
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Merville
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Colin Buss
923 9171
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 8 - < |
Sunday
Apr 21 9:00 A.M.
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Vancouver Sun Run 10K
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Downtown Vancouver
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Ken Elmer
604 689 9441
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One of the biggest running events in the world - over 40,000 participants. |
Monday
Apr 15
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Boston Marathon
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Boston, Massachusetts
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508 435 6905
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Sunday
Apr 7 11:00 A.M.
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Sooke River 10K
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Edward Milne School, Sooke
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Monica Lee
658 5045
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 7 - < |
Saturday
Apr 6
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North Shore Second Half Marathon
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North Vancouver
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Brian Murfitt
604 926 6645
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March 2002
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Saturday
Mar 30 10:00 A.M.
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Gutbuster Trail Run
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Mt. Tzouhalem, Maple Bay
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Bryan Tasaka
748 8126
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8-10 km, elevation gain: 400m |
Sunday
Mar 24 10:15 A.M.
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Bazan Bay 5K
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Sanscha Hall, Sidney
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John Botelho
380 1173
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 6 - < |
Sunday
Mar 17 11:00 A.M.
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Mill Bay 10K
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Brentwood College, Mill Bay 10K
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John Campbell
748 9455
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 5 - < |
Sunday
Mar 17
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St. Patrick's Day 5K Run / 3K Walk
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Delta Ocean Point Resort
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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Green beer for finishers! |
Sunday
Mar 10 11:00 A.M.
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Comox Valley Half Marathon
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Florence Fillberg Centre, Courtenay
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Steven Royer
338 4020
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 4 - < |
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February 2002
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Sunday
Feb 24 11:00 A.M.
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Hatley Castle 8K
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Royal Roads University, Colwood
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Doris Dubicki
480 0265
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 3 - < |
Sunday
Feb 10 11:00 A.M.
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Cedar 12K
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Cedar School
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Andy Pomeroy
755 7822
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 2 - < |
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January 2002
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Sunday
Jan 13 11:30 A.M.
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Central Saanich Pioneer 8K
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Saanich Fairgrounds
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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2002 New Balance Island Race Series - Race 1 - < |
Tuesday
Jan 1 10:00 A.M.
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Harriers Memorial Run/Walk
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Harriers Bench, Beaver Lake, near the gravel parking lot
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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Harriers annual New Years Day 10K run/walk on the Elk/Beaver trails to honour all Harriers who ha... |
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December 2001
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Monday
Dec 31 6:00 P.M.
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Run Through Time 5K
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Frontrunners
382 8181
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Wednesday
Dec 26 9:00 A.M.
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Harriers Boxing Day 10-mile Handicap
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Prairie Inn Pub, Saanichton
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Sylvan Smyth
480 7869
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Start time based on previous race results. Anyone can win! Great brunch in the pub. |
Sunday
Dec 9 9:45 A.M.
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Christmas Rush 2km & 5km Fun Run & Walk
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Oak Bay High School
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Fran Yardley
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2K starts at 9:15, free childcare, medals three deep in 10-year age groups in the 5K. Proceeds to... |
Sunday
Dec 2 10:00 A.M.
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Merrython 8K
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Henderson Rec. Center, Victoria
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Henderson
370 7200
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Saturday
Dec 1 11:00 A.M.
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Gunner Shaw 10K Cross Country
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Jericho Park Sailing Centre, Vancouver
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Two 5K loops. Some mud. Hot showers, pizza and other refreshments. |
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November 2001
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Saturday
Nov 24 1:00 P.M.
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Harriers Gunner Shaw Cross Country
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Thetis Lake Park, Victoria
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Bob Reid
384 1520
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10K on rough, hilly, rocky, wet trails. A classic! Proceeds to the Harriers' Foundation |
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