Event List
Information subject to change. ALWAYS check with event contacts or see printed event brochures to verify race information. Info last updated Jan 30/13.
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| 1. Harriers Pioneer 8k — Sun Jan 13/13, 11:00 am | |
| Location: | Saanichton |
| Contact: | Kathleen Birney or Heather Bretschneider |
| Fees: | $17 by Dec.16, $22 by Jan.9, $27 by Jan.12, $32 day of race. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Fast course. $1750 in prize money. Ferry fares may be covered through the Sporting Life on the Coast program. Transportation available to and from the ferry for high performance athletes. Part of the Frontrunners Island Race Series. |
| Details: | http://pih.bc.ca/pioneer8k.html |
| Results: | http://racedaytiming.ca/results/pioneer8k2013.html |
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| 2. Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k — Sun Jan 27/13, 8:30 am | |
| Location: | Steveston Community Centre, Richmond |
| Contact: | JJ Schmidt 604-241-9094 |
| Fees: | $20 online by Nov 30, $30 online by Jan 23, $35 race day. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Flat and fast route in scenic Steveston. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. |
| Details: | www.kajaks.org/events/icebreaker.htm |
| Results: | www.sportstats.ca/displayResults.xhtml?racecode=103874 |
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| 3. 'First Half' Half Marathon — Sun Feb 10/13, 8:30 am | |
| Location: | The Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Event Hotline 604-515-2488; email firsthalf@pacificroadrunners.ca |
| Fees: | $62. Non-BCA add $3. Registration opened Nov 1, sold out quickly. Competitive entries open until Jan 20 (by invitation only). |
| Features: | Provincial Half Marathon Champs. Scenic and flat certified seawall route. |
| Details: | www.pacificroadrunners.ca/firsthalf/ |
| Results: | www.winningtime.ca/index.php?content=13fhhm |
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| 4. Lakeside 5k — Sun Mar 10/13, 10:00 am | |
| Location: | Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton |
| Contact: | Paul Smith |
| Fees: | $13 pre-reg, $23 race day. Under 15 yrs deduct $5. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Flat and fast, scenic course along Okanagan Lake. Also part of the Interior Road Running Series. |
| Details: | www.interiorrunningassociation.com |
| Results: | www.interiorrunningassociation.com/races/results/2013/ira2_overall.HTML |
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| 5. Synergy Health Management Ltd. Bazan Bay 5k — Sun Mar 10/13, 11:00 am | |
| Location: | Sidney |
| Contact: | Wayne Coulson |
| Fees: | $17 by Feb.10, $22 by Mar.6, $27 by Mar.9, $32 day of race. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Part of the Frontrunners Island Race Series. |
| Details: | www.vira.bc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1002 |
| Results: | http://racedaytiming.ca/raceday-results?display=bazan2013 |
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| 6. BMO St. Patrick's Day 5k — Sat Mar 16/13, 10:00 am | |
| Location: | Stanley Park Pavilion, Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Karen Warrendorf |
| Fees: | $22 by Jan 31, $27 until Feb 28, $32 until Mar 13. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | 2013 BC 5k Championship. Fast and scenic loop of Stanley Park. Irish theme; post-race party. Cash prizing. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. |
| Details: | www.stpatricks5k.com |
| Results: | http://startlinetiming.com/races/2013/stpat/ |
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| 7. The River's Spring Run-Off 10k — Sun Mar 17/13, 10:00 am | |
| Location: | Arthur Stevenson School, Bank Rd., Kamloops |
| Contact: | Reggie Black |
| Fees: | $23 pre-reg, $33 day of race. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | "Flat and fast", great PB certified course in a quiet residential area near river and golf course. Also part of the Interior Road Running Series. |
| Details: | www.interiorrunningassociation.com/riverrunoff.html |
| Results: | www.interiorrunningassociation.com/races/results/2013/ira3_overall.HTML |
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| 8. Comox Valley RV Half Marathon — Sun Mar 24/13, 11:00 am | |
| Location: | Comox |
| Contact: | comox@vira.bc.ca |
| Fees: | $17 by Feb.24, $22 by Mar.20, $27 by Mar.23, $32 day of race. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Part of the Frontrunners Island Race Series. |
| Details: | www.vira.bc.ca/default.aspx?PageID=1002 |
| Results: | http://racedaytiming.ca/raceday-results?display=comoxhalf2013 |
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| 9. Vancouver Sun Run 10k — Sun April 21/13, 9:00 am | |
| Location: | Downtown Vancouver |
| Contact: | 604-689-9441 |
| Fees: | $42 by Jan 31, $47 by Apr 16, $57 Apr 18-20. No day of race entry. Fee includes T-shirt. Vancouver Sun Subscribers get $2 discount. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Provincial 10k Champs. One of North America's largest road races, Expo, "Mini Sun Run", post-race party. |
| Details: | www.sunrun.com |
| Results: | www.sportstats.ca/sunRunResults.xhtml?racecode=104089 |
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| 10. TC10K — Sun Apr 28/13, 8:00 am | |
| Location: | Downtown Victoria/Beacon Hill Park |
| Contact: | Event Hotline 250-744-5538 |
| Fees: | $32 by Jan.31, $37 by Mar.23, $42 by Apr.23. No day of race entry. Fee includes T-shirt. |
| Features: | Very scenic route, on-course entertainment, Kids/Family Fun Run. |
| Details: | www.tc10k.ca |
| Results: | http://racedaytiming.ca/tc |
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| 11. Running Room Shaughnessy 8k — Sun May 26/13, 8:30 am | |
| Location: | Kerrisdale Arena, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Geoffrey Buttner 604-739-9182 |
| Fees: | $21 by May 19, $26 late and day of event. 19&U deduct $3. T-shirt $13. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Provincial 8k Champs. Scenic Shaughnessy course, great draw prizes, 5k poker walk. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. |
| Details: | www.lgrr.com/shaughnessy/ |
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| 12. Sandcastle City Classic 10k — Sun Jun 9/13, 9:00 am | |
| Location: | Crescent Park Elementary School, White Rock (register at finish area, Marine Drive at Bay) |
| Contact: | Paul Mathias 604-538-6584 |
| Fees: | (TBC) $22 by June 10; $27 day of race. T-Shirt add $15. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Beach-front finish, net downhill course, park at finish and bus to start. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. |
| Details: | www.sunrunners.ca/sandcastle-city-classic |
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| 13. North Shore Credit Union Longest Day 5k — Fri Jun 14/13, 6:45 pm | |
| Location: | Thunderbird Stadium, UBC Campus, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Vancouver Thunderbirds 604-266-8879 |
| Fees: | (TBC) $27 by May 16; $32 late. $5 discount for age 15&U. Hoodie add $30. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Summer evening race; post-race BBQ/party. Kids' Mile (6:30) and 10k race (7:10) also offered. In support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. NOTE: only the 5k results count for points in the race series. |
| Details: | www.thunderbirdstrack.org/events/longest_day/longestday.php |
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| 14. Kelowna Midsummer 8k — Sun Jul 7/13, 8:00 am | |
| Location: | Capital News Centre, Gordon Drive, Kelowna |
| Contact: | Ray Snitynsky |
| Fees: | (TBC) $22. Non-BCA add $3. KRC member deduct $3. |
| Features: | Flat, fast course in the sunny Okanagan; Cash prizes for overall top 3 male and female; Kids race included; also part of the Interior Road Running Series |
| Details: | www.interiorrunningassociation.com/midsummer8k.html |
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| 15. Summerfast 10k — Sat Jul 20/13, 8:00 am | |
| Location: | Ceperley Picnic Area, Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| Contact: | John Hill |
| Fees: | (TBC) $27 by July 6; $32 late; $37 day of race. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Scenic and fast, flat course through Stanley Park and around the seawall. Post race brunch with home baked goodies. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series |
| Details: | http://vfac.ca/club-events/summerfast-10k/ |
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