BC Road Running Series, presented by Timex

BC Road Running Series, presented by Timex

Event List

Information subject to change. ALWAYS check with event contacts or see printed event brochures to verify race information. Last updated Jan 5/15.

1. Harriers Pioneer 8k
2. Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k
3. ‘First Half’ Half Marathon
4. Synergy Health Mgt. Ltd. Bazan Bay 5k
5. BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5k
6. The River’s Spring Run-Off 10k
7. Comox Valley RV Half Marathon
8. Vancouver Sun Run 10k
9. TC10K
10. OASIS Shaughnessy 8k
11. Sandcastle City Classic 10k
12. BlueShore Financial Longest Day 5k
13. Fresh Air Midsummer 8km
14. Summerfast 10k

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1. Harriers Pioneer 8k — Sun Jan 11/15, 11:00 am
Location: Saanich Fairgrounds, Saanichton
Contact: Kathleen Birney
Fees: $20 by Dec.11, $25 by Jan.7, $30 by Jan.10, $35 day of race. BCA deduct $3. Students deduct $5 from pre-race-day fees.
Register: Closed for 2015
Features: Fast course. 2015 BC 8k Championships. $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.
Website: http://pih.bc.ca/pioneer8k.html
Results: http://pih.bc.ca/results/Series.php?race=229
2. Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k — Sun Feb 1/15, 8:30 am
Location: Steveston Community Centre, Richmond
Contact: Erin Crawford 604-241-9094
Fees: $28 online by Dec 14, $35 online by Jan 28, $40 Jan 30-31. No race day entry. BCA deduct $3.
Register: Closed for 2015
Features: Fun and fast 8k to kick off the year with hot soup headlining the post race festivities! Flat route in scenic Steveston. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series.
Website: www.kajaks.ca
Results: www.startlinetiming.com/races/2015/ice/
3. ‘First Half’ Half Marathon — Sun Feb 15/15, 8:30 am
Location: The Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver
Contact: firsthalf@pacificroadrunners.ca or 604-515-2488
Fees: $65. BCA deduct $3. Registration opened Nov 5, sold out quickly. Competitive & Elite entries open until Jan 24.
Register: Sold out
Features: Provincial Half Marathon Champs. Very scenic route goes out on the Seawall, to English Bay, through Stanley Park and back again. Bagels, fruit, soup, juice, yogurt, water and coffee will be available at The Roundhouse Community Centre. Cash prizing to overall top 5 men and women; course record bonus.
Website: www.pacificroadrunners.ca/firsthalf/
Results: www.startlinetiming.com/races/2015/fhhm
4. Synergy Health Management Ltd. Bazan Bay 5k — Sun Mar 8/15, 11:00 am
Location: Tulista Park, Sidney
Contact: Wayne Coulson
Fees: $20 by Feb.7, $25 by Mar.3, $30 on Mar.7, $35 day of race. BCA deduct $3.
Register: Closed for 2015
Features: Part of the Frontrunners Island Race Series.
Website: vira.bc.ca/series/
Results: http://racedaytiming.ca/results/2015BazanBay5KOverall
5. BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5k — Sat Mar 14/15, 9:30 am
Location: Stanley Park Pavilion, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Contact: Karen Warrendorf
Fees: $28 by Jan 2, $33 until Jan 23, $35 until Feb 24, $38 until Mar 11. Team entries $4 less per person. BCA deduct $3. Hooded sweatshirt $35; Race T-shirt $20.
Register: Closed for 2015
Features: Fast and scenic loop of Stanley Park. Irish theme; post-race party. Cash prizing. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series.
Website: www.stpatricks5k.com
Results: http://www.startlinetiming.com/races/2015/stpat
6. The River’s Spring Run-Off 10k — Sun Mar 15/15, 10:00 am
Location: Arthur Stevenson School, Bank Rd., Kamloops
Contact: Erica Malerby
Fees: $26 pre-registered, add $10 race day, BCA deduct $3. LS Tech Shirt $20.
Register: Closed for 2015
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.
Website: www.interiorrunningassociation.com/riverrunoff.html
Results: http://www.interiorrunningassociation.com/results/2015-spring-runoff-10k-results.html
7. Comox Valley RV Half Marathon — Sun Mar 22/15, 11:00 am
Location: Florence Filberg Center, Courtenay
Contact: cvhalf@gmail.com
Fees: $20 by Feb.23, $25 by Mar.19, $30 on Mar.21, $35 day of race. BCA deduct $3.
Register: Closed for 2015
Features: Part of the Frontrunners Island Race Series. Pre-race dinner Mar.21.
Website: vira.bc.ca/series/ and cvrr.ca/cv-half-marathon
Results: http://racedaytiming.ca/results/2015ComoxValleyHalfOverall
8. Vancouver Sun Run 10k — Sun April 19/15, 9:00 am
Location: Downtown Vancouver
Contact: info@vancouversunrun.com 604-689-9441
Fees: $49 by Jan 31, $54 by Apr 14, $60 Apr 16-18. No day of race entry. Fee includes T-shirt. Vancouver Sun Subscribers get $2 discount. BCA deduct $3.
Register: closed for 2015
Features: Scenic course in downtown Vancouver and along the waterfront. One of North America’s largest road races, Expo, “Mini Sun Run”, post-race party.
Website: www.vancouversun.com/sunrun/
Results: https://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.xhtml?raceid=25143
9. TC10K — Sun Apr 26/15, 8:00 am
Location: Downtown Victoria/Beacon Hill Park
Contact: info@tc10k.ca 250-744-5538
Fees: $35 by Jan.31, $40 by Mar.31, $45 by Apr.22, $50 Apr.24-25. No day of race entry. Fee includes T-shirt.
Register: closed for 2015
Features: Very scenic route, on-course entertainment, Kids/Family Fun Run. Half Marathon distance also available (not in series).
Website: www.tc10k.ca
Results: http://racedaytiming.ca/results/2015TC10KOverall
10. OASIS Shaughnessy 8k — Sun May 24/15, 8:30 am
Location: Kerrisdale Arena, Vancouver
Contact: Geoffrey Buttner 604-739-9182
Fees: $25 by May 17, $30 late and day of event. 19&U deduct $3. T-shirt $13. BCA deduct $3.
Register: closed for 2015
Features: Scenic Shaughnessy course, great draw prizes, 5k poker walk. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series.
Website: www.lgrr.com/shaughnessy/
Results: www.startlinetiming.com/races/2015/shaughnessy/
11. Sandcastle City Classic 10k — Sun Jun 7/15, 9:00 am
Location:
Bayview Park, Marine Drive, White Rock
Contact: Tina Hansen 604-417-2525
Fees: $25 by June 4; $35 day of race. BCA deduct $3.
Register: closed for 2015
Features: Beach-front start and finish, new loop course. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series.
Website: www.sunrunners.ca/sandcastle-city-classic
Results: www.startlinetiming.com/races/2015/sandcastle
12. BlueShore Financial Longest Day 5k — Fri Jun 19/15, 7:00 pm ** NEW START TIME **
Location: Thunderbird Commons ** NEW LOCATION **, UBC Campus, Vancouver
Contact: Vancouver Thunderbirds 604-266-8879
Fees: $33 by May 19; $38 by June 17, $48 race day. $5 discount for age 15&U. Tech shirt add $24. BCA deduct $3.
Register: closed for 2015
Features: Provincial 5k Championship. Summer evening race; post-race BBQ/party. Kids’ Mile (6:30) and 10k race (7:15) 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.
Website: www.thunderbirdstrack.org/longest-day-race/
Results: www.startlinetiming.com/races/2015/longestday
13. Fresh Air Midsummer 8k — Sun Jul 5/15, 8:00 am
Location: Gyro Beach Park, Kelowna
Contact: Richard Dueck
Fees: $25 pre-registered, $35 day of race. BCA deduct $3. KRC member deduct $3.
Register: closed for 2015
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
Website: www.interiorrunningassociation.com/midsummer8k.html
Results: www.interiorrunningassociation.com/results/2015-midsummer-8k-results.html
14. Summerfast 10k — Sat Jul 18/15, 8:00 am
Location: Ceperley Picnic Area, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Contact: Rick Horne
Fees: $30 by July 4; $35 late; $40 day of race. BCA deduct $3.
Register: closed for 2015
Features: Provincial 10k Championship. 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
Website: www.summerfast.ca
Results: http://racedaytiming.ca/results/2015Summerfast10K