REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Registration deadline is Thursday June 15 , 2023 11:59pm PST Late registration deadline (additional fee) is Tuesday June 20, 2023
2023 Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships
As part of the 2023 Athletics Canada National Track and Field Tour, the 2023 Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships is a Track & Field meet designed to bring new excitementto long distance track racing while also offering Canadian & International Athletes an ideal environment to achieve personal best performances in the lead up to the 2023 World Athletics Championships, 2023 World Para Championships and 2023 Pan Am/Para Pan Am Games. The Pacific Distance Carnival offers both Olympic and Paralympic competitions as well as opportunities for the next generation of athletes to compete alongside current and future Olympians who will compete in the National 10,000m Championships.
Mission
Deliver the best environment for our Canadian High Performance Athletes to compete at their full potential, in preparation for the 2023 World Athletics Championships & World Para Championships, 2023 Pan Am/Para Pan Am Games.
Bring a renewed spotlight to Distance Track Racing and the excitement of watching our Nation’s best athletes perform.
Provide an opportunity to connect recreational athletes with Canada’s best, allowing them to compete in the same setting.
FINAL Schedule of Events
June 23, 2023
5:20pm
U18+ Women’s 200m Timed Finals
5:30pm
U18+ Men’s 200m Timed Finals
5:45pm
OPEN Mixed 800m Wheelchair
5:50pm
5:55pm
U16+ Men’s 800m Heat #1
U16+ Women’s 800m Heat #1
6:00pm
6:05pm
U16+ Men’s 800m Heat #2
U16+ Women’s 800m Heat #2
6:10pm
6:15pm
U16+ Men’s 800m Heat #3
U16+ Women’s 800m Heat #3
6:20pm
U16+ Men’s 800m Heat #4
6:35pm
OPEN Pen Run “Embrace the Pace 5000m” Heat #1 (seed times 17:30+)
7:10pm
OPEN Pen Run “Embrace the Pace 5000m” Heat #2 (seed times <17:30)
7:30pm
National Anthem
7:35pm
U18+ Men’s 3000m
7:50pm
U18+ Women’s 3000m
8:05pm
8:45pm
SR Men’s National Championship 10,000m Race
SR Women’s National Championship 10,000m Race
800m
Entry Standards: Men = 2:00min Women = 2:20min
Top 32 Seed Times will be accepted for each gender.
3000m
Entry Standards: Men = 9:00min Women = 10:20min
Top 24 Seed Times will be accepted for each gender.
800m Prize Money (M/W)
1st – $300
2nd – $200
3rd – $100
3000m Prize Money (M/W)
1st – $300
2nd – $200
3rd – $100
Embrace the Pace 5000m
For the road running enthusiast, come chase the pace on track! Event will be limited to Athletes with Personal Bests better than 30:00min for both Men and Women. Heats will be mixed races seeded by time, with heats going from slowest to fastest seed times. Please note for these races only, NO SHOE CHECKS will be done. Please race in what you are accustomed to!
Canadian National 10,000m Championships
Open to both Canadian and International Athletes, the 2023 Canadian 10,000m Championship Event promises to be the highlight of the night! 25 laps of burn baby burn! This is not your average 10,000m and the name of the game is SPEED. In order to facilitate the speed we are setting the entry standards accordingly. Not racing? Come watch track side in the beer garden or tune in to our FREE live broadcast and cheer on Canada’s current and future Olympians!
Qualifying Window: January 1, 2022 – June 12th, 2023 Open to both Canadian & International Athletes
If you do not meet the above minimum entry marks in the qualifying window please email the High Performance Director, Richard Lee to request entry.
Championnats canadiens de 10 000m
Ouvert aux athlètes canadiens et internationaux, les Championnats canadiens de 10 000 m 2023 promettent d’être le clou de la soirée avec 25 tours de pur effort! Ce n’est pas votre 10 000 m traditionnel et tout se joue en VITESSE. Pour faciliter la vitesse, nous avons fixé le critère de qualification en conséquence. Vous ne courrez pas? Venez suivre l’événement dans notre brasserie en plein air ou suivez l’événement en direct grâce à notre webdiffusion GRATUITE et encouragez les Olympiens canadiens d’aujourd’hui et de demain!
Hommes : 31:30 (équivalent 5000 m – 14:53.00) Femmes : 36:00 (équivalent 5000 m – 17:03.00)
Période de qualification : 1er janvier 2022 au 12 juin 2023 Ouvert aux athlètes canadiens et internationaux.
Si vous n’avez pas atteint le critère de qualification ci-dessus pendant la période de qualification, veuillez faire parvenir un courriel au directeur de la haute performance Richard Lee pour soumettre une demande de participation.
10,000m Travel Grants
Athletes (located outside of the Lower Mainland) are encouraged to apply for one of six $500 travel assistance grants (3 male, 3 female). Applications will open April 1, 2023 and close June 1, 2023. *Non-Canadians are encouraged to apply but Top Canadian athletes will be given preference.
Les athlètes (basés à l’extérieur de la région de la vallée du Bas-Fraser) sont invités à demander une des huit subventions de 500 $ d’aide au déplacement (4 hommes, 4 femmes). Les demandes de subvention seront acceptées du 25 mars au 1er mai 2022. Soumettez votre demande ici.
*Les athlètes étrangers sont invités à soumettre une demande, mais la priorité sera accordée aux meilleurs athlètes canadiens.
10,000m Prize Money
Canadian Championship prize monies will be awarded to the top 4 Canadians. Open prize monies will be awarded to the overall top 4 (Canadians are eligible to collect both).
Bourse des Championnats de 10 000 m
Les bourses des championnats canadiens seront décernées aux quatre meilleurs Canadiens. Les bourses de catégorie ouverte seront décernées aux quatre meilleurs au classement (les Canadiens sont admissibles à remporter les deux types de bourses).
10,000m Championship Prize Money (CAD) / Bourses des Championnats canadiens de 10 000 m ($CAN) *Canadian athletes eligible for both Open and CDN Prize Money.
CAN ATHLETE PRIZE MONEY (M/W):
1st – $3500
2nd – $2250
3rd – $1500
4th – $1000
5th – $750
6th – $500
OPEN PRIZE MONEY (M/W):
1st – $1500
2nd – $750
3rd – $500
*To be eligible for Canadian Prize Money, athletes must be Canadian Citizens and hold a competitive membership with Athletics Canada.
**To be eligible for OPEN Prize Money, athletes must hold a competitive membership with a World Athletics Member Federation.
Venue
The 2023 Pacific Distance Carnival and Canadian 10,000m will take place in the Township of Langley at McLeod Athletic Park.
SpectatorInformation
Spectators are welcome to attend the 2023 Pacific Distance Carnival! Get ready to cheer on the athletes trackside while you enjoy a beer from Stanley Park Brewing!
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Accommodations
Sandman Signature Langley
Rate: $189 plus tax per night (based on single to quad occupancy), Signature 2 Queen Beds
Location: 8828 201st St, Langley, BC
10km from McCleod Athletic Park
To book: Call 1-800-726-3626 and reference booking code – Sandman Signature Langley – 230BCATF
This room rate will be valid until June 1, 2023.
Partners
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SUPPORTING PARTNERS
About Us
BC Athletics
BC Athletics is the Provincial non-profit amateur sport organization for Track & Field, Road Running, Marathons/Ultras, Cross Country/Trail Running and Race Walking. A Branch member of Athletics Canada, BC Athletics is made up of individual members, member clubs and affiliated organizations. The purpose of the Association is to promote, encourage and develop the widest participation and the highest proficiency in the sport of Athletics. Visit BC Athletics
Langley Mustangs
BC Endurance Project
The BC Endurance Project (BCEP) is a select group of high performance distance runners (5,000m to marathon) residing and training in the Vancouver area. The BC Endurance Project strives to develop distance runners (5,000m to marathon) to achieve national and international performance standards. The specific goals of the project are to place as many members on BC and Canadian Championship podiums, on Canadian national teams, and to pursue podium performances at Olympic Games, World Championships, Multi-sport International Games, and other international competitions. Visit BC Endurance Project.
About Athletics Canada
Athletics Canada is the national sport governing body for track and field, para athletics, cross-country running and road running. Its purpose is to support high performance athletics excellence at the world level, and to provide leadership in developmental athletics. Athletics Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization operating under a board of directors elected by provincial / territorial members.
À propos d’Athlétisme Canada
Athlétisme Canada est l’organisme national de régie du sport pour les disciplines de piste et pelouse, de cross-country et de course sur route. Son objectif est de soutenir l’excellence sportive de haute performance au niveau mondial et d’offrir un leadership au niveau du développement de l’athlétisme. Athlétisme Canada est un organisme de bienfaisance sans but lucratif qui exerce ses activités sous la direction d’un conseil d’administration élu par les membres provinciaux et territoriaux.