Event List
Information subject to change. ALWAYS check with event contacts or see printed event brochures to verify race information. Info last updated Jan 9/12.
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| 1. Harriers Pioneer 8k — Sun Jan 8/12, 11:00 am | |
| Location: | Saanichton |
| Contact: | Randy Jones 250-514-6649 |
| Fees: | $17 by Dec.11, $22 by Jan.4, $27 by Jan.7, $32 day of race. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Fast course. $1500 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://pih.bc.ca/results/Series.php?race=186 |
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| 2. Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k — Sun Jan 29/12, 8:30 am | |
| Location: | Steveston Community Centre, Richmond |
| Contact: | Kajaks 604-241-9094 |
| Fees: | $30 online by Jan 26, $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.raceheadquarters.com/results/2012/run/IceBreaker2012OA.html |
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| 3. 'First Half' Half Marathon — Sun Feb 12/12, 8:30 am | |
| Location: | The Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Event Hotline 604-515-2488; email firsthalf@pacificroadrunners.ca |
| Fees: | $57. Non-BCA add $3. Registration opens 7am Nov 4, sells out quickly. |
| Features: | Provincial Half Marathon Champs. Scenic and flat certified seawall route. |
| Details: | www.pacificroadrunners.ca/firsthalf/ |
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| 4. Dave Reed Spring Classic 5k — Sat Mar 3/12, 9:00 am | |
| Location: | Lumbermen's Arch, Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| Contact: | John Hill 604-688-8648 |
| Fees: | TBC |
| Features: | Flat seawall course, great Sun Run training. Post race goodies & great draw prizes. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. |
| Details: | http://vfac.ca/club-events/dave-reed-5k |
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| 5. Synergy Health Management Ltd. Bazan Bay 5k — Sun Mar 4/12, 11:00 am | |
| Location: | Sidney |
| Contact: | Linda Walsh |
| Fees: | $17 by Feb.5, $22 by Feb.26, $27 by Feb.29, $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 |
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| 6. Penticton Lakeside Resort 5k — Sun Mar 4/12, 10:00 am | |
| Location: | Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton |
| Contact: | Neil Macdonald 250-490-3334 |
| 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.interiorrunning.ca/ |
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| 7. Comox Valley RV Half Marathon — Sun Mar 18/12, 11:00 am | |
| Location: | Comox |
| Contact: | Brad Crowe |
| Fees: | $17 by Feb.19, $22 by Mar.11, $27 by Mar.14, $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 |
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| 8. The River's Spring Run-Off 10k — Sun Mar 18/12, 10:00 am | |
| Location: | Arthur Stevenson School, Bank Rd., Kamloops |
| Contact: | Karen King 250-573-2080 |
| 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: | Available on this site |
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| 9. Vancouver Sun Run 10k — Sun April 15/12, 9:00 am | |
| Location: | Downtown Vancouver |
| Contact: | 604-689-9441 |
| Fees: | $45 by Mar 31, $50 late. 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 |
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| 10. TC10K — Sun Apr 29/12, 8:00 am | |
| Location: | Downtown Victoria/Beacon Hill Park |
| Contact: | Event Hotline 250-744-5538 |
| Fees: | $27 by Dec.31, $32 by Mar.25, $37 by Apr.27. No day of race entry. Fee includes T-shirt. |
| Features: | Very scenic route, on-course entertainment, Kids/Family Fun Run. |
| Details: | www.tc10k.ca |
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| 11. Mother's Day 5k — Sun May 13/12, 9:00 am | |
| Location: | Port Moody Social Rec Centre, Port Moody |
| Contact: | Vic Suddaby, 604-936-2588 |
| Fees: | $17 by May 6, $24 late and day of race; 19&U $12 and $17. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Scenic route beside Port Moody Inlet. Mostly off-road. Also offered: free kids' 800m fun run & tiny tot 100m. Family-oriented event. Also part of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series. |
| Details: | http://phoenixrunningclub.com |
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| 12. Running Room Shaughnessy 8k — Sun May 27/12, 8:30 am | |
| Location: | Kerrisdale Arena, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Geoffrey Buttner 604-739-9182 |
| Fees: | $17 by May 22, $22 late and day of event. 19&U deduct $3. T-shirt $12. 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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| 13. Sandcastle City Classic 10k — Sun Jun 10/12, 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: | $22 by June 11; $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: | On this site and www.sunrunners.ca/sandcastle-city-classic |
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| 14. North Shore Credit Union Longest Day 5k — Fri Jun 15/12, 6:45 pm | |
| Location: | Thunderbird Stadium, UBC Campus, Vancouver |
| Contact: | Vancouver Thunderbirds 604-266-8879 |
| Fees: | $27 by May 17; $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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| 15. Kelowna Midsummer 8k — Sun Jul 15/12, 8:00 am | |
| Location: | Capital News Centre, Gordon Drive, Kelowna |
| Contact: | Richard Bugslag |
| Fees: | TBA. Non-BCA add $3. |
| Features: | Flat, fast course in the sunny Okanagan; also part of the Interior Road Running Series |
| Details: | At http://business.silk.net/krc/ and www.interiorrunning.ca/results/2011/2011races.htm |
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