GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon
Sunday, October 13, 2013 - Celebrating 34 Years!
BC Marathon Championships
Certified Boston Marathon Qualifier
MARATHON NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES
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May 13, 2013
- Here's our May 2013 Update! 2 Days To Register before the May 15th deadline!
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May 10, 2013
- MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon First Registration Deadline - May 15. The first registration deadline for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is just days away - on May 15. The 34th annual running of the Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 13. In addition to the Marathon there is a Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run. All four races are capped: the Marathon at 3,000; Half Marathon at 6,000; 8K Road Race at 3,500 and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run 1,300.
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May 7, 2013
- Check out Bruce Deacon's May 2013 Training Newsletter: Run better without the Monday morning soreness of a weekend warrior. Learn how to improve your running strength through core training, weights and running drills.
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May 2, 2013
- We'll be at the BMO Vancouver Marathon this weekend (Thursday to Saturday). Come by the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon booth for some great deals on registration!
- Check out Bruce Deacon's April 2013 Training Newsletter: Pay your tribute to the Boston Marathon tragedy by setting your sights on qualifying to run in this classic race. Help us choose the program that is right for you. Learn what to do between now and the start date of your program.
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April 17, 2013
On behalf of both the Victoria Marathon Society and the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, our hearts and thoughts are with those that have been affected by Monday's tragic events in Boston, MA at The Boston Marathon. So many have been affected by Monday's news. The running community has shown its strength by coming together to support one another at this time.
We want to reassure those registered for the 2013 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon that our security, traffic and medical plan is developed jointly with the Victoria and Oak Bay Police Departments, City of Victoria officials, and Emergency Medical Services in order to ensure the safest possible event for everyone involved. In addition, we will be guided by the response of other marathon events.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to Victoria in October - Sunday, October 13, 2013.
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Mar 27, 2013
- New Age Categories! Great news! We have expanded our age categories for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race! We are proud to announce that 80+ now becomes 80-84, 85-89 and 90+.
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Mar 20, 2013
- Event Caps Announced! Register early to save YOUR spot!
- Marathon - 3000
- Half Marathon - 6000
- 8K Road Race - 3500
- Thrifty Foods Kids Run - 1300
- Event Caps Announced! Register early to save YOUR spot!
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Mar 11, 2013
- 2013 Marathon and Half Marathon Training Programs Now Available! - Marathon and Half Marathon programs for beginner through veteran runners have been added to the site. Online coaching support is available from two-time Olympic marathoner, Bruce Deacon.
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Feb 20, 2013
- MEDIA RELEASE - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon announces 19 Charities to participate in the 2013 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program. (Victoria, BC - February 20, 2013). Nineteen charities will be participating in the 2013 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program. This is the eighth year that the highly successful Charity Pledge Program has been adopted by the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. It is the third year that the Times Colonist has been the title sponsor for the program. In 2012, 20 charities participated in the Charity Pledge Program raising just over $195,000. Since 2006, just under $1 million has been raised by the combined charities. More info...
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Jan 21, 2013
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Victoria Marathon To Host BC Athletics 2013 Marathon Championship
- Marathon Championship: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Victoria, 13 Oct 2013. The Championship portion of the event is open to all Junior, Senior, Masters and Road & Trail members of BC Athletics. Memberships must be received by October 10, 2013 in order to be eligible.
- Travel Assistance: Through the Sport Experience program, BC Ferries and Sport BC will assist with ferry travel costs for athletes participating in the BC Championship. For further details, see the Sport BC website. Applications for travel assistance must be received at least two weeks before the Championship. Due to overwhelming demand, Sport BC may not be able to accept all applications.
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Victoria Marathon To Host BC Athletics 2013 Marathon Championship
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Jan 16, 2013
- MEDIA RELEASE - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Online Registration Open (Victoria, BC - January 16, 2013). As the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon prepares to celebrate its 34th Annual event on Sunday October 13, 2013, we are pleased to announce that online registration is now open. There are four events to choose from: the Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), 8K Road Race or the Thrifty Foods Kids Run (1.2km).
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Jan 15, 2013
- Online Registration for 2013 is now open.
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Dec 20, 2012
- Online Registration for 2013: We hope to launch online registration in January 2013. Stay tuned to our homepage for updates.
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Nov 21, 2012
- MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Announces 2012 Charity Totals. (Victoria, BC - November 21, 2012). The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has announced its charity fundraising totals from the 2012 event. The combined total from the Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program, donations from the Victoria Marathon Society and participant donations totaled $325,500. The 2012 event was held on Sunday, October 7th.
- Thanks to CHEK News and Tourism Victoria for this wonderful promo video of the 2012 Race Weekend!
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Oct 26, 2012
- 2012 FEEDBACK SURVEY: Thank you for participating in the 2012 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon! Please take a few minutes to complete this online survey and be eligible for two complimentary entries to the 2013 race - Sunday, October 13, 2013. Survey closes Friday, November 2nd at NOON.
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Oct 23, 2012
- The top pledge collectors in the 2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program were announced at the Awards Ceremonies on Oct 7.
- Sister Lucy DuMont, Mount St. Mary Foundation: $9063
- Katherine Hart, BC Cancer Foundation: $5,050
- Evan Fagan, Mount St. Mary Foundation: $3,845
- Mei-Sheng Shanks, BC Cancer Foundation: $3,775
- The top pledge collectors in the 2012 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program were announced at the Awards Ceremonies on Oct 7.
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Oct 16, 2012
- Finisher Certificates and Race Portraits by Brightroom! Select your event and search for your name. Click on your name to print your finisher certificate and click on the camera icon to view your race photographs!
- 2012 BC Marathon Championships - The provincial marathon road running championship were incorporated into the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, hosted by the Victoria Marathon Society, and was open to any 2012/13 Junior, Senior, Masters or Road & Trail member of BC Athletics. The Championship winners were Graeme Wilson and Nadyia Fry.
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Oct 15, 2012
- MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Half Marathon Makes Top Ranking in BC. The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Half Marathon is the most competitive Half Marathon in BC this year, according to BC Athletics. The ranking is based on the times of the top 20 men and women. The Half Marathon, with the Marathon and 8K Road Race, took place on Sunday, October 7.
- Thanks to CHEK News for their Race Weekend Coverage!
- You can watch the streaming video from the finish line again and again! http://bit.ly/QTovJZ
- How many volunteers does it take to get the Victoria Marathon running? Vee Cooper takes a look in Vital People. http://bcove.me/qgp31vp9
- More Marathon Coverage: Paul Haysom looks at the top finishers and has more race highlights in sports. http://bcove.me/wt9kqo44
- A marathon of an achievement! Thousands pound the pavement in a record-setting Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon. Monica Martinez has the details. http://bcove.me/rm88c5vu
- Videos by Chris Kelsall/Athletics Illustrated:
- A view from the lead vehicle. http://youtu.be/hwGju6YfnBY
- Adam Campbell's Guinness World Record attempt at Marathon in a Suit: http://youtu.be/jhTIhV33P-s
