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• Oct 4, 2011
  
  • MEDIA ADVISORY: Victoria Marathon Media Conference – Friday, October 7, 2011 at Frontrunners Footwear.
  • Course Entertainment - Enjoy the Charity Cheering Zones along Dallas Road (Menzies to Government and Cook to Moss), the Uminari Taiko drumming ensemble near the Victoria Golf Club, and the Compassion Gorilla at Cattle Point. Compassion Gorilla draws on latin sounds, worldbeat grooves, dub, and many other influences to craft a full-bodied, earthy and original sound.
• Oct 3, 2011
  
  • Parking and Road Closures and Road Closures Media Advisory (October 3, 2011).
  • Race Maps - Marathon - Half Marathon - 8K Road Race - Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon.
  • Over 16 countries will be flocking to our beautiful City! While most of our participants are from Canada, we have participants joining us from Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, and the USA!
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION - Click here.
  • Look Up Your Race Number - Courtesy of Race Headquarters. You need this number to collect your package. If your name is not on this list, find it at Race Package Pickup on Race Weekend.
  • Check the confirmation list to see if you are registered.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email.
  • Race Expo and Awards Ceremonies - Free and Open to the Public.
  • Race Package Pickup Location and Times - Click here. Starts at 3:00pm on Friday, October 7.
• Oct 1, 2011
  
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s October 2011 Training Newsletter - Avoid making those "rookie mistakes" that can cost you a personal best. Check out the list of cautions and race to your potential. Pacing is key to a great run. Coach Bruce shares his pacing secrets to help you finish strong.
• Sept 30, 2011
  
  • Road Closures and Parking Information
  • Volunteers Still Needed. Visit our Volunteers Page to see where volunteers are still required. Thanks for your support!
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION - Click here.
  • MyLaps Bib Tag Information - No Chip Return Needed At Finish Line.
  • View the Start/Finish for all events on race day.
• Sept 28, 2011
  
  • Race Day Live Streaming Coverage (7:30am-2:00pm) - Now your friends and family from around the world can log in to www.cheknews.ca and share in your Marathon finish. Race details, like road closures, will be at your fingertips, and your friends and family will be able to watch the finish line live. After the race is wrapped up the stream will remain on the site for a week so you can go back and re-live your achievement. Thanks CHEK NEWS!
• Sept 27, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: Running Legends Headline GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Speaker Series (Victoria, BC – September 26, 2011) Bart Yasso and Kathrine Switzer will be featured speakers at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Speaker Series, to be held on Saturday October 8 at the Marathon Race Expo. The Speaker Series runs from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm and will be held at the Victoria Conference Centre, Level 1 in the Auditorium.
• Sept 22, 2011
  
  • Look Up Your Race Number - Courtesy of Race Headquarters. For participants that registered prior to Sept 12.
  • 32nd Annual Race Guide will be in Race Packages - Click here.
  • RUN WITH BART YASSO - Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 8:30 a.m. Walk of Fame Fun Run. An easy 5K run to Mile '0' in Beacon Hill Park and back with Bart. Meet at Frontrunners Footwear, 1200 Vancouver Street. No charge. Everyone welcome.
• Sept 14, 2011
  
  • Registration Deadline ends at midnight on September 15^th. Register Today!
  • Using one of the Training Programs by Bruce Deacon? We want to hear from you. Complete our survey here. http://eventsonline.ca/events/vicmara/training.html
  • Local charities get boost from marathon pledge program (Times Colonist article).
• Sept 12, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Regular Registration Deadline – September 15. The regular registration deadline for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is just four days away – on September 15. To date, over 8,600 registrations have been received for all four events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon. It is expected that there will be an increase in registrations over the next three days before the late registration fees apply.
  • Wanted - Race Weekend Volunteers! Many positions are available both off and on the course. A race of this size requires hundreds of volunteers to continue to operate smoothly. Apply today!
• Sept 6, 2011
  
  • GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon – Sept 2011 Update. Early Bird Registration deadline – Thu, Sept 15, 2011. Register Today!
• Sept 1, 2011
  
  • View the Start/Finish for all events on race day.
  • Wanted - Race Weekend Volunteers! Many positions are available both off and on the course. A race of this size requires hundreds of volunteers to continue to operate smoothly. Apply today!
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s September 2011 Training Newsletter - With six weeks to go, it is time to tune up your body and mind for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. See how shorter races can help you put the finishing touches on your training, while letting you rehearse racing prior to your marathon or half. Also learn how to develop the mental skills you will need come race morning. Read all about it in the September edition.
  • You can pre-order discounted video/digital products from Brightroom.com.
• August 29, 2011
  
  • NEW Deadline - Name On Your Number: Get your name (or nickname) printed on your race number if you register by Sept 9! Register Today!
• Aug 18, 2011
  
  • Next Registration Deadline - Thursday, Sept 15, 2011. Register Today!
  • Name On Your Number: Get your name (or nickname) printed on your race number if you register by Sept 6.
  • Check the confirmation list to see if you are registered.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email.
  • Upgrade Your Registration or Add Tickets. Look under Registration Changes on the Register Page.
  • Check the Team Confirmation Page.
  • Volunteers Needed – Apply to be part of our amazing Volunteer Crew – Positions available on and off the course.
  • Race Weekend Speakers include Bart Yasso, Kathrine Switzer, Steve King, Lucy Smith, Marilyn Arsenault and Tara Whitten.
  • The Carbo Gala Dinner is 75% sold out. Get your tickets before they are gone! Add them when you register or via the upgrade page if you have already registered.
• July 29, 2011
  
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s August 2011 Training Newsletter - It’s summertime and vacations are upon us. Learn how to adjust your training to fit the demands of the holiday living. The best training tip of all time is to listen to your body’s signals when the body say “no”. Read all about it in the August edition. Wondering how to manage the cross training now that the training schedules are getting harder? Read some tips about prioritizing your workouts and responding to fatigue. Figure out your race pace using these methods. Don't get caught working out at too fast a pace.
• July 28, 2011
  
  • Course Maps updated – Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon.
  • The Executive House Hotel and Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour have joined our 2011 Hotel Partner Program. Special rates for participants on our Accommodations page.
• July 25, 2011
  
  • Future Race Dates - October 7, 2012 and October 13, 2013.
  • Volunteers! Over 1500 volunteers help make Race Weekend possible. Join our volunteer crew - Register Today!
  • Your 2011 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Organizing Committee!!! Most of them anyways...Recognize anyone?
• July 14, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Early Bird Registration Deadline Ends July 15. The early bird registration deadline for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is just two days away – on July 15. To date, over 4,300 registrations have been received for all four events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon. It is expected that there will be an increase in registrations over the next two days before the regular registration fees apply.
• July 12, 2011
  
  • GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon – July 2011 Update. Early Bird Registration deadline - Friday, July 15, 2011. Register Today!
  • Check the confirmation list.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email
  • PowerBar will be providing gels on the Marathon and Half Marathon Routes – Flavours this year: Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry banana, and double latte.
  • Book Your Accommodation Now. Check out Special rates offered by our Hotel Partners.
• July 11, 2011
  
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s July 2011 Training Newsletter - It’s summertime and vacations are upon us. Learn how to adjust your training to fit the demands of the holiday living. The best training tip of all time is to listen to your body’s signals when the body say “no”. Read all about it in the July edition.
• July 8, 2011
  
  • 2011 Speaker Series – The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is proud to welcome Bart Yasso, Kathrine Switzer, Steve King, Lucy Smith and Marilyn Arsenault to the 2011 Speaker Series on Saturday, October, 8, 2011.
• July 5, 2011
  
  • Sports Drink Update: The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon will be providing Gu Brew Electrolyte Drink at the aid stations in 2011. Flavors will be orange and raspberry.
• July 4, 2011
  
  • Race Timing - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Switches to MyTaps Bib Tags. No more timing chips on your shoe this year. The tag will be on the back of your race number!.
  • Does your child want to run the Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon? The registration form and KM Tracker is available here.
  • Denise Helm is "Woman On The Run". How you can start training now for the @VictoriaMarathn - http://ow.ly/5wjpA
• June 23, 2011
  
  • Marathon and Half Marathon finisher medals revealed!
  • We’re off to the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon and Seattle Rock & Roll Marathon race expos this weekend! Come visit us at the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon booth!
  • Register Online or drop your entry off at Frontrunners Footwear, 1200 Vancouver Street. Entries mailed and postmarked before July 15 will qualify for the Early Bird Rate.
  • Am I registered? Check the confirmation list.
• June 13, 2011
  
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s June 2011 Training Newsletter - With summer soon to arrive, those training runs will soon be a lot hotter and harder. Learn how to stay cool when slogging out the miles. Time to start thinking of fuelling as we increase the long runs. This month we talk about how carbs, fats and gels can keep you going.
• June 10, 2011
  
  • 120 Days To Go! Register today! 4 events to choose from – Marathon, Half Marathon, 8 K Road Race, Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon!
• June 2, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon launches 2011 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program. (Victoria, BC – June 2, 2011). The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 2011 Times Colonist Charity Pledge Program (CPP) was officially launched today. This is the sixth year that the highly successful program has been adopted by the Marathon and 22 charities will be participating this year. Since 2006, $612,000 has been raised by the combined charities. The 2011 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011.
  • Media Launch Photos.
• May 12, 2011
  
  • GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon - May 2011 Update - http://eepurl.com/dN4EQ. First registration deadline Sunday, May 15, 2011. Register today!
• May 9, 2011
  
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s May 2011 Training Newsletter - Run faster with better form, a stronger core and greater overall fitness. Read all about it in the May edition.
• May 5, 2011
  
  • The 2011 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon brochure is out! – Contains information about the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon.
• May 4, 2011
  
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run Brochure/Kids Marathon Tracker – Download a copy here or pick one up from your local Thrifty Foods location. Also available at Frontrunners Footwear.
  • Special Registration Deadline Approaching - May 15, 2011. Lowest Entry Fees. Register Early!
  • Check the confirmation list.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email.
  • Are you blogging about your training for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon or 8K? Tell us about it!
  • Customize The Name/Nickname On Your Race Number – Register Online by Sept 6.
  • Race Weekend Accommodation – Check out Special rates offered by our Hotel Partners.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities – The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has many sponsor opportunities for businesses and services. From Official Supplier level to Bronze, Silver and Gold we have many options available for companies wanting to be associated with one of North America’s most popular destination marathons. For more information, contact Louise Hodgson-Jones at sponsors@runvictoriamarathon.com.
  • Exhibitor Opportunities - The Victoria Marathon Race Expo hosts over 40 exhibitors from Oct 7-9, 2011 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Join us on Race Weekend!
  • 2011 Marathon and Half Marathon Training Programs – 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.
• April 15, 2011
  
  • 8K Road Race: NEW Parent/Child Team Category – Is your child keen to run the Kids Run but older than the 12 year old age limit? Register for the NEW Parent/Child Team category in the 8K Road Race. Children 15 and under can form a team with their parent/guardian in the 8K Road Race. This is a great next step after running in the Thrifty Foods Kids Run. Each team member runs the 8K Road Race. The two finish times are added together for a cumulative score. The top 3 fastest teams receive an award.
  • Check out Bruce Deacon’s April 2011 Training Newsletter - Are you setting your goals for this year’s race weekend? Make 2011 the year that you set ambitious goals. Don't settle for a goal that you know you can attain. Reach for a goal that you think you might reach if you work harder than you have in the past. This is the year to see what you really have in you. Read how you can select the right training program and stay injury free during the first month of training.
• March 30, 2011
  
  • Participant Shirts - Check out the shirts selected for the 2011 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K participants!
• March 28, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: Dairyland® Sprints Ahead as Sponsor of GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon - The Ultimate Chocolate Milk® Optimizes Race Recovery. Dairyland® has announced a multi-level sponsorship of the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. Celebrating 32 years, the 2011 race takes place Sunday, October 9.
• March 22, 2011
  
  • Advertising Opportunity - All runners will receive the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Race Guide which will contain essential race information, maps and articles. Advertising opportunities are available - More Info.
• Feb 17, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon announces 23 Charities to participate in the 2011 Charity Pledge Program. Twenty three charities will be participating in the 2011 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Charity Pledge Program. This is the sixth year that the highly successful Charity Pledge Program has been adopted by the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. In 2010, 18 charities participated in the Charity Pledge Program and raised a record $329,925. Since 2006, $612,000 has been raised by the combined charities. (Victoria, BC – February 17, 2011).
• Feb 16, 2011
  
  • Boston Marathon Announces Changes To Registration Process For 2012/2013 and New Qualifying Times for 2013.
• Feb 8, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon hosts Provincial Marathon Championships for Third Consecutive Year. The 32nd Annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon will host the 2011 Provincial Marathon Championships for the third year in a row. The championships are open to junior, senior and master runners, for both men and women. The 2011 Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011. (February 8, 2011).
  • Victoria Marathon To Host 2011 BC Marathon Championships - More Information from BC Athletics.
  • Through the Sporting Life on the Coast program, BC Ferries and Sport BC will assist with ferry travel costs for athletes participating in the BC Championships - More information. 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.
• Jan 24, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: Victoria Marathon Society Announces Results of Economic Impact Analysis. The Victoria Marathon Society has announced the results from its Economic Impact Analysis on the 2010 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. The event, which took place on Sunday, October 10, 2010, created a total economic impact on marathon weekend of $7.1 million. (January 24, 2011)
• Jan 19, 2011
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Wins Best Marathon Award from Get Out There Magazine (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, Jan 19, 2011).
  • Sponsorship Opportunities – The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has many sponsor opportunities for businesses and services. From Official Supplier level to Bronze, Silver and Gold we have many options available for companies wanting to be associated with one of North America’s most popular destination marathons. For more information, contact Louise Hodgson-Jones at sponsors@runvictoriamarathon.com
• Jan 17, 2011
  
  • Best Marathon Western Canada - GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon! Get Out There Magazine announced the winners for their 6th annual 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards and we made the list! Their annual Readers’ Choice Awards recognize the people, places and organizations that make active living in Canada so great. Readers were invited to vote in over 30 categories, including: best marathon, best yoga studio, best event t-shirt, best place to watch the Tour de France, and more. Winners are determined by the highest number of reader votes cast in each category. In 2010 a record 1,621 readers cast votes, compared to 498 votes in 2009. Complete results of the 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards have been published in the February issue of Get Out There Magazine, which hits the streets February 1st.
• Jan 4, 2011
  
  • Happy New Year from the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon!
  • Our first Registration Deadline is May 15, 2010. Register before then for the best rates.
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• Nov 29, 2010
  
  • 2011 Official Charity Pledge Program - If you represent a charity and would like to apply for 2011 here are the links to the Selection Criteria and Application. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2010 and our 2011 charities will be announced in February.
• Nov 28, 2010
  
  • Caps and Start Times for 2011
  • Marathon – 4000
  • Early Start - 6:30 a.m.
  • Main Start - 8:45 a.m. / 8:40 a.m. - Wheelchair and Visually Impaired Start (NEW Start time)
  • Half Marathon – 6800
  • Start - 7:30 a.m. / 7:25 a.m. - Wheelchair and Visually Impaired Start
  • 8K Road Race – 4000
  • Start - 7:15 a.m. / 7:10 a.m. - Wheelchair and Visually impaired Start
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon – 1000
  • Start - 10:15 a.m.
  • Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Victoria.Marathon and Twitter: www.twitter.com/VictoriaMarathn.
• Nov 8, 2010
  
  • Online Registration for 2011 is open! Registration information.
  • View our November 2010 Email Update - Click here.
• Nov 4, 2010
  
  • MEDIA RELEASE - Record fundraising year for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon (Victoria, BC – November 4, 2010). The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon raised a record amount for charities this year. The combined total from the Charity Pledge Program, donations from the Victoria Marathon Society and participant donations is over $470,000. The 2010 event, which also had a record number of participants, was held on October 10th. (Media Release PDF)
  • Check out race weekend videos by GLSP (Great Lakes Sports Publications - Jennie McCafferty and her crew). Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race, Marathon start, Half Marathon start, Carbo Gala Dinner and much MORE! http://runningcanada.tv/2010victoria/
  • Gerry Etcheverry
  • Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IriYwxGcfM4
  • Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF-id4Pq_sY
• Nov 3, 2010
  
  • Online registration for the 2011 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon will open on Monday, November 8 at 12:00 noon (PST).
• Oct 25, 2010
  
  • 2011 Official Charity Pledge Program - If you represent a charity and would like to apply for 2011 here are the links to the Selection Criteria and Application. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2010 and our 2011 charities will be announced in February.
  • Registration for 2011 slated to open in early November 2010 - Stay tuned!
• Oct 15, 2010
  
  • Nine age class records were set in 2010 - Three in the Marathon, four in the Half Marathon and two in the 8K Road Race. Course records and results.
• Oct 14, 2010
  
  • BC Marathon Championships - The provincial Marathon road running championship was incorporated into the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon, hosted by the Victoria Marathon Society, and was open to any 2010 competitive athlete member of BC Athletics. The Championship winners were Kevin O’Connor and Suzanne Evans!
  • BC Athletics blog with race recap
  • More Info and Results (PDF)
  • Post Race Survey - Complete our post-race survey through Events Online to be eligible for two complimentary entries to the 2011 race - Sunday, October 9, 2011. We value your feedback and will use the information to improve the event in future years.
• Oct 13, 2010 - Videos
  

• Oct 12, 2010 - Videos
  
  • Results, Certificates and Photos - Click on your name in the results to generate your finisher certificate. Click on the camera icon to view photos.
  • Age Graded, Teams, Wheelchairs and Visually Impaired - Results here.
  • Timing Chips - You do not have to return your timing chip in 2010.
  • RACE WEEKEND MEDIA COVERAGE
  • ONLINE
  • 'I am shocked to win it' (Times Colonist, Oct 12, 2010)
  • Kenyan wins today's marathon, with Greater Victoria men and women placing in top spots (Times Colonist, Oct 10, 2010)
  • Philip Samoei and Catrin Jones win Victoria Marathon; over 14,000 participate (Times Colonist, Oct 10, 2010)
  • Photo Gallery: GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon (Times Colonist, Oct 10, 2010)
  • VIDEO GALLERIES
  • http://runningcanada.tv/2010victoria/ - Check out race weekend videos by GLSP (Great Lakes Sports Publications - Jennie McCafferty and her crew). Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race, Marathon start, Half Marathon start, Carbo Gala Dinner and much MORE!
• Oct 10, 2010
  
  • Overall Results – By Race Headquarters.
  • MEDIA RELEASE - Highlights
    • Record Registrations and Finishers
    • New World Age-Group Record
    • New BC Age-Group Record
Oct 9, 2010 - Videos

• Sponsor/VIP Reception
• David Patchell-Evans Interview
• Elite Athlete Introductions
• Oct 8, 2010
  
  • Best Wishes from the Victoria Marathon Society Board and GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Organizing Committee - This weekend will be one to remember. Have a great race!
  • Race Expo and Package Pickup starts today at 3:00pm at the Victoria Conference Centre.
  • Spots Remaining - Marathon (925), 8K Road Race (1085) and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon (317).
  • MEDIA RELEASE - Record Registrations for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Event features the Strongest ever Elite field (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, October 8, 2010).
  • Start Times - Here.
  • Road Closures and Parking Info.
  • Frequently Asked Questions.
• Oct 7, 2010
  
  • Online registration is now closed. You can still register for the Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon at Race Package Pickup at the Victoria Conference Centre (720 Douglas Street) on Friday, October 8 from 3:00pm-7:30pm and Saturday, October 9 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. The Half Marathon is sold out. No new spots will be added.
• Oct 5, 2010
  
  • Media advisory about the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Media Conference: Friday, October 8 at 10:00am.
  • Over 13,270 registrations received so far! Spots remaining - Marathon - 940. 8K Road Race - 1200. Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon - 400.
  • View our latest (Oct 5) email update here.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION - Click here.
  • Look Up Your Race Number - Courtesy of Race Headquarters. You need this number to collect your package. If your name is not on this list, find it at Race Package Pickup on Race Weekend.
  • Check the confirmation list.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email.
  • Race Package Pickup Location and Times - Click here. Starts at 3:00pm on Friday, October 9.
  • Race Expo and Awards Ceremonies - Free and Open to the Public.
  • Race results by Race Headquarters. Click here.
  • Be notified when race photos are ready - Brightroom.com
• Oct 4, 2010
  
  • Parking and Road Closures and Road Closures Media Advisory (October 4, 2010).
  • Registrations Exceed 2010 Totals - Over 13,100 registrations have been received so far exceeding last year’s final total of 12,502.
  • Over 20 countries will be flocking to our beautiful City! While most of our participants are from Canada, we have participants joining us from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Honduras, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, and the USA.
  • Live Streaming Video planned for Race Day thanks to UsedEverywhere.com! NEW for 2010! Live streaming video (hosted on UStream) will be featured on the homepage at www.runvictoriamarathon.com. Direct feed channel link.
  • Cheering Stations - More entertainment will be featured on course in 2010! More information on cheering station locations and entertainment here.
  • Race Maps - Marathon - Half Marathon - 8K Road Race - Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon.
  • Official Souvenir Apparel - Catch the latest fall fashions by New Balance at the Race Expo. Logo’d and commemorative pieces will be available.
• Oct 1, 2010
  
  • Timing Chip Information - No Chip Return Needed At Finish Line.
• Sept 30, 2010
  
  • Media Release - Strongest Ever Elite Field in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Over 80 Athletes Confirmed (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, Sep 30, 2010)
  • 31st Annual Race Guide will be in Race Packages - Click here.
  • The Half Marathon is SOLD OUT. There is still room in the Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run. Sorry, transfers are not available and the selling race numbers is not permitted. No refunds, no deferrals.
  • KidSport Victoria has two Half Marathon entries available. Contact Patti Hunter at phunter@kidsportvictoria.ca for next steps.
  • C-FAX Santas Anonymous Society has two Half Marathon entries available. Contact Christine Hewitt at santas@cfax1070.com for next steps.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION - Click here.
  • Look Up Your Race Number - Courtesy of Race Headquarters.
• Sept 27, 2010
  
  • Media Release - Victoria Half Marathon Reaches Cap (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, Sep 27, 2010)
• Sept 25, 2010
  
  • Half Marathon - SOLD OUT! A record number of 6800 Half Marathon registrations were reached today. There are still spots left in the Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon. Register today!
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION - Click here.
• Sept 22, 2010
  
  • Registrations for Half Nearing Cap - 133 Half Marathon registrations left. REGISTER TODAY!
• Sept 20, 2010
  
  • (Victoria, BC – September 17, 2010) - With just three weeks to go until the 31^st Annual GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, the Half Marathon is approaching its cap of 6,800. There are 325 registrations available and it is predicted that this race will be sold out in days. Media Release (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Sep 17, 2010).
• Sept 16, 2010
  
  • Total registrations so far - 11721. Marathon - 2880. Half - 6448. 8K - 2105. Kids - 289. Register today!
  • The Sept 15th deadline has passed - into crunch time now. Registrations look great! 353 spots left in the Half Marathon.
• Sept 13, 2010
  
  • GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Registration Numbers Increase as Regular Registration Deadline Approaches (Victoria, BC – September 13, 2010) Registration numbers for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon continue to increase as the regular registration deadline approaches on September 15. To date over 11,000 registrations have been received for all four events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon, an increase of over 1,000 over the same time in 2009. It is expected that the number will increase considerably over the next two days as runners take advantage of the regular rate. Media Release (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Sep 13, 2010)
• Sept 7, 2010
  
  • September Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon.
  • View our recent email update - Aug 31, 2010.
  • Wanted - Race Weekend Volunteers! Many positions are available both off and on the course. A race of this size requires hundreds of volunteers to continue to operate smoothly. Apply today!
  • Be notified when race photos are ready - Brightroom.com
• August 31, 2010
  
  • GoodLife Fitness - Strong On The Run Program Learn great strength training techniques that will build your muscles and support your joints as you run. This 4 week program starts the week of Sept 7th at participating GoodLife Fitness locations. Click here for a printable registration form.
  • GoodLife Fitness - Three Free Visits Pass GoodLife Fitness will be opening thier second club in The Bay Centre in Downtown Victoria on September 29th. Click here for a three free visits pass for one of their 280 clubs across Canada.
• August 26, 2010
  
  • Mmmm Stats! Marathon - 2406. Half - 5144. 8K - 1377 and Kids - 203. Total - 9130! 1656 spots left in the Half. Register today to save your spot!
  • View the Start/Finish for all events on race day.
• August 18, 2010
  
  • August Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon.
  • Volunteers! Yes, we're still taking applications for volunteers! Join our team!
  • Next registration deadline Sept 15th (midnight PST). Register today!
  • Name On Your Number: Get your name (or nickname) printed on your race number if you register by Sept 7.
  • 8631 registrations received! Marathon - 2340. Half - 4860. 8K - 1254. Kids - 177.
• August 13, 2010
  
  • Race Weekend Speakers unveiled - Jacqueline Gareau, David Patchell-Evans, Silken Laumann, Dan Hill, Paul Kennedy, Steve King, Bruce Deacon, Joe Henderson, Lucy Smith, Marilyn Arsenault, Cheryl Murphy, Suzanne Evans, Donna Spencer, and Dr. Reed Ferber will be speaking on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
• August 3, 2010 - 67 Days Until Race Day
  
  • Registrations To Date: Marathon - 2158, Half Marathon - 4321, 8K Road Race - 1042 and THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run - 146.
  • Total - 7667.
  • Upgrade Your Registration or Add Tickets. Look under Registration Changes on the Register Page.
  • Team Confirmation Page.
  • Check the confirmation list.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email.
• July 13, 2010
  
  • GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Registration Numbers up by 24% as Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaches - Registration numbers for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon are up by 24% compared to this time last year. To date over 5,500 registrations have been received for all four events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon – 1,100 more than 2009. With the ‘early bird’ deadline just two days away – on July 15 – this number is expected to increase considerably. Media Release (PDF) - Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, July 13, 2010.
• July 12, 2010
  
  • Next Registration Deadline - July 15, 2010. Register today!
  • View our recent email update - July 12, 2010.
  • Finisher Medals for Marathon, Half Marathon, and Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon revealed!
  • Saturday Speaker Series - We’ve confirmed some of our speakers for race weekend. More details to come.
• June 29, 2010
  
  • Prize Money for Top Canadian Marathon Winners - IMPACT MAGAZINE is proud to award $500.00 each to the top Canadian male and female winners in the Marathon.
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon - Shirts revealed!
  • Book your accommodations now! New hotels have been added to our accommodations page.
• June 16, 2010
  
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon – Run or walk 1.2kms on its own or to complete the last stage of the Kids Marathon (tracker) program. Learn all about Kids Run and the popular activity and healthy eating tracker program here.
• June 10, 2010
  
  • GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon launches 2010 Charity Pledge Program (Media Release, June 10, 2010) - The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 2010 Charity Pledge Program (CPP) was officially launched today. This is the fifth year that the highly successful program has been adopted by the Marathon and 18 charities will be participating this year. Since 2006, $282,075 has been raised by the combined charities.
    
    
    
    
• June 8, 2010
  
  • Join us Thurs, June 10 at Frontrunners Footwear (1200 Vancouver Street) for the Media Launch of our 2010 Charity Pledge Program. 12 noon to 1:00 pm. 18 charities are participating this year and we're excited to help them reach their fundraising goal of over $250,000.
  • 1980 Boston Marathon women's winner, Jacqueline Gareau, is confirmed to speak on Race Weekend in our Saturday Speaker Series and at the Carbo Gala Dinner! Canadian Running May/June article - Long May They Run.
  • Raceheadquarters.com to add Additional Splits for Marathon and Half Marathon. Splits will now be at the Start Line, 10K of Half and Marathon (NEW), Halfway for Marathon, 30K for Marathon (NEW) and Finish Line.
• June 1, 2010
  
  • As always, we will continue to serve you with the same dedication, devotion and quality which you have come to expect from us. We look forward to seeing you join us on 10-10-10 and in the future. For us, it's business as usual. Same great course, fantastic New Balance technical shirts, awesome Marathon and Half Marathon finisher medals, top-notch organization, same staff and committee. We'll continue to keep you up-to-date on exciting 10-10-10 news as it unfolds.
  • New Sponsor for Victoria Marathon (Times Colonist, May 28, 2010) - After more than three decades, Victoria's annual marathon has a new name and its first-ever title sponsor. The Royal Victoria Marathon, a fixture on the national running circuit and beyond since 1980, will now be known as the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon...
  • GoodLife Fitness Named Title Sponsor Of The Victoria Marathon (Island Sports Network, May 28, 2010)
• May 27, 2010
  
  • GoodLife Fitness named Title Sponsor of the Victoria Marathon - The Victoria Marathon Society today announced that the Royal Victoria Marathon has secured a Title Sponsor. GoodLife Fitness has acquired the title rights for three years to cover the 2010, 2011 and 2012 events. The Royal Victoria Marathon will now be known as the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. Media Release (PDF) - Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, May 27, 2010.
  • New website address - www.runvictoriamarathon.com
  • View our recent email update - May 27, 2010.
• May 18, 2010
  
  • Registrations were up 61% at the May 15th deadline. Next registration deadline is July 15, 2010.
  • Upgrade Your Registration. Look under Registration Changes on the Register Page.
  • Team Confirmation Page
• May 14, 2010
  
  • View our recent email update - May 11, 2010
• May 10, 2010 - 152 Days to Go!
  
  • Special Registration Deadline Approaching - May 15, 2010. Lowest Entry Fees. Register Early!
  • Check the confirmation list.
  • Re-send your registration confirmation email.
  • Are you blogging about your training for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon or 8K? Tell us about it!
• April 9, 2010
  
  • Customize The Name/Nickname On Your Race Number – Register Online by Sept 7.
  • Race Weekend Accommodation – Check out Special rates offered by our Hotel Partners.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities – The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon has many sponsor opportunities for businesses and services. From Official Supplier level to Bronze, Silver and Gold we have many options available for companies wanting to be associated with one of North America’s most popular destination marathons. For more information, contact Louise Hodgson-Jones at sponsors@runvictoriamarathon.com
  • Exhibitor Opportunities - The Victoria Marathon Race Expo hosts over 40 exhibitors from Oct 8-10, 2010 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Join us on Race Weekend!
• March 29, 2010
  
  • 2010 Marathon and Half Marathon Training Programs – 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.
• March 16, 2010
  
  • Advertising Opportunity - All runners will receive the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Race Guide which will contain essential race information, maps and articles. Advertising opportunities are available - More Info.
• March 15, 2010
  
  • Eighteen Charities to Participate in the 2010 Royal Victoria Marathon Charity Pledge Program (March 15, 2010, Media Release)
• March 11, 2010
  
  • Official Charities and Charity Pledge Program – Donate to KidSport or Raise A Reader when you register or Participate and Raise Pledges for one of our 18 Pledge Charities!
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon – Run or walk 1.2kms on its own or to complete the last stage of the Kids Marathon (tracker) program. Learn all about Kids Run and the popular activity and healthy eating tracker program here.
• March 3, 2010
  
  • Listed by iRun Magazine as the "Most Regal Race". The Royal Victoria Marathon (October 10) will dazzle you with a trip through the quaint town, almost constant views of the ocean, and handshake from the race organizer at the finish. The stately city’s namesake, Queen Victoria, showed endurance befitting a marathoner as she ruled for over 63 years. If ten is your lucky number this year’s race on 10-10-10 is a once in a lifetime bonus. In truly regal style, celebrate your accomplishment with a traditional English high tea at the historic Fairmont Empress hotel!
• January 18, 2010
  
  • Victoria Marathon To Host 2010 BC Marathon Championships - Media Release (Louise Hodgson-Jones, Media Liaison, January 18, 2010)
  • More Information from BC Athletics.
  • Through the Sporting Life on the Coast program, BC Ferries and Sport BC will assist with ferry travel costs for athletes participating in the BC Championships - More information.
• January 8, 2010
  
  • MarathonGuide.com
    • Royal Victoria Marathon Ranks #1 in Canada for Most Boston Marathon Qualifiers - According to Marathonguide.com, the 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon was the top Canadian race qualifying 584 out of 2571 people for the Boston Marathon.
    • Royal Victoria Marathon Ranks #2 in Canada of Top Boston Marathon Qualifying Races – The Royal Victoria Marathon had the second highest Canadian percentage of Boston qualifying finishers in 2009 with 23.4%. MarathonGuide.com, a key reference for marathoning in North America, says that the courses on its 2009 list “will undoubtedly be among those ranked the fastest of all courses”.
• January 7, 2010
  
  • Northwest On The Run - Spotlight: Victoria, BC
    • Racing in Canada’s finest and fittest city — Part Two (Dec 2009)
    • Canada's finest and fittest city is a scenic and supreme running destination - Part One (Nov 2009)
      • Both articles used with permission of Northwest Runner magazine and Craig Romano, Northwest Runner columnist and Outdoor Guidebook Author, wwwCraigRomano.com
• January 1, 2010
  
  • Happy New Year from the Royal Victoria Marathon!
  • REGISTER TODAY!
  • 2010 Sponsor Prospectus now available.
  • 2009 Finisher Certificates are still available when you click on your name in the results.
• December 2, 2009
  
  • Marathon - Early Start changes. Click here
• November 3, 2009
  
  • Online registration for 2010 is now open! Register early to avoid disappointment. Race caps are as follows:
    • Marathon - 4,000
    • Half Marathon - 6,800
    • 8K Road Race - 4,000
    • Thrifty Foods Kids Run & Marathon - 1,000
• November 2, 2009
  
  • Record fundraising year for the Royal Victoria Marathon pledge charities (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, Nov 2, 2009)
• October 26, 2009
  
  • RUN VICTORIA - 10.10.10. Online registration for 2010 will open in November 2009. Stay tuned!
• October 19, 2009
  
  • Age Graded Results and Results for Visually Impaired Finishers
• October 14, 2009
  
  • Media Release - Royal Victoria Marathon Breaks Registration and Finisher Records - Course Record set in the Half Marathon (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, Oct 11, 2009)
  • After The Race – Training Tips (by Bruce Deacon)
  • Results – Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race, Wheelchairs, Teams, Age Groups.
  • Timing Chips – Still Have Your Timing Chip After the Race?
  • Check us out on Facebook - Royal Victoria Marathon
• RACE WEEKEND MEDIA COVERAGE
  
  • ONLINE
    • Royal Victoria Marathon 2009 photo gallery (Times Colonist, Oct 11, 2009)
    • Woman On The Run Race report: Excitement+pain=endorphins(Denise Helm, Times Colonist, Oct 11, 2009)
    • Kenyans dominate as top finishers in Royal Victoria Marathon (Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist, Oct 10, 2009)
    • 30th annual marathon under way (Katie Derosa ,Times Colonist, Oct 10, 2009)
    • Best lines overheard on Marathon weekend (Denise Helm ,Times Colonist, Oct 9, 2009)
    • Young Kenyans hope to set the pace (Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist, Oct 9, 2009)
    • Family's big on running reunion (Jim Gibson, Times Colonist, Oct 9, 2009)
    • Royal Victoria Marathon: What you need to know (Times Colonist, Oct 9, 2009)
    • Record number of people run in marathon (Katie Derosa and Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist, Oct 8, 2009)
    • Elite field for Royal Victoria Marathon features eight Kenyans, Olympians, local favourites (Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist, Oct 8, 2009)
    • The Royal Victoria Marathon: What, where and when (Cleve Dheensaw, Times Colonist, Oct 8, 2009)
    • Road closures Oct. 11 due to the marathon (Times Colonist, Oct 8, 2009)
    • Royal Victoria Marathon sets registration records; 8K is second race to sell out (Times Colonist, Oct 4, 2009)
    • Shirt collection traces runner's race history (Jim Gibson, Times Colonist, Oct 3, 2009)
    • Royal Victoria Marathon goes the distance for 30 years (Jim Gibson, Times Colonist, Oct 3, 2009)
    • Photo gallery: RVM over the years (Times Colonist, Oct 2, 2009)
  • VIDEO GALLERIES
    • http://glsp.com/2009rvm/ - Check out race weekend videos by GLSP (Great Lakes Sports Publications - Jennie McCafferty and her crew). 30 Years of Running, Elite Athletes, Carbo Gala Dinner, Expo, Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run and much MORE!
• October 11, 2009
  
  • Race results by Race Headquarters. Click here.
• October 9, 2009
  
  • Best Wishes from the RVM Board and Organizing Committee - This weekend will be one to remember. Have a great race!
  • RVM Race Expo and Package Pickup starts at 3:00pm on Friday, October 9.
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon - Kids Run - Less than 200 spots left.
  • 30 Years of Marathon Results - We’ve scanned the 1980-1995 results that were in the archives and posted them here.
  • Press Release - RVM features its strongest ever Elite field (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, October 9, 2009)
• October 7, 2009
  
  • Race Numbers - Numbers for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race are posted here for those registered up to midnight on Sat, Oct 3. Participants registering Oct 4 to 8 will be able to view their race number at Race Package Pickup. Can’t find your name? Check here.
  • Be notified when race photos are ready - Brightroom.com
  • Race Results - Check here on Sunday, October 11 for 2009 race results.
• October 6, 2009
  
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon - Kids Run - 283 spots left. Don’t wait until Race Weekend to register. Online registration closes at 12noon on Thursday, October 8.
  • RVM Race Package Pickup Location and Times - Click here.
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION - Click here.
  • RVM Race Expo and Awards Ceremonies - Free and Open to the Public.
  • Road Closures, Resident’s Notice and Parking Information - Click here.
• October 5, 2009
  
  • Royal Victoria 8K Road Race - SOLD OUT! A record number of 8K Road Race registrations were reached on Sunday afternoon. There are still spots left in the Marathon and Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon-Kids Run. Register today!
    • Media Release - Royal Victoria Road Race Reaches Cap (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, Oct 5, 2009)
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run School Team Challenge Winner Announced - Margaret Jenkins Elementary! 43 runners from their school registered before the Sept 23rd deadline to win $1,000 worth of sports equipment for their School.
  • October Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon
  • Cheering Station Information - 5 Stations to entertain participants, friends, family members, visitors and residents along the route. Elvis Returns to Oak Bay Village.
  • RVM Speaker Series – More special speakers on race weekend.
  • RVM Souvenir Apparel News - Check it out here.
  • Royal Victoria Marathon Goes The Distance For 30 Years (Jim Gibson, Times Colonist, Oct 4, 2009). What began as an Island runners' alternative to racing in Vancouver has evolved into one of the top destination marathons in North America.
  • RVM Over The Years - A Times Colonist Photo Gallery. Photos from the Royal Victoria Marathon races over the years.
• September 25, 2009
  
  • Royal Victoria 8K Road Race - 380 spots remain - Don’t wait to register on Race Weekend!
  • Royal Victoria Marathon - 1035 spots left.
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon-Kids Run - 500 spots remain.
• September 10, 2009
  
  • Media Release - Royal Victoria Half Marathon Reaches Cap (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, Sep 10, 2009)
  • Royal Victoria Half Marathon - SOLD OUT! A record number of 5400 Half Marathon registrations were reached today. There are still spots left on the Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon-Kids Run. Register today!
• September 9, 2009
  
  • Royal Victoria Half Marathon - 112 registrations left. Register today to avoid disappointment. The registration cap is 5400.
• August 27, 2009
  
  • August Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon.
  • Half Marathon registration cap increased to 5400. Register today to secure your spot.
  • View the Start/Finish map for all events on race day.
• August 7, 2009
  
  • Confirm Your Registration here.
  • Wanted - Race Weekend Volunteers! Many positions are available both off and on the course. A race of this size requires hundreds of volunteers to continue to operate smoothly. Apply today!
  • Exhibitor Opportunities at the RVM Race Expo are available.
• July 27, 2009
  
  • 30th Anniversary Carbo Gala Dinner presented by Traumeel. SOLD OUT! Contact us at info@runvictoriamarathon.com to be placed on a waiting list for tickets.
  • Next Registration Deadline - Sept 15, 2009. Register early to avoid disappointment. The Half Marathon is 70% full. View registration totals here.
• July 21, 2009
  
  • BC Marathon Championships - Through the Sporting Life on the Coast program, BC Ferries and Sport BC will assist with ferry travel costs for athletes participating in the BC Championships - More information.
  • RVM Speaker Series - Updated bios for our fabulous line up of race weekend speakers.
• July 17, 2009
  
  • RVM Numbers Increase By 65% (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, July 16, 2009)
  • Team Confirmation Page - click here
• Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary – Sunday, October 11, 2009!
• July 13, 2009
  
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline - July 15th approaches. The Half Marathon is 50% full with 2,500 registrations so far.
  • Updated information on our Speaker Series - Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2009
  • View our recent email update - July 10, 2009
  • RVM Numbers Increase By 50% (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, July 10, 2009)
• July 8, 2009
  
  • July Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon
  • RVM: A Destination Race (Canadian Running Magazine, article by Michal Kapral)
• July 2, 2009
  
  • Run Your First, Run Your Next, Run Your Best - 'A' TV reporter, Maggie Cox, interviews Frontrunners' Rob Reid and the RVM's Sandi Heal about clinics and the event.
• June 18, 2009
  
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline - July 15, 2009.
  • Register by July 15th for a chance to win a gift certificate for 2 nights’ accommodation (for two) at The Fairmont Empress!
  • Upgrade your registration, add tickets or massage.
  • 30th Anniversary Carbo Gala Dinner presented by Traumeel. Over 50% full - 95 tickets remaining. Purchase your ticket when you register or add one through the upgrade form.
  • June Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon-Kids Run medals revealed.
  • FAQ’s - Can I Wear My iPod During The Race?
  • 2009 Race Portraits by Brightroom.
  • 30th Anniversary Race Guide - All runners will receive the RVM Race Guide which will be larger this year and a collector's item. Containing essential race information, maps and articles, it will feature archive material from the past 30 years. Advertising opportunities are available - contact sponsors@runvictoriamarathon.com for more information.
• May 21, 2009
  
  • Eleven Charities Join the 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon Charity Pledge Program (May 21, 2009, Media Release)
  • Marathon/Half Marathon Training Clinics hosted by Frontrunners Footwear Victoria (1200 Vancouver Street) - start June 13, 2009. More info.
• May 12, 2009
  
  • View our recent email update - May 12, 2009
• May 8, 2009
  
  • First Registration Deadline Approaching – May 15, 2009. Register early!
  • Customize The Name On Your Race Number – Register Online by September 8.
  • RVM Ranks 2nd in Canada of top Boston Marathon Qualifying Races – According to Marathonguide.com, the Royal Victoria Marathon had the second highest Canadian percentage of Boston qualifying finishers in 2008 with 24.9%. The site, a key reference for marathoning in North America, says that the courses on its 2008 list “will undoubtedly be among those ranked the fastest of all courses”. 496 RVM finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon last year. For more information visit: MarathonGuide.com
  • Race Weekend Accommodation – Check out Special RVM rates offered by our Hotel Partners.
  • 30th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities – The Royal Victoria Marathon has many sponsor opportunities for businesses and services. From Official Supplier level to Bronze, Silver and Gold we have many options available for companies wanting to be associated with one of North America’s most popular destination marathons. For more information, contact Louise Hodgson-Jones at sponsors@runvictoriamarathon.com
• Apr 8, 2009
  
  • Finisher medals revealed! Marathon and Half Marathon.
  • 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon on Facebook - Check out our event page!
  • View our recent email update - March 17, 2009
• Mar 11, 2009
  
  • 2009 Participant Shirts – Featuring technical shirts by New Balance and artwork by local First Nations artist, Tom Spetter. The eagle is a symbol of friendship and power.
  • The RVM is pleased to introduce a new category for the Visually Impaired for the 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race.
  • RVM Official Charities and Charity Pledge Program – Donate to KidSport or Raise A Reader when you register or Raise Pledges for one of our nine Pledge Charities!
  • Marathon and Half Marathon Training Programs – Marathon and Half Marathon programs for beginner through veteran runners have been added to the site. On-line coaching is available from two-time Olympic marathoner, Bruce Deacon.
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon - Kids Run – Run or walk 1.2kms on its own or to complete the last stage of the Kids Marathon (tracker) program. Learn all about Kids Run and the popular activity and healthy eating tracker program here.
• Nov 26, 2008
  Online registration is open!. Race limits are in effect:
  • Marathon (Early and Main Start) – 4000
  • Half Marathon – 5000
  • 8K Road Race – 2500
  • Thrifty Foods Kids Run – 1000
• Nov 4, 2008
  Win a free 2009 race entry by completing our post-race survey! Two random entries will be awarded.
  
  Watch ‘A’ TV clips of Race Weekend coverage!
  • October 10
  • October 13 (5:00pm)
  • October 13 (6:00pm)
• Oct 27, 2008
  Records Set at the 29th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon (Louise Hodgson-Jones, RVM Media Liaison, October 12, 2008)
• Oct 21, 2008
  Results – Course Records have been updated.
  Photos – Brightroom photos are posted!
• Oct 14, 2008
  After The Race – Training Tips (by Bruce Deacon)
  Results – Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race, Wheelchairs, Teams, Age Groups.
  Timing Chips – Still Have Your Timing Chip After the Race?
• 80-Year-Old Runner Sets Marathon Record - North Vancouver Woman Sets Sights On Upcoming Races in Hawaii, New York
  Betty Jean McHugh set a world record Sunday at the 29th Royal Victoria Marathon -- and that's not even the most interesting part of her story…
• Marathon draws record number of racers - Steve Osaduik wins race for third straight year
  Maybe it was the special pre-race screening of the acclaimed documentary Spirit of the Marathon that inspired them…
• Courtenay Doctor Runs 200th Marathon
  Tucked into the field for today's 29th Royal Victoria Marathon was a Courtenay physician whose race number had special significance. Dr. Janet Green, wearing No. 200, was also taking on the 42.2-kilometre marathon distance for the 200th time…
• 29th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon Breaks Records - World and Course Records Set
  Today’s 29th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon held under unseasonably warm, sunny skies saw Steve Osaduik win his third successive men’s marathon title and witnessed a new World Record in the women’s 80+ category…
• Race Brings Thousands To Streets Of Victoria
  The social and financial benefits to the community from events such as tomorrow's Royal Victoria Marathon far outweigh the inconvenience of short term road closures, according to veteran runner Dick Beardsley...
• Elite Runners Continue To Amaze
  Any city worthy of being called a city seems to have one. Victoria's goes this morning. Annual marathons have become part of the urban fabric, if only for one weekend a year, in cities across North America…
• Try This: Juggling While Running The Marathon - Toronto Native Will "Joggle" Through Victoria Marathon
  As if running a marathon isn't tough enough, Michal Kapral of Toronto has flown into Victoria to run while juggling the entire route of the 29th annual Royal Victoria Marathon…
• Oct 8, 2008
  Look up your race number
  Sign up to be notified about race photos
  Join the KOOL Volunteer Crew! Volunteer opportunities are available on race weekend.
• Oct 3, 2008
  Updated Road Closures information
  Marathon ‘Maniac’ (Jon Mahoney) to run his 300th Marathon in Victoria (Oct 3, 2008)
  World Marathon Record Holder (BJ McHugh) aims to set new W80+ record at the Royal Victoria Marathon (Oct 2, 2008)
  Elite Runners Confirmed at the RVM
• Sept 25, 2008
  Register until October 11 - Deadlines are approaching
  Registration changes - Downgrade to a shorter race, upgrade to a longer race or make changes your registration information at the Race Package Pickup at the Victoria Conference Centre on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11.
  Confirm Your Registration - Visit the confirmation page
  Resend Your Registration Confirmation Email - Via Events Online
  RVM Race Expo Exhibitors - Check it out!
  Updated Course Maps - Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K Road Race
• Sept 22, 2008
  Sept Training Newsletter – Rehearsing For The Big Day plus Training Smarts for the Next 6 Weeks.
  Join the KOOL Volunteer Crew! Volunteer opportunities are available on race weekend. Apply today! Our Volunteer Training night is on Monday, October 6, 2008.
  RVM Speaker Series – Special speakers on race weekend include Dick Beardsley, Michal Kapral, Lucy Smith, Steve King and Simon Whitfield.
  Photos of the Race Route
  • Album 1
  • Album 2
  • Album 3
• Sept 17, 2008
  Recent email updates have been added.
  September 12, 2008 Update
  July 11, 2008 Update
• July 10, 2008
  Early Bird Registration Deadline – July 15, 2008.
  Thrifty Foods Kids Run Tracker – Kids! Track your activity, nutrition and reading leading up to race day.
  July Training Newsletter – Beat the heat! Listen to your body.
  Travelling to Canada by land, sea or air? Passport Info courtesy of Tourism Victoria.
  Join the KOOL Volunteer Crew! Volunteer opportunities are available on race weekend.
  Elite Athletes Applications – Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race.
  Sponsor Opportunities are available. Contact us today!
  Event Caps – 8K Road Race (2,500) and Thrifty Foods Kids Run (1,000). Register today!
• RVM Ranks 4th in Canada of top Boston Marathon Qualifying Races
  According to Marathonguide.com, the Royal Victoria Marathon had the fourth highest Canadian percentage of Boston qualifying finishers in 2007 with 21.1%. The site, a key reference for marathoning in North America, says that the courses on its 2007 list “will undoubtedly be among those ranked the fastest of all courses”. 406 RVM finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon last year.
  
  For more information visit: www.marathonguide.com/races/BostonMarathonQualifyingRaces.cfm
• June 6, 2008
  Facebook Community – Search for “2008 Royal Victoria Marathon” and join us on the road to October 12. Tell us you’re coming and invite friends!
  Charity Pledge Program
  Training Newsletters
  Training Programs and Clinics
  Teams – Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
  
• July 10, 2008
  Early Bird Registration Deadline – July 15, 2008.
  Thrifty Foods Kids Run Tracker – Kids! Track your activity, nutrition and reading leading up to race day.
  July Training Newsletter – Beat the heat! Listen to your body.
  Travelling to Canada by land, sea or air? Passport Info courtesy of Tourism Victoria.
  Join the KOOL Volunteer Crew! Volunteer opportunities are available on race weekend.
  Elite Athlete Applications – Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race.
  Sponsor Opportunities are available. Contact us today!
  Event Caps – 8K Road Race (2,500) and Thrifty Foods Kids Run (1,000). Register today!


• July 10, 2008
  RVM Ranks 4th in Canada of top Boston Marathon Qualifying Races
  According to Marathonguide.com, the Royal Victoria Marathon had the fourth highest Canadian percentage of Boston qualifying finishers in 2007 with 21.1%. The site, a key reference for marathoning in North America, says that the courses on its 2007 list “will undoubtedly be among those ranked the fastest of all courses”. 406 RVM finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon last year.
  For more information visit: http://www.marathonguide.com/races/BostonMarathonQualifyingRaces.cfm


• June 6, 2008
  Facebook Community – Search for “2008 Royal Victoria Marathon” and join us on the road to October 12. Tell us you’re coming and invite friends!
  Charity Pledge Program
  Training Newsletters
  Training Programs and Clinics
  Teams – Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K
  
• May 29, 2008
  Jon Brown joins the Royal Victoria Marathon Board of Directors
  Two-time Olympian Jon Brown has joined the Victoria Marathon Society’s Executive Board as Director, to assist in the planning and direction of the 2008 and 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon...


• May 9, 2008
  Special Early Bird Deadline - May 15, 2008
  Register by May 15th for a chance to win a gift certificate for 2 nights accommodation (for two) at The Fairmont Empress!
  View Our Latest Email Update


• October 7, 2007
  Victoria Athletes Shine At 28th Annual RVM
  Today’s 28th Royal Victoria Marathon was a showcase for Victoria-based athletes as well as proving that the Masters field is one of the fastest in the country...