July 2009 Update

RUN YOUR FIRST, YOUR NEXT, YOUR BEST!

Celebrating 30 Years • 1980 - 2009!

Register by July 15 for a chance to win a gift certificate from The Fairmont Empress Hotel!

Early Bird Registration Deadline – July 15, 2009

Register Early - Race limits are in effect:
- Marathon - (Early and Main Start) - 4,000
- Half Marathon - 5,000
- 8K Road Race - 2,500
- THRIFTY FOODS Kids Marathon - Kids Run - 1,000.
  - Run or walk 1.2kms on its own or to complete the last stage of the Kids Marathon (tracker) program. Learn all about the Kids Run and the Activity and Healthy Eating Tracker program here.
Upgrade / downgrade your registration, add tickets or massage.

2009 Participant Shirts - Participants in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race will receive a New Balance technical shirt, featuring artwork by local First Nations artist, Tom Spetter if registered prior to posted deadlines. Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon - Kids Run participants will receive a 100% cotton t-shirt.
30th Anniversary Carbo Gala Dinner presented by Traumeel. Special presentation by Dick Beardsley. Motivational address by Rod Dixon. 69% full - 68 tickets remaining. Purchase your ticket when you register or add one through the upgrade form.

Customize Your Race Number

RVM Official Charities and Charity Pledge Program

RVM Official Charities and Charity Pledge Program - Donate to KidSport or Raise A Reader when you register or join a team and raise pledges for one of our eleven Pledge Charities!

Book Your Accommodation Now!

Check out our 2009 Hotel Partners for great deals on race weekend! Ask for the Royal Victoria Marathon rate.

RVM Speaker Series

Friday, October 9 - Rod Dixon
Saturday, October 10
- Morning presentations by Gatorade, PowerBar and Heel Canada.
- Afternoon sessions featuring:
  - Dr. Padraig McCluskey and Dr. Vanessa Young with Ken Bonner, Rose Marie Preston, and Joe Henderson
  - Lucy Smith
  - Rod Dixon, Dick Beardsley, Bruce Deacon with Steve King
Check the website for session times and descriptions.

Cheering Stations

Do you know of anyone that would like to perform for 11,000 participants along the course, please contact cathy@royalvictoriamarathon.com.

Training Programs and Tips by Bruce Deacon

Programs and July Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon

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@royalvictoriamarathon.com.

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@royalvictoriamarathon.com for more information.

'Shop 'til you drop' in Victoria

Shopping in Victoria is fabulous! Whether visitors are just window shopping or on a major shopping spree, in Victoria they can browse quaint shops, local markets and major shopping malls to find their heart’s desire. Victoria offers everything from antiques to the wares of local artisans and First Nations to the designs of the hippest trendsetters. The city’s layout encourages strolling and exploring the many side streets at an easy pace. Visitors shouldn't miss Victoria’s city-centre neighbourhoods: Chinatown (Canada’s oldest), The Design District (offering an abundance of home decor and accessory shops), LoJo (Lower Johnson Street where store fronts feature locally designed fashions), and North Fort Street (long known as Antique Row for its many auction houses and antique shops, but the arrival of several new fashion boutiques gives the Northern section of Fort Street a fresh feel). For more information on Victoria, visit www.tourismvictoria.com/rvm.

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