IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION

Download full 2012 registration brochure (pdf)

2012 Entry Fees (Canadian Dollars)

  Special
until May 15 		Early
until July 15 		Regular
until Sept. 15
 Late
until Oct. 6
Marathon (Race Cap – 4000)
*Shirt not guaranteed after October 4 		$85 $95 $105 $130
Half Marathon (Race Cap – 6800)
*Shirt not guaranteed after October 4 		$60 $70 $80 $90
8K Road Race (Race Cap – 4000)
*Shirt not guaranteed after October 4 		$30 $35 $40 $45
THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run (Race Cap – 1000)
*Shirt size not guaranteed after October 4		 Regular until October 6
$15 (includes t-shirt, goody bag and finisher's medal)
Bus Tours of the Marathon and
Half Marathon Course 		$10 per ticket
Carbo Gala Dinner $40 per ticket
Post-Race Massage $20 for 15 minutes

REFUND POLICY

ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-DEFERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Course Tours, Carbo Gala Dinner, and Post-Race Massage are refundable until August 31st with a written request.

Can I Transfer My Race Entry?

A person running in your place with a different gender or a different age group can lead to errors in the results, and deny legitimate winners of their justly won prizes. Also, in the event of an accident or medical condition, wrong information may have serious consequences. If you are unable to run, you can still pickup your race shirt (if you registered prior to posted deadline), at the package pickup times posted below on this page. Note: there will be no post-race shirt pickup.

Registration Options

Register Online!

Race caps are as follows.



Online Registration

Register Online! Register until race caps are reached. Online registration closes on Thursday, October 4 at 12:00noon SHARP.


Download and Print a Registration Form/Brochure

Complete and send in a one page registration form by mail. Entries must be received or postmarked by the deadline date to qualify for Special, Early Bird and Regular entry fees. Please note: Make cheques payable to GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon. Canadian Funds only. No post-dated cheques please.

  • Mail with payment (by Wednesday, October 3) to:

    GoodLife Fitness Victoria MARATHON
    Box 675, 185-911 Yates St.
    Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9
    CANADA

  • Frontrunners Footwear Victoria. You can drop off your registration form at Frontrunners Footwear Victoria until Wednesday, October 3 at 12:00 pm. They are located at 1200 Vancouver Street (Corner of View and Vancouver Streets).
  • Late Registration at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo - Friday, October 5 & Saturday, October 6, 2012. Late registration is available on Friday and Saturday at Race Package Pickup. Entries will be accepted at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo unless the limit has been reached earlier.

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Registration Changes

Downgrade to a shorter race, upgrade to a longer race or make changes to your registration information at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo at the Victoria Conference Centre on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6. See notes below. Pick up your number for the event you originally registered for and visit the Late Registration desk to switch to a different race.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION

  • Refunds - Sorry, no refunds on entry fees. Course Tours, Carbo Gala Dinner, and Post-Race Massage are only refundable until August 31st with a written request.
  • Deferrals - Sorry deferrals are not available. You can downgrade to a shorter race while race numbers last.
  • Transfers - A person running in your place with a different gender or a different age group can lead to errors in the results, and deny legitimate winners of their justly won prizes. Also, in the event of an accident or medical condition, wrong information may have serious consequences. If you are unable to run, you can still pickup your race shirt (if you registered prior to posted deadline), at the package pickup times posted below on this page. Note: there will be no post-race shirt pickup.
  • Downgrades - Contact us with your new estimated finish time for the event you would like to complete and the transaction ID number from your registration confirmation email (starts with JME). You will get the participant shirt for the race you downgrade to. There are no refunds associated with downgrades. If an event reaches its cap, runners will only be able to downgrade to that race if they registered prior to the cap being reached. A small amount of numbers will be saved for downgrades due to injury, etc.
  • Upgrade - Submit a one page registration form (PDF) with your contact information and your new estimated finish time OR make the change online. You will pay the difference in fee from the time you registered. For example, if you paid $60 for the Half Marathon when you registered and want to upgrade to the Marathon after Sept. 15, you will pay $70.00. Contact us for further assistance. Note: Participants will not be able to upgrade to events that are sold out.
  • Add Tickets and/or Post-Race Massage - Submit a one page registration form (PDF) with your contact information and your new estimated finish time OR make the change online. Book early; Tickets for the Carbo Gala Dinner and Course Tours are subject to availability; check at the Tickets Kiosk at the Race Expo on race weekend. Space is not guaranteed to participants registering for post-race massage on race weekend; visit the Massage Desk in the Expo area on Friday and Saturday for any available post-race spots.

Participant Shirts

The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is pleased to feature technical shirts by New Balance and artwork by local First Nations artist, Tom Spetter.

2012 Shirts Below

 

Men's

Women's
Marathon
Sequence Hooded Jacket (lined)
Colour: Kinetic Blue/Insignia
Sequence Hooded Jacket (lined)
Colour: Aquarius/Raven
Half Marathon
Tempo Long Sleeve Tee
Colour: Insignia/Kinetic Blue
Tempo Long Sleeve Tee
Colour: Kinetic Blue
8K Road Race
Tempo Short Sleeve Tee
Colour: Asphalt/Poison Green
Tempo Short Sleeve Tee
Colour: Blackberry Cordial
Thrifty Foods Kids
Run & Marathon

Marathon

Participants will receive a long-sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 4. Men’s and women’s sizing is available. Note: Women's jackets are fitted. *Garment not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

Half-Marathon

Participants will receive a long-sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 4. Men’s and women’s sizing is available. *Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

8K Road Race

Participants will receive a short sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 4. Men’s and women’s sizing is available. *Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run & Marathon

Participants will receive a 100% cotton t-shirt. *Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

Deadlines

Participants will receive a New Balance technical garment if registered prior to posted deadlines. Shirts are not guaranteed to those registering for the the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run after October 4 and for those registering for the Half Marathon or Marathon on Race Weekend.

Shirt Pick-Up

Shirts are distributed first-come, first-served. Arrive early to pick up the size you requested when you registered. You will receive your shirt at Race Package Pickup on Friday, October 5 (3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, October 6 (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) at the Victoria Conference Centre. Shirts will not be mailed - please have yours picked up at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo if you are unable to participate. Please note: Race Packages (including shirts) not picked up prior to the race are forfeited.

"Can I exchange my race shirt because it is too small/big?"

Shirt swap will occur ONLY on Sunday, October 7 at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo. It will start at 9:00 a.m. and is based on availability. There will be no post-race shirt swap after the Victoria Marathon Race Expo closes at 3:30pm.

Race Package Pickup

Race Packages may be picked up from the Victoria Marathon Race Expo at the Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC on:

  • Friday, October 5, 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 6, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 7. There is NO day-of-race registration. Limited package pick-up (race number and timing chip only) is available to pre-registered, out-of-town entrants on race day at the corner of Belleville and Government Streets from 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
  • Local residents will not be able to pick up packages on race day.

    Please note: Race Packages (including shirts) not picked up prior to the race are forfeited. Your bib number is required for Race Package Pickup; it will be located on a list at the Victoria Conference Centre. If you cannot pick up your package, please arrange for someone to pick it up for you; they must have a copy of your registration confirmation email. Race numbers will be posted at Race Package Pickup.

THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run & Marathon participants pick up their race packages in the main Expo area. Kids Run race packages are not available on Race Day.

Map to the Victoria Conference Centre

PACKAGE PICKUP TIPS

  • `Find Your Number’ on bulletin boards at the Victoria Conference Centre.
  • Pick up your Race Number and Timing Chip.
  • Check your chip and familiarize yourself with the instructions for affixing and returning.
  • Pick up your Race Package (this includes sponsor products, maps and final instructions) and shirt.
  • Pre-purchased Carbo Gala Dinner and Bus Tour tickets will be available for pickup at the Tickets Kiosk on Level 2 of the Victoria Conference Centre. Please bring your race number with you.
  • Shirts are distributed first-come, first-served. Arrive early to pick up the size you requested when you registered. Shirts will not be mailed - please have yours picked up at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo if you are unable to participate. Only those that have registered prior to posted deadlines are guaranteed shirts. Shirt swap will occur on Sunday starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Victoria Marathon Race Expo. There will be no post-race shirt swap.
  • Go through to the Victoria Marathon Race Expo area:
    1. Pick up/purchase Souvenir Apparel from the New Balance booth.
    2. Check out dozens of exhibitors who are eager to share samples or information about their products with you.
    3. Enjoy our line-up of speakers, have a pre-race massage, enjoy a course tour.

TIMING INFORMATION

Race Headquarters
MyLaps Bibtag

RACE TIMING

The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon will be using MyLaps Bib Tag timing for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race. It records the time it takes you to get from start to finish no matter where in the pack you are. You will pick up and verify your Bib Tag at Race Package Pickup.

GUN TIME AND CHIP/BIB TAG (NET) TIME

  • Gun Time is the official time. All awards and finishing positions are based on GUN TIME - the time from the start of the race (gun) to when you cross the finish line as per IAAF, Athletics Canada, BC Athletics, USATF, AIMS and International Awards standards.
  • Chip/Bib Tag (Net) time is the elapsed time from when the runner crosses the starting mats at the start line to the time when the runner crosses the finishing mats.
  • The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon provides both Gun Time and Chip/Bib Tag Time in the race results. Chip/Bib Tag Time can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

INSTRUCTIONS:

PRE-RACE

  • We will be using a Bib Tag to record your race time. You will pick up and verify your Bib Tag at Race Package Pickup. It records the time it takes you to get from start to finish no matter where in the pack you are.
  • Your Bib Tag is attached to the back of your race number. DO NOT remove it. Attach your race number to the front of your shirt prior to the race. No Bib Tag = No Results.
  • Ensure your Race Number is visible; the Bib Tag will not work properly if it is are covered with layers of clothing.
  • Do not crumple your race number or damage the Bib Tag in any way; a crumpled/damaged Bib Tag will cause the Bib Tag not to work.

RACE DAY

  • You must wear the BibTag on your Race Number or you will not be timed.
  • You must cross the timing mats at the start and finish lines to receive a finish time. No other timing method will be used.

RACE FINISH

  • NEW - After you cross the finish line, you do not need to return your Bib Tag.

CAN I GET ANOTHER BIB TAG ON RACE DAY IF I FORGET MINE AT HOME?

No. There will be no replacements made on race morning. No Bib Tag = No Results.

DO I NEED A BIB TAG TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THRIFTY FOODS KIDS RUN?

No. Kids Run participants will be distinguished by their race shirt and number.

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