IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION
2013 Entry Fees (Canadian Dollars)
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Special
until May 15
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Early
until July 15
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Regular
until Sept. 15
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Late
until Oct. 6 |
Marathon (Race Cap - 3000)
*Shirt not guaranteed after October 10
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$90
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$100
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$110
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$130
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Half Marathon (Race Cap - 6000)
*Shirt not guaranteed after October 10
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$65
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$75
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$85
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$95
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8K Road Race (Race Cap - 3500)
*Shirt not guaranteed after October 10
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$30
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$35
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$40
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$45
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THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run (Race Cap - 1300)
*Includes t-shirt, goody bag and finisher's medal. Shirt size not guaranteed after October 10 |
Regular until October 12
$15
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Bus Tours of the Marathon and
Half Marathon Course - October 12 |
$10 per ticket
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| Carbo Gala Dinner - October 12 |
$40 per ticket
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| Post-Race Massage - October 13 |
$20 for 15 minutes
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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
Online Registration
Register Online: Online registration for 2013 opens at noon on Tues, Jan 15, 2013! 
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. Drop-off and mail-in entries with credit card payment would list the name "Victoria Marathon" on your credit card statement.
2013 Brochure (PDF)
Run For a Cause
Choose from our participating charities.
Donate
Raise Pledges
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 11 and Saturday, October 12. 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
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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.
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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.
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Downgrades - There are no refunds associated with downgrades. You will get the participant shirt for the race you downgrade to. Submit a one page registration form (PDF) with your contact information, change request and your new estimated finish time. Contact us for further assistance.
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Upgrade - 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. Submit a one page registration form (PDF) with your contact information, change request and your new estimated finish time. Contact us for further assistance. Note: Participants will not be able to upgrade to events that are sold out.
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Add Tickets and/or Post-Race Massage - Submit a one page registration form (PDF) with your contact information and ticket requests. Book early; Contact us for further assistance. 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.
2013 Shirts
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Men's
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Women's
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| Marathon |
IMPACT 1/2 ZIP
Colour: Micro Chip | Green Gecko |
IMPACT HOODIE
Colour: Capri Breeze | Poseidon | Pink Glo |
| Half Marathon |
GO 2 LONG SLEEVE
Colour: Medieval Blue | Green Gecko |
GO 2 LONG SLEEVE
Colour : Feiry Coral | Lollipop |
| 8K Road Race |
HEATHERED SHORT SLEEVE
Colour: Vision Blue |
HEATHERED SHORT SLEEVE
Colour: Azurite |
Thrifty Foods Kids
Run |
100% Cotton Tee
Colour: White |
Marathon
Participants will receive a long-sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 10. Men's and women's sizing is available.
*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 10. 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 10. Men's and women's sizing is available.
*Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on Race Weekend.
THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run
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 Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run after October 10.
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 11 (3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, October 12 (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 13 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:
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Friday, October 11, 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Sunday, October 13. 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.
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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 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
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'Find Your Number' on bulletin boards at the Victoria Conference Centre.
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Pick up your Race Number and Timing Chip.
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Check your chip and familiarize yourself with the instructions for affixing and returning.
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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.
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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.
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Go through to the Victoria Marathon Race Expo area:
- Pick up/purchase Souvenir Apparel from the New Balance booth.
- Check out dozens of exhibitors who are eager to share samples or information about their products with you.
- Enjoy our line-up of speakers, have a pre-race massage, enjoy a course tour.
TIMING INFORMATION
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ensure your Race Number is visible; the Bib Tag will not work properly if it is are covered with layers of clothing.
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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
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You must wear the BibTag on your Race Number or you will not be timed.
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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
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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.
