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• 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...