Press Release - Victoria Marathon - 9/5/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                   GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon 
              Regular Registration Deadline - September 15

(Victoria, BC - September 5, 2013) The regular registration deadline for 
the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon is just over a week away - on 
September 15. To date, over 7,400 registrations have been received for all 
four events - the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K Road Race and the Thrifty 
Foods Kids Run. It is expected that there will be an increase in 
registrations over the next few days before the late registration fees 
apply. 

All four races have been capped - the Marathon is capped at 3,000; Half 
Marathon at 6,000; 8K Road Race at 3,500 and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run at 
1,300. 

"Whether it is your first time to participate in one of the events or your 
100th, there is still time to register and prepare your body and mind for 
race day," says Cathy Noel, General Manager of the GoodLife Fitness 
Victoria Marathon. "Challenge yourself and commit to the event of your 
choice and make it happen!  You can also sign up to volunteer and be part 
of the crew of 1600 people."

The regular marathon entry fee is $110. The deadline also applies to the 
Half Marathon and the 8K Road Race where the fees are $85 and $40. After 
September 15 late registration fees will apply - $130 for the Marathon, $95 
for the Half Marathon and $45 for the 8K Road Race. The entry fee for the 
Thrifty Foods Kids Run remains at $15 until October 12. 

For the fifth year in a row the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon will 
host the BC Marathon Championships. There is $37,300 available in prize 
money with $3,000 each going to the top male and female and a $5,000 bonus 
for a new men's or women's course record. The Men's and Women's Marathon 
course record was set in 2011 by Thomas Omwenga (2:14:31) and Lucy Njeri 
(2:37:56). Natasha Fraser set a new Women's Half Marathon record in 2012 
(1:14:06). The Men's Half Marathon record is held by Jon Brown (2002 - 
1:02:32). Gary Barber holds the Men's 8K course record (1989 - 23:23) and 
Ulla Marquette holds the Women's record (1991 - 26:24). For more details, 
visit www.runvictoriamarathon.com 

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