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No day of race registration for any of the eight races

No day-of reg, headphones may get you disqualified, reusable bibs still need care

During the COVID – 19 pandemic, the Vancouver Island Race Series stopped day-of-race registration.

The purpose was to cut down on person-to-person interaction as well as follow provincial health orders. The results worked very well for the runners as well as race operations.

Avoid massive line-ups…

Having day-of-race registration requires a number of volunteers to show up early, as well as prepare and plan for the morning of the race. Additionally, participants are required to show up earlier than they otherwise would.

With registration taken care of in advance and race package pickup happening (as much as possible) on the Saturdays prior to each race, will lead to smoother overall race day operations.

Currently, the race series is experiencing a strong season pass push, as well as single-race registrations. For the price of $25 for a single race or $175 for a season pass, it is well worth registering in advance.

Personalized and reusable bibs (need care)

For season pass holders who registered by Dec. 8, they will receive two Tyvek, reusable bibs that should last throughout the series. They are also personalized, with each person’s first name and last initial, accompanied by a number for the timing service.

Although the Tyvek reusable bibs are hardier than your standard, they will need care. Please do not put your race bib through the wash, wrinkle, or fold them. Lay them flat and take care until the next race. Otherwise, you may need to order a standard number for each race, thereby defeating one of the purposes: avoiding package pickup.

Headphones are not recommended

Do not wear headphones (or earbuds) while racing. While racing on the roads, you may impede emergency vehicles that you may not be able to hear. If so, you will be disqualified. Additionally, you may be given important instructions during the race. What if there is wildlife or an emergency situation ahead and a volunteer is asking you to stop?

What if an angry resident of the area is trying to get by? Do not put yourself at risk.

Four-time Olympian Lorraine Moller from New Zealand, who is now a coach and instructor in the sport of running wrote an excellent article for those who like to wear headphones when running. You may read it here.

December 11, 2022/by Christopher Kelsall
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Order your VIRS winter jacket now – just $200

Badass holiday message

Elf Rob has a holiday message

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEtPof_V2io

Elf Wayne has a holiday message

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0oD5DRoCU

Elf Katie says, “buy the gift of fitness,”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOqM9G_YdxM

Natasha Wodak about the Pioneer 8K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4WGHWUusUg

McLean Mill 10K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj4WzndL4NU

Cobble Hill 10K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjO2Ji7sppM

Nick Walker welcomes you to the Hatley Castle 8K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBCMnQ9Zh2Q

Rob Hare welcomes you to the Bazan Bay 5K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfEIh_8QuDA

Wayne Crowe welcomes runners to the Comox RV Half

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAycoFSfbXo

Jeff Beddoes tries to invite you the Pioneer 8K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zm6Tfmpagk

Kathleen and Jason mention “prizes”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9fSEIZOkU8

2019 Pioneer 8K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9NPVyh_RjM&t=9s

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Season passes are now at the awesome rate of just $175 and are now available and starting Saturday, Nov. 12., single race entries will be available.

We have some “things” up our sleeves. Register now, don’t miss out. 

January 8 — Harriers Pioneer 8K

January 22 – Ceevacs Cobble Hill 10K

February 12 – Bastion Cedar 12K

February 26 – Westcoast Running Sooke 10k

March 12 – Frontrunners Hatley Castle 8K

March 19 – Comox Valley RV Half Marathon

April 2 – McLean Mill 10K

April 23 – Synergy Health Centre Bazan Bay 5K

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

All Vancouver Island Race Series events will abide by British Columbia Provincial Health Orders active at that time.
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