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Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are sorry to announce this year's Esquimalt 8K has been cancelled. Any registrants will be contacted shortly with information on entry fee refunds. We apologize for any inconvenience or dashed hopes, and plan to bring the race back bigger & better in 2011.
July TBA, 2011, 9:00am—Esquimalt Rec Centre, Victoria BC
Hosted by Freedom and Peninsula Runners
Past results: See bottom of page
Start Location
Esquimalt Rec Centre at 9:00am
527 Fraser Street, Victoria
Course Description
Starting and finishing at the newly renovated Esquimalt Rec Centre, you will run through the streets of historic Esquimalt. This undulating course will take you by the Esquimalt dockyards and pass close to beautiful Saxe Point Park. Click on map to enlarge.
Cool prize
for the 91st person to cross the finish line!
TBA, but it's going to Rock!
Entry Fees 2010
- $25 by midnight July 22nd
- $30 July 23rd and 24th*
- $35 Day of Race
Every runner will get a free pair of socks with their entry.
* = "Late Entry" period
Note: BC Athletics Members can subtract $3 off the cost of the entry fee.
Registration
CLOSED due to cancellation
Accommodation
The Best Western Carlton Plaza is pleased to team up with Freedom and Peninsula Runners to offer special rates to athletes visiting Victoria to participate in Peninsula Runners events. Free upgrade to suites with kitchen facilities, based on availability at time of booking—be sure to ask! Click here for details and rates.
Post Race
Join us for great post-race festivities in Bullen Park behind the Esquimalt Rec Centre. Refreshments will be provided by the Country Grocer. Draw prizes and awards ceremony will also be held during this time. Radio personalities from the Zone and the Q will be on hand.
Timing and Results
The Official Timer of the race will be Race:Day timing. Chip timing will be used, with live results on race day. For information regarding Race:Day timing please visit their website at www.racedaytiming.ca.
Categories (age on day of race)
Top 3 men and women in each category will receive medals: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Above 70.
Walkers Division
Walkers are welcome in this event. Circle the 'Walker' division on the entry form. Please note: you must start at the back of the pack.
Draw Prizes
- 2 — $100 shopping sprees donated by Peninsula Runners
- Brooks Shoes and Apparel
- Other draw prizes donated by sponsors
Beneficiary
The Esquimalt 8km will benefit Peninsula Runners Athletic Society.
Past Results:
- 2009 Results
- 2008 Results
- 2007 Results — Race report — Photos; more Photos — Video
- 2006 Results — Race report
- 2005 Results
2008 Race Report
The 4th Annual Esquimalt 8km is over and receiving rave reviews. The Zone at 91.3FM was again on site and provided the event with the edge that has kept it different from other events (click start photo to enlarge).
Scott Simpson and Nancy Fedorak cruised to victories, Simpson winning the men's race in a time of 25:23 and Fedorak crossing the line in a quick 32:20. Simpson said after the race that his goals include racing the National 10km Championships this fall and potentially the National Cross Country Championships. Fedorak plans on breaking 30 minutes for 8km at the annual Royal Victoria event in October. Her personal best is 30:02.
Kris Swanson and Eric Kiauka were second and third on the men's side. On the women's side the infamous Tenacious Blue was second, while Alison Hunt was third. Full Results
Other notables were Teresa Ovie winning the women's 60-64 age category in a time of 1:06:21 and youngster Derek Machin throwing up when he crossed the line in 33:03. Good enough to earn him the "hard work" award and a pair of socks and a complimentary entry to the 2009 race!
Plenty of athletes took in the services of Synergy Health Management. They provided complimentary treatments and assessments following the hard day of racing. It is always a bonus when Synergy shows up at races! They also provided a great selection of the draw prizes.
This event is made possible by these great sponsors:
Sanctioned by BC Athletics
A huge thank you to all these organizations.
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