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2017 Harriers Pioneer 8K

Vancouver Island Race Series - Race 1

Harriers Pioneer 8K

The first race of the Island Race Series is run over mildly undulating suburban/rural roads in Saanichton. It starts and finishes at the Saanich Fairgrounds and is a popular race to kick off the new year. It attracts a strong elite field as well as many recreational runners. Hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers, course records are 22:58 (Carey Nelson) and 25:28 (Natasha Wodak).

Race Package Pickup

Saturday, January 7th 10:00am - 3:00pm at Frontrunners Victoria (1200 Vancouver St, Victoria)

Sunday, January 8th, 9 am - 10:30 am at Saanich Fairgrounds

*Limited registration on race day from 9:00am - 10:15am

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

8K - Regular Closed

Online registration closed

  • Individual registration

    1. Closed
      Oct. 7 – Dec. 8
    2. $30.00
      Dec. 9 – Jan. 6

8K - Student Closed

Online registration closed

  • Student registration

    1. Closed
      Oct. 7 – Dec. 8
    2. $25.00
      Dec. 9 – Jan. 6

Important Event Information

There will be limited late registration on race day - late registration hours are 9 am - 10:15 am.

FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE REASONS the following are not allowed in races: Dogs, rollerblades, strollers, baby joggers, bikes, skateboards or earbuds.

Event schedule

  • Sun., January 8, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 8K Race Start

Contact information

Event contact
Kathleen Birney
Email
info@islandseries.org
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