A fall challenge on character trails. Often muddy, wet and slippery. Two distances to choose from, with a classic climb to the summit of Stewart Mountain on the long course.
INFORMATION
Visit http://www.pih.bc.ca/stewartmountain, email stewartmountain@pih.bc.ca.
Registration fees
10 Mile Trail Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Price will increase at intervals with a final bump for procrastinators on race day. NEW discount for our club members
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$30.00Aug. 1 – Oct. 31
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$35.00Nov. 1 – Dec. 7
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5 Mile Trail Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Price will increase at intervals with a final bump for procrastinators on race day. NEW discount for our club members
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$30.00Aug. 1 – Oct. 31
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$35.00Nov. 1 – Dec. 7
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Fee Notes
- Online registration closes at 7am on Saturday, December 7th, 2019
- BC Athletics members are eligible for a $3.00 discount on advance entry fees. You will be asked for your membership number during registration. Join BC Athletics HERE. To look up your membership number check HERE.
- There is an online processing fee applied to all payments online.
- Day-of-race registration is by cash or cheque only, full price, no discounts
Harriers Foundation
All race proceeds will be directed to Harriers Foundation projects. To date the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club has raised over $320,000 towards Foundation projects in Greater Victoria including seven major scholarships and bursaries at UVic and Camosun College:
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Location
Thetis Lake Park, Victoria, BC. Start and finish near main beach. Google map
Park in the main lot at the end of Six Mile Road, or cycle the Galloping Goose trail and park at the beach.
Distance
The classic long course is approximately 10 Miles (16 Kilometres) and the shorter course approximately 5 Miles (8 Kilometres). This cross country event is sanctioned by BC Athletics.
Course
Main and secondary trails of Thetis Lake Park featuring mud, rocks and water crossings over rolling terrain. The long course also includes a significant climb to the top of Stewart Mountain.
The courses may change slighty each year based on authorized trails and race day conditions. 2019 Map pdf
Courses will be well-marked, but participants are responsible for watching for directional indicators at all times.
Age Categories
Men's and Women's:
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60 and over
Entry Fee
$30.00 early registration fee until October 31st, 2019, increasing to $35 after and $40 on race day. Standard $3 discount for BC Athletics members.
Registration
Please pre-register online, or by mail with a paper entry form. Do it early for the best rates. Note: Online registration will close at 7am Saturday, December 7th, 2019 and you can edit your registration information until then. Day-of-race registration at the beach is by cash or cheque only from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. with a cutoff 15 minutes before each start. Overall limit of 600 entries.
Package Pickup
Only on race day, Sunday, December 8th, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Thetis Lake, start/finish area on the main beach.
Start Times
11:00 a.m. — early start for long course runners expecting to take over 2.5 hours. If you are new to the race, we suggest using your road half marathon time as a guide. Early starters who finish significantly ahead will be assessed penalty minutes and ineligible for awards.
11:30 a.m. — main start for the long course.
12:00 noon — start for the short course.
Amenities
Port-a-potties and tents at the start/finish area.
Locally crafted wooden finisher medals.
Warming food and beverages at the finish (save a disposable - bring your own cup or mug).
Massage and Physio
Massage and Physiotherapy available for participants at the beach after the race. Provided by experienced and knowledgeable staff from Saanich Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic.
Event schedule
- Sun., October 6, 2019 11:59 p.m. - Early price ends
- Fri., December 6, 2019 8:00 p.m. - On-line registration closes
- Sun., December 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Day-of registration opens
- Sun., December 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. - Bib pickup opens
- Sun., December 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 10-Mile race early start
- Sun., December 8, 2019 11:30 a.m. - 10-Mile race main start
- Sun., December 8, 2019 12:00 p.m. - 5-Mile race start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Heather Simpson & Gary Duncan