VIRA Challenges and Dates
Note: You will only be able to upload your results to Race Roster during the challenge weeks.
For the photo challenge you can upload your images to the gallery on the registration page.
Harriers Pioneer 8K - January 6 - 13
A. Run challenge: Run 8K with two significant hills.
B. Photo challenge: Take a selfie outside a favourite pub
Cobble Hill 10K - January 20 - 27
A. Run challenge: Run 10K with one hill.
B. Photo challenge: Take a picture of an old pair of running shoes (or a little older). But be creative - you don't have to be wearing them!
Cedar 12K - February 3 - 10
A. Run challenge: The Bastion Run Club’s namesake is the iconic Bastion located in Nanaimo’s scenic harbour. Run a 12K route that includes an iconic landmark in your own community.
B. Photo challenge: Take a selfie in front of an iconic landmark.
Hatley Castle 8K - February 17-24
A. Run challenge: Run an 8K route which has at least 75% of trail on it.
B. Photo challenge: Take a selfie in front of a sign, building, or road that has a Royal connection.
Port Alberni Paper Chase 15K - March 3 - 10
A. Run challenge: Run 15K on one day or over two/ three days
B. Photo challenge: Take a selfie with a street, building, sign that is related to Paper.
Comox Valley RV Half Marathon - March 17 - 24
A. Run challenge: Instead of running 21K, run 19K event in recognition of COVID-19. This could be run solo or in teams of two – five people (those within your running bubble). Please adhere to the PHO order at the time of your run as to what constitutes a running bubble.
B. Photo challenge: Take a selfie in front of a RV.
TriStars Sooke 10K - March 31 - April 7
A. Run challenge: Run the “Coffee Climb” with the most elevation in a 10K distance. This can be trail or road.
B. Photo challenge: Take a selfie with a coffee or a treat from a favourite coffee shop
Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K - April 14 - 21
A. Run challenge: Run the flattest 5K you can on the road and/or trail (no track or beach runs allowed). Must be an out and back (2.5km each way).
B. Photo challenge: Take a photo / selfie that is related to health management (physio, massage, chiro, rehab etc)
