Race package pick-up begins Friday, January 6 at 7:00 PM at Frontrunners Footwear and continues through Saturday.
Friday night (7:00 PM) Frontrunners is hosting a casual VIP night for Season Pass holders, volunteers, and media. The Pioneer 8K race package pick-up will also be available at that time and through Saturday.
44th annual Harriers Pioneer 8K
Hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers, the race is in North Saanich. Number, food, and awards pick up are at North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd, and the race itself starts and finishes at the Tourist Information Centre parking lot, 10382 Pat Bay Highway.
This fast and flat course is very rural and run on quiet roads. Race organizers are expecting to attract a strong elite field as well as many recreational runners.
Race Package Pickup
- Friday, January 6, 7:00 pm – 9:00 PM VIP night at Frontrunner at Yates and Vancouver.
- Saturday, January 7, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Frontrunners Shelbourne, 3659 Shelbourne St, Victoria
- Sunday, January 8, 10 am – 11:15 am at North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
8K - Regular Closed
Online registration closed-
Individual registration
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$25.00
Early
Nov. 12 – Dec. 8 -
ClosedDec. 8 – Dec. 8
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$30.00
Regular
Dec. 8 – Jan. 6 -
ClosedJan. 6 – Jan. 6
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$50.00
Late
Jan. 7 – Jan. 6
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8K - Youth (Under 19) Closed
Online registration closed-
Youth (Under 19) registration
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$20.00
Early
Nov. 12 – Dec. 8 -
ClosedDec. 8 – Dec. 8
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$25.00
Regular
Dec. 8 – Jan. 6 -
ClosedJan. 6 – Jan. 6
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$50.00
Late
Jan. 7 – Jan. 6
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Important Event Information
Online registration closes 6:00 pm, Friday, January 6, 2023.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE REASONS the following are not allowed in races: Dogs, rollerblades, strollers, baby joggers, bikes, and skateboards. Earbuds are strongly discouraged for safety reasons.
Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable between races or participants.
COVID - 19 Protocol
1. VIRA will abide by all Provincial Health Orders and guidance provided by BC Athletics regarding holding outdoor events and indoor gatherings. Participants are advised that, if Provincial Health Orders require it at the time of the race, proof of full vaccination and wearing a mask may be required to access outdoor settings and indoor venues - which include tents with two or more walls. (See Note #2 below re: venue requirements). Further, participants must be aware that Provincial Health Orders are frequently amended, which could result in different requirements for different races.
2. Some Island Series races have access to indoor venues, and those venues are mandating that participants are fully vaccinated and wear masks to go inside. For everyone to enjoy the full Island Series race experience we strongly encourage participants be fully vaccinated to enable you to participate in the post-race food and awards.
3. Safety is our number one priority, and each host club will work with their local health authority and venue to ensure a safe event for all participants and volunteers.
4. Anyone who is sick or showing signs of COVID-19 prior to any race must not participate for the safety of others.
Event schedule
- Sun., January 8, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 8K Race Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jeff Beddoes
- pioneer8k@pih.bc.ca
- Website
- Visit website
