Running Room Shaughnessy 8k Report
Under ideal running conditions Nicholas Browne of Vancouver, BC and Shauna Skinner of Vancouver BC claimed victories at the 31st Running Room Shaughnessy 8K that was held in Vancouver on Sunday May 26th. Both Nicholas and Shauna also claimed the 2013 BCA 8K Championship titles. …more on this site (PDF)
Shaughnessy 8k: Browne and Skinner crowned BC 8K Champions
Returning to competition following the birth of her first child, Shauna Skinner won the BC 8K Championship held in conjunction with the Running Room Shaughnessy 8K, hosted by the Lions Gate Road Runners. Skinner won in 30:29 over top masters Tracy Wakaluk (30:53) and Helen Ritchie (31:18). …more
Browne coasts to victory, Brooking defends title at 36th Fool’s Run
The 36th BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run presented by Coast Cable welcomed a near-record number of registrations and a dry calm day on Sunday. Lisa Brooking of Langley successfully defended her title, while a new men’s champion was crowned as Nicholas Browne outran defending champion and team-mate David Palermo, both from Vancouver. …more
2013 BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5k Race Report
VANCOUVER, BC (March 16, 2013) — Despite slightly wet weather, a sold out field participated in the 8th annual BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5k in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Two time Olympian Gary Reed was there to start the race — consisting of the strongest field ever, battling it out for the $1,700 in prize money sponsored by the Bank of Montreal and Saucony.
Geoff Martinson from Victoria was the first to cross the finish line in a winning time of 14:38, missing by seconds the course record set by Olympian marathoner Dylan Wykes in 2010. On the women’s side, Sabrina Wilkie of Vancouver was the top female in a time of 17:07.
The race also offers a mile prime sponsored by Realtor Eric Langhjelm. It was a battle to the mile with 2012 winner Mike Sayenko taking home the cash grab. The overall female winner, Sabrina Wilkie, took home the $100 for the women.
BC 5k Road Race Championships
Our overall female and male winners also took home the cash prizing for being the top BC 5k Champions. The overall depth of the field was the strongest ever with 40 people posting a sub-17 minute 5k time, securing the 2013 BMO St Patrick’s Day 5k as one of the fastest and most competitive 5k races in BC.
Come for the Race… Stay for the Party…
It wasn’t all about fast times as the bulk of the race consisted of hundreds of runners and walkers dressed in green with some great costumes. All there to not only take part in the Granville Island Brewing after party but also raising funds for the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Participants were treated to stew from URBAN FARE, be coconut water, cupcakes from the original CUPCAKES on Denman, buns and mint scones from COBS BREADS, chips from OLD DUTCH, STARBUCKS coffee and other treats.
With the now famous “After Party” stretching into the late afternoon, the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day 5k could be considered no less than a complete success!
Martinson Prevails at the St. Patrick’s Day 5K — On a New, Fast Course
Six days after Victoria’s Geoff Martinson stepped off the plane in Sidney, BC, (feeling completely under the weather) to win a come-from-behind five kilometre race in 14 minutes and 32 seconds against second and third place finishers Ryan Brockerville of Vancouver and Clifford Childs of Victoria, he flew to Vancouver to pull off the trick again. …more
2012 Lower Mainland Road Race Series
The fourth edition of the Lower Mainland Road Race Series wrapped up on Sunday with the Richmond Oval 10K. The Series began back in January with the Icebreaker 8K, and featured 11 races around the Lower Mainland, from 5K to half marathon distance. All told, the 11 races collectively had more than 4,300 finishers (a growth of 7.5% over last year). …more
2012 Running Room Shaughnessy 8k
Under partly overcast skies David Palermo of Vancouver, BC and Catrin Jones of Victoria BC claimed victories at the 30th Running Room Shaughnessy 8K that was held in Vancouver on Sunday May 27th. Both David and Catrin also claimed the 2012 BC 8K Championship titles. …more on this site
Palermo and Brooking win 35th BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run, presented by Coast Cable
Race organizers, volunteers and runners in the BMO Sunshine Coast April Fool’s Run felt like the victims of an April Fool’s Day prank on Sunday morning when they awoke to an unseasonably late snowfall. But what started out as a wintery day turned into the nicest day yet in 2012 with warm sunshine to greet the racers at the finish in Davis Bay. …more
2012 St Patrick’s Day 5K and BC Championship
Kevin Friesen and Gillian Gook were crowned 2012 BC 5K Champions before a large crowd, many dressed in costume at the Stanley Park Pavilion, following the BMO St Patrick’s Day 5K. …more
2012 Steveston Icebreaker 8K: Osaduik Wins Again
Steve Osaduik scored his second win in the 2012 Timex BC Road Race Series, crossing the line first at the Kajaks Icebreaker 8K in Steveston. His winning time of 24:53 was seven seconds slower than he clocked at the Harriers Pioneer 8K three weeks ago. …more