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Entry Fees (Canadian Dollars)

	Special until May 15	Early until July 15	Regular until September 15	Late until October 11
Marathon *Shirt not guaranteed after October 9	$80	$90	$100	$125
Half Marathon *Shirt not guaranteed after October 9	$55	$65	$75	$85
8K Road Race *Shirt not guaranteed after October 5	$25	$30	$35	$40
THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run	Regular until October 11 $10 (includes t-shirt and finisher's medal)
Bus Tours of the Marathon and Half Marathon Course	$10 per ticket
Carbo Gala Dinner	$35 per ticket
Post-Race Massage	$20 for 15 minutes

REFUND POLICY

ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. All events Course Tours, Carbo Gala Dinner, and Post-Race Massage are refundable until August 31st with a written request.

Can I Transfer My Race Entry?

A person running in your place with a different gender or a different age group can lead to errors in the results, and deny legitimate winners of their justly won prizes. Also, in the event of an accident or medical condition, wrong information may have serious consequences. If you are unable to run, you can still pickup your race shirt (if you registered prior to posted deadline), at the package pickup times posted below on this page. Note: there will be no post-race shirt pickup.

Registration Options

Register by Sept. 15th and receive your name on your race number!

Participant Shirts

The RVM is pleased to feature artwork by local First Nations artist, Tom Spetter. The whale is a symbol of longevity and power. It is said to be the sea manifestation of a wolf, a strong hunter and friend to travelers (a guardian of the sea).

	Men's	Women's
Marathon
Half Marathon
8K Road Race

Marathon

Participants will receive a long-sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 9. Men’s and women’s sizing is available. Shirts are fitted. *Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

Half-Marathon

Participants will receive a long-sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 9. Men’s and women’s sizing is available. *Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

8K Road Race

Participants will receive a short sleeved New Balance technical garment if registered prior to October 5. Men’s and women’s sizing is available. *Shirt not guaranteed to those registering on race weekend.

THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run

Participants will receive a 100% cotton t-shirt in youth sizing only.

Deadlines

Participants will receive a New Balance technical garment if registered prior to posted deadlines. Shirts are not guaranteed to those registering for the 8K Road Race after October 5 and for those registering for the Half Marathon or Marathon on Race Weekend.

Shirt Pick-Up

Shirts are distributed first-come, first-served. Arrive early to pickup the size you requested when you registered. You will receive your shirt at Race Package Pickup on Friday, October 10 (3:00 pm - 7:30 pm) and Saturday, October 11 (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) at the Victoria Conference Centre. Shirts will not be mailed - please have yours picked up at the RVM Race Expo if you are unable to participate.

"Can I exchange my race shirt because it is too small/big?"

Shirt swap will occur ONLY on Sunday after the race at the RVM Race Expo. It will start at 10:00 am and is based on availability.

Marathon	Men’s garment graphic (JPG)	Women’s garment graphic (JPG)
Half Marathon	Men’s garment graphic (JPG)	Women’s garment graphic (JPG)
8K Road Race	Men’s garment graphic (JPG)	Women’s garment graphic (JPG)

Race Package Pick-up

Race Packages may be picked up from the RVM Race Expo at the Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. on:

• Friday, October 10, 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 11, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 12. There is NO day-of-race registration. Limited package pick-up (race number and timing chip only) is available to pre-registered, out-of-town entrants on race day at the corner of Belleville and Government Streets from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Contact us at (250) 658-4520 or info@royalvictoriamarathon.com if you plan to pick up on race day.
• Local residents will not be able to pick up packages on race day.
  
  

  Please note: Race Packages not picked up prior to the race are forfeited. Your bib number is required for Race Package Pickup; it will be located on a list at the Victoria Conference Centre. If you cannot pick up your package, please arrange for someone to pick it up for you; they must know your race number. Numbers will be posted at Race Package Pickup.

THRIFTY FOODS Kids Run participants pick up their race packages in the main Expo area. Kids packages are not available on Race Day.

Map to the Victoria Conference Centre

PACKAGE PICK-UP TIPS

• `Find Your Number’ on bulletin boards at the Victoria Conference Centre.
• Pick up your Race Number and Timing Chip.
• Check your chip and familiarize yourself with the instructions for affixing and returning.
• Pick up your Race Package (this includes sponsor products, maps and final instructions) and shirt.
• Shirts are distributed first-come, first-served. Arrive early to pickup the size you requested when you registered. Shirts will not be mailed - please have yours picked up at the Race Expo if you are unable to participate. Only those that have registered prior to posted deadlines are guaranteed shirts. Shirt swap will occur on Sunday starting at 10:00am at the Race Expo.
• Go through to the Race Expo area:
  1. Pick up/purchase RVM Souvenir Apparel from the New Balance booth.
  2. Check out dozens of exhibitors who are eager to share samples or information about their products with you.
  3. Enjoy our line-up of speakers, have a pre-race massage, enjoy a course tour.

Timing Information

CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING

The Royal Victoria Marathon will be using ChampionChip timing for the Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Road Race. It records the time it takes you to get from start to finish no matter where in the pack you are. You will pick up and verify your chip at Race Package Pickup and return it at the finish line.

GUN TIME AND CHIP (NET) TIME

• Gun Time is the official time. All awards and finishing positions are based on GUN TIME - the time from the start of the race (gun) to when you cross the finish line as per IAAF, Athletics Canada, BC Athletics, USATF, AIMS and International Awards standards.
• Chip (Net) time is the elapsed time from when the runner crosses the starting mats at the start line to the time when the runner crosses the finishing mats.
• The Royal Victoria Marathon provides both Gun Time and Chip Time in the race results. Chip Time can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon

INSTRUCTIONS:

PRE-RACE

• We will be using a timing chip to record your race time. You will pick up and verify your chip at Race Package Pickup. It records the time it takes you to get from start to finish no matter where in the pack you are.
• Attach the chip to your shoelace prior to the race. Loop the supplied plastic strap through the little holes in the Chip, string through your shoelaces, close strap and pull snug to your shoe. The centre barrel should be pointing at your toe.

RACE DAY

• You must wear the Chip on your shoe or you will not be timed. Wheelchair participants affix the Chip using the plastic strap to the lowest possible part of the wheelchair. Ensure the Chip is attached with the centre tube pointing down.
• You must cross the timing mats at the start and finish lines to receive a finish time. No other timing method will be used.

RACE FINISH

• After you cross the finish line, proceed to the Chip removal chutes. A volunteer will remove and collect your Chip from you.
• If you decide not to run on race day or do not complete your race, please return the chip to the chip collectors at the finish line.
• If for any reason you still have your Chip after the event, wrap it in a paper towel, insert in an envelope, affix $1.04 cents postage and mail to:
  
  

  Royal Victoria Marathon
  Box 675, 185 - 911 Yates Street
  VICTORIA, BC V8V 4Y9

• You can also return the chip to Frontrunners Footwear, 1200 Vancouver Street, Victoria (Corner of Vancouver and View Streets) until November 3rd.

CAN I GET ANOTHER TIMING CHIP ON RACE DAY IF I FORGET MINE AT HOME?

No. There will be no chip exchanges or replacements made on race morning. No Chip = No Results

DO I NEED A TIMING CHIP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THRIFTY FOODS KIDS RUN?

No. Kids Run participants will be distinguished by their race shirt.

WILL I BE CHARGED IF I DON'T RETURN THE CHIP?

If your Chip is not returned, an additional charge of $40 will be administered to the registered individual.