30th Annual Royal Victoria Marathon
Sunday, October 11, 2009
"A Must-Do 26.2"
- 2007 Runner’s World Magazine Marathon Guide
"One of the Top 10 destination Marathons in North America"
- Runner’s World Magazine
"The Most Regal Marathon"
- Bart Yasso, Runner’s World Magazine
Boston Qualifier - The Royal Victoria Marathon course is AIMS and IAAF certified and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
MARATHON NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES
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July 2, 2009
- Run Your First, Run Your Next, Run Your Best - 'A' TV reporter, Maggie Cox, interviews Frontrunners' Rob Reid and the RVM's Sandi Heal about clinics and the event.
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June 18, 2009
- Early Bird Registration Deadline - July 15, 2009.
- Register by July 15th for a chance to win a gift certificate for 2 nights’ accommodation (for two) at The Fairmont Empress!
- Upgrade your registration, add tickets or massage.
- 30th Anniversary Carbo Gala Dinner presented by Traumeel. Over 50% full - 95 tickets remaining. Purchase your ticket when you register or add one through the upgrade form.
- June Training Newsletter by Bruce Deacon
- Thrifty Foods Kids Marathon-Kids Run medals revealed.
- Exhibitor Opportunities at the RVM Race Expo are available.
- FAQ’s - Can I Wear My iPod During The Race?
- 2009 Race Portraits by Brightroom.
- 30th Anniversary Race Guide - All runners will receive the RVM Race Guide which will be larger this year and a collector's item. Containing essential race information, maps and articles, it will feature archive material from the past 30 years. Advertising opportunities are available - contact sponsors@royalvictoriamarathon.com for more information.
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May 21, 2009
- Eleven Charities Join the 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon Charity Pledge Program (May 21, 2009, Media Release)
- Marathon/Half Marathon Training Clinics hosted by Frontrunners Footwear Victoria (1200 Vancouver Street) - start June 13, 2009. More info.
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May 12, 2009
- View our recent email update - May 12, 2009
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May 8, 2009
- First Registration Deadline Approaching – May 15, 2009. Register early!
- Customize The Name On Your Race Number – Register Online by September 8.
- RVM Ranks 2nd in Canada of top Boston Marathon Qualifying Races – According to Marathonguide.com, the Royal Victoria Marathon had the second highest Canadian percentage of Boston qualifying finishers in 2008 with 24.9%. The site, a key reference for marathoning in North America, says that the courses on its 2008 list “will undoubtedly be among those ranked the fastest of all courses”. 496 RVM finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon last year. For more information visit: MarathonGuide.com
- Race Weekend Accommodation – Check out Special RVM rates offered by our Hotel Partners.
- 30th Anniversary Sponsorship Opportunities – The Royal Victoria Marathon has many sponsor opportunities for businesses and services. From Official Supplier level to Bronze, Silver and Gold we have many options available for companies wanting to be associated with one of North America’s most popular destination marathons. For more information, contact Louise Hodgson-Jones at sponsors@royalvictoriamarathon.com
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Apr 8, 2009
- Finisher medals revealed! Marathon and Half Marathon.
- 2009 Royal Victoria Marathon on Facebook - Check out our event page!
- View our recent email update - March 17, 2009
- Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary – Sunday, October 11, 2009!
