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RESULT
MEN:
1 Steve OSADUIK CAN 2:20:14
2 Graeme WILSON CAN 2:29:41
3 Anthony SKUCE CAN 2:32:40
4 Colin DIGNUM CAN 2:35:33
5 Kevin TITUS CAN 2:37:59
6 Brett WINEGAR USA 2:40:46
7 David TERRIS USA 2:41:39
8 Geoff REID CAN 2:42:08
9 James RICHARDSON CAN 2:42:19
10 Cormac HIKISCH CAN 2:43:10
WOMEN:
1 Suzanne EVANS CAN 2:45:39
2 Wendy TORRIS USA 2:49:59
3 Constance HUI CAN 3:02:34
4 Sarah PETERS CAN 3:05:15
5 Kelly MCKEAN USA 3:06:36
6 Shannon JAMES CAN 3:07:02
7 Erin PERKIN USA 3:07:21
8 Catrin JONES CAN 3:08:12
9 Jenny SANDERS CAN 3:11:20
10 Karin THIBODEAU CAN 3:11:39
HALF MARATHON
MEN:
1 Bruce DEACON CAN 1:08:02
2 Mark BOMBA CAN 1:10:20
3 Steven MURENBEELD CAN 1:10:55
WOMEN:
1 Lucy SMITH CAN 1:16:11
2 Judith LEROY CAN 1:19:52
3 Rachel RUUS CAN 1:23:12
Ellis Andrews, president of the
Penticton Pounders, who hired a
bus for the club’s trip to Victoria.
“It was a very scenic, and was so
nice to see all the half marathoners
coming back after the turnaround,”
he says. Eighteen runners from the
club participated in the race with
four qualifying for Boston, five did
personal bests and one finished her
first marathon. “We had a great
time in Victoria and it certainly was
an adventure.”
The organization and the
enthusiastic volunteers make this
event what it is. With many of the
organizing committee being
involved for over 10 years – some
for 20 – the race infrastructure runs
like clockwork. All of Victoria –
including the City, Mayor and
residents – are behind the event
100%.
Elise Maltinsky traveled from
Yellowknife in the Northwest
Territories to run in the half
marathon. She couldn’t believe the
reception the runners are given en
route. “Victoria has really shown us
that they can be the most
hospitable and kind people I've ever
met. All weekend, people were so
warm and friendly. We had a great
run and just loved how every detail
was considered – for heavens sakes,
someone was standing on the
sidelines offering us a Kleenex at
one point! It was inspiring to see
the kindness of strangers, the
dedication of volunteers and the
fantastic organization of this world
class event.”
Victoria’s location on Vancouver
Island is a great attraction for
runners. “Vancouver Island is a big
recreational backyard and what’s
driving our numbers is that the
average runner wants to run in a
beautiful city” says Reid.
With the 30th anniversary of the
RACE CONTACT DETAILS
ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON, OCTOBER
Rob Reid, P.O. Box 675, 185 - 911 Yates Street,
Victoria, British Colombia, V8V 4Y9
Tel: 11 250 658 4520 Fax: 11 250 658 4580
Email: info@royalvictoriamarathon.com
Inet: www.royalvictoriamarathon.com
race approaching in 2009, the
marathon has a history to be proud
of. Its future looks bright, with
2007 seeing record registrations.
“We give great value over the
weekend” says Reid. “We want
runners to leave with a good feeling
about Victoria, wanting to return.”
Full race contact listings start on page 78
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