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Thank you for visiting the Vancouver Island Runners' Association website. 

The 2011 Event Schedule has been finalized and we are excited to announce the the Bazan Bay 5k has a new start time - 11:00 am which is consistent with the other 7 races in the Series.  Thank you to the Town of Sidney for approving the change in start time from 9 am to 11 am.  The new start time will make it easier for participants from the Lower Mainland and up Island to participate in the event.

Over 4080 participants crossed the finish line in total for the 8 races in 2010 and we are working towards increasing participation for 2011 Series.

Online Registration will be opening on September 15, 2010!

We have a number of new sponsors this year and we will be having a special draw at the Pioneer 8k on January 9th for a one night's stay at The Beach Club Resort in Parksville and Dinner for Two.

For all of you that completed all 8 races of the 2010 Frontrunners Island Race Series, you will be receiving a certificate in the mail that will allow you to take advantage of the 50% Discount for the 2011 Registration.  Congratulations to all of you!

Thank you to the dedication and commitment of the 8 Running Clubs that were your hosts over the 2010 Series.  They put on safe, fun events and in for some of us helped us reached our goal times on more than one occassion. 

If you have any feedback in regards to the Island Series, please email me at info@vira.bc.ca 

Thank you again for your support and we hope you have a safe and healthy summer.

Sincerely,

Cathy Noel, VIRA President and the Directors of VIRA
info@vira.bc.ca

MISSION

The mission of the Vancouver Island Runners' Association is to promote running on Vancouver Island by hosting and facilitating a very high quality series of races in the FRONTRUNNERS ISLAND RACE SERIES. 

In addition, the Vancouver Island Runners' Association will facilitate the creation of individual races in the series that:

• Encourage participation by athletes of all abilities
• Are rewarding for all participants; and
• Are accurate and challenging.

The Vancouver Island Runners' Association will provide leadership for the Vancouver Island Runners' Association membership on matters that affect running on Vancouver Island as per the explicit wishes of the membership.