Local Community Advertising
It’s time to lace your sneakers and begin training for spring.
Early-bird registration for the 2016 Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K, and Relay Race is now open.
The 14th annual race will be held on Sunday, April 3 in Kelowna.
Start time for the 10 K will be at 8 a.m., while the half marathon will kick off at 8:15 a.m.
Early Bird fees, until Feb. 14, will be $35 for the 10 K and $50 for the half marathon.
Relay team fees are $125 until March 30th.
Funds raised go to support Okanagan College students who are involved in recreation and athletics.
Last year, Kelowna’s Christy Lovig was one of 400 in the women’s 10 K, which she won with a time of 36:48.
“I’ve run the College’s half marathon and 10 K numerous times, and I always look forward to the fast course throughout our beautiful city,” said Lovig, in a statement. “It’s a pleasure to run in a well-organized event that is backed by such enthusiastic organizers, volunteers, supporters and participants.”
With start and finish lines at the Okanagan College Kelowna campus, the 21.1 kilometre half marathon course runs along the scenic City Park and up to Knox Mountain before looping back towards Gyro Beach.
The relay race, for up to five runners, means each participant could run in 4 kilometre segments.
“We are doing a few things differently this year and I think our runners are going to be really happy with the improvements,” said Christine Ulmer, race director, in a statment. “The course will remain the same but we’re enhancing some of our services for runners, most notably the food.
“We hear every year that we have the best post-race snacks and we’re going to provide an even better selection of food this year.”
Winners of the half marathon will win cash prizes, with more prizes being handed out for 10K winners as well.
If you’re looking to get involved in a different way, organizers are looking for volunteers. Usually it takes about 60 people to get it off the ground.
“We have volunteers of all ages who join us on race day,” continued Ulmer. “From young families, local sports team members, and retired runners, everyone always has a great time at cheering our participants on along the course.”
To register, for more details about the course, and entry fee deadlines, visit the race website.
Those interested in volunteering can contact Michelle Lowry at 250-762-5445 ext. 4649 or at mlowry@okanagan.bc.ca.
Local Community Advertising