Local runners can get a head start on the 2015 season, as online registration for the 2015 Frontrunners Island Race Series is now live.
The 34th running of the series will go from January until April 2015, featuring the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 11, Cobble Hill 10K on Jan. 25, Cedar 12K on Feb. 8, Hatley Castle 8K on Feb. 22, Synergy Health Management Bazan Bay 5K on March 9, Comox Valley RV Half Marathon on March 22, Merville 15K on April 12, and Sooke River 10K on April 19.
“The running community continues to grow on Vancouver Island with a variety of races and runs to suit all abilities whether you are a competitive or non-competitive runner,” Cathy Noel, president of the Vancouver Island Runners’ Association (VIRA), said in a press release.
New this year, the series has partnered with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. When registering, participants can choose to top up their registration and support rehabilitative services at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital.
The early registration fee for the series is $120 until Dec. 1. Late registration until Jan. 11 will be $150. To register online, visit www.vira.bc.ca.
