Twenty-five Comox Valley Road Runners made the trek to Sidney last weekend to compete in the fastest race of the Vancouver Island Running series: the Bazen Bay 5K.
One of the few flat courses in the Island Series this course commonly sees personal best performances among its participants. Brad Crowe was the first Comox Valley Road Runner (CVRR) in 17:21 and carved over half minute off last year’s performance coming in seventh in his tough category. The first CVRR woman was Angela Plamondon in a time of 20:45 finishing 2nd in the F45-49 category. CVRR continues to claim second place in club standings for the Island series because of the continued strong performances by our new and experienced runners.
The next race in the Vancouver Island Running Series is the Comox Valley Half Marathon scheduled to start and finish at the Florence Filberg Centre on Sunday, March 18 at 11 a.m.
“If you are planning to run the Comox Valley Half Marathon and are not yet a Comox Valley Road Runner you might consider joining the club,” a CVRR spokesperson said. “A club member will be available to help you sign up at the registration area on Sunday. We would love to welcome you to our club on the day of our premier race event.
“If you want a shorter race to check out the running scene in the Valley, please consider joining the March 17 5K Fun Run. As it is St. Patrick’s Day, and the emphasis is on fun, participants are asked to wear green and help celebrate,” the spokesperson said.
The event is open to runners and walkers of all levels. It is free for clinic participants and $10 for everyone else. The start/finish area is outside the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave., Courtenay). From the Filberg Centre, the mainly flat out and back course crosses the Puntledge River and continues along Condensory Road to Cessford Road. The runners then head up Cessford for approximately 250 metres before turning around and heading back.
Early registration starts at 8:45 for those who plan on starting early at 9:15 a.m. Registration ends at 9:30 a.m. as the main start is at 9:45 a.m. For more information see the CVRR website at www.cvrr.ca or call 250-338-1813. There will be food, refreshments and draw prizes following the event.
