2nd Annual
Run the Rock Marathon & Half — Texada Island
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Marathon start: 7:00am — Shelter Point Regional Park
Half-Marathon start: walkers 8:30am, runners 9:00am — Van Anda School
Finish — Shelter Point Regional Park
Second annual Marathon and Half-Marathon on Texada Island! First 80 runners to register are guaranteed a technical shirt. Proceeds will be shared between Texada Arts, Culture and Tourism (TACT) Society (to promote community events) and the Texada Island Food Bank.
How to Register
Register Online Here. NO REGISTRATION AFTER AUGUST 23rd.
or register through TACT on Texada (contact Rob McWilliam, 604-486-0377).
Entry Fees:
- $30 early bird, to April 30
- $40 regular, to August 13
- $60 late, to August 23
- No registration after August 23
- BC Athletics 'athlete' members deduct $3
- First 80 registrants are guaranteed a technical shirt
Proceeds will be shared between Texada Arts, Culture and Tourism (TACT) Society (to promote community events) and the Texada Island Food Bank.
Confirmation List
Location & Getting There
See TACT website for travel directions from Vancouver/Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. The ferry to Texada goes from Powell River to Blubber Bay. Ride from Ferry to Half start available if arranged in advance.
Marathoners will have to overnight on Texada. Ride from ferry on Saturday available if arranged in advance.
Finishers will be shuttled back to Van Anda school if required. Vans will take runners back for the 3:00pm ferry.
The ferry schedule is available online (be sure to select the schedule that covers August 26). The first ferry off the Island in the afternoon is at 3:00pm.
Parking
There is ample parking available at both starting locations.
See Google Map.
Half Marathon: click to enlarge
Elevation chart: click to enlarge
Marathon: click to enlarge
Elevation chart: click to enlarge
Course
The marathon is a loop course starting and finishing at Shelter Point Regional Park. The half marathon is a point to point route along the second half of the marathon route, starting at Van Anda School. Click maps at right to enlarge, or download GPS map (.kmz).
There will be no road closures in effect. However, traffic is generally light and RCMP will be out on the road, plus there will be caution signs along Gillies Bay Road. Runners must run on the left facing traffic unless otherwise directed by officials. All road crossings will have course marshals with traffic control signs. Failure to obey instructions of race officials or RCMP will result in immediate disqualification.
The course will be open for 6 hours; therefore, no walkers will be allowed in the full marathon. No runners under 16 years old will be permitted in the full marathon. Any runner with a disability must provide notice with registering so plans to accommodate can be made.
Gear Check
Gear check will be available at both starting points and stored in secure location. However, runners should not leave valuables in bags as organizers can not be responsible for loss of valuables.
Facilities
There are washrooms available at both starting locations.
Water and sport drink will be available approximately every 5km in first half and then approximately every 3 km after that, to the finish. Some aid stops in the second half will have fruit slices. Locations: 4.5k, 10k, 14.9k, 20k, 22.2k, 25k, 27.3k, 29.7k, 32.6k, 36.2k, 38.7k. Additional water stops will be added after 30k if it is a hot day.
Timing and Results
Finish times will be recorded with a professional printer-timer device. Display clock will be set up at the finish line. Please make sure your bib number is clearly visible on your front.
Results & Photos
2011 Results are posted HERE (PDF).
Race report on the AVID Fitness Forum.
Also see: Keith Wakelin's blog entry from Run the Rock
Questions?
Contact Robert McWilliam, Race Director, at 604-486-0377, or rmcwill@gmail.com.