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Surprise! The 2026 Barkley Marathons has begun. Laz lit the cigarette marking the start at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14. Updates and instant analysis below.

The Ceevacs Roadrunners are looking forward to hosting the second race of the Island Race Series https://www.facebook.com/100057158362754/posts/1390206356227963/?app=fbl
EMAIL ALERT: Check your spam folders but first your regular inbox, for the Cobble Hill 10K pre-race newsletter.
Oh heck, we removed all images and links, so here it is below:
Cobble Hill 10K
January 25, 2026
11:00 AM start
George Bonner School
3060 Cobble Hill Rd, Mill Bay, BC V8H 1G9
Parking:
Parking is available at George Bonner School and Mill Bay Nature School (3175 Cobble Hill, BC). Please do not park on the race course. We recommend that you carpool to the Cobble Hill 10k.
Package Pickup:
In the main gym of George Bonner School
Race Route:
We anticipate a large crowd of 600+ participants. Please be mindful of the crowded start and ease into your speedy finish time. Yes, it is a great course for a speedy time and possibly a personal best! The start will take up the full span of Cobble Hill Road. A countdown and a loud blowhorn will signal you to start heading downhill to the first turn. Participants keep left on Cobble Hill Road to Wilkinson for a short out and back returning to Cobble Hill Road, crossing to the left side of the road to Nightingale, left to Boyles, left to Chapman, left to Cobble Hill, right on Cobble Hill keeping to the right side of the road to the turnaround before Watson. Cross Cobble Hill Road, keeping right for a 3.5k downhill run to the finish. A slight climb at the finish. The finish line is inside the George Bonner School grounds. There are route maps on the Island Series website. There is one water stop on the race route at Cobble Hill and Chapman (5.4K). *Participants have full use of the road with the Nightingale
Refreshments and Food:
Water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and Red Bull are located in the front entrance of George Bonner School. Post-event, we have taco soup, wraps, sandwiches, fruit, and baking.
Start Line Health and Wellness will provide physiotherapy services in the gym.
Awards:
12 pm to 1 pm in the gym. We encourage runners to stay for the awards, and for those in attendance to cheer and support the awards with attentive ears. The awards announcer will start with the overall male and female, followed by U20, open, and masters first, second, and third place male and female, followed by the top 10 age-graded, and then the age division top 3 male and female. 4th through 10th are asked to go to the side table in the gym adjacent to the photo booth area.
Draw Prizes:
Draw prizes are posted on a notice board with the winner's name by the photo booth. The Frontrunners' new running shoes gift card will be given away at the Awards Ceremony, and you must be present at the Awards Ceremony to be eligible to win.
Thank you to our Series Sponsors:
Frontrunners Footwear, Brooks, RunSport Victoria Society, Smart Dolphins IT Solutions, Mini Victoria, Dinnie-Smyth McMahon Real Estate (Re/Max) — Brent McMahon, Andrew Smith IG Wealth Management, Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence (PISE), Old Victoria Water, Virgin Radio (Bell Media) 107.3, Black Press, Athletics Illustrated, CAORDA Web Solutions, Marsquest Eyewear, Red Bull.
Thank you to the Cobble Hill Local Sponsors and Donors:
True Grain Bakery, Start Line Health and Wellness, Tim Hortons, Country Grocer, Thrifty Foods, Sweet Meadows Farm Market, Victoria Marathon, Goddess Run, Cowichan Classic and Belinda Kissack Reality
I am surrounded by a team of thirteen coordinators and ninety-two volunteers who are making sure you have a safe and wonderful race.

See you on Sunday
Sheron

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➡️ Directions to George Bonner School https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+Bonner+Elementary+School,+3060+Cobble+Hill+Rd,+Mill+Bay,+BC+V8H+1G9,+Canada/@48.667327,-123.564714,13z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x548f423b9a379f15:0x3f45fbba5ffa5db6!8m2!3d48.6673266!4d-123.5647143!16s%2Fg%2F1hc6316vy?hl=en-CA&gl=US&g_ep=Eg1tbF8yMDI2MDExMl8wIOC7DCoASAJQAg%3D%3D
Everyone is welcome to join Ceevacs for a pre-run of the new Cobble Hill 10k race course! Come out on Saturday, January 17th, with an 8 am start from George Bonner School. https://www.islandseries.org/results/ #/maps/cobble
➡️ If you are not yet registered for the Cobble Hill 10K on January 25 - click here to register: https://www.islandseries.org/product/cobble-hill-10k/
➡️ Interested in volunteering at the Cobble Hill 10k? There are a multitude of roles available. To sign up, email Karen McCullough
at [email protected]

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Ho, Ho, Ho! Ceevacs Predicted Time Run or Walk 9:00 AM Saturday, December 6, 2025. Meeting at the Cowichan Sportsplex - Parking lot on Chesterfield St.

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Fun, fun, fun https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/duncan-bc/byron-wilson-8786124

Ready to hit the ground running in 2026? We’ve got the dates locked in for another year of epic trail running!

Kusam Klimb & Mini Klimb - June 20, 2026 - Sayward, BC
Registration opens December 15, 2025

Finlayson Arm 50m/50k/28k & The Double - September 12 & 13, 2026 - Victoria, BC
Registration opens February 14, 2026

But wait! We’ll be announcing a new race for 2026...

Hornby Island 50K & 25K - Saturday, March 14, 2026 - Hornby Island, BC
Registration opens Saturday, November 15 at 7 AM!

Spots will go fast, so set your alarms and get ready for an awesome year!

BREAKING: Cape Town Marathon cancelled 'DO NOT' report to the start Organisers of the iconic Cape Town Marathon announced the immediate cancellation of the 2025 edition of the event, citing 'unforeseen operational and safety constraints.'

Victoria Marathon and Half Marathon here they come!

Congratulations, Danna, on your T2T Marathon. Strong, determined, and embracing the gift of movement—you never stop. ❤🌟 👏 Go Haida Gwaii

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a65078613/boston-marathon-net-downhill-qualifying-races/

Breaking: The Boston Marathon Will Adjust Qualifying Times from Select Downhill Races Starting with the 2027 qualifying window, the BAA will add on time to races with at least 1,500 feet of net-elevation drop between start and finish.

This is a reminder that Laces Up Everyone Welcome takes place every Thursday at 5:15 PM at the Tansor Trail parking for the Cowichan Valley Trail. Months of May and June. Everyone is welcome to join! The group runs by time rather than distance. We start with a 10-minute warm-up, then head out and back. There are workout options for everyone, and we focus on perceived rate of effort. Participants will complete the workout together during the designated time period. We hope to see you there!