FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Online Registration Open

(Victoria, BC - January 16, 2013). As the GoodLife Fitness Victoria 
Marathon prepares to celebrate its 34th Annual event on Sunday October 13, 
2013, we are pleased to announce that online registration is now open. 
There are four events to choose from: the Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon 
(21.1km), 8K Road Race or the Thrifty Foods Kids Run (1.2km).

"Now is the time that runners plan their 2013 goals and so online 
registration opening now is very timely," says General Manager Cathy Noel. 
"Our planning for the event is under way and we are looking forward to 
welcoming new and returning runners."

Early bird registration fees until May 15 are $90 for the Marathon, $65 for 
the Half Marathon, and $30 for the 8K Road Race. Kids can register for the 
Thrifty Food Kids Run for $15 until October 12. 

To register online go to: https://www.raceonline.ca/events/details/?id=276. 

For additional registration information go to: 
http://runvictoriamarathon.com/events/register.php

In 2012 the event saw 2,056 register for the Marathon, 5,503 for the Half 
Marathon, 2,844 in the 8K, and a record 1,100 in the Thrifty Foods Kids Run 
& Marathon for a total of 11,503. For more details, visit 
http://runvictoriamarathon.com.


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