2008 New Balance Victoria Half IM Triathlon

NEW BALANCE VICTORIA

HALF IM TRIATHLON

2009 Race Webpage Here

2009 Race Registration Here

This tremendously popular, yet low-key and grassroots race is a perennial sell-out! Staged on the edge of beautiful Victoria, this event is famous for its 2 loop run course around the well manicured trails of Elk Lake.

2008 Race Information

Latest News: The web page is updated frequently, so please check back regularly.

Click here for the second set of Important ace Announcements

Click here for the first set of Important ace Announcements

Looking to share a ride to the race, click here.

Swim Waves Announced
There will be two swim waves

6:45AM –All individual Men

7:00AM –All individual Women and Relay Teams

Volunteers Needed

Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here

Ironman Louisville Lottery Spots Announced

If you are interested in racing an Ironman, we have secured 10 spots to the sold-out Ironman Louisville that will be offered in a lottery to interested participants of the New Balance Half. Ironman Louisville got rave reviews in its inaugural year and will take place this year on August 31. More information on this event is available at here. We will notify participants with more details as we get closer to the race.

New Balance Victoria Half is SOLD OUT!

(Limited entries still available through Seasons Pass and Relays)

The very popular 2008 New Balance Victoria Half IM Triathlon is sold out for individual participants. Limited individual entries are still available through the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series Seasons Pass at a promotional rate of only $395 that will allow athletes to participate in all of the 4 races in the Series in their choice of disciplines (Half, Relay, or Sprint). The Seasons Pass will be on sale until to June 18th. To purchase the Seasons Pass please click here and to register for the New Balance Relay Team go here.

Ironman Canada Spots

We were informed that the New Balance Half IM will not have qualifying spots for Ironman Canada this year. Unfortunately it is not under our control and is at the discretion of North American Sports Inc., the owners of Ironman Canada. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Race Course:

Event location: Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake, Victoria, BC, Canada

Swim: 1.9 KM

Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake

Click here for the swim course

All participants must finish the swim before the cut-off of 8:15AM.

All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.

There will be two swim waves

6:45AM –All individual Men

7:00AM –All individual Women and Relay Teams

Bike: 86.5 KM (2 Loops)

Saanich Peninsula

Click here for the bike course

All participants must finish the bike before the cut-off of 12:00Noon.

Aid Stations: 2 aid stations per loop.

Run: 20 KM

Run on the trails that surround Elk Lake (2 laps)
Aid Stations: Aid stations at approximately every 2 Kilometers for a total of 5.

Click here for the run course

Registration:

Entry Fees:

Early Bird, Until December 31, 2007:
Individual- $195; Relay (2 people)- $220; Relay (3 people)- $240

Regular Fee, January 1 - May 31, 2008:
Individual $215; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Late Entry, June 1-18, 2008:
Individual $240; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Refund Policy:

All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Sorry, refunds are not permitted. Be sure you can and will race prior to registering. The exchange of entries is strictly prohibited.

Online Registration closes on Midnight on June 18th, 2008 or sooner if the event fills up with 600 individuals and 100 teams.

An additional $10.00 for each participant, or $5.00 for each member of a relay team, will be charged on your entry form if a VALID TriBC# is not provided.

Pre Race Info:

Event Sanctioning:

This event will be sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia. Triathlon British Columbia rules will apply. Please review all the rules at http://www.tribc.org. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Your chin strap must be buckled at all times you are in contact with the bike even in the transition area.

Race Garment:

Hoody top.

Relay Teams:

Teams may consist of two or three members, Team divisions include: male, female and mixed.

Hand off your timing chip in the transition area at your assigned bike rack

All relay participants need to be body marked

Only the runner wears the race bib

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, June 21:

2:00PM to 7:00PM

Mandatory Bike Drop & Race Package Pick-Up

All bikes must be dropped off and checked into transition. The bikes will be kept protected overnight by professional security.

Your registration and race package kits including you race garment will be given to you at this time.

All members of Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card.

Everyone must also sign a waiver.

Your timing chips will be handed out on Sunday morning.

3:00PM

LifeSport Open Water Swim Technique Clinic (FREE)

This short clinic will provide the participants with the knowledge to swim faster in the open water with less effort. Learn from Olympic Gold Medal Coach Lance Watson on topics including warm-ups, starts, sighting, drafting, wetsuit selection, training tips, and how to deal with waves or currents. There will also be information how to transfer pool swimming into the open water and give you some open water workout suggestions that you can implement into your own training.

3:30PM

Kids Fun Run

This FREE fun and family oriented run will kick start the weekend at Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake.

No entry fee or registration required.

Click here for more info.

4:00PM

Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting

Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake

Everyone must attend.

Sunday, June 22:

Parking:

5:00AM to 6:30AM

Parking will be limited at Hamsterly Beach. Please try to car-pool and arrange to be dropped-off at the race site.

Race Schedule:

5:30AM to 6:30AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up

5:30AM - Transition Opens
6:45AM - Race Start -Swim wave #1 –All individual Men

7:00AM –Race Start -Swim wave #2–All individual Women and Relay Teams

2:00PM - Awards (Adjustable depending on race variables)

Post Race Info:

Prize Money:

Overall 1st: $1000; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $250 Male and Female.

Masters 1st: $150; 2nd: $100; 3rd: $50 Male and Female.

Finisher’s Medals:

All Finishers will receive a finisher’s medals.

Awards for Age Groups:

Age categories will be in five year increments

(e.g. Under 24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.

Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2008.

Timing & Results:

We will use Chip Timing from Race Headquarters, live timing will be available from the LifeSport website.

2008 Results:

Overall

Women

Men

Relays

2007 Results here

Photos:

2008 PHOTOS by our Official Race Photographer Mark Creery

2007 PHOTOS by Mark Creery

2007 PHOTOS by Tony Austin

Race Announcer:

Jordan Back

Coaching:

Coaching and Training Programs for this event available through LifeSport Coaching. For more information, click here.

Travel & Lodging:

Airports:

Victoria International Airport
Nanaimo Airport

Ferries:

BC Ferries
Seattle to Victoria Passenger Ferry
Port Angeles Ferry
Anacortes to Sidney Ferry

Partner Hotels:

Accent Inns

Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites

Event Benefactors:

Organizers are pleased to support the Dave Smart Foundation .The Smart Foundation is committed to raising awareness of the risks of melanoma.

Volunteers:

Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here

Host a Triathlete?

We appreciate your help! Click here to download a Homestay host application.

Contact Info: