Press Release

2020 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Cancelled

18 May, 2020 (Mon)
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(Victoria, BC – May 13, 2020) The Victoria Marathon Society has made the regrettable decision to cancel the 2020 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, scheduled for October 11. On May 6 the BC Government announced the next stage in their COVID-19 response which includes a phased relaxation of physical distancing rules. However, it was stated that the restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people will remain in effect until a vaccine is found. Given this context, it is not possible for the Society to stage the event.

“We are deeply disappointed to have to cancel the event, especially after a very successful 40th annual race last year, but we need to respect the order from the Provincial Health Officer,” said Jonathan Foweraker, President of the Victoria Marathon Society. “We are sensitive to the impact this will have on our valued sponsors, community partners, vendors, and volunteers as well as our incredible participants, who had the 2020 event as their race goal. This will also have an unprecedented impact on our charitable partners – our two official charities and the 18 organizations in the CHEK Charity Pledge Program which crossed the $2 million threshold last year.”

Participants will be offered a deferral for 2021 and 2022 or the option of a refund with the ability to donate part of their refund to one of the CHEK Charity Pledge Program charities. All registered participants have been informed of the options and these are outlined on the event’s website at www.runvictoriamarathon.com

The VMS board and race committee are working on keeping participants engaged and encourage everyone to visit the website and social media feeds to stay up to date on event news for 2021. Registration for the 2021 event will open in the fall.

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