Harriers Pioneer 8K
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Harriers Pioneer 8K
Harriers Pioneer 8K is presented by Harriers Run Club and takes place at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton, British Columbia. It is the 47th annual running and the first of eight races in the Vancouver Island Race Series. The course starts and finishes at the Saanich Fairgrounds and is described as a rolling road course with a fast start and a slight uphill finish into the fairgrounds.
The distance is 8K. The event is open to runners, racewalkers, walkers, and wheelchair athletes only; roller blades, strollers, cycling and other forms of transport are not permitted except for designated official cyclists. Headphones are not permitted and their use while impeding participants, emergency response vehicles or race officials can result in disqualification.
Registration information notes a regular fee and a late fee, shown as CA$45.18 for regular registration and CA$55.94 for late registration. Fees include administrative charges but not 5% GST and an online processing fee applies. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Youth athletes, defined as under 20 years old on December 31, 2027, receive a CA$5 reduction. Race bib pickup is available at the event for registered participants. Prize money and complimentary entries are offered to high performing athletes who meet or approach published performance standards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.