• The Run

    This 8km course travels along roads and trails in old growth forest surrounded by stunning ocean views. Return to the renowned Tigh-Na-Mara Resort for a reception with delicious appetizers and special gifts. This vibrant celebration will set the stage to congratulate the winners and award all those that brave the elements. Enhance your experience with spa services, tapas and an overnight stay.

Join us on this amazing run and Live It Up! Register here

Race Fee

Earlybird Registration: to Aug 31st | $99
Registration: September 1st to November 4th | $119
Day of Registration: $129

Included in Race fee
  • 8km West Coast trail and road route
  • A quality running toque (cannot be guaranteed after October 1st, 2016)
  • Post-race cocktail (one cocktail per person). Cash bar will be available
  • Post-race party including a delectable spread of appetizers
  • $25 Gift Certificate towards a 60, 75 or 90 minute Grotto Spa treatment of your choice* see terms below
  • Complimentary access to the Grotto Spa Mineral Pool**see terms below
  • Room rates starting from $124.00 per night at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort
  • Prizes for 1st place male and female in each age category
  • Giveaways galore including a Gabriola vacation package, clothing, spa products and so much more

Terms

* $25 Promotional Gift Certificates are accepted Sunday through Friday towards a 60, 75 or 90 minute Spa Treatment, valid November 4th, 2016 to February 28th, 2017. One Gift Certificate per treatment accepted. Cannot be redeemed towards spa packages. Expiry date will not be extended. Excludes RMT Massage. Spa Treatments are available on a first come first serve basis and must be booked in advance. Please identify your participation in Live it Up 8km at time of booking. Blackout dates include November 11th, December 20th through to January 3rd, 2017, and February 12th through to February 14th, 2017. Please click here to book your Spa Treatment
** Grotto Spa Mineral Pool Use must be booked in advance and is available on a first come first serve basis. Please identify your participation in Live it Up 8km at time of booking. Access valid from November 4th, 2016 to February 28th, 2017. Blackout dates include November 11th, December 20th through to January 3rd, 2017, and February 12th through to February 14th, 2017. Please click here to reserve.

Course Features

The Live it Up 8km race is a loop that winds through incredibly scenic Rathtrevor Park. Walkers are welcome as long as completion time is less than 1.5 hours. Baby joggers are not permitted in the race for insurance and safety reasons.

The course includes
  • All kilometres marked along the route.
  • Pit toilets along route.
  • Medical services on the route and at the finish line.

The 8km race starts at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. The start and finish line will be located in front of the Conference Building on the resort. The racers will exit right onto Resort Way. At Rath Road the runners will turn right and enter into Rathtrevor Park. We will be on the main road until the entry gate to parking lots 2 to 5. We will turn right at this gate and run along the access road until we hit the end of parking lot 5. At that point we will enter into the trail system winding through the park and campground to return to the main road. The race will go back the way it came along Rath Road and Resort Way, finishing back at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort.

Aid Stations
  • There will be one water station and First Aid station along the course at approximately the 4km mark.

Course Map

Schedule & Package Pick Up

Schedule of Events Nov 6th

10:00am to 11:30am
Race Bib and Toque Pickup

11:45am
Race Warm-up at Starting Line

12:00 pm
Race Start

1:00pm to 3:00pm
Reception

2:00pm
Awards Ceremony

Package Pick up

Race kits will be available after you complete your race.
Pick up your bib number and toque at the following locations and times:

Saturday, November 5th
4:00pm-6:00pm
@ the Running Room Nanaimo

Sunday, November 6th
10:00am to 11:30am
@ Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

Links

Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Grotto Spa BC Ferries Other Accomodations

Our Cause

Scholarships and bursaries are the keys that open doors of opportunity for deserving students. They recognize commitment, encourage achievement, and allow students without sufficient means to continue their studies. The Vancouver Island University Foundation oversees management of the Foundation's endowment and, working with the Office of Advancement & Alumni, raises money to support VIU's scholarship and awards program and VIU fundraising activities.

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Based on the belief that engagement with arts and culture leads to individual and community well-being, the Gabriola Arts Council offers the Healing Power of Art Program. Current programs include the Arts-Based Cancer Support Group and Intentional Aging: Exploring the Path from Senior to Elder. These programs are facilitated by professional therapists and offered free to participants.

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Our Sponsors


Volunteers

Get involved with some aspect of this exciting event and bring your enthusiasm and energy along. Numerous positions are available both on and off the course. Being a volunteer is a great way to lend support to the community and our cause, Kidsport, as well as help fellow walkers and runners get the most out of this event. Register online now to become a volunteer.

REGISTER HERE.

Race Results