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Entry Fee
$30
Adult
$10
Youth
When
8:00am – 4:00pm
September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023
Where
Minoru Oval
Athletic field in Richmond,
British Columbia
Athletic field in Richmond,
British Columbia
Entry Deadline
Aug 31, 2023
Our Mission
The Vancouver 8 Hour Relay, organized by Vancouver Community Runners (VCR), comprising IRUN Club, CROSSNA, and WIND Running Club, aims to unite runners from diverse cities, fostering focused training and exercise for enhanced physical and mental well-being.
Run Together, Achieve Forever
Unleash Your Endurance in the 8-Hour Relay!
Rules
Youth Team
Forming a team
Each team must have no more than 24 runners.Each runner can only run for one team.Each runner must be 10 years of age or older, and younger than 18 .Competition rules
Members of the relay team can run multiple legs, and the team must run a total of 4 hours continuously.The team that covers the longest distance wins the race.Each leg of the relay must be no less than 10 minutes, and no more than 60 minutes.Calculating the final result of a team
Each team must calculate the weighted coefficient of the team, which is based on each member’s age, gender, and running time entered on the regisliation form. The team’s weighted coefficient must be reported the day before the race. The team’s distance for record-keeping in determining the winner is calculated as the actual distance covered in the relay by the team and its weighted coefficient.Calculating the weighted coefficient
Coeficient Table- AgeMale Marathon BQ Time (min)Male CoefficientFemale Marathon BQ Time (min)Female Coefficient
- 102401.22801.4
- 112201.12601.3
- 122101.052481.24
- 1320012381.19
- 141920.962301.15
- 151870.9352251.125
- 161840.922201.1
- 171820.912151.075
Adult Team
Forming a team
Each team must have no more than 24 runners.Each runner can only run for one team.Each runner must be 18 years of age or older.Competition rules
Each member of the relay team must run ONE (and ONLY one) leg of the relay, and the team must run a total of 8 hours continuously.The team that covers the longest distance wins the race.Each leg of the relay must be no less than 20 minutes, and no more than 120 minutes.Calculating the final result of a team
Each team must calculate the weighted coefficient of the team, which is based on each member’s age, gender, and running time entered on the regisliation form. The team’s weighted coefficient must be reported the day before the race. The team’s distance for record-keeping in determining the winner is calculated as the actual distance covered in the relay by the team and its weighted coefficient.Calculating the weighted coefficient
The basic coefficient is calculated based on the qualification time for Boston Marathon (BQ) (see the table below – Boston present qualifying times 2020).
The coefficient = Marathon BQ time / 200 minutes (see Coefficient Table below).
Each team calculates the total coefficient minutes by taking the corresponding coefficient based on each member’s age and gender (from the table below) multiplied by the registered running minutes and adding it up.
The weighted coefficient = the total coefficient minutes / 480 minutes (rounded up to 4 decimals)
The “baton” must be passed from one member to another with a 1-minute buffer before or after the designated time. If the “baton” is passed outside the buffer, for each minute earlier or delayed, the team will be penalized by subliacting one kilometer from its covered distance in record keeping. Any time under one minute will be counted as one minute for penalty.
For omissions or disputes in the rules of the competition, the organizing committee has the final interpretation and decision-making power.Coeficient Table- AgeMale Marathon BQ Time (min)Male CoefficientFemale Marathon BQ Time (min)Female Coefficient
- 181800.92101.05
- 191800.92101.05
- 201800.92101.05
- 211800.92101.05
- 221800.92101.05
- 231800.92101.05
- 241800.92101.05
- 251800.92101.05
- 261800.92101.05
- 271800.92101.05
- 281800.92101.05
- 291800.92101.05
- 301800.92101.05
- 311810.9052111.055
- 321820.912121.06
- 331830.9152131.065
- 341840.922141.07
- 351850.9252151.075
- 361860.932161.08
- 371870.9352171.085
- 381880.942181.09
- 391890.9452191.095
- 401900.952201.1
- 411920.962221.11
- 421940.972241.12
- 431960.982261.13
- 441980.992281.14
- 4520012301.15
- 462011.0052311.155
- 472021.012321.16
- 482031.0152331.165
- 492041.022341.17
- 502051.0252351.175
- 512071.0352371.185
- 522091.0452391.195
- 532111.0552411.205
- 542131.0652431.215
- 552151.0752451.225
- 562181.092481.24
- 572211.1052511.255
- 582241.122541.27
- 592271.1352571.285
- 602301.152601.3
- 612331.1652631.315
- 622361.182661.33
- 632391.1952691.345
- 642421.212721.36
- 652451.2252751.375
- 662481.242781.39
- 672511.2552811.405
- 682541.272841.42
- 692571.2852871.435
- 702601.32901.45
- 712631.3152931.465
- 722661.332961.48
- 732691.3452991.495
- 742721.363021.51
- 752751.3753051.525
- 762781.393081.54
- 772811.4053111.555
- 782841.423141.57
- 792871.4353171.585
- 802901.453201.6
Volunteering
Experience the power of community and wellness at the Vancouver 8 Hour Relay!
By becoming a sponsor, you’re not just supporting a race; you’re actively contributing to a shared passion for running and the promotion of physical and mental health. Contact us at 8hourrelay@gmail.com for more details on sponsorship packages and opportunities. Join us in creating an unforgettable event together!
Sponsorship
Support the Vancouver 8 Hour Relay - Unite for health and unity!
Align your brand with our values and reach a diverse audience of athletes and spectators. Choose from Title, King, Diamond, or In-Kind sponsorship levels. Join us in promoting physical and mental well-being through running and community!
Why Sponsor
Brand Visibility
Sponsorship of the Vancouver 8 Hour Relay offers extensive brand exposure, reaching a diverse audience as participants come from various cities.Community Engagement
Demonstrate your support for the local community by sponsoring this event, showcasing your dedication to promoting health, wellness and fostering a sense of community.Networking Opportunities
The relay goes beyond a race; it brings together individuals who share a passion for running and community. As a sponsor, you’ll have the chance to network with participants, fellow sponsors, and community leaders.Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor (1 stand) $2000
The name and logo will be on athletes’ T-shirts and the archAthletes number plate (with investor logo attached)
Independent tent booth(10’× 10’)
Lawn billboard displays all days(2’× 6’)
The host thanks and introduces the company
Social Media promotion
King Sponsors(3stands) $1000
Athletes number plate (with investor logo attached)Independent tent booth(10’× 10’)
Lawn billboard displays all days(2’× 6’)
The host thanks and introduces the company
Social Media promotion
Diamond Sponsors(5 stands) $500
Independent tent booth(10’× 10’)Lawn billboard displays all days(2’× 6’)
The host thanks and introduces the company
Social Media promotion
Join Us
Join the Vancouver 8 Hour Relay, where we unite people with a shared passion for running and the promotion of physical and mental well-being. By becoming a sponsor, you’re not only supporting a race, but also a vibrant community. For more information on sponsorship packages and opportunities, please reach out to us at 8hourrelay@gmail.com. We eagerly anticipate partnering with you to create a successful event!
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