2012 Dave Reed 5K Road Race

Dave Reed 5K

Race Information

A great event to run, jog or walk through Stanley Park and along theSeawall.

Date:  Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Start:  9:00 a.m.

Start/Finish:  Lumberman’s Arch, Stanley Park, Vancouver

Course:  A flat,fast and scenic course through Stanley Park and along the Seawall.   –  map here

 

2012 RESULTS

2012 PICTURES

2012 FINISH LINE VIDEO

 

Race highlights

    • Chip timing by Race DayTiming
    • Live results available here.
    • Post-race brunch with fruit, baked goods, coffee & beverages for all participants
    • Complimentary gear check will be available
    • Ample pay parking available, easily accessible by public transit
    • Medals 3-deep in each age category
    • Cash & merchandise prizes to top age graded and open athletes.
    • Great draw prizes!!! (runners must be present to receive)

BC Athletics

The race is sanctioned by BC Road Running, a division of BC Athletics.

Lower Mainland Road Race Series Logo Event #2 in the 2012 Lower Mainland Road Race Series
Timex Road Race Series Event #4 in the 2012 Timex BCRoad Race Series
Part of the 2012 Sun Run Series.
Run Inn Sponsored by the Run Inn.
Centered Lifestyle In support of Centered Lifestyle.

Results and Photos Race results and photos will be posted here.

Check out results and photos from past Dave Reed 5km races here.

 

Contact John Hill

e: Race Director

p: 604-688-8648

 

Race Entry and Registration

Entry Fees

Postmarked by February 17, 2012 $25.00
Late entry February 18- March 2, 2012 $30.00
Day of Race March 3, 2012 $35.00
BC Athletics members deduct $3

Registration options

1. On-line @ Race Online

Online registration will close at 6:00pm Thursday March 1st, 2012

 

2. In person/by mail

Payment: cheque or cash Entry form: 2012 Dave Reed 5K Entry Form

Deliver in person to: Kerrisdale Run Inn, 2236 West 41st Ave., Vancouver  BC.

or Mail to: VFAC, 5329 Kew Rd, West Vancouver, BC., V7W 1L9

 

3. During Package Pick-Up

Friday March 2, (5 – 7pm).  Kerrisdale Run Inn  2236 West 41st Ave. Vancouver, BC.   phone: (604) 267-7866  -  map here

 

4. Day of Race

Lumberman’s Arch   7:30 am – 8:30 am

Cash only.

Race Details

Package Pick-Up

Friday March 2nd, (5 – 7pm) - Please do not come early as the packages will not be ready

The Run Inn  2236 West 41st Ave. Vancouver BC    phone: (604) 267-7866  -  map here

 

Day of Race:  Lumberman’s Arch  7:30 am – 8:30 am.

Start/Finish

Start is on Lumberman’s Arch trail at the junction with KingletTrail.  The finish line is in front of the Lumberman’s Arch waterpark.

Course Description   -  map here

This year’s Dave Reed 5k will feature a new start and finish.  The race course is Athletics Canada certified and uses the trails and seawall of Stanley Park.  The start heads south down the Lumberman’s Arch trail past the Aquarium taking the first right toward “Theatre Under The Stars”.  The trail vears south again and meets the Seawall path at “Mile Zero”. Runners stay to the right, going toward the Aerospace sculpture and then head east on the Devonian path parallel Georgia street.  The next corner is a sharp left and then a right on to the bicycle path.  Where the bicycle path meets Denman, runners do a 180 degree turn and head west down the pedestrian path . From there the course follows the seawall around to the finish at Lumberman’s Arch.

Facilities & Services  -  map here

  • Parking and washrooms are available at the park.
  • A complimentary bag check will be located near the start/finish area.
  • All bags must be clearly marked with your race number.
  • Water available at start/finish.
  • Toilets at start/finish.
  • Paramedics available for First Aid.

Prizes, Awards & Draw Prizes Age Graded Overall

Overall Men & Women

  • 1st – $100
  • 2nd – $50
  • 3rd – Timex Watch

Age GroupsMedals 3 deep in each category.

 

Results and Photos

Race timing and results for 2012 Dave Reed 5K will be managed by Race Day Timing

Course Records

Male Ryan Mackenzie (2009)  – 14:47

Female Malindi Elmore (2010) – 16:33

Past Race Results

2012 | 20112010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005

Past Race Photos

2012 | 2011 | 2010

Custom research papers