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This is an old post I posted in the past. It still holds true. Please remember this is a small event. Think about carrying a cell phone as there will be no aid stations on the dark side of the lake. One aid /water station, which you will pass every 10 km and you must say hey to us. 
The full course  2 complete laps around Westwood lake then 3 out and backs to a marked 5km tree. The 1/2 is the 2 complete laps and 1 out and back. This year's surprise growth race, the 10 km is one out and back to the tree. Because of the number of 10kmers I am contemplating changing the direction the rest of you runners start and approach the hill. I'll let you know. Maybe. Ok 


All along the course there are kilometer markers.They are permanent and will only mock you as you progress because they mark the distance of 1 lap & well, ha! That's not you.  However they will become a friendly place marker along the way & give you ample time to work on your marathon math skills.
Westwood Lake is a public park and you will be running on a public, open trail.  This trail will be shared with walkers & other runners, dogs, & kids on bikes.  Please be courteous. Leave no garbage behind, make yourself known as you pass, don't startle that older woman out for her morning walk please & respect the beauty of our little lake.  Thank you.
If you are planning on doing an early start, please let me know.  There is a 7:30 am option, & you are welcome to take it, BUT let me know coz if I don't have to be there at 7:30 am - then cool.  Also - a headlamp is advised for the first lap if you take the 7:30 start time.  Regular.start time 9 am.  Any other questions or concerns?? Email me -beasknee@gmail.com. 
See you soon!!!

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Most up to date! Dec. 19!!!!!!  CLOSED!!! FULL!! Dare I say, "no room at the inn"?

Hello runners! Please follow us on Facebook as I post way more often there. We are getting real close to the Solstice so please please oh please sign up! NO spots open for runners to run a run! Treats and chili await you. Sweet swag and a teeny bit of bling! This year I've had to get insurance so the price is $25 but come on that's not too bad. Everything extra goes right to Loaves n Fishes food bank.   So sign up soon don't make me worry now. SIGN UP NOW!!!  OOPS too late. Missed it. Come watch and cheer instead.

Full
James Wilson
Belinda Kissack!
John Bulmer
Lisa Large!
Marty O'Brien
Liz Ross
Jeremy Klegg
Sheila Dawe!
Dylan Olsen
Mylisa Evans
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 Half
Sheron Chrysler!
Alexandria Wilson
Charlotte Wilson
Brenda Niziol
Jessica Kirby
Lisa de Lusignan!
Megan Lewis-Schneider
Teresa Lewis-Schneider
Colleen Vanderheide!
James Griffin!
Ben Mars!
Victoria Lynn Major
Ernesto Davalos
Carolyn Sharp
Michelle Peters!
Darcie Nolan!
Pete Langelo
Catrin Jones
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10km
Dale Spencer
Claire Spencer
Janet Germann
Catherine Macey
Tara Janes
Tracy Arden
Maria Gomez
Andrea Thomson
Lauren Walker
Anne Heyes!
Megan Larsen
Danielle Welch
Nicole Strong
Kaleena Young
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!- means not only am I excited to see you, I'm excited to see you for an early start!
Please email beasknee@gmail.com with questions
If in town- drop off cheque or money order to
Angela Frye
368 Milton St
Nanaimo BC V9R 2K7 Canada
Or etransfer is cool.  beasknee@gmail.com
But tell me what distance please.
But if you do make sure I get a form too!!

Registration is open 2014!

So at long last- registration is open.
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NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!!
$25 includes grown up race insurance. And chili.
All proceeds go to Loaves and Fishes here in Nanaimo and they're looking to get a new warehouse.
Canned goods also accepted on race day.
Baked goods always welcome.
9:00 start. Rain or shine or sleet or snow. We've had em all and if you show up I'll be there
Full marathon. 1/2 marathon. 10 kmish
Small race. No prize money. Vegan chili.
Ok then. Sign up. Also like my Facebook page. It's easier

Solstice 6!

Greetings all you happy runners! 
It's fall - I missed a lot of the year but am ready to get started on the 
6th annual Winter Solstice Marathon!!!!!!! 
Look at all those exclamation points - it must be a big n! Why yes, yes it is - it's on a Sunday Sunday SUNDAY this year, making it almost like a real event.
So - there was talk of a multiple BUT we simply do not have the volunteer pace to do that - so it's just the one day event Sunday December 21
10 km
 1/2 marathon
Full marathon
 6 km walk or run around the lake

More details to follow soon
Like the exorbitant entry fee (probably $20)
News on bling
And when registration opens - Soon
But first finish your fall marathons - plan to run this one & plan on having fun in the wet (often) beautiful, sometimes cold and slushy, always heart warming, free chili marathon to celebrate winter.
Oh and
Always looking to expand that volunteer base
And - we offer absolutely NO PRIZE MONEY!!!  So everyone is welcome but I can not pay you!

Results - the 5th Annual Westwod Lake Winter Solstice Marathon

Hooray!! We did it! Another successful run Now my computer & blogger are still not friends so this will likely be a mess - but I am going to post the result(ish) of the 5th annual (it will be as one long run on sentence even though it is not typed in that fashion - Thank you to all who came out for this Our wonderful community businesses who donated stuff A Wee Cupcakery Anne Heyes @ The Running Room Gabriel's Cafe Old City Organics & Crystal Hansen for the beautiful SWAG!! & my wonderful volunteers Alan Medcalf (the pancake guy) Neil Gallagher (the chili guy) Beatrix Gallagher (the pizza girl) Dale Luxford Vicki Luxford Sheila Dawe 10 km results Matthew Kusminski 44:58 Drew Kusminski 46:40 Stefan Kusminski 51 Larry Del Misto 1:01 Jan Del Misto 1:13 Stephanie Human 1:13 John Browne & Andrea Biener both ended at the 12 k with 1:25 not Jeralyn Pickering walked in @ 1:12 1/2 marathon results - in no particular order Danna Hadden 2:51 Deon Human 2:23 Jessica Kirby 2:19 Lisa deLusignan 2:29 Ben Marrs 2:29 Kelly Schellenberg 2:29 Colleen van der Heide 2:25 Anne Heyes 2:36 Samantha Dickinson 1:56 Scott Speakman 2:40 Malinta Tait 2:18 Jesse Tait 2:18 Gary Pickering 2:00 Jessica Irving 2:34 Peter Gardner 3:37 Tina Hein 2:19 Belinda Kissach ran 32km in 4:24 Doug Calder ran 22 km in 2:45 Full marathon results - in no particualr order James Griffin 5:13 Suzanne LeBlanc 4:24 Dennis Straussfogel 4:24 Edward Dostaler 4:29 Dylan Olsen 4:55 I apologize for this taking so long to post - bad internet, bad flu thing, all the usual excuses. I thank you all so much for coming out again & making this such a wonderful event - we raised $500.25 for Loaves & Fishes here in Nanaimo plus a trunk load of foods. That's pretty cool, I think. Until next year! Keep on running!

Friday Night Update

So anyways I was walkin around the late today & it was beautiful - like a postcard - big flakes falling - just lovely The roads today we wet, not anything else. As I said in the last post - unless it all changes over night - the race is a go I will be ther around 7-7:15am for early birds. It was, as I said, snowy in parts, not snowy in other parts... you know - it's winter. Decide for yourselves - because - be safe - I don't have far to go to get there Bring warmies Bring that change of clothes Bring good cheer - this is an elective thing - I'm not making you do it - I am not the boss of you. So - let's welcome this very short day with a run of good cheer & there will be chili for those who can make it! SLURP!

SNOW!!

So - as far as I'm concerned - the race is on! We had ice last year & it was a go. I have yet to go up and look around but will be doing so after I take the banana bread out of the oven. My policy last year was if you get there, I will be there - so unless it gets way worse (knock wood) I will be there & come on out if you can. I hear the mains are fine & the sides are being plowed. And Northerners don't laugh - this is a lot for us to deal with! I have received forms from almost everyone on the list - Blogger is flaking out on me - but here's the who's who of number 5!! Full James G - early Belinda K - early Suzanne L Dennis S John E Edward D Doug C - early Dylan O Janet Green 1/2 Catherine M John B - early Andrea B - e Danna H Deon H Johanne J Jessica K Glenn G Lisa d Kim R Ben M Kelly S Colleen v Anne H - e Samantha D Scott S Shawn F Malinta T Jim T Gary P Jeralyn P Jessica I Drew K Stefan K Peter G - e Tina H Suzanne V - ???? 10 km Stephanie H Larry D Jan D Matt K The start finish is at the main entrance of Westwood Lake park - off Jinglepot road & Westwood road - turn left just after the pub & go up up up the hill. The aid station will have water & a sports drink, some chips, pancakes, chili, a few bars & chocolates, whatever cookies people bring to share & a blanket or 2. My phone number is on the back of you bib - so if you can bring a cell, then all the better. I will try to post again with more info about the course but I'm guessing it's snowy in patches, muddy in patches and could be icy, depending on the weather. Use caution!. It will be marked & should be easy to navigate. This is not a Boston Qualifier - so no need for speed out there! Ok - any questions?? Best to contact me directly at beasknee@gmail.com See you Solstice! Angela