The Okanagan International Marathon 2008 by BMO

Next Weekend , BMO is organizing the Okanagan International Marathon 2008. So take out your walking shoes and enjoy a fun filled weekend. The details for the event are as follows:

Pick up your race kit from City park (located on 1600 abbot street) on:

• Friday, October 10th 2008 anytime between 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and
• Saturday, October 11th 2008 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

The schedule for Saturday, October 11th involves: Running Room Free Friendship Run from 9:30 am and Kids run from 12.00 pm. On Sunday, October 12th 2008 there will be:

7:00 am Marathon Walk & 21.1K Walk & 21.1K Nordic Walk
7:30 am 10K Run/Walk
8:00 am Marathon Run & 21.1K Run

Although this marathon is a fun event, all participants will receive a race T-shirt and marathoners, 21.1K runners and marathon milers will be awarded a Souvenir Finisher's Medal upon completion of their event. There are also age group awards for top 3 runners and walkers, male/female in all timed events.

The BC Interior Chapter of the Sunshine Dreams for Kids is the designated charity for the BMO Okanagan Marathon so all proceeds from the marathon will help support the children with life threatening diseases or physical disabilities.

For more information, check out: The Running Room- Events

(Image courtesy:The Running Room)

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