The 2022 Royal Victoria Marathon was an unexpected and enthusiastic success

Over 7,650 runners hit the streets of beautiful Victoria, British Columbia on Sunday. 41st Annual Royal Victoria Marathon (RVM). Unseasonably warm weather welcomed runners tackling the 8K, half marathon and marathon distances and his over 500 youngsters participating in the Thrifty Foods Kids Run.

marathon distance result

Ethiopian Teferi Kebede Varcha (currently training at Victoria) won by a commanding 2:25:26. He was over three minutes ahead of his van in second place North. Aidan Anderson who ran in 2:29:55.Victoria’s Jonathan Walker Finished 3rd in 2 hours 33 minutes 46 seconds. Balcha, who was also a top Masters athlete, trains at the Prairie Inn Harriers (alongside half-marathon winner Andrew Russell).

In the women’s race, Vancouver’s Roslyn Butin Won 2:46:49, followed by Cat Drew 2:49:26, 2019 defending champion, Andrea Lee At 2:51:04. Megan Lyle She from Seattle was the top female master with a time of 3:08:42 and placed 10th.

“It was hot and I would have preferred cooler temperatures, but I am happy with the result,” said Bhutin. “Andrea was leading halfway through, but then I was able to pass.” Drew then closed the gap between her and Lee to claim second place.

half marathon

Men’s results
Andrew Russelll 1:11:10 (top master)
Greg Ord 1:11:56
Jeff Vogt 1:13:10

Women’s grades
Sally Crowther 1:16:4
Jen Miller 1:19:06 (top master)
christine bunt 1:20:49

8K result

Men’s results
thomas brooch 23:42
Christian Gravel 24:37
Jonathan Toombes 24:42
Top master: Nicholas Bradley 30:39

Women’s grades
Courtney Brohart 27:41,
Kate Current 27:59
Katrina Allison 28:19
Top master: Jenny Bulk 30:13

Course records were set for two new age groups on Sunday. Kim Galliano He ran 3:23:10 in the marathon W60-64 category, shaving three minutes off his previous record of 3:26:46 set in 2017. At 8K, Charlie Moroshwa He ran 25:55 in the M13-15 category, breaking the old record of 27:08 set in 1996.

In addition to in-person racing, RVM has launched a virtual series of events in 2021. Royal Flush Virtual Race Series2022 also offered the option of virtual racing.

For full results of the 2022 Royal Victoria Marathon, head to here.