Royal Victoria Marathon 2009 photo gallery

 

Photos from the 30th anniversary of the Royal Victoria Marathon

 
October 11, 2009 1:57 PM
 
 
 
More than 12,000 runners fanned out from the start line around 8:30 a.m.
 

More than 12,000 runners fanned out from the start line around 8:30 a.m.

Photograph by: Adrian Lam, Times Colonist

 
More than 12,000 runners fanned out from the start line around 8:30 a.m.
The cool, clear weather made for ideal running conditions.
The runners cast long shadows early in the morning at the start of the marathon.
The kids' marathon drew dozens of enthusiastic participants.
"Inspire us," Sarah Dudas, left, and James Mortimer exhorted from their balcony in the crisp morning air.
Kate Osborne of Seattle had "Go Kate" written on her thighs to spur her on.
Spectators lined Belleville Street to cheer the runners on.
Karen Taylor, left, and Kathleen Kerr neared the finish line in the brilliant sunshine.
Wendy Okopski handed out water to thirst marathoners.
Wendy Stevenot took a long drink of water during the race.
Andrea Kaufman threw her hands up in victory at the finish line.
Cheryl Murphy of Victoria was the top female runner for the second year in a row. She ran the course in 2 hours, 44 minutes.
Emma Whitaker, 5, and her grandmother Maureen watched near the finish line.
Cheryl Murphy, the fastest woman in the race, and Phil Nichols set a blistering pace through Beacon Hill Park.
Race official Rob Reid congratulated Corinna Gilliland at the finish line.
Winner Hillary Cheruiyot was congratulated by Rob Reid at the finish line.
Kenya runners (from left) Eric Chepkwony, Willy Langat and Nixon Kiprotich are all elite runners expected to lead the pack.
Ken Bonner is the Walk of Fame stone winner for 2009. Among his achievements is running every one of the 30 Royal Victoria Marathons since the race was first held.
Uta Garost poured Gatorade for the runners.
Runner Philip Samoei breezed through Beacon Hill Park.
Sasha Hansen, 3, ran in the Kids' Marathon.
No couch potatoes here — dozens of children took part in the marathon.
The cleanup crew swept up discarded cups, gloves and other material after the last runner had finished.
 
 
 
 
 

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