Yet another Christie-Phoenix Insurance Victoria Run season has come to an end. The series was previously known as The Q’s Victoria Run Series and 2015 was its first year with the new title sponsor.
In addition to changing the title sponsor, they also changed their charity partnership. For several years before, The Mustard Seed Food Bank was the charity partner. This year, it was KidSport.
Over the past few years, the series raised over $12,000 for charity and that’s awesome.
By the end of the season, I definitely got to know everyone. This was my 2nd year participating in the series and it was great to meet all the prolific racers who come back for more fun year after year.
Seriously, I think there is a good reason why some people have been racing every single race of this series ever since it first started.
Above: So excited to add another medal to my collection. 1st place in Age Group Overall.
I’m super stoked that I will be able to participate next year. Since I won my age category for the entire series, I won a free 2016 season pass. 🙂 Not only that, but my name also got drawn for a free pair of shoes. SCORE!!!
Above: Photo by Chris Kelsall from the Awards & Silent Auction Night.
The silent auction to celebrate the end of the season was excellent. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday night than be surrounded by like-minded people who love running as much as I do. All the money goes to charity and there are some really fantastic items to bid on.
What I really like about this series is that it’s not expensive to enter, the medals are great, and the atmosphere is awesome.
I swear, this is a very fun experience. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be super fast and super young to participate in the track races. Runners of all levels and ages are welcome!
If you’re reading this and wondering whether or not you should do it…I think you should.