F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the TC10K?
The 2012 TC10K will take place on Sunday, April 29.
What time does the TC 10K race start?
Start times for all events are as follows:
7:55am – Competitive Wheelchair Athletes
8:00am – Runners, Recreational and Competitive Walkers
11:00am – Thrifty Foods Family 1.5K Run
(see race map for details.)
Where is the start line for the Thrifty Foods 1.5K Family Fun Run?
Thrifty Foods 1.5K Family Fun Run starts at 11:00am. Kids will line up on Government and Belleville and run to Superior, turning right onto Oswego and right onto Belleville finishing in front of the Legislative Building.
Can I register on race day?
No race day registrations. Registration ends at 6:00pm on Saturday April 28th, at the Fitness Expo. Location is to be determined.
How can I register if I do not want to register on-line?
Download the 2012 Registration Form.
OR you can pick one up at ANY Recreation Centre in the Greater Victoria Area, or at Peninsula Runners.
Send your completed Registration Form with payment to
TC10K
100 – 4636 Elk Lake Dr.
Victoria, BC
V8Z 5M1
I do not see my name on the confirmation list – what do I do?
Look up your name under:
If you have mailed or dropped your registration form off just a few weeks prior to race day and do not see it on the confirmation list – THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM – it takes about 2 – 3 weeks to process forms. Just keep checking and if it does not appear, please do not worry – your registration will still be in processing and your Race Package will be ready for you when you get to Race Package Pick Up on Friday April 27 or Saturday April 28 at the Fitness Expo. If there is a problem, we will fix it then and there.
Our registration system is case sensitive. If you entered your name all in lower case, you will be sorted on the Confirmation List below all names entered with capital letters. If you cannot find your name on the Confirmation List, scroll down to the bottom.
Where is Race Package Pick Up? Where do I get my number, T-shirt and chip?
Race Package Pick Up location to be determined. It is open from 12:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday April 27 from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday April 28th. Thrifty Foods 1.5K Family Run participants also pick up at this time and place.
Can I pick up a Race Package for someone else?
YES! As long as they are pre-registered.
Where can we park on RACE DAY?
There are multiple parkades and street parking in Downtown Victoria. Make sure to not park along the race route of the TC10K or the Thirfty Foods 1.5K Family Run – parking metres will be blocked off and residential parking will be cleared.
Alternatively, choose to use BC Transit to get to the TC10K. Make sure to check your bus schedule before you leave, as busses run on a different timetable on Sundays.
If you have questions, please contact the office!
Can I exchange my T-shirt because it is too small/big?
YES. There will be a shirt swap table at the Post-Race festival on Government Street, following the race.
Is there somewhere that I can leave my belongings before the race?
Yes, you can drop off your belongings the morning of the race at the Gear Check tent on Government Street between Belleville and Superior Street. You can pick up your belongings from the Gear Check tent on Government Street following the race.
How do I ensure that I have the correct timing chip?
Your timing chip is built into your race bib. Provided that you have your race bib, your time will be recorded. For more information, visit the Timing Chip page.
Can I get another timing chip on race day if I forget mine at home?
No. There will be no chip exchanges or replacements made on race morning.
No Chip = No Official Results.
Do I need a Timing Chip to participate in the TC10K?
Yes. Only Thrifty Foods 1.5K Family Fun Run participants do not need a timing chip.
Will I be charged if I don’t return the Timing Chip?
Once you finish the race keep moving to avoid congestion. You no longer need to return your chip at the Finish line, the chip is a disposable one-time use chip.
Do Runners and Walkers line up together?
No, runners line up in their time divisions on Government from Belleville. Competitive and recreational walkers have a separate staging area in the ActNow Walkers Zone. All participants in the walking category must start from the ActNow Walkers Zone, regardless of estimated time.
How do I know I’m in the correct time zone at the start line?
Your time zone is the time you entered on your registration form. If you are unsure of what this will be, use your previous TC10K time or the time from another sanctioned event to guide you. Stand BEHIND the time banner that indicates the time you estimate you will take to finish the race. Baby joggers MUST start in the ActNow Walkers Zone.
How do I start in the same zone as my friend?
To start in the same zone, you both must select the same estimated finish time on your entry forms. If you are different levels of ability, you must choose the zone appropriate for the slower runner.
What about Baby Joggers?
For safety purposes, participants with strollers, baby joggers or recreational wheelchairs MUST start in the Walkers Zone. Helmets are encouraged. You must accept the risks of participating in a race with up to 15,000 entrants. Please read the release and waiver carefully before entering.
Baby Joggers must keep to the right of the road along the course. Those in front of you have the right away. Please be respectful of this.
Only runners, walkers, wheelchairs are permitted. Dogs, skateboards, wagons, in-line skates, scooters, roller skis, Nordic walking poles, bicycles and vehicles are not permitted. Participants with these items will be removed from the course and will be disqualified.
Do the Thrifty Foods 1.5K Family Fun Run participants get a Timing Chip or a competition number?
No, the kids get a T-shirt, a goody bag and ribbon, but do not need a competition number or a chip. The Thrifty Foods 1.5K Family Fun Run is a participation run – everyone who finishes will get ribbons, there are no first or second (etc.) placers. Everyone is a winner!
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