The Race Course

Map and Description

The half marathon will start in the heart of Oak Bay’s charming shopping district at Oak Bay Ave. & Wilmot Pl. After winding its way through the historic residential setting of Oak Bay, the course loops out and back along the scenic seaside route of Beach Dr. to Loon Bay Park with one gradual hill, making its way down hill to the finish line in Oak Bay. The course is certified.

Walkers / Early Start

Walkers are more than welcome to join the Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon fun and festivities. Walkers and runners who plan to take over 2hrs 30min now have an option to start at 7am. You must pre-register for the early start / Walkers division. At the race package pickup, it is each athlete’s responsibility to make sure if they are in the early start to be on the entry form as an “early start participant”.

Aid Stations

Gatorade and Old Victoria Water Company are the official sponsors of the Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon. Hydration stations will be located at: (click for maps)

• Victoria and Windsor (one way)
• Beach and Transit (both ways)
• Willows Park (both ways)

Toilets

Toilets will be provided at the start/finish area. They will be located behind the post race festivities area. On course toilets will be located at:

• Beach and Transit
• Willows Park

Course Restrictions

Baby Joggers and animals are not allowed to participate in the Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon or Asics Ekiden Relay. This is for safety reasons.

Registration & Packet Pickup

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