With the current BC Provincial Health orders and restrictions, the Race Directors of most of the 2021 Interior Running Association (IRA) Cross Country events have made the decision to cancel their in-person running events this year. This means that there will not be the usual IRA Cross Country series awards in 2021. As an alternative,… Continue reading 2021 Cross Country Series has gone VIRTUAL!
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DATE CHANGE FOR VIRTUAL ROAD SERIES DRAW PRIZES!
The August 31st date for the Virtual Road Series Draw Prizes has been rescheduled for September 23, 6:00 pm PST – live on Facebook.
Virtual Road Series – Grand Draw Prize of $250.00
Last race of the Virtual Road Series is Fast Days of Summer (August 14-22). Runners that complete all 8 of the Virtual Runs earn the title of “Iron Legs” and their name will be entered for the Grand Draw Prize, a $250.00 Gift Certificate to be drawn live on August 31 on IRA’s Face Book.… Continue reading Virtual Road Series – Grand Draw Prize of $250.00
2021 Virtual Road Race Series: Midsummer 8k
If you would like to run the Midsummer 8k race route in Kelowna, BC, the start, turnaround and finish points on the course have been marked as follows:
Virtual Road Run Series Photos
Virtual Road Run Series Drinkware
Congratulations to all of the runners who have participated in the IRA Virtual Road Run Series so far! We’ve enjoyed seeing all of your pictures and running routes. To help commemorate the series we now have some drinkware available. You can personalize your bottle or glass by adding your name for no extra cost. All… Continue reading Virtual Road Run Series Drinkware
ANNOUNCING 2021 VIRTUAL ROAD RACE SERIES
With the current BC Provincial Health orders and restrictions, the Race Directors of most of the 2021 Interior Running Association (IRA) Road Race events have made the decision to cancel their in-person running events this year. This means that there will not be the usual IRA Road Race series awards in 2021. As an alternative,… Continue reading ANNOUNCING 2021 VIRTUAL ROAD RACE SERIES
COMING SOON! 2021 VIRTUAL ROAD RACE SERIES
IRA is excited to announce Virtual Road Race Series for 2021. Like our 2020 Cross Country Series, the series will focus on participation rather than performance. Most of the IRA Road Race organizers have confirmed that they will not be planning to hold their event In-Person. For example, the first race of the season, Starting… Continue reading COMING SOON! 2021 VIRTUAL ROAD RACE SERIES
CANADIAN COLLEGIATE EKIDEN 2020
Info: Discover the teamwork and competitive spirit of the Ekiden—virtually. This relay race will inspire, motivate and test you as you prepare to compete against Canadian Collegiate teams from all over Canada. The idea started as a friendly competition between UBC Okanagan, Trinity Western, University of Victoria, and UBC’s cross country team programs to crown… Continue reading CANADIAN COLLEGIATE EKIDEN 2020
Prizewinners of 2020 IRA Virtual XC Series
Thank you Janice Bradshaw, Matt Turmaine, and Danielle Shand for organizing and presenting the 2020 IRA Virtual XC Series Awards. https://www.facebook.com/InteriorRunningAssociation/videos/1293317504361566 Congratulations to all of the runners who participated in the 2020 IRA Virtual XC Series. Prizewinners from Monday’s live draw are as follows: – Patrick Amundsen -1 month free RunQuest subscription from Orthoquest Kelowna… Continue reading Prizewinners of 2020 IRA Virtual XC Series