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Sanctioned Event
This event is sanctioned by the Canadian Volkssport Federation (CVF), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and is eligible for the IVV achievement award program.

WELCOME TO THE GREAT LAKE WALK
to be held on the third Saturday of September

The Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon is a 56 km walk or run around beautiful Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This walking/running event takes place on the third Saturday in September each year. The next walk is September 21st, 2013

"Experience the Walk, Walk the Experience"

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WATCH FOR BREAKING

NEWS FOR TEAM ENTRIES

TO ENRICH THE WALK IN

2013

Updates available as they happen

Line This years OFFICIAL results are now posted. Just click here to see the results.

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Mike Watson who started the walk with 55 students from Pearson College left everyone in his wake as he crossed the finish line in 4:52:26
Joan Hieta, our chairperson congratulates Mike and presents him with his print for completing the walk.

Joah Hieta is presenting the perpetual Michaela Davidson painting to Sam Beldessi and Eileen Pilkington of the Lions Club for all the years of being "Last Walker Vehicle" Line

This was posted on FaceBook by Cathy Ferguson-King, after learning that her son was the youngest walker in this year's race.

Koltin received his prize of a "Fungus Sculpture" and got to see his name on the Perpetual Plaque.

"Pretty cool... it was his 14th birthday....and he wanted to raise $1400 for Muscular Dystrophy on his 14th birthday...by walking the GLW....well he raised over $3600 and finished! SO proud of him.. he left me in the dust but was there at the finish.. What an awesome birthday!"
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JANET RATHY OF NANAIMO WINS THE GREAT LAKE WALK'S SPA PACKAGE 2012

The recipient of Honeymoon Bay Retreat and Spa Package Prize was: JANET RATHY OF NANAIMO Bib # 5876

The winner of the Boutique Motel Package was: ROB SMITH OF VICTORIA

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This years Perpetual Trophy winner is the Lions Club of Lake Cowichan. They have graciously volunteered since the beginning and we are very grateful for their help.
One of their duties is to supply the "Tracker Car" which follows the last walker to make sure they arrive at their destination.

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Attention all Walkers!! Please take a few minutes to fill out our online survey. Click here to take The Walkers Survey

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Check us out on FaceBook. Ask others to join your team or support your favourite charity. You can also post tips to help others who are thinking of doing the walk but are a bit timid.

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This Last year's walk raised $27,048.00 for a variety of charities and causes. Check out our "Charities Supported" Link for the details

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As well as individual walkers/runners, we strongly encourage team entries and corporate challenges. All the forms needed to register for the Great Lake Walk, as well as information on team incentives can be found on the Registration page.

If you cannot print from this format, please contact us We will be happy to mail the forms.

You can also register using PayPal on our Registration Page.

The folks from THE RUNNING ROOM will also take your registration.

To keep up to date with what's going on around our town tune into CICV Radio 98.7FM

Listen to Joan Hieta as she's being interviewed by CICV 98.7FM Radio of Lake Cowichan

Don't delay...you could be promoting The Great Lake Walk

Contact us through the Link on the Souvenirs Page

There's Lots of fun for all ! !

The team from Pearson College in Metchosin B.C. took the challenge again this year with 62 participants. You'll recognize them by their team shirts and broad grins...

Congratulations! to all who participated and a Big "Thank You" To All the Volunteers
Hope to see you all on September 21st, 2013

In 2006, with funds set aside for community projects, we commissioned a beautiful yellow cedar carving by Zak Stolk, a local artist.
Find out more.

Video Clips from the 2006 Great Lake Walk...more info...

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS GREAT WALKING EVENT

The Great Lake Walk is the premiere walking-ultramarathon event of the Cowichan Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island. Find out more.

SEE THE ROUTE
Walk or run from the community of Youbou on the north shore to Caycuse, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake on the south shore, finishing in the Town of Lake Cowichan. You will be greeted with warm welcomes along the way from the volunteers at the twelve rest stops. They supply food, drinks, porta-potties and more. More information.

FAMILY EVENT
Make the most of your visit to our friendly towns. Lots of fun activities are planned for you and your family including a pasta dinner and breakfast hosted by local organizations, bowling, skating, entertainment and more. The Walker Letter contains all the details.
HOW TO GET HERE
Follow the maps to the Cowichan Lake recreation area on Vancouver Island. The quiet scenic beauty of the majestic trees and mountains surrounding the lake will enthrall you. Get directions. WHO ARE OUR SPONSORS?
The Great Lake Walk Society would like to thank the sponsors who donate time and funds to make this event such a success each year. Please support our sponsors.
WALK/RUN FOR CHARITY
Great Lake Walk participants are encouraged to walk or run to raise funds for their charity of choice, although this is not mandatory. More than 300 charities and causes have benefited over the years.
Take a look. HOW TO VOLUNTEER
Hundreds of volunteers dressed in bright yellow t-shirts host the walkers/runners in the 56 km Great Lake Walk and Ultramarathon each year. Their generous support has helped make this event a great success. New volunteers are always appreciated. Join the team.

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