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An estimated 3,000 participants are expected in Langford this year, with at least another 1,000 expected on the mainland. With that in mind, organizers hope this will be their biggest year yet in terms of participation and fundraising.
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More than 11,000 goddesses have crossed the finish line in the past years, raising roughly $170,000 for local charities. Funds from JuneB次元官网网址檚 Langford-based race will go towards a PET/CT scanner for the Island. Funds from the Port Coquitlam race will also be going to the B.C. Cancer Foundation but for equipment targetted for that area.
The Victoria Goddess Run will take place on June 4, starting and finishing at Westhills Stadium. The Port Coquitlam Goddess Run is scheduled for the following weekend on June 11, starting and finishing at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. Both will feature 5K and 10K events as well as a race for kids.
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