With four very successful years of organizing and producing the E-Venti, it is with sadness that we must announce that the 2009 running of the E-Venti is the last. We have immensely enjoyed hosting the E-Venti but upon much reflection and discussion we are unable to continue due to the many commitments of family, work and school.

Thanks to all sponsors, participants and volunteers for giving us the opportunity to host “the best little marathon” in Canada. Here are a few of the memorable highlights over the four years that we are proud of:

• 91 brave souls who picked the E-Venti as their first marathon
• Runners ranging in age from 17 to 74
• Runners, not only from all over BC, but also from Alberta, Washington, Oregon and California
• Unique glass finisher’s medal
• A really odd race bib with its own zip-lock pouch
• Providing 26.2ish miles of good coffee and good times with friends on the flattest course ever
• The purchase of hundreds of children’s books for the Richmond Public Library

What we will inevitably miss is the friendship and camaraderie of being with all you fellow runners. There aren’t too many words that can convey our sincere appreciation for the support you have given us in the past four years.

Warm regards,

JJ Hill, Race Director
Michelle LaPorte, Organizing Committee
Linda Hilts, Organizing Committee