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wORLD-CLASS. COMMUNITY-drivEN.Granville Island Youth Arts Charity Joins the Granville Island Turkey Trot
Arts Umbrella joins the Greater Vancouver Food Bank as the official charities of the 2015 Granville Island Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Weekend Vancouver, BC – September 15 , 2015 – Organized by a local non-profit organization in the spirit of...
Vancouver International Marathon Society continues to grow, adds 5KM race
Fall Classic Run at UBC now features 5KM, 10KM and Half Marathon Vancouver, BC – June 19, 2015 – The last great run of the year in Vancouver, the Fall Classic Run at UBC in mid-November is introducing a new 5KM race. When registration opens in...
Registration Open for the 2015 Granville Island Turkey Trot. Join in!
Join in on the excitement Thanksgiving Weekend with additional races and runner benefits Vancouver, BC – May 22, 2015 – New runner perks, race additions and programs await the 18th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot participants. Registration is...
2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon draws international audience and creates sense of pride in the city
Vancouver, BC – May 7, 2015 – Nearly 15,000 runners from more than 50 countries took part in this year’s BMO Vancouver Marathon, new Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 8KM races and Kids Fun Run. In addition, media from afar traveled to Vancouver to...
Co-founder Dr. Jack Taunton becomes Life Member of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine
The Vancouver International Marathon Society is pleased to congratulate Dr. Jack Taunton, co-founder of the Vancouver International Marathon, on becoming a Life Member of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) in December 2014...
Co-founder of the Vancouver International Marathon inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame
On September 25th, Jack Taunton, co-founder of the Vancouver International Marathon (now the BMO Vancouver Marathon) was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in the builder category. Many of Jack’s friends, family and colleagues were on hand to...
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New Initiatives for 2015
Enhancements added to the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver’s only Marathon and Canada’s most scenic running event to build runner and spectator anticipation with unique additions Vancouver, BC – September 17, 2014 – New runner perks, race...
RUNVAN Ambassador, Nikki Scott
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Our pillars of sustainability
Our pillars of sustainability Who we are While runners are training over many months in preparation for the BMO Vancouver Marathon, an equal amount of effort goes into the preparation and hosting of race weekend. Like runners, we also prepare over...
2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon Medals & Shirt Reveal
2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon Medals & Shirt Reveal Finisher Medals Medals hold great meaning for runners: whether they are a symbol of accomplishment, a keepsake, or a Christmas tree ornament, they are an important part of your race experience....