RACE RECAPKyle Gieni made history at the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7, 2023, by setting the fastest half marathon time in a non-racing wheelchair with poles (male), clocking an incredible 1:23:15. Kyle Gieni is not just a record-breaking...
By ForerunnersForerunners shares tips on training for the Great Trek The Great Trek is two months away. You have time to improve your fitness and have a good race. I suggest you follow a program running three times per week, which reduces the risk...
Press ReleaseBMO Vancouver Marathon 2023 Race recap Vancouver, BC – October 5, 2023 – The 51st BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7, 2023, marked a historic event with over 20,000 registered runners, breaking previous records for both participation and...
RUNVAN DesignsRUNVAN features Indigenous Medal Designs Musqueam artist Darryl Blyth designed this year's beautiful new First Half presented by BlueShore Financial 2023 medal artwork front. The medal back features iconic landmarks around the race...
Race RecapFirst Half presented by BlueShore Financial 2023 age category winners 2023 Age Category Winners Setting the new national Canadian Half Marathon record in 1:00:18, Cam Levins is your top age-graded runner this year and winner of the Dan...
Race RecapFirst Half presented by BlueShore Financial 2023 social faves RUNVAN kicks off the Road Race Label series with Athletics Canada and continues with the BMO Vancouver Marathon and BMO Vancouver Half Marathon. Vancouver, BC – February 12,...
Press ReleaseCam Levins sets Canadian Half Marathon Record and Natasha Wodak breaks her own event record at the First Half presented by BlueShore Financial RUNVAN kicks off the Road Race Label series with Athletics Canada and continues with the BMO...
By ForerunnersFIRST HALF MARATHON RACE WEEK SUGGESTIONS The last week of your running program is mostly a week of recovery from the past three months of hard training. Here is a list of last minute suggestions that can improve your race time....
Press ReleaseCanadian Marathon Record Holders Wodak and Levins to race First Half presented by BlueShore Financial Vancouver, BC – February 2, 2023 – Canada’s Fastest Half, the First Half presented by BlueShore Financial is stocked with Elite...
Press ReleaseAthletics Canada Road Race Label status awarded to the 2023 First Half presented by BlueShore Financial and BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver, BC – February 1, 2023 – Organizers of Canada’s largest Marathon, RUNVAN is proud to partner...
Press Release, CharityRacing towards better cancer outcomes Vancouver, BC – January 18, 2023 – Racing towards better cancer outcomesAlready the world’s biggest health crisis, cancer rates are expected to rise by 35% in B.C. over the next decade....
Race RecapBest Costume and Largest Teams Vancouver, BC – November 1, 2022 – Best costume for Granville Island Turkey Trot 2022 went to Monique Osborne (653), Rachel Gysbers (383), Kim Ngo (1297), Katie Luehmann (548), and Matthew Knott (1106)....
