The Granville Island Turkey Trot celebrated its 20th annual event on Thanksgiving Monday with a record number of participants and donations. Nearly 2,000 runners continued a great Thanksgiving tradition.
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wORLD-CLASS. COMMUNITY-drivEN.RYU and RUNVAN® Team-up
RUNVAN® Hat-Trick shirts, and Discovery Runs for BMO Vancouver Marathon February 1, 2017 Update: Early RUNVAN® Hat-trick participants this year will receive a complimentary RYU Vapor Tee Top. The local non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society has teamed up...
Best places to run in Vancouver
By Nikita Nair. Vancouver is home to some of the most beautiful running trails with a variety of terrain to suit every runner. Not only is the city surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore mountains, but with some of the best breweries, cafes and restaurants as well!
2017 Resolutions, Fitness Goals
BMO Vancouver Marathon - May 7, 2017 Solidify your fitness goals in 2017 and join runners from over 50 countries at the award-winning BMO Vancouver Marathon this Spring. Whether you’re a marathon veteran or just looking to try something new, the BMO Vancouver Marathon...
RUNVAN® Recap 2016
RUNVAN® goes three for three in 2016! The BMO Vancouver Marathon, Granville Island Turkey Trot and Fall Classic race events all saw historic participation numbers this year. The events, organized by the local non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society, were...
Gift an experience
Gift an unforgettable experience Experiences can make us happier than material things. This holiday season, consider gifting loved ones or yourself an unforgettable experience at the BMO Vancouver Marathon. Goal-set and invest in yourself! Voted Vancouver’s best...
2017 BMO Vancouver Marathon already 50% sold!
Photo by: Chris Morris 2017 BMO Vancouver Marathon already 50% sold! Marathoners across the globe flock to conquer Canada’s most scenic course Vancouver, BC - December 2, 2016 - The BMO Vancouver Marathon is already at 50% capacity, and event organizers suggest the...
BC Half Marathon Championship again hosted by RUNVAN® at BMO Vancouver Marathon
BC Half Marathon Championship again hosted by RUNVAN® at BMO Vancouver Marathon BC’s top athletes to pursue BC Half Marathon Championship titles on May 7, 2017 Vancouver, BC - November 23, 2016 - The BC Half Marathon Championships will again be hosted by the...
Fall Classic breaks another record in the 2016 RUNVAN® Race Series
Fall Classic breaks another record in the 2016 RUNVAN® Race Series Close to 2,400 finishers, RUNVAN® goes three for three in 2016! Vancouver, BC – November 13, 2016 – The Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM broke a record in number of participants this Sunday -...
RUNVAN® set to cap banner year with another sell-out event
Fall Classic closes out RUNVAN® Hat-trick series this weekend Vancouver, BC – November 8, 2016 – The local non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN® is concluding its racing year with another record-breaking race – its third in a row. After reaching...
Prizes Awarded at the 19th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot
October 21, 2016 - For the past 19 years, the Granville Island Turkey Trot 10KM sends thousands of participants running around the False Creek seawall. In the spirit of giving back, race organizers also reward runners and communities with fun initiatives, including...
Volunteer with our non-profit
Thank you to all volunteers who contribute to the non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN®! Your contributions are greatly valued and appreciated. Annually, our non-profit Society relies on nearly 4,000 volunteers to stage our events which could not...

