By RUNVAN®. With some hard work and training, crossing “Run a Marathon” off your bucket-list is a more attainable feat than you’d think.
6 Tips for Running Your First Marathon
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5 Tips for Running in the Rain
By RUNVAN®. It’s no secret – Vancouver is known for its wet and rainy weather, but that shouldn’t stop you from experiencing one of the most beautiful running cities in the world year-round.
RUNVAN® adds ‘First Half’ Half Marathon from Pacific Road Runners
Press Release. Initially established as a build-up to Vancouver’s only Marathon, the ‘First Half’ Half Marathon has come full-circle and will now be organized by the Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN® moving forward, after 30 successful years with the Pacific Road Runners.
7 Race Day Tips for a Successful Marathon
By RUNVAN®. The days leading up to race day are key to a successful marathon. And after weeks of intensive training and hard work, you want to give your body time to rest up, recuperate, and prepare.
Finding the Shoe that Fits
By RUNVAN®. Finding running shoes that are both comfortable and affordable can prove to be a challenge, but since you will be spending lots of time in them, it’s important to find a pair that you like and fits well.
Top Marathons in Canada
By RUNVAN®. With several road races spanning from coast to coast, Canada offers some of the most unique and scenic running experiences in the world.
Fall Classic rounds off another successful year of the RUNVAN® Race Series
Race RecapSold-out Fall Classic rounds off another record-breaking year for RUNVAN® Vancouver, BC – November 12, 2017 – The atmosphere at UBC was vibrant following the completion of the Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM events. A record...
20th Granville Island Turkey Trot draws records in spirit of Thanksgiving
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.
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...
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...
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...
