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...
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World-class. Community-driven.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...
Most runners ever recorded at 19th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot
Most runners ever recorded at 19th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot Nearly 1,600 participated in the family-friendly 10KM on Thanksgiving Weekend. Vancouver, BC – October 10, 2016 – The Granville Island Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Monday saw a...
Granville Island Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving Weekend
New Road Closures, Record Numbers Anticipated Vancouver, BC – October 7, 2016 – The Granville Island Turkey Trot will bring thousands together again this Thanksgiving weekend, October 9-10. This fun annual event brings together community in a...
RUNVAN® Hat-trick
Score the RUNVAN® Hat-trick! Those who conquered the 2016 BMO Vancouver Marathon, have the opportunity to score the RUNVAN® Hat-trick by competing in the Granville Island Turkey Trot on October 10, and Fall Classic on November 13! All who complete...
BMO Vancouver Marathon named ‘Vancouver’s Best Running Race’ by Georgia Straight
BMO Vancouver Marathon named ‘Vancouver’s Best Running Race’ by Georgia Straight City’s only 42.2KM race adds to award honours Vancouver, BC - September 22, 2016 - Georgia Straight readers again named the BMO Vancouver Marathon as Vancouver’s Best...
BMO Vancouver Marathon Opens 2017 Registration
BMO Vancouver Marathon opens registration Sell-outs anticipated again Vancouver, BC - September 16, 2016 - Vancouver’s only marathon is back on May 7, 2017, and excitement is especially high as the world-class event is coming off a sell-out 2016...
Medals revealed for 2016 Granville Island Turkey Trot and Fall Classic
What’s included with the Granville Island Turkey Trot on October 10: Brand new 10KM medal for all finishers! Free Stanley Park Beer valid at Mahony & Sons for those of legal drinking age Free $20 Gift Card from Rackets & Runners valid on...
RUNVAN® Giveaway Contest!
Enter the RUNVAN® Giveaway Contest! You can win exclusive BMO Vancouver Marathon apparel and a Sports Watch by entering the RUNVAN® Giveaway Contest - Join in! Contest Details: 1. Post a picture on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #runvan for...
Over $400,000 raised for charity at the 2016 BMO Vancouver Marathon
Over $400,000 raised for charity at the 2016 BMO Vancouver Marathon Nearly 750 Run4Hope charity runners supported 40 charitable organizations Vancouver, BC – June 16, 2016 – Run4Hope runners stepped up and raised over $400,000 for charity at the...
Chevron and BMO award community spirit at BMO Vancouver Marathon
Chevron and BMO award community spirit at the BMO Vancouver Marathon $17,000 awarded to Neighbourhood and Community Challenge winners Vancouver, BC – June 15, 2016 – Communities, schools, and organizations were recently acknowledged for their...
White named new Executive Director
White named new Executive Director of Vancouver International Marathon Society Graeme White now leads non-profit organization with vision to be the world’s best running experience, celebrating all that is Vancouver Vancouver, BC – June 14, 2016 – A...












