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Press ReleaseEarly Sellouts Continue with RUNVAN events The non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society RUNVAN® continues to drive sell-out numbers across its events. Following the successful First Half event, which sold-out in just days,...

Press ReleaseOlympian Malindi Elmore Triumphs at First Half presented by BlueShore Financial Vancouver, BC – Feb 11, 2024 The First Half Marathon presented by BlueShore Financial concluded as elite athletes and running enthusiasts converged for a...

Press ReleaseFirst Half presented by BlueShore Financial 2024 - Canada’s fastest Half Marathon kicks off the first race of the RUNVAN® Race Series RUNVAN® is ready to kick off the race season with a sold-out event, the First Half presented by...

Great Trek presented by BlueShore Financial 2023 social faves The Great Trek presented by BlueShore Financial wraps up the 2023 running season. Results are online at greattrek.ca/results-2023 Here are some of our favourites social posts below. ...

Great Trek presented by BlueShore Financial 2023: Race Recap The Great Trek presented by BlueShore Financial, took the UBC Campus by storm this past weekend. Over 3,600 runners converged on UBC Campus, eager to conquer run goals and leave their...

By ForerunnersForerunners shares tips on how to race faster at the Great Trek By Carey Nelson Run Faster! Everyone would like to run faster in races. Over the years there have been several running research studies proving how you can race faster...

Press ReleaseGreat Trek presented by BlueShore Financial: The Grand Finale of the RUNVAN® Race Series We're thrilled to announce the return of the Great Trek, formerly known as the Fall Classic, and the last great run of the year! Presented by...

Thanks for sharing your fantastic posts on social media! Here are a few favourites from Granville Island Turkey Trot race week! Please keep sharing your pics on social @runvancanada #runvan

Thanksgiving MondayOn Thanksgiving Monday, runners of all ages gathered for the annual Granville Island Turkey Trot and Kids Run. This beloved event is a cherished tradition for locals and a magnet for running enthusiasts from all around. Race...

Thanksgiving MondayGranville Island Turkey Trot: A Festive Thanksgiving Tradition Returns for 2023, Kids Run Is Back! Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving with the highly anticipated return of the Granville...

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...