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...
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wORLD-CLASS. COMMUNITY-drivEN.Granville Island Turkey Trot 2023
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...
Kyle Gienis sets Guinness World Record at the 2023 BMO Vancouver Marathon for Fastest Half Marathon in a non-racing wheelchair
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...
Forerunners shares tips on training for the Great Trek
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...
BMOVM 2023 Race Recap
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 features Indigenous Medal Designs
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...
FIRST HALF PRESENTED BY BLUESHORE FINANCIAL 2023 AGE CATEGORY WINNERS
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...
First Half presented by BlueShore Financial social faves
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,...
Cam Levins sets Canadian Half Marathon Record and Natasha Wodak breaks her own event record at the First Half presented by BlueShore Financial
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...
Canadian Marathon Record Holders Wodak and Levins to race First Half presented by BlueShore Financial
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...
Athletics Canada Road Race Label status awarded to the 2023 First Half presented by BlueShore Financial and BMO Vancouver Marathon
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...
Racing towards better cancer outcomes
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....

