Arts Umbrella joins the Greater Vancouver Food Bank as the official charities of the 2015 Granville Island Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Weekend Vancouver, BC – September 15 , 2015 – Organized by a local non-profit organization in the spirit of...
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wORLD-CLASS. COMMUNITY-drivEN.Vancouver International Marathon Society continues to grow, adds 5KM race
Fall Classic Run at UBC now features 5KM, 10KM and Half Marathon Vancouver, BC – June 19, 2015 – The last great run of the year in Vancouver, the Fall Classic Run at UBC in mid-November is introducing a new 5KM race. When registration opens in...
Registration Open for the 2015 Granville Island Turkey Trot. Join in!
Join in on the excitement Thanksgiving Weekend with additional races and runner benefits Vancouver, BC – May 22, 2015 – New runner perks, race additions and programs await the 18th annual Granville Island Turkey Trot participants. Registration is...
2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon draws international audience and creates sense of pride in the city
Vancouver, BC – May 7, 2015 – Nearly 15,000 runners from more than 50 countries took part in this year’s BMO Vancouver Marathon, new Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 8KM races and Kids Fun Run. In addition, media from afar traveled to Vancouver to...
Co-founder Dr. Jack Taunton becomes Life Member of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine
The Vancouver International Marathon Society is pleased to congratulate Dr. Jack Taunton, co-founder of the Vancouver International Marathon, on becoming a Life Member of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) in December 2014...
Co-founder of the Vancouver International Marathon inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame
On September 25th, Jack Taunton, co-founder of the Vancouver International Marathon (now the BMO Vancouver Marathon) was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in the builder category. Many of Jack’s friends, family and colleagues were on hand to...
New Initiatives for 2015
Enhancements added to the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver’s only Marathon and Canada’s most scenic running event to build runner and spectator anticipation with unique additions Vancouver, BC – September 17, 2014 – New runner perks, race...
Elite winners and record holders return to the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon
Elite winners and record holders return to the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon With keen interest from elite athletes, 2014 represents the largest number of strong endurance runners in recent years Vancouver, BC – April 11, 2014 – Over 90 elite...
Vancouver’s only marathon has reached the 5,000 runner cap for the third year in a row
Vancouver’s only marathon has reached the 5,000 runner cap for the third year in a row Runners from over 46 countries have signed up to take part in the three events at the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver, BC – April 3, 2014 – With over a...
Major Milestones Achieved for the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon with Strong Support from Runners, Volunteers, and the Community.
Major Milestones Achieved for the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon with Strong Support from Runners, Volunteers, and the Community. Some races, Expo, and volunteer roles at capacity Vancouver, BC – March 27, 2014 – Strong demand from runners,...
Exclusive Legacy Runners Club for Past Participants Now Launched
Exclusive Legacy Runners Club for Past Participants Now Launched Repeat Marathon, Half Marathon and 8 KM runners are rewarded for their loyalty with exclusive benefits at the 2014 event Vancouver, BC – March 20, 2014 – A new program honouring long...
New policy offers deferred discount rates to runners with an injury or medical condition
BMO Vancouver Marathon brings forth new runner deferral policy for 2015 New policy offers deferred discount rates to runners with an injury or medical condition Vancouver, BC – February 20, 2014 – The BMO Vancouver Marathon is offering a new...