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Elite Program

Elites

Elite Applications

Thanks for your interest in the BMO Vancouver Marathon Elite Athlete Program! The Elite Athlete Program strives to foster Canadian runners while respecting the importance of the international running community and celebrating high performance. Join next May for an exceptional racing experience in our beautiful city.

RUNVAN has been overwhelmed with qualified applicants and online applications are now closed. For special consideration, please email the Elite Athlete Program Coordinator: [email protected].

Entries are limited, only selected athletes will be contacted. Thank you for understanding.

BMO Vancouver Marathon
Application

Apply to the Elite Athlete Program

Application Requirements

  • All athletes must have run on a certified course within the last two years
  • Applications will be processed as they are received
  • Applications MUST be received by the deadline
  • All athletes must be current members of their provincial branch of Athletics Canada OR of their national federation
  • To be eligible for the Top Canadian Athlete Awards, athletes must be Canadian citizens
  • Travel assistance may be available for Elites who bring significant media attention
  • Athletes must have their own identification to enter and exit the country
  • Limited invitation letters will be provided at the Elite Athlete Coordinator discretion

NOTE: Invited Athlete acceptance is limited and will be considered on a case by case basis. This is an application only and does not guarantee acceptance. Our team will contact select athletes at a later date to discuss your potential acceptance. Thank you for understanding!

Awards

Course Record Bonus

Event

Prize

Male Record

Female Record

Marathon $2,500 2:15:01 – Yuki Kawauchi (JAP) 2019 2:34:27 – Dayna Pidhoresky (CAN) 2023
Half Marathon $1,000 1:02:36 – Paul Kimugul (KEN) 2014 1:12:53 – Jane Murage (KEN) 2015

Only the winning time earns the course bonus.

Male and Female athletes earn equal prize money – i.e. $2,500 for a Male and an equal $2,500 for a Female Marathon runner who may break the course record with a winning time.

Prize money is cumulative – i.e. A Canadian citizen, in the Master Division, who sets the Course Record in the Marathon with a winning time is eligible to receive a combined $3,000 + $500 + $2,500 = $6,000.

Overall Awards

Overall

Marathon

21.1KM

1st $3,000 $1,500
2nd $2,000 $800
3rd $1,000 $500

Wheelers

Wheelers

Marathon

21.1KM

1st Wheeler $500 $300

Wheelers in 2nd and 3rd earn recognition and prize packs

Top Canadian 🇨🇦

Marathon

Marathon

21.1KM

1st Canadian $3,000 $1,500
2nd Canadian $2,000 $800
3rd Canadian $1,000 $500
4th Canadian $500 $300
5th Canadian $200 $100

Masters (40+)

Marathon

Marathon

21.1KM

1st 40+ $500 $300
2nd 40+ $300 $200
3rd 40+ $200 $100
Qualifying Times

Qualifications

Event

Division

International

Canadian

Masters 40+

Marathon Male 2:25 2:40 2:45
Marathon Female 2:50 3:00 3:10
Half Marathon Male 1:06 1:10 1:15
Half Marathon Female 1:15 1:20 1:25

*Automatic acceptance if ranked Top 10 in BC over the last two years.

Program Details

Program Details

Elite Athlete Package

All Invited Athletes receive:

  • 1x Complimentary Entry
  • Elite Athlete Start Zone
  • Elite Hospitality
  • Elite Athlete Drink Support
  • Course Tours (based on demand)
  • Event Day Transportation

Limited acceptance based on the applications and up to the discretion of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.

Travel Assistance

Potential for select Elites who draw significant media attention. As the event is organized by a non-profit, please note funds are limited.

Accommodation

Limited comped room nights based on applications and up to the discretion of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.

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