Habitat for Humanity: Help break the cycle of poverty At Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver, our goal is to get families in need into safe, decent and affordable homes. To do so, we work alongside our community partners, volunteers and skilled tradespeople to...
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Run4Hope: CMHA Pandemonium Program
Canadian Mental Health Association: Open your eyes to Pandemonium Children and youth living with anxiety disorders experience social isolation and stigmatization. Normal daily activities such as making friends and engaging in recreational or school activities can be...
The History and Inspiration of Harry Jerome
Every visitor to Vancouver’s Stanley Park seawall has seen it: the remarkable, 9-foot bronze sculpture of an athlete in his prime, his perfected runner form giving the illusion that he may burst off the pedestal. The impressive memorial statue is a monument of Harry...
A little Faith can go a long way
Run 4 Hope for Those on the Lifetime Journey of Down Syndrome "It takes a special person to have faith," says David Gazzola. And he would know. 14 years ago, his wife Dorothy suffered a miscarriage at the 3-month mark. Three years later, with another baby on the way,...
beVancouver Offer
Unique Hotel Partnership Provides Runners with Impressive Discounts Marathon and Half Marathoners booking Vancouver downtown hotels receive registration deal Vancouver, BC – October 1, 2014 – A renewed partnership with the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association...
New 2015 Pricing Structure
New registration pricing structure announced for runners Runner feedback prompts new pricing tiers Vancouver, BC – September 23, 2014 – New registration pricing tiers have been introduced for the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon. This season, the BMO Vancouver Marathon...
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 additions, programs and...
#RunVan Contest
#RunVan Contest Simply like us on Facebook to enter! [fblike url="https://www.facebook.com/BMOVanMarathon?ref=br_tf" style="standard" showfaces="false" width="450" verb="like" font="arial"] To reward our social media followers we will be giving away one FREE...
Charity Impact for 2014
Dollars raised through BMO Vancouver Marathon’s Run4Hope charity program make a meaningful impact in the lives of many Nearly 500 runners signed up to raise funds for a cause at the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver, BC – May 30, 2014 – Runners participating in...
Cheer for Ellie Greenwood at Comrades
Help us cheer for Ellie Greenwood! Check our Facebook and Twitter for ways to cheer Ellie at the Comrades (Ultra)Marathon [twocol_one] While many of us take a well-deserved break from our running shoes this month, second place Women’s BMO Vancouver Marathon finisher...
Press Release – Marathon Relay
New Marathon Relay race announced for 2015 New Marathon Relay event adds excitement for corporate and other teams to enjoy the 42.2 km distance at the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver, BC – May 16, 2014 – B.C.’s largest and oldest marathon event, the BMO...
An Inspiring Story
"I've Been Waiting For This My Whole Life" Sonja Baikogli's Challenging and Emotional Journey to the Finish Line May 4th, 2014 marked one of the most incredible days of my life. I woke up at 5 am with my anxiety levels running at an all time high. I had been waiting...