Meet Kevin, charity runner and mountain enthusiast More than just long-term runners of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, RUNVAN Community Ambassadors are leaders in Vancouver who embody the Vancouver International Marathon Society's mission, vision, and values. Elite and...
Volunteer at the Start Line, where anticipation builds and natural beauty thrives Imagine that you’ve just arrived at the Marathon and Half Marathon Start Line in Queen Elizabeth Park. Above you, the sun is just beginning to rise, and the sky brightens into a...
Meet Lara Penno, personal trainer, runner and triathlon coach More than dedicated runners of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, RUNVAN Community Ambassadors are also leaders in Vancouver who embody the Vancouver International Marathon Society’s mission, vision, and...
Come Out to the Street Festival What is the Finish Line Street Festival? The Street Festival is a fun and family-friendly event, where supporters reunite with runners; runners gather to celebrate their accomplishments; and everyone experiences the excitement of race...
Run Hand in Hand with Individuals with Down Syndrome When Edison was born, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome: a genetic condition caused by an extra 21st chromosome, characterized by health problems, developmental delays and learning disabilities. Edison’s diagnosis...
Meet David, Local Leader & Passionate RUNVAN Ambassador More than just long-term runners of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, RUNVAN Community Ambassadors are leaders in Vancouver who embody the Society’s mission, vision, and values. Elite and recreational runners,...
Dedicated volunteer Kerry Kunzli prefers wheels to running shoes. Kerry Kunzli might spend more time with his feet clipped into pedals than on the ground, but that doesn't stop him from enlisting as a volunteer for the BMO Vancouver Marathon. The cycling coach and...
New electrolyte drink, Ultima Replenisher will fuel and hydrate runners on-course at the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon Vancouver, BC – January 15, 2014 – As the official electrolyte sport drink of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, Ultima Replenisher will play an important...
A Home Represents More Than Just a Place to Live Carl Eden started volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (HFHGV) in 2000 and hasn’t stopped since. He has contributed over 5,000 hours to help build our Government Street townhomes that now provide...
Choose your Distance, Choose your Cause: RUN4HOPE Charity program strives to enable charities to raise $1 million for social good Vancouver, BC – December 7 2013 – Featuring a total of 25 RUN4HOPE charities, BMO Vancouver Marathon participants can choose to fundraise...
The Gilkyson's Story Canuck Place Children’s Hospice is so proud to be chosen as a 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon National Charity for their RUN4HOPE charity program. With the support of our charity runners, we can continue to provide specialized paediatric palliative...
Meet Emma – A Cancer Survivor and RMH BC kid "On October 1st, 2012, I was working abroad when my wife, Diane contacted me with devastating news. Our daughter, Emma had been diagnosed with brain cancer and flown to BC Children’s Hospital the same day. I booked flights...
