Vancouver, BC – November 12, 2013 – The BMO Vancouver Marathon has emerged as a major economic driver in Metro Vancouver. According to a new economic report, the 2013 event contributed nearly $53.6 million to the region thanks to spending by runners, supporters,...
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Unleashing the UPside of Down Syndrome
[twocol_one] Run 4 Hope for Those on the Lifetime Journey of Down Syndrome When David entered school, his parents Rose Marie and Steve faced a common problem. "Kids weren't understanding him, so David would act out in the classroom," says Rose Marie. Like most...
Win the Elite Treatment
Close your eyes...Here it is...It’s Monday, April 28, 2014...it's race week. You’ve been training for months now. Cold weather, hot weather, you’ve done your hill training, your intervals, your long distance run. Training with the Running Room has helped you...
$10,000 given during the Community Awards
Five winning groups selected for the Community Awards, receiving a total of $10,000 for their volunteer efforts at the BMO Vancouver Marathon BMO Bank of Montreal supports community groups with prize money Vancouver, BC – May 21, 2013 – Five community organizations...
The British Consul General in 2013
From talking to himself to the amazing feeling of crossing the line, Rupert Potter, British Consul General Vancouver writes about his experience at the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 5, 2013. It surely is an experience to remember! “Why am I doing this?” I ask. There’s...
U.S. Military Shadow Run On May 5, 2013
U.S Military troops joined the BMO Vancouver Marathon from overseas on May 5th, 2013 Troops honoured the marathon by completing a shadow run in Western Asia Vancouver, BC – May 8, 2013 – U.S Military troops located in the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar participated in the...
Race Day Results
Thomas Omwenga captures his 4th Men’s Marathon Title and new Women’s Champion Crowned at BMO Vancouver Marathon Men’s Half Marathon record falls. Vancouver, BC – May 5, 2013 - Today under brilliant sunny skies in its 42nd year, the BMO Vancouver Marathon welcomed...
Lori Wong will run her 100th Marathon on May 5, 2013
Vancouver Woman to run 100th Marathon at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Sunday, May 5, 2013 Vancouver, BC – April 30, 2013 – Lori Wong, a 60-year-old retiree from Vancouver, ran her first marathon in Vancouver in 1990. On Sunday, May 5 she will run her 100th marathon at...
Guest Blog- Joanne Gassman
Joanne Gassman Who wouldn’t love to get up at 5:45 a.m. during the weekdays to run around the Stanley Park Seawall? Well, the second part is true at least – the seawall run is one of my favourite parts of the day in training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon’s half...
Starbucks gears up to motivate 17,000+ runners
Starbucks gears up to motivate 17,000+ runners and build community spirit at the BMO VancouveMarathon Neighbourhood cheer signs available at 11 Starbucks in Vancouver Vancouver, BC – April 23, 2013 – Bringing people and neighbourhoods together to cheer on runners at...
2013 Race Photos
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