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 recreational runners, business leaders, or local...
Official Blog
Press Release – Deferral Policy
BMO Vancouver Marathon brings forth new runner deferral policy. 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 deferral policy to registered...
RUNVAN Ambassador Pat Cheung
Meet Pat Cheung, BMO Vancouver Marathon runner and volunteer 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...
There’s No Place Like Home
Run For RMH B.C Families Like the Gozjolkos Ronald McDonald House BC invites you to become a charity runner in the 2014 BMO Vancouver Marathon, and make an incredible difference to a child like Caleb. In March 2013, life turned upside down for the Gozjolko family....
Press Release – Top 10 Forbes
Forbes 2014 Travel Guide names the BMO Vancouver Marathon one of the world’s Top Ten Marathons Worth Travelling For this marathon season Forbes endorses the BMO Vancouver Marathon course as a world-class destination race Being ranked...
RUNVAN Ambassador Kevin Steinberg
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...
Magic at the Start Line
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...
RUNVAN Ambassador Lara Penno
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...
Street Festival Details
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...
A Life Turned DownSide Up
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...
RUNVAN Ambassador – David Papineau
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,...
Share Skills, Make Friends
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...









