Dear friends, It has been a sad and heartfelt week for all of us. We’ve watched the tragic events in Boston and send our deepest sympathies to the victims, their families, runners, race organizers, supporters, first responders, and others affected by this tragedy....
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Tribute to those affected by the Boston Marathon Tragedy.
BMO Vancouver Marathon pays tribute to those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy Marathon’s emergency response plan gets green light from City of Vancouver. Vancouver, BC – April 18, 2013 - The BMO Vancouver Marathon will hold one minute of silence at the...
BMO Vancouver Marathon pays tribute to those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy
Marathon’s emergency response plan gets green light from City of Vancouver. Vancouver, BC – April 18, 2013 - The BMO Vancouver Marathon will hold one minute of silence at the Marathon, Half Marathon, 8km and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run race starts to pay tribute to those...
Statement following the explosions during the Boston Marathon
Statement from the Vancouver International Marathon Society following the explosions during the Boston Marathon Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2013 – We are saddened by the shocking news from the Boston Marathon today. On behalf of the Vancouver Marathon, our sympathies...
Medals & Shirts for 2013
2013 Shirts, Medals & Bibs Medals Medals take on many meanings to runners, whether they are a symbol of accomplishment, a keepsake or a collector’s item. The 2013 BMO Vancouver Marathon finisher medals will surely surprise you this year with their new and...
Charity Runner Spotlight: Billie Murphy-Team Fox
RUN4HOPE I have been a runner for many years. When not running, I teach dance, movement, yoga, and theatre to children and a few grown-ups. In my professional life, I see the positive results of using our bodies every day in my students and myself. Needless to say, my...
Music Challenge is on…30 groups are ready to entertain on May 5.
Thirty music groups are scheduled to perform and compete at the BMO Vancouver Marathon for $5,000 in cash prizes Organizers listened to past participants asking for more motivational entertainment along the route Runners will vote for Music Challenge winners...
Charity Runner Spotlight: Sharee Proudfoot – Josh Platzer Society for Teen Suicide Prevention & Awareness
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Official Charity Spotlight- Heifer International Canada
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$10,000 to be awarded to community groups
$10,000 awarded to community groups at the 2013 BMO Vancouver Marathon New Community Awards encourage volunteerism and bolsters community spirit. Vancouver, BC – March 19, 2013 – The new Community Awards will allot a total of $10,000 to community groups to celebrate...
An inspiration to run the BMO Vancouver Marathon
Runner to Raise $3000 at the 2013 BMO Vancouver Marathon to Honour Father Vancouver, BC – March 15, 2013 – Observing her father’s ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease is Missy Spangler’s inspiration to run for Team Fox of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for...
A new 8Km Teen Challenge is introduced for 2013
New 8km Teen Challenge is a team-based event designed to engage teens and encourage healthy living Costumes, Prizes and Fun-filled Event Launched to Attract Teenage Runners Vancouver, BC – March 11, 2013 – Appealing to a younger generation, the BMO Vancouver Marathon...