Running (Long) for (Big) Change Yes, the title is a play on words for Run for Change and the Run for Change Society. What started as virtually a one-man grass-roots program to encourage and help individuals at a low point in life, yet ready to do something about it,...
Official Blog
Massive Investment in Traffic Management for 2012
Massive investment in traffic management required for new marathon and half marathon courses Event organizers for the BMO Vancouver Marathon implement the most significant traffic management plan in Vancouver since the 2010 winter Olympics Vancouver, BC – April 20,...
Charity Program: Featuring The BC Cancer Foundation
The BC Cancer Foundation is proud to be a beneficiary of the 2012 BMO Vancouver Marathon and with your support we can achieve a world free from cancer. The BC Cancer Foundation is the bridge that connects philanthropic support and research breakthroughs in cancer...
Only 400 Spots remaining for the Marathon
Record number of runners show enthusiastic support of new course with only 400 spots remaining. BMO Vancouver Marathon announces event numbers are tracking at 22 per cent increase over 2011. Vancouver, BC – April 18, 2012 – Runners from 48 countries are in the final...
Guest Blog: Featuring Kevin Steinberg
Running for a Cause: 12 Marathons in 12 Months By: Kevin Steinberg In April last year a good friend of mine died of Cancer. A young father with 3 daughters and a wife, the story is tragic. But his family is strong, loving and going forward and enjoying life. I have...
Guest Blog: Featuring Joanne Gassman
BMO Vancouver Marathon is Just Around the Corner By: Joanne Gassman What motivates me to run is the desire to keep fit. Plus I love the challenge and discipline of regular exercise while setting goals to achieve good results. I’m a social runner for the most part –...
International Marathon Twitterthon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon Participates in First Global Marathon Twitterthon The BMO Vancouver Marathon has joined 26 other Marathons including Great Wall Of China Marathon, Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon, the Polar Circle Marathon, the Windermere Marathon and many other...
Run For a Cause
Are you running the BMO Vancouver Marathon and want to help benefit a deserving charity organization? BMO Vancouver Marathon runners can make a difference in the community by helping to generate funds for one of our five charity partners: the BC Cancer Foundation,...
Improved transit services offered to runners and spectators
Improved transit services offered to runners and spectators BMO Vancouver Marathon inks deal with TransLink to offer improved race-day transit service Vancouver, BC – April 3, 2012 – Runners, spectators and supporters of the BMO Vancouver Marathon will “travelsmart”...
Join Our Crew!
Do you like having fun? Meeting people? Making a world-class event possible?Then we have just the thing for you! Join our crew and volunteer May 6 2012. Rally your friends, family members, community group, or colleges and spend time together having fun and making a...
The Marathon event is sold out!
BMO Vancouver Marathon announces marathon event is sold out! New course route lures 5,000 runners from 40 countries, representing a 25% increase in marathon participants over 2011. Vancouver, BC – March 20, 2012 – 5,000 runners from 40 countries have now earned...
Official Blog Launch
Welcome to the Official BMO Vancouver Marathon Blog! Here you will find the latest updates and information on some of our favorite topics: Running Training Tips and Motivation Health and Lifestyle BMO Community Cheer and Music Challenges Our Charity Programs Our...