Race Info

Schedule

Safety is Priority

Please be respectful and follow all event restrictions. Safety continues to be a top priority for event organizers, and RUNVAN® has updated its race offerings to support the return of in-person racing.

Event organizers will continue to closely monitor all health guidelines and follow the appropriate regulations. Event details are always subject to change, as permits are subject to the approval from governing bodies. RUNVAN® has various event plans that will be adjusted according to the official guidelines of the Provincial Health Officer, City of Vancouver, and Vancouver Parks Board, to support the in-person event.

Add to your collection

Technical tee is included for all registered runners or you may go green to forgo the tech shirt. You may also add souvenir items in the race store.

• 99% Recycled materials
• Wind and water protection: Breathable DriLayer® Seal fabric lets excess heat out without letting the elements in
• Improved packability: Updated so the whole jacket stuffs into a built-in backpack integrated with the back of the garment
• Zip-secure pockets
• Elastic at wrists to keep elements out
• New cinch adjustability for stay-put, stowable hood

See the world in polarized colour with the souvenir sunnies – some of the lightest, most comfortable running sunglasses from MarsQuest. Please note souvenir sunglass purchases made with registration are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and only available for pickup pre-race by the MarsQuest Booth at this year’s BMO Vancouver Marathon Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo. Thank you.

Brooks Run Combos

Brooks Run Combo registrants will also receive a bonus prize from RUNVAN and Brooks Running! This fun new design will be printed on the Brooks Running Podium short-sleeve shirt in the colour combo previewed below. Combo and Dynasty champs, you may run your races in any order, on any day, throughout the months of April and May! Dynasty runners earn a bonus medal included with registration.

IN-PERSON RACES

Join Vancouver’s only Marathon event. RUNVAN® offers several race services including pre-race gear check, entertainment, on-course aid stations, official Start Line, Finish Line, timing and race results.

VIRTUAL RACE

You may run, walk or stroll your race distance at your own pace and at a time and location of your choice, following the guidelines of your local health authorities. You may choose your own race day and your own starting line, whether it’s a treadmill, a park, your neighbourhood streets or Seawall. For the Virtual Race, you’re asked to please find your own pedestrian friendly route. The below info is for the in-person race. To learn more about the Virtual Race options, please visit bmovanmarathon.ca/virtual.

BIB LOOKUP

All registered runners are assigned a corral according to estimated finish time. Wear your bib on the front of your shirt with your name and bib number clearly visible. This also allows you to easily order your official race photos!

All entrants must have a valid race bib. For safety and liability reasons, bibs are non-transferable. Unofficial transfers are subject to bans. Thank you for understanding.

From the Participant Dashboard, you may also switch race distances, space permitting. You’ll need your Confirmation Number, found via Email Confirmation or the BMO Vancouver Marathon Race Roster Participant Dashboard and tab ‘Edit Registration’. The deadline to customize bibs is Wednesday, April 10.

CHECKLIST

Tech tee
Pre-purchased Souvenirs

Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo

The Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo is a two-day extravaganza of excitement and celebration that kicks off Marathon weekend in Canada’s most active city. Located at the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre along the waterfront, the event is free and open to all. Meet lots of great vendors featuring the latest fitness gear, health and performance tips, and taste-test a vast array of free samples. Experience energizing activations and displays from top lifestyle and running brands.

Expo runs race week only, Friday, 11am-7pm, and Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Elite Athlete Panel, Saturday, 12pm. Hear from top Elite contenders.

LOCATION : Vancouver Convention Centre East, 999 Canada Pl.

Friday Meet & Greet

This ticketed invite will include canapés, a welcome drink, and a chance to win prizes from event partnes. Plus, you’ll hear from top contenders with a Meet & Greet. The venue is located next to Sunday’s Finish Line at Prestons Restaurant + Lounge Vancouver. Meet fellow runners from around the world!

Friday, 5:30pm, Prestons Restaurant + Lounge Vancouver, 1177 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC, V6E 2P4

Where is the Course?

In-Person: The Marathon and Half Marathon start near Queen Elizabeth Park and finish in Downtown Vancouver. Each race distance offers a uniquely scenic experience. The 8KM starts within Stanley Park on Lagoon Drive.

TravelSmart to the Start Line

The Marathon and Half Marathon share a Start Line inside Queen Elizabeth Park and is easily accessible by public transit on the Canada Line. Runners are provided transit tickets at the Expo.

• Marathon runners are suggested to utilize Oakridge-41st station
• Half Marathon are suggested to get off at King Edward station
• Passenger drop-off is suggested near Main St & E 30th Ave

The 8KM Start Line is located inside Stanley Park. Runners may utilize Gear Check services near the Finish Line in Downtown Vancouver race morning, then catch a shuttle to the Start Line.

• 8KM Gear Check is located at Burrard & W Pender St.
• 8KM shuttles depart every 10min from 7:30am-8:30am.
• 8KM Start Line is inside Stanley Park on Lagoon Dr

   

   

   

When is the Marathon?

In-Person : Sunday, May 4, 2025

• Half Marathon : 7am start (Queen Elizabeth Park)
• Marathon : 8:30am start (Queen Elizabeth Park)
• 8KM : 9:30am start (Stanley Park)

Virtual Race : April 1 – May 31

• Marathon, Half Marathon, 8KM, 5KM, Brooks Run Combo and Dynasty options

Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo : Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3

• Includes Marathon and Half Marathon Gear Check

Kids Run : Saturday, May 3

• Register Soon

Please arrive early for your in-person race. We encourage all to arrive at least 45 minutes early.

Before the race, head to the Start Line and into your designated corral, which can be found on your race bib. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to your corral.

GEAR CHECK

Runners must use the clear Gear Check Bag provided at Expo, and all items must be visible. Backpacks or items that restrict the view of contents inside the clear bag will not be accepted for security reasons.

The intent of Gear Check is to provide yourself with dry, warm clothes after the race. Valuables should not be checked. Marathon and Half Marathon runners may Gear Check exclusively at the Expo. Bring to the Expo the change of clothes you’d like to pre-check. 8KM runners should arrive with designated Gear Check Bags already packed prior to arriving at the event to speed up the process. There is NO Gear Check at any of the Start Lines.

GEAR CHECK LOCATION:

• Marathon and Half Marathon Gear Check is only available pre-race at the Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo on the Friday or Saturday before the race. There is NO Gear Check at the Start Line.
• 8KM Gear Check is only available race morning near Burrard and W Pender, 7:30am-8:30am. There is NO Gear Check at any of the Start Lines.

GEAR CHECK PROCEDURE:

• Place all items you’d like checked into your Gear Check bag. No loose items
• Detach the tear-off tag at the bottom of your race bib
• Attach your tear-off tag securely to the outside of your bag, near the top
• Hand your one tagged bag to the volunteers at Gear Check at the Expo

Do not check any valuables. Although RUNVAN will do its best to ensure your gear is waiting for you at the end of the race, the non-profit is not responsible for potentially lost or damaged items.

Gear Pickup for all runners may be found after the Finish Line at the Street Festival. Show your race bib to collect your checked bag after you finish. Any items left unclaimed will be donated. Change rooms will be available.

Consistent with almost all major Marathons with point-to-point courses, the Sun Run and GranFondo locally, Start Line Gear Check is not offered. Please plan ahead and enjoy an unforgettable race experience.

Event Protocols

Please follow all event protocols so we may safely host this outdoor flow through event in-person.

• Corrals will be colour coded based on your estimated finish time
• Spacing is requested of individuals to maintain a safe physical distance
• Health checks are encouraged, please race safely

Start Line

Please arrive early to enter your corral and enjoy the positive Start Line experience:

• Corrals will be colour coded based on your estimated finish time
• Please line up in your designated corral ahead of your scheduled Start Time
• To stay warm at the Start Line, you may consider wearing an extra layer to take off before the race starts. Note: Any clothing left near the Start Line will be donated to charity. Gear Check is NOT available at any of the Start Lines per the industry norm with point-to-point courses, the Sun Run and GranFondo locally.

Green Pledge

Please help us keep the event green and environmentally friendly.

• Dispose of goods such as cups, gels, etc. only in proximity of the aid stations on-course
• Do not dispose of masks oncourse, these should be kept with you at all times
• Do not dispose of any items on bridges, along the Seawall, or close to the shoreline
• Use the clearly marked recycling stations, not City bins, at the Start and Finish Line
• Dispose of all recyclable food in recycling stations and garbage at green waste stations

Runner Etiquette

Please be respectful of others when running and follow the runner etiquette notes below:

• Allow faster participants to line up at the front of your designated corral
• Allow other runners to pass on your left and do not block the race course
• For safety, headphones are discouraged. Enjoy the race environment!
• Pass on the left and indicate with verbal cues to others around you
• Do not block the aid station tables, and please thank the volunteers
• If you dispose of items or warm layers, do so by clearly marked recycling stations, not on-course

It is the RUNVAN® mission to deliver premiere running events that inspire active lifestyles and invite the world to experience Vancouver! Please help our non-profit host a great event for all participants and volunteers.

Marathon Times

3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:45, 3:50, 4:00, 4:05, 4:10, 4:15, 4:30, 4:30 run/walk, 4:45, 5:00, 5:00 run/walk, 5:45

Half Marathon Times

1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:15 run/walk, 2:20, 2:20 run/walk, 2:30, 2:30run/walk

8KM

0:35, 0:40, 0:45

Offered on Course

Nuun Electrolytes
Xact Nutrition
Water
First Aid
Portables

Timing Mat Locations

Marathon

Start Line, 10KM, 21.1KM, 30KM, 40KM, Finish Line

Half Marathon

Start Line, 5.5KM, 10KM, Finish Line

Location

W Pender St –
between Bute & Thurlow St

Prestons Restaurant + Lounge Vancouver at the Coast Hotel is also offering all day Happy Hour with sightlines to the finish.

Location

W Hastings St
between Bute & Burrard St

Hours

8:30am – 3pm

Results

View results at bmovanmarathon.ca/results

Photos

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Photos

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Refer

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Share your Referral Tracking Promotional Link from your Confirmation Email if you’re already registered, or ‘Sign in’ to your Race Roster Dashboard. The more friends you refer, the more chances to win.

Refer a friend and you’ll both be eligible to win prizes!

2025 prizing will be awarded to up to twenty referral winners chosen at random. Refer now and stay tuned for more giveaway prizes!