Legacy Since 1972
LEGACY SINCE 1972
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SOCIETY
Vancouver’s only Marathon began in 1972 when Tom Howard of Surrey, BC, led 32 finishers including two females around five loops of Stanley Park to complete the first ‘British Columbia Marathon’. Now, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is Canada’s largest Marathon race, and the overall event attracts 18,000+ runners annually. The event runs on the first Sunday of each May and is set to celebrate its 50th Anniversary on May 1, 2022.
Legacy Club
Legacy Club
Marathon – Half Marathon – 8KM
The Legacy Runners Club recognizes runners who have completed the Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon or 8KM event multiple times since their inaugural dates in 1972, 1989 and 2008 respectively. Introduced for the 45th running of the Vancouver Marathon, the non-profit Vancouver International Marathon Society is proud to celebrate runners who have contributed their energy and passion to the event year after year.
The Legacy Club honours and recognizes runners who have completed the event 15, 20 or 25 times. By analyzing finisher records dating back to 1972, approximately 70 runners were identified as inaugural members in 2014. Entrants will continue to be tracked and runners will automatically become a member of the program once qualified. Runners are also encouraged to come forward and identify themselves once they meet the criteria.
Benefits
Special benefits
Legacy Club runners will receive special unique benefits including the following:
- Specialized bibs from the Society with designs unique to their participation levels
- Recognition on the Vancouver International Marathon Society Legacy Club page
- Access to hospitality tents at the Start Line
- To submit an application, please send us your Marathon races completed by year via email: [email protected]
Legacy Since 1972
History Wall
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SOCIETY
The event maintains and showcases a History Wall at the BMO Vancouver Marathon Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo. These boards have been created by long-time volunteer and historian Frank Stebner. Visit the free Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo to read special features about each race year.
