New registration pricing structure announced for runners
Runner feedback prompts new pricing tiers
Vancouver, BC – September 23, 2014 – New registration pricing tiers have been introduced for the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon. This season, the BMO Vancouver Marathon will move from three to five pricing tiers with the lowest price available for early registrants in October and November, 2014; prices then increase on December 1, 2014, followed by February 1, April 1 and May, 2015.
“As a non-profit organization responsible for the event, the Vancouver International Marathon Society is guided by our vision to be the world’s best running experience and to achieve this goal we need to ensure the organization is economically healthy for the long-term while, at the same time, delivering an experience that is thrilling, memorable and safe for everyone,” explained Charlene Krepiakevich, Executive Director of the Society. “Last year, like all other years, we talked to many stakeholders and surveyed our runners, volunteers, exhibitors, and other supporters to obtain feedback. This feedback prompted us to review our pricing tiers and decrease some fees where possible.”
Registration prices will increase according to dates, leaving the final cost for the Marathon at a lower price of $159 compared to last year’s $169. With registration for the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon opening in early October, participants have through November 30 to register at the lowest levels.
| Year | Race Distance | Oct – Nov 30 | Dec 1 – Jan 31 | Feb 1 – Mar 31 | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Walk-up at Expo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
$119
|
$129
|
$139
|
$149
|
$159
|
|
| 2014 | Marathon |
$119 (Oct-Dec31)
|
$149 (Jan1-May1)
|
–
|
–
|
$169 (Expo)
|
| 2015 |
$279
|
$299
|
$319
|
$339
|
$359
|
|
| 2014 | Marathon Relay |
N/A
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
–
|
| 2015 |
$89
|
$99
|
$105
|
$109
|
$119
|
|
| 2014 | Half Marathon |
$89 (Oct-Dec31)
|
$109 (Jan1-May1)
|
–
|
–
|
$119 (Expo)
|
| 2015 |
$49
|
$55
|
$59
|
$65
|
$69
|
|
| 2014 | 8KM |
$49 (Oct-Dec31)
|
$59 (Jan1-May1)
|
–
|
–
|
$69 (Expo)
|
The 8KM School Challenge and Kids Fun Run prices will remain $25* for both events.
Runners who register early will receive price discounts as well as the same great race day perks as last season including a race bib with timing chip, Saucony technical shirt, finisher’s medal, on course services, live entertainment on course, and an exciting downtown finish with cheering spectators, food and access to the exciting Street Festival.
Furthermore, this season, the event will feature many new initiatives including:
- Discounted Running Room Training Clinic packages available with registration
- Group registration opportunities for friends, family, corporate and running club groups
- Speaker Series lead by SportMed BC professionals
- Camosun Hill Challenge on the Marathon course with prizes and bragging rights
- New Expo venue at Vancouver Convention Centre West with triple the exhibitor space
- More fundraising choices with 30+ new Run4Hope charitiescharities to support in the Run4Hope program
- More community cheering and involvement