It’s that time of year – the days are getting longer, the sun is beginning to reappear, flowers and cherry blossoms are starting to bloom in Vancouver! With less than 50 days until the BMO Vancouver Marathon, we are now in the last stretch, almost ready for takeoff! We know you’ve been training hard – you’ve tackled all kinds of weather and made it through some difficult runs. You’ve stayed motivated and determined and as a result, you are prepared!
To reward you for your hard work and get you through this final push, we’ve got one last incentive to make it all worthwhile. Imagine summer in Europe! Sign up by Monday April 13, 2015 (for any event!) and automatically be entered into our Takeoff Contest. The contest applies to all registered runners, so those who have already signed up will also have a chance to win 1 of 5 incredible prizes, including:
- Two round trip flights to Europe with Air France
- Two night race weekend stay at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel (right at the Finish Line!)
- Two complimentary individual race entries to a 2016 BMO Vancouver Marathon event
- Platinum Package upgrade for Sunday, May 3, 2015
- Saucony prize package
In addition, weekly winners will be announced when they simply tag a friend and share the following social media message:
I am ready to run the @BMOVanMarathon! #TakeoffContest #RunVan #bmovm
Maximum two entries total between Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Winners drawn at random each Monday will receive a Saucony prize package.
If you’re in need of more motivation to register, just envision yourself journeying through Vancouver’s most charming neighbourhoods, past stunning beaches, coastal mountain views, blooming cherry trees, and iconic landmarks. Thirty music bands will be blasting inspirational tunes, boosting your energy and inspiring you to make it to your goal. You’ll be met by the roaring crowds at the Finish Line, be handed your 2015 commemorative medal, and experience a feeling of accomplishment that only a runner understands. Maybe you’ll even get that PB you’ve been aiming for!
Sign up today. Not only will you be a part of Western Canada’s Best Marathon event, but you could be a Takeoff Contest winner!