Cheer on the Vancouver Sun Run and BMO Marathon

BMO Vancouver Marathon, Photo: Richard Lam/RUNVAN

As we move further into spring and the weather gets warmer, Vancouverites and visitors are gearing up for more fun in the sun. Whether you’re there to support a friend or cheer on all the runners, watching a race has an eclectic atmosphere and unmissable community spirit to Vancouver that you won’t want to miss.

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Cheer on the Vancouver Sun Run and BMO Marathon

Train for These 2024 Races in Vancouver

Cyclists biking over the Lions Gate Bridge during the RBC GranFondo Whistler

Cyclists biking over the Lions Gate Bridge during the RBC GranFondo Whistler. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Heath Moffat

Make training for a race your New Year’s resolution this year. From running, to biking, to triathlons and more, Vancouver is hosting some epic races in 2024.

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Train for These 2024 Races in Vancouver

Walk, Run, or Watch the Vancouver Sun Run on April 16

Photo: Vancouver Sun Run

Get in shape for the Vancouver Sun Run, one of Canada’s largest road races, returning to the streets of downtown and False Creek on April 16. The annual race is a scenic 10-kilometre run and walk that attracts thousands of participants from across the country each and every year.

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Walk, Run, or Watch the Vancouver Sun Run on April 16

Vancouver-Area Virtual Running Races to Enter This Year

A runner in Kitsilano

Photo: Destination BC/Grant Harder

With less rain in the forecast over the next few months, it’s time to lace up your shoes and head out for a run. One of the best ways to stay motivated is to enter a race.

This year, Vancouver’s most popular running races have gone virtual. Complete the race distance in your neighbourhood, then submit your results online to see how you stack up. Finishers get sweet swag like t-shirts, medals, and discounts at running stores. Here are four Vancouver-area virtual races you won’t want to miss this year.

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Vancouver-Area Virtual Running Races to Enter This Year

Registration for the 2021 Virtual Vancouver Sun Run Now Open

Now in its 37th year, the annual Vancouver Sun Run will return in a very unique way.  Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the Vancouver Sun Run and Shaw Mini Sun Run will take place virtually from Sunday, April 18th through to Friday, April 30th and you can be the first to register! Continue reading:
Registration for the 2021 Virtual Vancouver Sun Run Now Open

Put some spring in your step – April 2019 Vancouver Wellness Events

Photo Credit: Tourism Vancouver

Can you feel it? Spring is in the air my friends! The temperatures are warming up, the sun is staying out longer, and Vancouver’s cherry blossom trees are starting to bud and bloom in all their sakura pink glory. I’m sure you’re just as relieved as I am to see these telltale signs of spring. And its just going to keep getting better as we slide into April. Put some spring in your step at these great Vancouver wellness events!

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Put some spring in your step – April 2019 Vancouver Wellness Events

Crush Your 2019 Fitness Goals at these Vancouver Races

Is your 2019 fitness goal to push your limits to run a marathon? Or maybe cycle up a mountain, or compete in an Ironman event? Race season is coming up and you’re in luck because Vancouver’s mild climate paves the way for the city to host internationally attended running, cycling, and triathlon events. Which means that you could plan a holiday around your race goal – it’s a win-win situation.

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Crush Your 2019 Fitness Goals at these Vancouver Races