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Established in 1999, the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon is one of Canada Running Series’ flagship events in Vancouver. Known for its scenic ocean-side routes and tremendous fundraising efforts in support of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, this event attracts thousands of runners every year.
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon June 2 – July 5, 2021
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
Make your #VancouverComeBack by supporting the Vancouver Whitecaps and your favourite local establishments! Teaming up to support the #VancouverComeBack initiative, MLS is Back Tournament matches are now available to watch at local pub partners in the city. Continue reading:
Excited for the Vancouver Whitecaps games next week? Here are 14 restaurants and bars with live screenings.
Image courtesy of The SeaWheeze™ lululemon Half Marathon
Vancouver’s most fun half marathon is coming back for 2020! The 2020 LuluLemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon has just begun its registration process. If you need some extra motivation to stay in shape this spring/summer (and you want a pair of your own exclusive SeaWheeze training shorts), then we’ve got the dates you need to know!
If you’ve never heard of the SeaWheeze run before, it’s one of the most beautiful and ridiculously entertaining half marathons in the world. On August 15, 2020, over 10,000 runners descend on Vancouver to sweat it out over a weekend of yoga, running, and of course, one heck of an after-party!
Registration for the SeaWheeze half marathon is so popular that they now have created a more accessible and fair way for people to join.
Here are some important dates and information you’re going to want to know!
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While the season started out slowly, the local mountains in Vancouver sure are looking spectacular these days! If you need any more reason to head up the mountain to ski or snowboard, Mt Seymour will once again be hosting its weekly Shred for the Cause events on Monday nights.
Starting this Monday, January 20th, those who identify as female can ski and snowboard at Mt Seymour for just $15 with proceeds from every lift ticket going to a local non-profit charity.
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If your New Year’s resolution had something to do with trying to run a bit more, you’re in luck – Vancouver has a huge running culture and it seems like there’s always something going on to keep you motivated.
Whether you’re into trail running, road running, or just walking a little quicker than usual, these races are some of the top events happening this Winter/Spring season to get you eased back into the running mode after a few too many turkey/tofurkey dinners.
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5 fun runs and races in Vancouver to sign up for this Winter/Spring
Lui Passaglia is lifted onto his teammates’ shoulders at the 1994 Grey Cup. Arlen Redekop/Province [PNG Merlin Archive].
Written/collated by sports librarian/archivist Kate Bird, Magic Moments features nearly 500 photos spanning 100 years. Find out more below.
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Photos from a century of British Columbia sports collected in new book
