Start Training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7

Photo: Andy Clark/RUNVAN

Start training and join Vancouver’s only marathon on Sunday, May 7. Ranked one of the top destination marathons in the world, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is a scenic, award-winning course that takes runners on a 42.2km (26.2 miles) adventure past bountiful beaches, through natural parks, and along the picturesque Seawall–the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path.

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Start Training for the BMO Vancouver Marathon on May 7

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

Celebrate the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Blooming This Spring

Photo: VCBF/Barry Yip

The 17th annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is back this spring with a wide array of programming taking place from April 1-23. Signature outdoor events under the cherry blossoms include guided tree walks, group bike rides, live music, a group picnic, and local food.

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Celebrate the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Blooming This Spring

Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Jay MacArthur of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC

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Jay MacArthur, volunteer with the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia

If you love something, you fight to protect it. Jay MacArthur has been volunteering as an advocate for park protection and trail maintenance in BC for over 40 years as a member of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of British Columbia and several other outdoor clubs and non-profits.

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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Jay MacArthur of the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC

Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: EJ Lange of Jericho Beach Kayak

EJ Lange of Jericho Beach Kayak kayaking in Nootka Sound

EJ Lange kayaking in Nootka Sound. Photo: EJ Lange

When you love something as much as EJ Lange loves kayaking, you make it your mission to share it with everyone. We chatted with EJ about how he is creating an inclusive community and getting more people out on the water in his role as the School and Operations Director at Jericho Beach Kayak.

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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: EJ Lange of Jericho Beach Kayak

Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Paul Taplin of Into the Wild Cycling Tours

Paul Taplin of Into the Wild Cycling Tours poses in front of his tour bus and bikes

Paul Taplin of Into the Wild Cycling Tours. Photo: Into the Wild Cycling Tours

You’ve heard the saying, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. Paul Taplin made that a reality when he launched Into the Wild Cycling Tours. He spends his days introducing people to the great outdoors around Vancouver and across the province.

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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Paul Taplin of Into the Wild Cycling Tours

Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Filsan Abdiaman of Project Love Run

Filsan Abdiaman of Project Love Run running on a trail

Filsan Abdiaman of Project Love Run. Photo: Patrick Leung

Running can be an intimidating sport, especially for women and BIPOCs. That’s where Project Love Run comes in. Filsan Abdiaman created this inclusive community to organize events that connect and empower women through running.

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Vancouver Outdoor Community Spotlight: Filsan Abdiaman of Project Love Run