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Vancouver Marathon

February 16, 2024

The BMO Vancouver Marathon is an annual race held on the first Sunday of May each year in Vancouver, British Columbia. As the second largest international marathon in Canada,[1] it has a certified running distance of 26 miles and 385 yards long. The marathon saw over 14,000 people participate on May 4, 2014,[2] with over 3700 completing the marathon distance.[3] This marathon is certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations & Association of International Marathons and Distance Races as a qualifying marathon race.

Vancouver Marathon
BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon Logo
DateFirst Sunday in May
LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Event typeRoad Race
DistanceMarathon
Established1972
Official siteBMO Vancouver Marathon

The race started in 1972, when a small group of 46 runners ran five loops of Stanley Park to complete the first Vancouver International Marathon (known as Lions Gate Road Runners International Marathon).[4] The marathon grew over the next few years to 300 participants in 1977. However the event suffered a major setback in 1976 when a participant, Dr. Leslie Truelove, collapsed mid-race and died due to aneurysm. The Dr. Leslie Truelove Memorial Trophy was established to honour the first male finisher in the 50+ age category. His widow, Rosamund Dashwood, subsequently took up running and became a national champion for her age group.

The 1983 race became known as the "Long Marathon" after runners were misdirected during its running — adding an extra 561 yards to the race.

Currently, several different options are available for participants:[5]

Its current title sponsor is the BMO Bank of Montreal thus the marathon is known as BMO Vancouver Marathon. Previous title sponsor was Adidas in 2001–2005, known as the Adidas Vancouver International Marathon.

Organization edit

The event is hosted by the Vancouver International Marathon Society (VIMS), a non-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors, and managed by staff of the Society.

Each year, VIMS recruit volunteers to help with pre-race preparations and race day operation. In total, about 4000 volunteers help to run the marathon smoothly. Volunteers help in areas such as water stations, medical stations, set-up/take down, food services, given out shirts & medals to runners.

Event details edit

A free Friendship Run organized by the Running Room is held during the race week for those who wish to participate.

Expo edit

The Marathon is kicked off by an Expo where runners to pick up their information packages and to receive promotional materials from various sponsors and athletic associations.

Race Day edit

All participants start off using a staggered time system to ensure timing accuracy. Along the race course, various safety officials are on course, including paramedics and amateur radio operators from VECTOR (Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization).

The award ceremony are held on race day. Cash prizes will be presented to the top three male and female full and half marathon runners while merchandise will be awarded to the fastest relay team.

Past winners – Full marathon edit

[6]

Year Male winner Female winner
1972 Tom Howard   Canada 2:24:08 Patricia Loveland   United States 3:39:23
1973 Tom Howard   Canada 2:21:46 Deborah Collins   Canada 3:24:39
1974 Tom Howard   Canada 2:14:34 Maria Brzezinska   Canada 3:03:15
1975 Joe Skaja   Canada 2:22:30 Linda Winslow   United States 3:06:49
1976 Ross Jackson   New Zealand 2:22:30 Doris Brown Heritage   United States 2:47:34
1977 Chris Bolter   Canada 2:22:36 Meg Gordon   Canada 3:14:32
1978 John Hill   Canada 2:20:49 Gail McKean   Canada 2:55:33
1979 Bill Scott   Australia 2:15:56 Gail McKean   Canada 2:44:53
1980 Garry Henry   Australia 2:13:14 Marilyn Belwood   United States 2:45:27
1981 Brian Morgan   Australia 2:19:42 Nancy McLaren   Canada 2:48:23
1982 Steve Pomeroy   Canada 2:16:56 Sue Krenn   United States 2:45:25
1983 Paul Bannon   Canada 2:19:42 Beverly Bush   Canada 2:45:23
1984 Ric Sayre   United States 2:16:34 Carol Raven   New Zealand 2:52:03
1985 Adrian Wellington   Australia 2:24:24 Kikue Tejima   Japan 2:55:32
1986 Hiromi Nishi   Japan 2:21:14 Joi Belyk   Canada 2:45:37
1987 Tetsuji Iwase   Japan 2:21:12 Cathy Kroll   United States 2:46:50
1988 Mitsumasa Matsuyama   Japan 2:19:20 Isabelle Dittberner   Canada 2:50:33
1989 Shem-Tov Sabag   Israel 2:19:41 Anne Mangal   Canada 2:50:05
1990 Yoshikazu Tanese   Japan 2:23:47 Reiko Hirosawa   Japan 2:55:41
1991 Shigemi Tamori   Japan 2:25:01 Misao Miyata   Japan 2:52:14
1992 Masato Kojima   Japan 2:23:24 Yuka Terumuma   Japan 2:43:16
1993 Hayashi Morozumi   Japan 2:18:37 Eniko Feher   Hungary 2:47:27
1994 Makoto Sasaki   Japan 2:17:24 Eniko Feher   Hungary 2:46:24
1995 Graciano Gonzalez   Mexico 2:23:11 Yoko Okuda   Japan 2:48:50
1996 Juan Gonzalez   Mexico 2:17:47 Eniko Feher   Hungary 2:52:38
1997 Juan Gonzalez   Mexico 2:22:53 Eniko Feher   Hungary 2:49:56
1998 Juan Gonzalez   Mexico 2:22:48 Krystina Pieczulis   Poland 2:43:20
1999 Atsunari Saito   Japan 2:21:33 Krystina Pieczulis   Poland 2:43:46
2000 Ulrich Steidl   Germany 2:18:53 Krystina Pieczulis   Poland 2:45:32
2001 Ulrich Steidl   Germany 2:18:56 Leteyesus Berehe   Ethiopia 2:45:51
2002 Ulrich Steidl   Germany 2:17:01 Angela Strange   Canada 2:45:46
2003 Ulrich Steidl   Germany 2:20:22 Angela Strange   Canada 2:46:22
2004 Ulrich Steidl   Germany 2:18:26 Mary Akor   United States 2:44:43
2005 Kassahun Kabiso   Ethiopia 2:15:40 Rimma Dubovik   Ukraine 2:44:05
2006 Kassahun Kabiso   Ethiopia 2:18:28 Malgorzata Sobanska   Poland 2:37:06
2007 Thomas Omwenga   Kenya 2:25:27 Claudia Camargo   Argentina 2:35:50
2008 Thomas Omwenga   Kenya 2:15:59 Mary Akor   United States 2:37:54
2009 Benard Arasa Onsare   Kenya 2:28:26 Mary Akor   United States 2:46:24
2010 Thomas Omwenga   Kenya 2:16:55 Emma Muthoni Kiruki   Kenya 2:37:17
2011 Benard Arasa Onsare   Kenya 2:19:54 Keddi-Anne Sherbino   Canada 2:43:40
2012 Gezahgn Eshetu   Ethiopia 2:21:51 Ellie Greenwood   United Kingdom 2:42:16
2013 Thomas Omwenga   Kenya 2:24:09 Lucy Njeri   Kenya 2:40:34
2014 Berhanu Mekonnen   Ethiopia 2:21:08 Kimberley Doerksen   Canada 2:37:00
2015 Luka Chelimo   Kenya 2:18:37 Lioudmila Kortchaguina   Canada 2:37:37
2016 Daniel Kipkoech   Canada 2:21:04 Hirut Guangul   United States 2:39:52
2017 Daniel Kipkoech   Canada 2:19:09 Gladys Tarus   Kenya 2:39:38
2018 Rob Watson   Canada 2:27:38 Zhiling Zheng   China 2:43:50
2019 Yuki Kawauchi   Japan 2:15:01 Yuko Mizuguchi   Japan 2:41:28
2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic[7]
2021
2022[8] Chris Balestrini   Canada 2:23:56 Dayna Pidhoresky   Canada 2:34:30
2023[9] Yuki Kawauchi   Japan 2:17:04 Dayna Pidhoresky   Canada 2:34:25
  • Note: Bold face text denotes current course record holder.

Current World Records established at the Vancouver Marathon edit

MARATHON

  • May 1, 2005 BJ (BETTY JEAN) McHUGH of North Vancouver, BC Canada established a world W77 single age Marathon record with a time of 4:11:28
  • May 3, 2009 GWEN McFARLAN of Richmond, BC, Canada established a World W75 age group Marathon record for and a W75 single age world record with a time of 3:57:30

HALF MARATHON

  • May 4, 1997 BJ (BETTY JEAN) McHUGH of North Vancouver, BC Canada established a world W69 single age Half Marathon record with a time of 1:41:39
  • May 4, 2008 BJ (BETTY JEAN) McHUGH of North Vancouver, Canada (Single age record for Women aged 80 years old, 2:04:19 Half Marathon)[10]
  • May 2, 2010 GWEN McFARLAN of Richmond, BC, Canada established a World W76 single age Half Marathon record a world record with a time of 1:52:23
  • May 2, 2010 BJ (BETTY JEAN) McHUGH of North Vancouver, BC Canada established a W82 world single age Half Marathon record with a time of 2:23:08

Race Dates edit

The race is held on the first Sunday of May each year.

  • May 2, 2010 (39th)
  • May 1, 2011 (40th)
  • May 6, 2012 (41st)
  • May 5, 2013 (42nd)
  • May 4, 2014 (43rd)
  • May 3, 2015 (44th)
  • May 8, 2016 (45th)
  • May 7, 2017 (46th)
  • May 6, 2018 (47th)
  • May 5, 2019 (48th)
  • Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 race was cancelled, while the 2021 event was virtualized.[7]

Controversy edit

After the 2015 Vancouver Marathon, a video surfaced regarding the lack of coordination with traffic police. Runners were stopped mid-race at intersections. The Marathon director addressed the video and as of 2016, the race no longer begins in waves. Now all runners begin once the gun goes off.[11]

Cancellations edit

The 2020 edition of the marathon was replaced with a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] The 2021 edition was also cancelled and replaced with virtual events.[13]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ 14,395 Participate in BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon, Canada’s 2nd Largest Marathon
  2. ^ Thousands run in Vancouver Marathon
  3. ^ "Marathon | BMO Vancouver Marathon".
  4. ^ Association of Road Racing Statisticians Accessed May 5, 2008
  5. ^ General Info
  6. ^ Association of Road Racing Statisticians Accessed April 20, 2008
  7. ^ a b NON-PROFIT ORGANIZERS CANCEL THE 2020 BMO VANCOUVER MARATHON AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS
  8. ^ https://bmovanmarathon.ca/results/results-2022
  9. ^ https://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.xhtml?raceid=118167&status=results
  10. ^ Women's winner back on track
  11. ^ BMO Vancouver Marathon executive director talks traffic holdups Running Magazine
  12. ^ Crawford, Tiffany (April 18, 2020). "Covid-19: Sun Runners plan solo 10 K runs to mark cancelled event Sunday". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  13. ^ Pawson, Chad (May 22, 2021). "Running was supposed to be the perfect pandemic pursuit, but not for this blind B.C. runner". CBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2021.

External links edit

  • BMO Vancouver Marathon
  • Race Headquarters – Official results listing
  • Marathon Guide – Vancouver Marathon
  • Lions Gate Road Runners

February 16, 2024
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The BMO Vancouver Marathon is an annual race held on the first Sunday of May each year in Vancouver British Columbia As the second largest international marathon in Canada 1 it has a certified running distance of 26 miles and 385 yards long The marathon saw over 14 000 people participate on May 4 2014 2 with over 3700 completing the marathon distance 3 This marathon is certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations amp Association of International Marathons and Distance Races as a qualifying marathon race Vancouver MarathonBMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon LogoDateFirst Sunday in MayLocationVancouver British Columbia CanadaEvent typeRoad RaceDistanceMarathonEstablished1972Official siteBMO Vancouver MarathonThe race started in 1972 when a small group of 46 runners ran five loops of Stanley Park to complete the first Vancouver International Marathon known as Lions Gate Road Runners International Marathon 4 The marathon grew over the next few years to 300 participants in 1977 However the event suffered a major setback in 1976 when a participant Dr Leslie Truelove collapsed mid race and died due to aneurysm The Dr Leslie Truelove Memorial Trophy was established to honour the first male finisher in the 50 age category His widow Rosamund Dashwood subsequently took up running and became a national champion for her age group The 1983 race became known as the Long Marathon after runners were misdirected during its running adding an extra 561 yards to the race Currently several different options are available for participants 5 Full Marathon a Boston Marathon qualifying event 42 km Half Marathon 21 km 8K 8 kmIts current title sponsor is the BMO Bank of Montreal thus the marathon is known as BMO Vancouver Marathon Previous title sponsor was Adidas in 2001 2005 known as the Adidas Vancouver International Marathon Contents 1 Organization 2 Event details 2 1 Expo 2 2 Race Day 3 Past winners Full marathon 4 Current World Records established at the Vancouver Marathon 5 Race Dates 6 Controversy 7 Cancellations 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksOrganization editThe event is hosted by the Vancouver International Marathon Society VIMS a non profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by staff of the Society Each year VIMS recruit volunteers to help with pre race preparations and race day operation In total about 4000 volunteers help to run the marathon smoothly Volunteers help in areas such as water stations medical stations set up take down food services given out shirts amp medals to runners Event details editA free Friendship Run organized by the Running Room is held during the race week for those who wish to participate Expo edit The Marathon is kicked off by an Expo where runners to pick up their information packages and to receive promotional materials from various sponsors and athletic associations Race Day edit All participants start off using a staggered time system to ensure timing accuracy Along the race course various safety officials are on course including paramedics and amateur radio operators from VECTOR Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization The award ceremony are held on race day Cash prizes will be presented to the top three male and female full and half marathon runners while merchandise will be awarded to the fastest relay team Past winners Full marathon edit 6 Year Male winner Female winner1972 Tom Howard nbsp Canada 2 24 08 Patricia Loveland nbsp United States 3 39 231973 Tom Howard nbsp Canada 2 21 46 Deborah Collins nbsp Canada 3 24 391974 Tom Howard nbsp Canada 2 14 34 Maria Brzezinska nbsp Canada 3 03 151975 Joe Skaja nbsp Canada 2 22 30 Linda Winslow nbsp United States 3 06 491976 Ross Jackson nbsp New Zealand 2 22 30 Doris Brown Heritage nbsp United States 2 47 341977 Chris Bolter nbsp Canada 2 22 36 Meg Gordon nbsp Canada 3 14 321978 John Hill nbsp Canada 2 20 49 Gail McKean nbsp Canada 2 55 331979 Bill Scott nbsp Australia 2 15 56 Gail McKean nbsp Canada 2 44 531980 Garry Henry nbsp Australia 2 13 14 Marilyn Belwood nbsp United States 2 45 271981 Brian Morgan nbsp Australia 2 19 42 Nancy McLaren nbsp Canada 2 48 231982 Steve Pomeroy nbsp Canada 2 16 56 Sue Krenn nbsp United States 2 45 251983 Paul Bannon nbsp Canada 2 19 42 Beverly Bush nbsp Canada 2 45 231984 Ric Sayre nbsp United States 2 16 34 Carol Raven nbsp New Zealand 2 52 031985 Adrian Wellington nbsp Australia 2 24 24 Kikue Tejima nbsp Japan 2 55 321986 Hiromi Nishi nbsp Japan 2 21 14 Joi Belyk nbsp Canada 2 45 371987 Tetsuji Iwase nbsp Japan 2 21 12 Cathy Kroll nbsp United States 2 46 501988 Mitsumasa Matsuyama nbsp Japan 2 19 20 Isabelle Dittberner nbsp Canada 2 50 331989 Shem Tov Sabag nbsp Israel 2 19 41 Anne Mangal nbsp Canada 2 50 051990 Yoshikazu Tanese nbsp Japan 2 23 47 Reiko Hirosawa nbsp Japan 2 55 411991 Shigemi Tamori nbsp Japan 2 25 01 Misao Miyata nbsp Japan 2 52 141992 Masato Kojima nbsp Japan 2 23 24 Yuka Terumuma nbsp Japan 2 43 161993 Hayashi Morozumi nbsp Japan 2 18 37 Eniko Feher nbsp Hungary 2 47 271994 Makoto Sasaki nbsp Japan 2 17 24 Eniko Feher nbsp Hungary 2 46 241995 Graciano Gonzalez nbsp Mexico 2 23 11 Yoko Okuda nbsp Japan 2 48 501996 Juan Gonzalez nbsp Mexico 2 17 47 Eniko Feher nbsp Hungary 2 52 381997 Juan Gonzalez nbsp Mexico 2 22 53 Eniko Feher nbsp Hungary 2 49 561998 Juan Gonzalez nbsp Mexico 2 22 48 Krystina Pieczulis nbsp Poland 2 43 201999 Atsunari Saito nbsp Japan 2 21 33 Krystina Pieczulis nbsp Poland 2 43 462000 Ulrich Steidl nbsp Germany 2 18 53 Krystina Pieczulis nbsp Poland 2 45 322001 Ulrich Steidl nbsp Germany 2 18 56 Leteyesus Berehe nbsp Ethiopia 2 45 512002 Ulrich Steidl nbsp Germany 2 17 01 Angela Strange nbsp Canada 2 45 462003 Ulrich Steidl nbsp Germany 2 20 22 Angela Strange nbsp Canada 2 46 222004 Ulrich Steidl nbsp Germany 2 18 26 Mary Akor nbsp United States 2 44 432005 Kassahun Kabiso nbsp Ethiopia 2 15 40 Rimma Dubovik nbsp Ukraine 2 44 052006 Kassahun Kabiso nbsp Ethiopia 2 18 28 Malgorzata Sobanska nbsp Poland 2 37 062007 Thomas Omwenga nbsp Kenya 2 25 27 Claudia Camargo nbsp Argentina 2 35 502008 Thomas Omwenga nbsp Kenya 2 15 59 Mary Akor nbsp United States 2 37 542009 Benard Arasa Onsare nbsp Kenya 2 28 26 Mary Akor nbsp United States 2 46 242010 Thomas Omwenga nbsp Kenya 2 16 55 Emma Muthoni Kiruki nbsp Kenya 2 37 172011 Benard Arasa Onsare nbsp Kenya 2 19 54 Keddi Anne Sherbino nbsp Canada 2 43 402012 Gezahgn Eshetu nbsp Ethiopia 2 21 51 Ellie Greenwood nbsp United Kingdom 2 42 162013 Thomas Omwenga nbsp Kenya 2 24 09 Lucy Njeri nbsp Kenya 2 40 342014 Berhanu Mekonnen nbsp Ethiopia 2 21 08 Kimberley Doerksen nbsp Canada 2 37 002015 Luka Chelimo nbsp Kenya 2 18 37 Lioudmila Kortchaguina nbsp Canada 2 37 372016 Daniel Kipkoech nbsp Canada 2 21 04 Hirut Guangul nbsp United States 2 39 522017 Daniel Kipkoech nbsp Canada 2 19 09 Gladys Tarus nbsp Kenya 2 39 382018 Rob Watson nbsp Canada 2 27 38 Zhiling Zheng nbsp China 2 43 502019 Yuki Kawauchi nbsp Japan 2 15 01 Yuko Mizuguchi nbsp Japan 2 41 282020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic 7 20212022 8 Chris Balestrini nbsp Canada 2 23 56 Dayna Pidhoresky nbsp Canada 2 34 302023 9 Yuki Kawauchi nbsp Japan 2 17 04 Dayna Pidhoresky nbsp Canada 2 34 25Note Bold face text denotes current course record holder Current World Records established at the Vancouver Marathon editMARATHON May 1 2005 BJ BETTY JEAN McHUGH of North Vancouver BC Canada established a world W77 single age Marathon record with a time of 4 11 28 May 3 2009 GWEN McFARLAN of Richmond BC Canada established a World W75 age group Marathon record for and a W75 single age world record with a time of 3 57 30HALF MARATHON May 4 1997 BJ BETTY JEAN McHUGH of North Vancouver BC Canada established a world W69 single age Half Marathon record with a time of 1 41 39 May 4 2008 BJ BETTY JEAN McHUGH of North Vancouver Canada Single age record for Women aged 80 years old 2 04 19 Half Marathon 10 May 2 2010 GWEN McFARLAN of Richmond BC Canada established a World W76 single age Half Marathon record a world record with a time of 1 52 23 May 2 2010 BJ BETTY JEAN McHUGH of North Vancouver BC Canada established a W82 world single age Half Marathon record with a time of 2 23 08Race Dates editThe race is held on the first Sunday of May each year May 2 2010 39th May 1 2011 40th May 6 2012 41st May 5 2013 42nd May 4 2014 43rd May 3 2015 44th May 8 2016 45th May 7 2017 46th May 6 2018 47th May 5 2019 48th Due to the COVID 19 coronavirus pandemic the 2020 race was cancelled while the 2021 event was virtualized 7 Controversy editAfter the 2015 Vancouver Marathon a video surfaced regarding the lack of coordination with traffic police Runners were stopped mid race at intersections The Marathon director addressed the video and as of 2016 the race no longer begins in waves Now all runners begin once the gun goes off 11 Cancellations editThe 2020 edition of the marathon was replaced with a virtual event due to the COVID 19 pandemic 12 The 2021 edition was also cancelled and replaced with virtual events 13 See also editList of marathon races in North AmericaReferences edit 14 395 Participate in BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon Canada s 2nd Largest Marathon Thousands run in Vancouver Marathon Marathon BMO Vancouver Marathon Association of Road Racing Statisticians Accessed May 5 2008 General Info Association of Road Racing Statisticians Accessed April 20 2008 a b NON PROFIT ORGANIZERS CANCEL THE 2020 BMO VANCOUVER MARATHON AMID COVID 19 CONCERNS https bmovanmarathon ca results results 2022 https www sportstats ca display results xhtml raceid 118167 amp status results Women s winner back on track BMO Vancouver Marathon executive director talks traffic holdups Running Magazine Crawford Tiffany April 18 2020 Covid 19 Sun Runners plan solo 10 K runs to mark cancelled event Sunday Vancouver Sun Retrieved November 9 2021 Pawson Chad May 22 2021 Running was supposed to be the perfect pandemic pursuit but not for this blind B C runner CBC News Retrieved November 9 2021 External links editBMO Vancouver Marathon Race Headquarters Official results listing Marathon Guide Vancouver Marathon Lions Gate Road Runners Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vancouver Marathon amp oldid 1173978246, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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