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Vancouver’s only Marathon began in 1972 when Tom Howard of Surrey, BC, led 32 finishers including two females around five loops of Stanley Park to complete the first ‘British Columbia Marathon’. Now, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is Canada’s largest Marathon race, and the overall event attracts 18,000+ runners annually.
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Vancouver’s only marathon started in 1972 when Tom Howard of...
- History
Vancouver’s only Marathon started in 1972 when Tom Howard of Surrey, BC, led a handful of marathon runners around five loops of Stanley Park to complete the first “British Columbia Marathon.”
The Legacy Club recognizes runners who have participated in and completed the Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon or 8KM event multiple times since their inaugural dates in 1972, 1989 and 2008 respectively.
LEGACY: Vancouver’s only Marathon dates back to 1972, when Tom Howard of Surrey, BC, completed the first ever “British Columbia Marathon”: runvan.org/legacy # RUNVAN50
Love learning about the history of Vancouver's only Marathon event that dates back to 1972! The event has grown into Canada's largest Marathon and now...
Ranked one of the world’s Top Destination Marathons, the world-class BMO Vancouver Marathon is renowned for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, towering forests, and snow-capped mountains. This scenic course takes runners on a tour of Vancouver’s calm neighbourhoods, sandy beaches, and finishes along the Stanley Park Seawall towards an ...
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Vancouver’s only marathon started in 1972 when Tom Howard of Surrey, BC led a handful of marathon runners around five loops of Stanley Park to complete the first “British Columbia Marathon.” Since then, the event has expanded to include a Half Marathon, 8KM and Kids Run.
