STUNNING RUNNING
The BMO Vancouver Marathon showcases beautiful running routes with scenic point-to-point courses that span parks and beaches, including the picturesque Seawall – the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The event features races for everyone, including the award-winning Marathon, a fast Half Marathon, 8KM, Relay, and Kids Run.
Ranked one of the World’s Top Destination Marathons by the likes of Forbes, CNN, and USA Today, the BMO Vancouver Marathon annually welcomes runners from 65+ countries.
FORBES ‘13 TOP MARATHONS WORTH TRAVELING FOR‘
The BMO Vancouver Marathon has been ranked one of the top travel destination marathons in the world by Forbes, CNN, USA Today and others, and our award-winning Marathon event annually welcomes runners from 65+ countries. Here’s a look at some of our recent accolades:
- ‘Top Marathons Worth Traveling For’ – Forbes Magazine – “You’ll tour the Canadian city, as the course leads you through 12 neighborhoods, six beaches, three parks and the picturesque Seawall, the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The best part is the views — you’ll get a glimpse of everything from snow-capped mountain ranges to cherry blossom trees. Even better: 70 percent of the race offers shoreline vistas.”
- Canada’s Gold Label Races ‘perfect destination race vacations’- Canadian Running Magazine – “One of the top destination marathons anywhere in the world, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is famous for its beautiful course,” writes Canadian Running Magazine. “The half and the marathon take in the most spectacular of Vancouver’s running routes.. and, perhaps the most stunning final 10KM of any marathon, along Stanley Park’s Seawall.”
- ‘Vancouver’s Best Running Race’ – Georgia Straight – For the third consecutive year, voted ‘Best of’ in respected Georgia Straight Awards.
- ‘Best Marathon in Western Canada’ – Get Out There Magazine – Voted Best in BC, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan by the readers of Get Out There.
- 100% Race Rating – Impact Magazine – Received a perfect 100% race rating from runners and named one of the Top 3 Races in BC. Impact Magazine adds “Superb support from the crowd and volunteers.”
- World’s 10 Best Half Marathons – Active Times – The article writes “This 13.1-mile race landed a spot on our list thanks to the breathtaking natural scenery..”
- 14 spring races all runners should try – USA Today – “The epitome of a truly superb spring race, runners flock to Vancouver each May to run a perfectly picturesque course,” shares the established publication, USA Today.
- Run the world: Runner’s guide to the Most Exotic Marathons – CNN Travel – Ranked one of the World’s Most Exotic Marathons, the publication states “It’s worth running simply to take in Vancouver’s scenery.”
To learn more and secure your spot in Canada’s top destination race, please visit bmovanmarathon.ca/register-now/