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BMO Vancouver Marathon

BMO Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver
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Road runs in Canada, Vancouver

Distances

  • Running

    Marathon

    42.2 km

    356m

    Start: 08:30 AM

  • Running

    Half Marathon

    21.1 km

    Start: 07:00 AM

  • Running

    8KM

    8 km

    Start: 09:30 AM

  • Running

    Kids Run

    2.4 km

    Start: 11:00 AM

    0.00 EUR

About

Canada’s top destination race and one of the world’s most scenic marathons, featuring point-to-point courses past mountains, golden beaches and along the Stanley Park Seawall.

Catering & aid stations

On-course Verpflegung / aid stations provided (not Pacemaker lines).

Pacers

Pacemaker/Pacer present: use "Renntag für Laufende" target times per Startwelle and Pacerflaggen. Pacers help runners hit target splits and stay on pace; they are identified on course and at start/finish.

Results

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Surface mix

  • 100% asphalt

Typical weather in Vancouver

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan
08:03
16:42
Feb
07:23
17:32
Mar
07:26
19:19
Apr12°
06:20
20:06
May15°
05:29
20:50
Jun18°12°
05:07
21:21
Jul22°14°
05:25
21:13
Aug22°15°
06:06
20:30
Sep18°12°
06:50
19:26
Oct13°
07:35
18:23
Nov
07:25
16:32
Dec
08:02
16:15

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Technical Tee
  • Medal
  • Results & Leaderboard

Prices & signup

  • Kids Run0.00 EUR

FAQ

When is the race held each year?

Annually on the first Sunday of May (In-Person race day: Sunday, May 3, 2026 for the 2026 event).

Where do the races start and finish?

Marathon and Half Marathon start near Queen Elizabeth Park (Midlothian & 29th) and finish on W Pender St between Bute & Thurlow in downtown Vancouver. The 8KM starts inside Stanley Park on Lagoon Drive. The Kids Run starts at Ceperley Park.

What is included in the race registration?

Registration includes a technical tee for all registered runners, medal options, results and leaderboard access, and souvenir options available at the expo.

Is there parking at the start/finish?

No official parking at start lines; use public transit (Canada Line) to Queen Elizabeth Park or nearby stations. Expo parking available nearby.

Can I transfer my registration or get a refund?

Bibs are non-transferable for legal and liability reasons. Check the official site for deferral options and policies.

Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:05:50 AM

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