BMO Vancouver Marathon
Lo esencial
El BMO Vancouver Marathon es uno de los maratones de ciudad más antiguos y queridos de Canadá, atrayendo corredores de todo el mundo a la espectacular costa de Vancouver. Desde su creación en los primeros años de los 70, la carrera se ha convertido en un evento de primavera destacado en la Costa Oeste, reconocida por mostrar la combinación dramática de océano, montañas y espacio verde urbano. A lo largo de los años ha sido un destino para competidores de élite que buscan ritmos rápidos, así como miles de corredores recreativos persiguiendo marcas clasificatorias para Boston y récords personales (PR). El recorrido destaca por sus largas secciones a lo largo del icónico Seawall de Stanley Park con vistas panorámicas de English Bay y las montañas de North Shore, pasajes escénicos a través de Kitsilano y junto a False Creek, incluyendo Granville Island y numerosos barrios costeros. Muchos corredores también disfrutan de los hitos urbanos—puentes, paseos costeros y avenidas arboladas—antes de terminar en un animado estadio o área festiva cercana. La combinación de tramos planos, rápidos y algunas subidas ocasionales lo hace tanto pintoresco como competitivo. La atmósfera de la carrera es energética y enfocada en la comunidad, con multitudes entusiastas, apoyo de voluntarios locales, pacers para tiempos de meta comunes, y un completo programa con expo de carrera y festival post-carrera que celebran a los finishers. El BMO Vancouver Marathon está certificado por AIMS/Athletics Canada y es reconocido como un recorrido clasificatorio para la Maratón de Boston, lo que lo hace atractivo para atletas que buscan estándares clasificatorios, así como para quienes simplemente buscan una experiencia excepcional de maratón de destino.
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Recorrido relativamente plano
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Grupo numeroso
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Excelente presencia de espectadores
2026 Edition Completed; 2027 Race Date Confirmed as May 2
Jun 24, 2026The 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon (May 3, 2026) has been completed. The next edition is officially scheduled for Sunday, May 2, 2027. As of 2026-06-24, registration has not yet opened; 2027 registration details will be announced at a later date. Follow @bmovanmarathon or subscribe at runvan.org for updates.
Record-Breaking Participation: Over 25,000 Runners in 2025
May 4, 2025Over 25,000 people from more than 60 countries participated in the 2025 BMO Vancouver Marathon, making it a record-breaking year and confirming its status as Canada's largest marathon. The race has grown significantly since starting in 1972 with only 32 finishers.
Record Participation Milestone: 23,000+ Runners in 2024
May 5, 2024The 2024 edition saw over 23,000 participants from around the world tackle the challenging Vancouver course. Participants collectively raised over $360,000 for charity through the RUN4HOPE program, which has raised over $16 million to date.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Start and finish area with panoramic city views and the park's famous Quarry Garden
Granville Island
Artistic hub and market where runners pass along the island's waterfront and spectator zones
False Creek Seawall
Scenic waterfront section offering views of downtown Vancouver skyline and marina
Granville Street/Granville Bridge area
Downtown stretch with lively spectator support and city landmarks
Stanley Park Seawall
Iconic coastal pathway around Stanley Park with views of the harbour and North Shore mountains
Lions Gate Bridge
Historic suspension bridge providing a dramatic crossing with views toward North Vancouver
English Bay/Kitsilano Beach
Oceanfront promenade and popular seaside cheering areas along the race route
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Vancouver, BC, Canada
CA
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be at least 18 years old on race day to enter the full marathon
- Complete online registration and sign the race waiver prior to race day
- Provide proof of age or identity if requested by race officials
- Race bib is non-transferable and must be visibly worn on the front at all times
- Participants must start in their assigned wave/corral and follow race official instructions
- Adhere to course time cut-offs and aid station rules
- No unauthorized wheeled devices on the course—official wheelchair division only
- Medical clearance recommended for participants with pre-existing conditions; follow any medical guidance from race staff
- Obey all traffic and course marshals; failure to follow instructions can result in disqualification
- International participants must ensure they have valid travel documentation and any required visas
Documentos requeridos
- Government-issued photo ID for bib pickup
- Signed race waiver/assumption of risk form
- Emergency contact information
- Proof of age if claiming age-group or Masters category (e.g., birth certificate or passport)
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Corporate Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds under any circumstances
Race entries are transferable to another registered runner for a transfer fee (organizer approval required)
If the event is cancelled by organizers, registrants will be offered a full refund or deferral to the next edition
The course is a Boston-qualifying, AIMS/IAAF-certified point-to-point course that begins in North Vancouver and finishes inside or adjacent to BC Place in downtown Vancouver.
Runners enjoy iconic Pacific Northwest scenery including views of the Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley Park, English Bay and the North Shore Mountains along several waterfront and parkway stretches.
All finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a technical race shirt, and there is a substantial post-race food area with refreshments and beverage options including a beer garden for those 19+.
Race weekend includes an official race expo with packet pickup and gear vendors, a family-friendly kids run and an optional Saturday pasta dinner for registered participants.
There are plentiful aid stations approximately every 3–4 km with water, sports drink and gels at key points, and organizers strongly recommend using public transit (SkyTrain/SeaBus) due to limited race-day parking and widespread road closures.
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