BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map, Road Closures 2025
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is happening Sunday May 4, 2025, winding through the city on a scenic course. This year’s event welcomes 25,000 registrations and invites the community to come cheer on runners from over 65 countries. The Vancouver marathon route map, road closures, block party, and expo info if available below:
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- BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map ⇓
- BMO Vancouver Marathon Road Closures ⇓
- Finish Lines & Block Parties ⇓
- Health, Sports and Lifestyle Expo ⇓
BMO Vancouver Marathon 2025
- When: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Half Marathon: 7:00am start time
- Marathon: 8:30am start time
- 8km: 9:30am start time
- Kids Run is on Saturday, May 3, 2025: 11:00am start time
- A virtual version of the BMO Vancouver Marathon is available for completion online from April 1 to May 31, 2025 and includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 8KM, 5KM, Brooks Run Combo and Dynasty options.
- Where:
- Half Marathon and Marathon start near Queen Elizabeth Park
- 8KM starts in Stanley Park
- Kids Run in Ceperley park
BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map
Road Closures & Detours
Race routes will impact traffic on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Vancouver’s Riley Park, Coal Harbour and Downtown area, and on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Riley Park, South Cambie, Oakridge, Fairview, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, UBC, Point Grey, Kitsilano, West End, Coal Harbour, Chinatown, Yaletown, Cambie, False Creek and Downtown neighbourhoods.
Details and road closure information for each neighbourhood»
Some detours and closures will be put in place for finish lines and block parties:
Finish Lines & Block Parties
Visit Community Block Parties hosted by RUNVAN at UBC, Kits, English Bay, Downtown and more! Everyone is invited to come enjoy live entertainment, fun activities, and cheer on runners as the complete Vancouver’s only marathon. New this year, the downtown Finish Line features entertainment, grandstand seating, and thousands of spectators in Victory Plaza located at Jack Poole Plaza. Spectators may watch the finish live on W Pender St, between Georgia and Bute St. Fan crossing is at Jervis St.
Free Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo
Free and open to the public, the event’s Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo runs pre-race on Friday, May 2, 2025 (10:00am to 7:00pm) and Saturday, May 3, 2025 (9:00am to 5:00pm) at the Vancouver Convention Centre (999 Canada Place). Meet vendors featuring the latest fitness gear, health and performance tips, and taste-test an array of samples. Experience energizing activations and displays from top lifestyle and running brands.
About the Marathon
Over $250,000 have been raised this year by runners for charity and over $16M combined through RUN4HOPE, the charity program of the BMO Vancouver Marathon. The charity aims to raise funds for social impact and community good, and foster a spirit of community celebration.
Recognized by Forbes, CNN, USA Today and others as one of the top destination marathons in the world, the event is renowned for its unique scenic views including snow-capped mountain ranges, cherry blossom trees, and 70% shoreline views. The event began with 32 finishers in 1972, and traditionally sells-out with runners from 65+ countries annually. Follow the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Facebook and RUNVAN on Instagram for more info.
