BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map, Road Closures 2026
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is happening Sunday May 3, 2026, winding through the city on a scenic course. The event features an award-winning 42.2km Marathon, fast 21.1km Half Marathon and 8km.
The 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:
BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map, Road Closures 2026
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- BMO Vancouver Marathon Route Map ⇓
- BMO Vancouver Marathon Road Closures ⇓
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- Health, Sports and Lifestyle Expo ⇓
BMO Vancouver Marathon 2026
- When: Sunday, May 3, 2025
- Half Marathon: 7:00am start time
- Marathon: 8:30am start time
- 8km: 9:30am start time
- Kids Run is on Saturday, May 2, 2026: 11:00am start time
- 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 2, 2026, in Vancouver’s Riley Park, Coal Harbour and Downtown area, and on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 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 that line the course annually on the first Sunday of May. Check out activations at UBC, Kits, English Bay, Downtown and more. Spectator stands and Big Screens will be available near the Finish Line. New this year, also visit Victory Plaza at Jack Poole Plaza.
Free Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo
Fans are invited to the free Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo pre-race on Friday and Saturday to grab cheer signs and be inspired. Then, join the community and cheer loud race day, annually on the first Sunday of May. Located at the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre East along the waterfront, runners also pick up their race package here. More than 35,000 participants, locals and visitors will attend. 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
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.
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