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Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon Road Closures and Event Info

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Lululemon SeaWheeze™ Half Marathon and Sunset Festival take place this Saturday, August 15, 2015 with an estimated 10,000 runners and 15,000 festival goers expected to participate. The half marathon course runs through Chinatown, Coal Harbour, False Creek, Kitsilano, the West End and Stanley Park. The Sunset Festival that follows will be held at Brockton […]

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Woman2Warrior 2015: Win a Warrior Prep Pack

Comments 38 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Woman2Warrior is Vancouver’s only all-women’s charity obstacle adventure race and it’s coming to Swangard Stadium on Sunday, May 24th. Benefiting Easter Seals Camps in British Columbia, this non-timed run covers about 5km of trails, track, and grass. The course features obstacles to test your strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure. By participating in Woman2Warrior […]

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Spartan Race Vancouver Win Your Way In

Comments 18 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Spartan Race is returning to Vancouver this summer as thousands of participants conquer a muddy 5km trail with outrageous obstacles designed to test resilience, strength, stamina, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity. The race, happening on Saturday, June 6, 2015, is for all fitness levels and even has events for kids. […]

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Win a Half Corked Marathon Getaway

Comments 176 by Rebecca Bollwitt

In BC we’re known for our creative runs and races, and there’s nothing quite like the Half Corked Marathon hosted by the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. This 18km race through the vineyards of the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country (“OOWC”) was inspired by the legendary Medoc Marathon in Bordeaux. Participants of the Half Corked Marathon are […]

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Urban Grind at Harbour Centre

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Are you missing the Grouse Grind at this time of year? Have you been sneaking around the gate to do the trail anyway although authorities urge against it? Do you simply need to spend an hour walking up something after work? Do you like to see an awesome view of the city after you workout […]

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