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Granville Island Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving 2017

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Granville Island Turkey Trot has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition in Vancouver, and registration is now open for the 20th annual event that inspires active lifestyles and supporting the community around you. Presented by RUNVAN®, this year’s Granville Island Turkey Trot will once again have a Kids Run on Sunday followed by the 10KM […]

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lululemon SeaWheeze Road Closures

by Rebecca Bollwitt

lululemon athletica’s SeaWheeze half marathon and sunset festival take place on Saturday, August 13th with over 10,000 runners participating in the challenge. Following the run, the Sunset Festival at Brockton Fields will draw 15,000 revellers to Stanley Park. lululemon SeaWheeze Road Closures The half marathon starts and finishes in Coal Harbour, with road closures impacting […]

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Modo Spring Run Off 8K

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There are two signs of spring in Vancouver. The first is the pink blast of cherry blossoms lining our streets and parks, and the second is the awakening of fun runs in the city. The first on the docket is coming up quickly as the Modo Spring Run Off 8K takes place in Stanley Park […]

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SeaWheeze Half Marathon and Festival 2013

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver is a city of runners — of all levels — and our sidewalks, Seawall paths, and forest trails are well-traveled. We’re fortunate enough to have a variety of running events offered each season and the next big one is the SeaWheeze Half Marathon along with the Sunset Festival. SeaWheeze Half Marathon What: A 21.1km […]

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Jog for the Bog: International Bog Day 2012 at Burns Bog

by Rebecca Bollwitt

International Bog Day began in Scotland in 1991 and is now celebrated every year throughout Northern Europe, Canada, and the USA on the 4th Sunday in July. Our very own Burns Bog has participated for several years and now they’re hosting Jog for the Bog as well. Photo credit: StopThePave on Flickr What A 10km […]

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