After the Event
What if I am unable to finish the race?
If you need to drop out for any reason, look for a volunteer or report to the nearest medical aid station (after every water station). Your information will be forwarded to the finish area. If you have not completed the whole course, don’t go through the finish chutes.
I threw off my outer layer at the start line – how do I get it back?
All discarded clothing will be picked up off the start line and donated to a local non-profit at the end of the day. Gear Check is available at the start line and will be available in your corresponding corral and is encouraged to be used prior to the start. The trucks will transport your checked clothing/ bags to the Expo at Canada Place and be stored there until the end of event (5pm). Until 4:30pm there will be a lost and found and can be checked to make sure that no one has left their wallet or keys behind. At 5pm all clothing will be loaded into bags or boxes that will be picked up by a local non-profit. Lost and Found items that are non-clothing like items (wallet, keys, GPS) will be brought back to the VIMS office. VIMS does not take any responsibility for the condition of these found items.
What will I receive for participating in the race?
All participants will receive a commemorative medal and a participant shirt.
Are official souvenirs available?
Yes! The BMO Vancouver Marathon official souvenir merchandise will be provided by Saucony. Come by the Expo for a range of official souvenir merchandise for sale.
Is there an Official Photographer?
As in previous years, and like many of the major marathons in N. America, Marathon Foto will be taking photos during the event as well as immediately after. If you want to arrange for your photo, be sure to stop by their booth at the Expo on May 2-4, or order online following the event.
Where can I park?
The Vancouver International Marathon Society strongly encourages participants to use transit or carpool whenever possible. It’s FREE and you will avoid alot of traffic congestion (as well as not be the cause of it). However, there are more than a dozen parking facilities around the finish area and Expo at Canada Place and the downtown core. All of these parking areas will be open and accessible from multiple access points (Hastings, Pender, Water St, Burrard St) all day throughout the duration of the event. Additionally, parking is available around the start line within the park (access from 37th ave via Main St) or at several points along the Canada Line (Oakridge Mall, King Edward). Parking will not be allowed in the residential neighborhoods adjacent to the park and start area, nor on Cambie. All volunteers and participants must obey all City traffic postings and Bylaws.
Where can I purchase my photos after race day is over?
On race day, after the race, you can purchase your photos at the Expo at Canada Place at the MarathonFoto booth, the Official Race Photographer. After race day, visit marathonfoto.com to find and purchase your photos.
When and where are the awards presented?
Open to the public (your family and friends), an Awards Ceremony will be held on the main stage inside the Expo at Canada Place.
When will results be posted?
Timing results will be posted as soon as possible after the race.
Where do I meet my family/ friends/ support crew?
You can meet your family/ friends/ support crew at the designated Meeting Area just outside the runner’s compound. The area will be well marked and volunteers will be there to assist you.
Where do I go after I cross the finish line?
After you cross the finish line, you will be moved through to the Runner’s Compound which is a fenced area with food and beverages for participants only. Outside of the fenced area, you can make your way to the STREET FESTIVAL where all your friends and family will be watching and cheering on! Find entertainment, awards, the results tent, photography, and family area and much more. Check out more here
Who receives medals?
All Marathon Half-Marathon and 8 Km participants who finish the race will receive a medal.
When and where will there be road closures?
The Vancouver Marathon would like to advise residents and business owners of temporary road closures and traffic control measures to accommodate the event on Sunday May 5, 2013. Expected hours of peak traffic impact are as follows.
Traffic control personnel will also be stationed at major intersections and access points along the race route to safely manage and redirect traffic. Motorists are asked to avoid travel during the impacted hours and consider alternative times for local trips. Motorist that need to travel during these times are advised to plan ahead for potential delays and stoppages on the affected route.
Downtown / West End
| May 4th 4pm to 6pm May 5th | FINISH AREA – Thurlow St. from W. Pender St. to W. Cordova St. – CLOSED |
| May 4th4pm to 6pm May 5th | FINISH AREA – W. Hastings St. from Bute St. to Burrard St. – CLOSED |
| May 4th4pm to 6pm May 5th | FINISH AREA – W. Pender St. from Georgia St. to Burrard St. – CLOSED |
| 7:45am-2:15pm | Denman St. from Georgia St. to Seawall – CLOSED / LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY – Bayshore Dr. at Cardero St. |
| 6:45am-8:45am | Dunsmuir Viaduct – CLOSED |
| 7:15am-9:45am | Beach Ave. from Stanley Park to Denman St. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-12:45pm | Beach Ave. from Denman St. to Jervis St. – ONE E/BOUND LANE CLOSED, W/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 9:15am-12:45pm | Pacific St. from Burrard St. to Jervis St. – ONE E/BOUND LANE CLOSED, W/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 7:00am-9:15:am | Beach Ave. from Jervis St. to Granville St. – E/BOUND LANES CLOSED, LOCAL TRAFFIC USE ONLY BEACH AT HOWE ST. |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Granville St. from Beach Ave. to Pacific Blvd.– CLOSEDLOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY USE BEACH AT HOWE ST. |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Pacific St. from Richards St. to Seymour St. -E/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Pacific Blvd. from Seymour St. to Cambie St. -W/BOUND LANES CLOSED – E/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 7:00am-9:00am | Homer St. from Pender St. to Robson St. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Robson St. from Homer St. to Hamilton St. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Hamilton St. from Robson St. to Smithe St. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Hamilton St. from Helmcken St. to Smithe St. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Helmcken St. from Mainland St. to Homer St. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-9:15am | Mainland St. from Smithe St. to Davie St. – CLOSED |
| 9:00am-12:45pm | Burrard St. Bridge – Cornwall St. to Pacific St. -ONE S/BOUND LANE OPEN – TWO N/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 7:45am-9:15am | Cambie St. Bridge (N/BOUND) – from W. 2nd Ave. to Pacific Blvd. – CLOSED |
| 7:00am-8:30am | Pacific Blvd. from Nelson St. to Quebec St. – CLOSED |
South Cambie / Oakridge / Fairview
| 6:45am-8:15am | Cambie St. from W. 29thAve. to Pacific Blvd. -N/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 7:45am-9:00am | Cambie St. from W. King Edward Ave. to W 49thAve. -S/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 6:45am-9:00am | Cambie St. from W. 41st Ave. to W 49th Ave.N/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 7:30am-9:00amLOCAL ACCESS | Granville St. from W. 41st Ave. to W. 70thAve. -LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
| 7:30am-9:00amLOCAL ACCESS | Oak St. from W 41st Ave.to W 70th Ave. -LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
Yaletown / Chinatown
| LOCAL ACCESS | Abbot St. at W. Pender St. – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
| 7:00am-8:45am | Quebec St. / Columbia St. from 1st Ave. to E. Pender St. – ALL S/BOUND LANES – CLOSED, ONE N/BOUND LANE – OPEN – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
| 7:00am-8:45am | E. Pender St. from Columbia St. to Homer St. -E/BOUND LANES – CLOSED, W/BOUND LANES – OPEN |
| 6:45am-8:45am | Union St. from Main St. to Expo Blvd. – CLOSED |
Stanley Park
| 6:00am-10:30am | All roads in Stanley Park – CLOSED (causeway open) |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Stanley Park Seawall, Second Beach to Children’s Waterpark – FULL CLOSURE |
Rilley Park / Queen Elizabeth Park / Hillcrest
| May 4th 10:00pm to 10:00am May 5th | START AREAMidlothian Ave. from 29th Ave. to Ontario St. – CLOSED |
| Midnight to NoonLOCAL ACCESS | 33rdAve. at Main St. – CLOSEDLOCAL ACCESS to Hillcrest Community Centre / Residents Main at 30th Ave. |
| 6:45am-9:00am | W 29th Ave. from Cambie St. to Midlothian Ave. – CLOSED |
| 5:00am-9:00amPARK ACCESS | Queen Elizabeth Park – Main St. at 37th Ave.. |
| 5:00am-9:00am LOCAL ACCESS | Cambie St. to Main St., from King Edward Ave. to 41st – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
UBC / Endowment Lands/Pacific Spirit Park/Dunbar/Southlands/Kerrisdale
| 7:45am-9:30am | W. 49thAve. from SW Marine Dr. to Cambie St. –W/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 8:00am-9:45am | SW. Marine Dr. from Camosun St. to 49thAve. –W/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 8:00am-9:45am | W. 41st Ave. from Crown St. to Camosun St. / SW. Marine Dr. – CLOSED |
| 8:00am-10:00am | Camosun St. from 29th Ave. to SW Marine Dr. – CLOSED |
| 8:00am-10:15am | W 29th Ave. from Imperial Dr. to Camosun St. – CLOSED |
| 8:15am-10:15am | Imperial Dr. from W 16th Ave. to W 29th Ave, – CLOSED |
| 8:15am-10:15am | W. 16thAve. from Imperial Dr. to Westbrook Mall -E/BOUND TRAFFIC CLOSED |
| 8:15am-10:15am | SW. Marine Dr. to Westbrook Mall-W/BOUND TRAFFIC CLOSED |
| 8:30am-10:30am | Blanca St. from 16th Ave. to 10th Ave. – CLOSED |
| 8:30am-11:00am | NW./SW. Marine Dr. from Chancellor Blvd. to W. 16th Ave. – N/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| LOCAL ACCESS | 41st Ave. & Dunbar St. – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
Point Grey/Kitsilano
| 8:30am-11:45am | NW. Marine Dr. from Chancellor Blvd. to 4th Ave. -CLOSED |
| 8:30am-12:00pm | Belmont Ave. from NW Marine Dr. to Discovery St. – CLOSED |
| 8:45am-11:30amPARK ACCESS | Belmont Ave. & Marine Dr. – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
| 8:30am-12:00pm | Discovery St. from NW Marine Dr. to Jericho – CLOSED |
| 8:45am-12:00pm | W. 4thAve. from NW Marine Dr. to Highbury St. -ONE W/BOUND LANE CLOSED, E/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 8:45am-12:00pmLOCAL ACCESS | W. 4th Ave. at Trimble St. – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Highbury St. from Point Grey Rd. to W. 4th Ave. – CLOSED |
| 9:45am-11:45pmLOCAL ACCESS | W. 2nd Ave. at Highbury St. – LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY |
| 9:00am-12:15pm | Point Grey Rd. from Highbury St. to Trafalgar St.–E/BOUND LANES CLOSED |
| 9:00am-12:30pm | Cornwall St. from Chestnut St. to Cypress St. –ONE W/BOUND LANE CLOSED, E/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 9:00am-12:30pm | Cornwall Ave. from Trafalgar St. to Arbutus St. -W/BOUND LANES CLOSED, E/BOUND LANES OPEN |
| 9:00am-12:30pm | Arbutus St. from Cornwall St., to Ogden via McNicol to Maple, Ogden, Ogden from Maple to Chestnut – CLOSED |
| 9:00am-12:30pmMARINA ACCESS | Whyte Ave. & Chestnut St. – Marina Access only via Cypress St. |
Rolling Road Closures/Opening
With both a marathon (42 km) and a half marathon (21 km) covering the city on Sunday, May 5th, the races will follow a rolling closure/open protocol. This means that the roads will NOT be closed for the entire duration of the races. Some will open and close earlier than others. In order to fulfill our agreement with the City of Vancouver and our community neighbourhoods, runners will be required to maintain a minimum pace to ensure roads are reopened as promised by a certain time.
Please review these pace times/locations as below. If you are falling behind these minimum paces, you will be provided with three warnings after which time you will be asked to leave the race. A sweep vehicle will pick you up and remove your bib. We understand that this may be disappointing, however, we have been given permission to use our roads only under these conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
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