The BMO Vancouver Marathon Elite Program supports the dedication and commitment of elite athletes, both Canadian and International, by providing them with a first class experience.  The 21.1 km Half Marathon and Marathon events share a prize purse of over $21,000 with portions allocated to the top Canadian finishers.  All qualified athletes are encouraged to apply for the program and experience first-hand why the BMO Vancouver Marathon is the first choice for all levels of runners for their west coast marathon and running events while representing Vancouver’s urban lifestyle and natural beauty.  Experience the Energy on May 2^nd, 2010!

Applications 

To apply for the elite program, please send all applications by email, fax, or regular mail to:

Brian Torrance, BMO Vancouver Marathon Elite Coordinator

Email:

Fax: (604) 872-2903

Mail: Box 3213, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3X8

Your application must include the following information:

• Name

• Age

• Current Residence (city)

• Desired event

• Fastest race times, event and year

• Contact information

• Requests for accommodation, coverage etc.

• Picture (if possible)

• 3-4 sentence Bio (see below for example)

Example of a short Bio: 

John Smith is an exceptional runner out of North Vancouver, Canada.  John attended Simon Fraser University where he competed in cross country and track and field.   After university, John experienced success training with his coach Bob, running a time of 28:49 at the National 10,000m Championships at Swangard Stadium.  This will be John’s first attempt at the Marathon Distance and he is excited to tackle the BMO Vancouver Marathon.  John has worked as a school teacher in North Vancouver for the past 3 years.

PLEASE NOTE:  All athletes must provide their own valid authorization (i.e visa, passport) to enter and exit the country.

2010 BMO Vancouver Marathon Elite Status Qualifying Times

• All elite athletes must meet the outlined athletic standards to be eligible for the elite program.

• Level of support from the BMO Vancouver Marathon will depend upon qualifying times and total number of applications.

• Performance standards must have been attained after May 2009.

• Age Group athletes and other athletes close to qualifying standards will be given consideration depending on the total number of applicants.

• First time marathon applicants must meet the 21.1 km Half Marathon standard.

• First time 21.1 km Half Marathon applicants must meet the 10 km Road Race standard.

Prize Money

Equal prize money for male and female athletes.

All prize money will be mailed out 2 weeks after the event.

 *must be a Canadian Citizen