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How to get to the BMO Vancouver Marathon

The BMO Vancouver Marathon, Half Marathon and 8KM all have slightly different gear check and shuttle options. To keep the event green and allow you to travel conveniently, non-profit event organizers RUNVAN® purchase transit passes and shuttles from Translink as a value-add for Marathon and Half Marathon runners, while 8KM has a separate shuttle service.

Marathon

Marathon

Start Time

8:30am

Start Line

Queen Elizabeth Park (Midlothian Ave & Clancy Loranger Way)

Gear Check

Expo pre-race (Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place)

Finish Line

W Pender St (between Bute & Thurlow)

How to Get There

Transit

Traveling to the Start Line of the Marathon is easy with the Canada Line. Take the Canada Line from Downtown Vancouver southbound or from Richmond northbound and get off at Oakridge-41st station or King Edward Station, then walk to the Start Line. The walk takes about 15 minutes. Note: the Half Marathon closes Cambie St Northbound roads from 6:45am – 8:15am and may make it difficult for you to cross if you exit at King Edward Station. For more information on public transportation, please visit translink.ca.

Drop-offs

If you’re being dropped off near the Start Line, we recommend Main St near E 30th Avenue. Please give yourself lots of time to walk to the Start Line. Expect traffic delays but embrace the anticipation and action as it’s all part of the journey! Very limited Public Street Parking may be available on Main St south of E 33rd Ave. 

Shuttles

Bus shuttles from select Lower Mainland locations to the Marathon Start Line may also become available. Learn more

Half Marathon

Half Marathon

Start Time

7am

Start Line

Queen Elizabeth Park (Midlothian Ave & Clancy Loranger Way)

Gear Check

Expo pre-race (Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place)

Finish Line

W Pender St (between Bute & Thurlow)

How to Get There

Transit

Traveling to the Start Line of the Half Marathon course is easy with the Canada Line. Take the Canada Line from Downtown Vancouver southbound or from Richmond northbound and get off at King Edward Station, then walk to the Start Line. The walk takes about 15 minutes and volunteers will be there to guide you to the Runner Compound. For more information on public transportation in Vancouver, please visit translink.ca

Drop-offs

If you’re being dropped off near the Start Line, we recommend Main St near E 30th Avenue. Please give yourself lots of time to walk to the Start Line. Expect traffic delays but embrace the anticipation and action as it’s all part of the journey! Very limited Public Street Parking may be available on Main St south of E 33rd Ave.

Shuttles

Bus shuttles from select Lower Mainland locations to the Half Marathon Start Line may also be available. Learn more

Shuttles

Shuttles

Locations

Scott Road Station
Brentwood Mall
Patterson Station
Lougheed Town Centre
Lonsdale Quay

sign up for shuttles

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service will be available to registered Marathon and Half Marathon runners for $5 plus tax and fees. Event organizers RUNVAN® offer shuttles to the Start Line from select Lower Mainland locations: Scott Road Station, Brentwood Mall, Patterson Station, Lougheed Town Centre and Lonsdale Quay. Runners must pay in advance and show their race bib to board. There is a cost to sign-up and capacity is limited on a first-come first-serve basis.

Shuttle Times & Locations

Location

Event

Times

Brentwood Mall Stn, Burnaby Half Marathon 5:35am
Marathon 7am
Patterson Stn, Burnaby Half Marathon 5:45am & 5:50am
Marathon 7:15am
Lougheed Town Centre, Burnaby/Coquitlam Half Marathon 5:45am & 5:50am
Marathon 6:50am
Scott Road, Surrey Half Marathon 5:45am & 5:50am
Marathon 6:50am
Lonsdale Quay, North Vancouver Half Marathon 5:45am & 5:50am
Marathon 6:50am

 

8KM

8KM

Start Time

9:30am

Start Line

Stanley Park (Lagoon Dr & Stanley Park Dr; near Ceperley Park)

Gear Check

Finish Line Street Festival (W Hastings & Burrard St)

Finish Line

W Pender St (between Bute & Thurlow)

How to Get There

Shuttles

Free shuttles are provided to all 8KM runners from the Downtown Street Festival, near Burrard and W Pender St every 10 minutes from 7:30am-8:30am. There is no gear check at the 8KM Start. Shuttles will drop you off at Denman and Barclay St, and volunteers will guide you down Barclay St and Lagoon Dr to the Start Line.

Transit

Shuttles provided by event organizers are the easiest way to get to the 8KM Start Line. The shuttle pick-up spot is easily accessible by the Canada Line or Skytrain from Waterfront or Burrard Stations.

The 8KM Start Line is located near the intersection of Lagoon Dr and Stanley Park Dr, near Ceperley Playground, inside Stanley Park. Note: the 8KM Gear Check and Start Line is different from the Marathon and Half Marathon.

Public Access on Race Day

Public Access on Race Day

AIRPORT (7:30am-9:30am)

Use Main St to Marine Drive to access and egress from the Airport

TRANSIT RIDERS (7:30am-10:00am)

Expect intermittent traffic delays on Oak St, Cambie St & Granville St

COAL HARBOUR (6:00am-5:00pm)

Use West Cordova St from Burrard St

CANADA PLACE / PORT METRO VANCOUVER

All regular access is maintained to Canada Place & the Port Metro Vancouver

RILEY PARK-HILLCREST COMMUNTY CENTRE (5:00pm DAY Prior – 11:59am RACE DAY)

Local access only via Main St & 30th Ave

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