Elites
Elite Applications
Thanks for your interest! The BMO Vancouver Marathon Elite Athlete Program strives to foster Canadian runners while respecting the importance of the international running community and celebrating high performance. Join us annually in May for an exceptional experience.
RUNVAN is now accepting applications.
To apply, please provide details of your qualifying performances via email: elites@runvan.org
Entries are limited, and only selected athletes may be contacted. Thank you for understanding.
Meeting the Time Standard does not guarantee acceptance. Elite entries are limited. Please notify us early so we may do our best to accommodate you. Note: You must be able to enter and exit Canada. No letters of invitation will be forwarded.
Elites
Elite Rewards
Elite entries enjoy the following:
- Complimentary Entry
- Elite Athlete Start Zone
- Elite Hospitality
- Elite Athlete Drink Support
- Course Tours based on demand
- Event Day Transportation
Travel Assistance
Travel assistance is potentially available for select Elites who draw significant media attention.
Accommodation
Limited comped room nights may be available for select Elites. Please note funds are limited.
Tourism
Select Elites may also be invited to tourism events pre and post-race to experience Vancouver.
Fair Play
RUNVAN provides Pacers at all events. Additional Elite Pacers should be made known to all competitors, be registered and start at the very start.
Per RUNVAN Race Polices, exiting or attempting to exit the course boundaries will result in a Disqualification DNF and Did Not Finish. Participants must stay within course boundaries as designated by event officials, marshals, traffic cones, barriers, and other markings, at all times, and may not receive any race assistance from non-participants. All RUNVAN events and event participants are also subject to Doping Control.
Chip Times and timing mats record participant times at different intervals and at key points throughout the race. To maintain the integrity of race results, a time may be deemed invalid if those chip times are not recorded, or if there is a significant difference between recorded split times, or where the result is otherwise questionable.
Elite awards are based on official gun time.