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MEDIA GUIDE 2019

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Media Accreditation ............................................................................................................ 2

Race Day Schedule ............................................................................................................. 3

2.5k Shaw Mini Sun Run Schedule and Map .................................................................... 4

Road Closures ..................................................................................................................... 5

Icebreaker Elite Athletes 2019 ........................................................................................... 6

Vancouver Sun Run Overall Male Winners ........................................................................ 7

Vancouver Sun Run Overall Female Winners ..................................................................... 8

2018 Winners ....................................................................................................................... 9

Sponsors...................................................................................................................... 10, 11

Divisions ............................................................................................................................ 12

Entertainment.................................................................................................................... 13

Fact Sheet ........................................................................................................................ 14

Race Details ...................................................................................................................... 15

Race Etiquette .................................................................................................................... 16

10K Route Map ................................................................................................................. 17

10K Start Area Map .......................................................................................................... 18

Notes ........................................................................................................................... 19, 20

VANCOUVERSUNRUN.COMMedia contact: Randy Clegg 604.209.0611 | [email protected]

RACE DAY ONLY 9:30 a.m. - noon | 604.209.0611Media Room: Located at 147 Lounge on Lower Concourse

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MEDIA ACCREDITATION

MEDIA CREDENTIALSIf you want to cover the race, submit names, titles, organization, name of assigning editor, mailing address, phone, fax and e-mail of each person including the assigning editor and email to Randy Clegg at [email protected]. You can prearrange to pick up accreditation passes at 7:30 am on race day at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 2nd Floor at the media desk outside the Georgia A&B.

COVERING ELITE ATHLETESCanadian runners will compete against international athletes for a total prize purse of $25,000. Wheelchair athletes compete for a $2,000 prize purse. Limited space is available for media in the lead vehicle, which precedes the elite runners on the route. Reporters or photographers who want to watch the race from the vehicle must call Randy Clegg at 604-209-0611 to reserve a seat.

SOME ADVICE ON COVERING THE VANCOUVER SUN RUNChoose whether you want to cover the start or finish. Unless you’re in the lead vehicle, you are not guaranteed to catch the elite runners at both ends. A VIP shuttle bus can take you from the start line to arrive at the finish line about 9:25 am. Every attempt will be made to arrive before the first participant crosses the finish line. The bus leaves from Burrard St, north of Georgia, at approxi-mately 9:05 am. If you plan to cover the competitive wheelchair, race walk and Elite Women's race, please note that this race starts at 8:40 am and 8:50 am (before the main event). If you choose to cover the start of both events, you will not be at the finish zone in time to cover the first wheelchair athletes as they cross the finish line.

There is no reserved parking, but paid parking is available near BC Place Stadium.

Contact Randy Clegg in advance if you need access to specific runners or locations.



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RACE DAY SCHEDULE

5:00 a.m. Streets close

7:30 a.m. Media Desk Open, 2nd Floor, Outside Georgia A&B, Hyatt Regency

7:30 a.m. Entertainment begins

8:00 a.m. Shaw Mini Sun Run Start @ Pacific Boulevard (across from BC Place Stadium)

8:30 a.m. Club16 Fitness Warm-Up Starts

8:40 a.m. Competitive Wheelchair Race & Walkers Start (Georgia & Burrard)

8:50 am Elite Women’s Race Start

9:00 a.m. START – The Vancouver Sun Run 2019 (First Wave) & Men’s Elite Race

9:05 a.m. VIP/Media shuttle bus to finish line (bus on N.E. corner of Georgia & Burrard)

9:24 a.m. First runner crosses finish line (time approx.) Media viewing from the overpass at finish line

9:30 a.m. Interviews at media corral (tent located at Finish Line - see finish area map) Media Centre open (Behind Main Stage - BC Place Stadium)

11:00 a.m. BC Place Stadium – Awards Presentation (Main Stage)

11:30 a.m. Shuttle to Hyatt Regency Vancouver leaving from BC Place Stadium (Terry Fox Plaza)

1:00 p.m. The Party's Over!



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SHAW MINI SUN RUN SCHEDULE

The Shaw Mini Sun Run is a 2.5 km fun-filled route that starts at BC Place at 777 Pacific Boulevard and finishes back at Griffiths Way and Pacific Boulevard. The flat easy course heads west on Pacific Boulevard, right on Nelson right onto Expo Boulevard, right on Quebec street and finally winds back onto Pacific Boulevard for the final stretch to the finish line. The run is not timed.

Pre-Run: 7:40 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Shaw Bear, Music, Mascots, Clowns, Club16 (Warm Up)

Start: 8:00 a.m. Shaw Mini Sun Run start at Pacific Boulevard (across from BC Place Stadium)

Shaw Kids’ Zone @ BC Place Stadium: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tickles and Clown Family, Caricaturist, Juggler, Mascots, Tattoo Artists, Inflatables: Monster Wheels Bounce, Harry Potter Bounce, Tiger Bounce and Toy Story

Sunday, April 14, 2019 • 8:00AM

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ROAD CLOSURES FOR SUN RUNThe following streets will be closed on Sunday, April 14 at the approximate times shown:

Downtown Vancouver

Seymour St to Bute St (start area) 5:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Bute to the Causeway 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (including all streets crossing Georgia)

Lions Gate Bridge: access from Pender only 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Howe to Burrard from Dunsmuir to Robson 5:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m

Denman St – Georgia to Robson 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Robson St – west of Denman St to Stanley Park 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Beach Avenue, Stanley Park to Hornby St. 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Stanley Park Dr at North Lagoon Dr 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Ryan Rd at Park Lane/South Lagoon Dr 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Burrard St to Hornby (eastbound lanes) 6:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Burrard Bridge – closed to all traffic 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon

Cambie Bridge – closed to all northbound traffic 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

West 2nd Avenue - Burrard St to Fir St 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Fir Street – West 2nd Ave to West 4th Ave 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

W 4th Avenue/W 6th Avenue – Pine St to Cambie St 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Cambie St at W Broadway – closed to all northbound traffic 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon

Pacific Boulevard

•East bound exit ramp from Cambie Bridge 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

•Nelson St to Abbott St 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

•Abbott St to Quebec St 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Quebec & Carrall Streets – closed to all traffic 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. near Expo Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard.

Abbott Street – from Expo Boulevard to Pacific Boulevard 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Expo Boulevard – from Quebec St to Terry Fox Way 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Nelson St (Expo – Pacific) 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Pacific Boulevard will be two way access from Nelson to Smithe from 5am to 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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ICEBREAKER ELITE ATHLETES 2019

ELITE ATHLETE PRIZE PURSEElite athletes compete for a total prize purse of $25,000.

Overall Men and Women

1st $3,000

2nd $1,500

3rd $750

Canadian Men and Women*

1st $2,500

2nd $1,500

3rd $1,000

4th $500

5th $250

* Athletes must be Canadian citizens to qualify for these prizes.

Overall Masters Men and Women

1st $750

2nd $500

3rd $250

Wheelchair Athletes

Wheelchair athletes compete for a total prize purse of $2,000. Purse is divided between the Open and Quad Divisions.

Bonus for Canadian Athletes only:

M/F Sub: 29:00 / 33:00 $500 M/F Sub: 28:30 / 32:30 $1,000 M/F Sub: 28:00 / 32:00 $2,000

Note: A complete and updated list of elite athletes will be available on race day.

Please contact Randy Clegg if you would like to receive the elite athlete information.

Cell: 604-209-0611



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VANCOUVER SUN RUN OVERALL WINNERSMALE WINNERS Year # of Entrants Name Time Origin

2018 41,645 Brendan Gregg 29:15 Davis, California

2017 41,924 Joseph Gray 29:38 Colorado Springs, Colorado

2016 43,372 Eric Gillis 28:53 Guelph, Canada2015 40,818 Luke Puskedra 28:53 Oregon, USA2014 45,183 Paul Kimugul 28:59 Kenya

2013 48,196 Paul Kimugul 29:04 Kenya

2012 48,904 Kelly Wiebe 29:12 Regina, Canada

2011 49,365 Eric Gillis 29:06 Guelph, Canada

2010 51,419 Kip Kangogo 29:02 Kenya

2009 55,858 Willy Kimosop 29:04 Kenya

2008 59,179 Festus Langat 29:26 Kenya

2007 54,317 Soloman Tsige 29:22 Ethiopia

2006 50,746 Gilbert Okari 28:25 Kenya

2005 48,037 Michael Power 29:26 Australia

2004 48,640 Thomas Kiplitan 28:43 Kenya

2003 49,743 Paul Koech 28:48 Kenya

2002 42,143 James Koskei 27:58** Kenya

2001 45,080 James Koskei 28:06 Kenya

2000 43,973 James Koskei 27:36 Kenya

1999 40,808 Simon Chemoiywo 28:50 Kenya

1998 41,862 Chris Weber 28:40 Winnipeg, Canada

1997 37,719 Tom Nyariki 27:56 Kenya

1996 34,722 Joseph Kimani 27:31* Kenya

1995 24,088 Simon Chemoiywo 28:27 Kenya

1994 17,949 Daniel Komen 27:46 Kenya

1993 13,886 Silvio Guerra 28:42 Quito, Equador

1992 12,634 Paul Williams 29:03 Vancouver, Canada

1991 10,791 Phil Elllis 29:03 Kelowna, Canada

1990 13,867 Dave Campbell 28:55 Victoria, Canada

1989 12,414 Rex Wilson 28:44 New Zealand

1988 6,640 Paul Williams 29:12 Vancouver, Canada

1987 5,400 Graeme Fell 29:10 Vancouver, Canada

1986 4,300 Graeme Fell 29:30 Vancouver, Canada

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FEMALE WINNERS Year # of Entrants Name Time Origin

2018 41,645 Monicah Ngige 32:25 Eldoret, Kenya

2017 41,924 Karolina J-Nadolska 32:39 Poland

2016 43,372 Lanni Marchant 32:16 London

2015 40,818 Risper Gesabwa 32:28 Kenya

2014 45,183 Rachel Cliff 33:14 Vancouver, Canada

2013 48,196 Natasha Fraser 32:42 Port Moody, Canada

2012 48,904 Natasha Fraser 34:13 Port Moody, Canada

2011 49,365 Lucy Njeri 33:41 Kenya

2010 51,419 Malindi Elmore 33:06 Kelowna, Canada

2009 55,858 Abebu Gelan 34:04 Ethiopia

2008 59,179 Genet Gebregiorgis 33:35 Ethiopia

2007 54,317 Teyiba Erkesso 32:03 Ethiopia

2006 50,746 Isabella Ochichi 30:55** Kenya

2005 48,037 Nicole Stevenson 32:29 Toronto, Canada

2004 48,640 Emilie Mondor 31:10 Burnaby, Canada

2003 49,743 Aster Demissie 33:20 Ethiopia

2002 42,143 Sarah Dillabough 33:17 Ottawa, Canada

2001 45,080 Sally Barsosio 33:04 Kenya


1999 40,808 Tina Connelly 32:39 Vancouver, Canada

1998 41,862 Krystyna Pieczulis 32:55 Poland


1996 34,722 Angela Chalmers 31:05* Vancouver, Canada

1995 24,088 Olga Appell 32:57 USA

1994 17,949 Daria Nauer 32:55 Switzerland

1993 13,886 Leah Pells 32:48 Vancouver, Canada

1992 12,634 Nancy Tinari 32:44 Vancouver, Canada

1991 10,791 Patricia Puntous 33:48 Kelowna, Canada

1990 13,867 Debbie Bowker 33:06 Victoria, Canada

1989 12,414 Lynn Williams 32:19 Vancouver, Canada



1986 4,300 Debbie Bowker 33:35 Victoria, Canada

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VANCOUVER SUN RUN OVERALL WINNERS

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OVERALL 2018 WINNERSName City/Country Time PrizeMen1. Brendan Gregg Davis, CA 29:15 $3,0002. Geoff Martinson Vancouver, BC 29:36 $1,5003. Matthew Travaglini Calgary, AB 29:50 $750Women1. Monicah Ngige Eldoret, Kenya 32:25 $3,0002. Emma Bates Boise, ID 32:36 $1,5003. Rachel Cliff Vancouver, BC 32:42 $750

Top CanadiansName City/Country Time PrizeMen 1. Geoff Martinson Vancouver, BC 29:36 $2,5002. Matthew Travaglini Calgary, AB 29:50 $1,5003. Robin Watson Vancouver, BC 30:03 $1,000Women1. Rachel Cliff Vancouver, BC 32:42 $2,500 2. Natasha Wodak North Vancouver, BC 33:06 $1,5003. Dayna Pidhoresky Vancouver, BC 33:11 $1,000

Masters (40+)Name City/Country Time PrizeMen1. Colin Fewer Paradise, NL 30:59 $7502. David Morrissey Vancouver, BC 32:20 $5003. Jerimiah Ziak Vancouver, BC 32:35 $250Women1. Lyndsay Tessier Toronto, ON 34:47 $7502. Catherine Watkins Vancouver, BC 35:06 $5003. Christy Lovig Kelowna, BC 36:01 $250

WheelchairsName City/Country TimeMen - Quad Division1. James Hustvedt N. Vancouver, BC 42:36Women - Quad DivisionNo participants.Men - Open Division 1. Tristan Smyth N. Vancouver, BC 22:492. Kelly Smith Lake Country, BC 24:483. Sedrick Skabar N. Vancouver, BC 31:164. Kevin Bogetti-Smith Lake Country, BC 36:07

Women - Open DivisionNo participants.

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TITLE SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSOR

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DIVISIONS

PACIFIC BLUE CROSS VOLUNTEER DIVISION More than 2,500 volunteers make the event happen. Volunteers can work pre-race or on race day. Volunteers can register online at vancouversunrun.com, in person at the Vancouver Sun Run office or by phone 604-336-9922. Each volunteer receives a special souvenir shirt and their name in print in the Vancouver Sun.

CANADIAN WESTERN BANK TEAM DIVISION (Presented by Canadian Western Bank): 1,099 teams registered in 2017 representing 22,729 participants. All team members get a special Vancouver Sun Run technical shirt with their company name and/or logo imprinted on the back.

YOUTH TEAM CHALLENGE 110 teams with 3,969 participants signed up to participate in this division in 2018.

2.5K SHAW MINI SUN RUNThis event is perfect for entrants 12 and under or anyone looking for a shorter course. The Shaw Mini Sun Run route starts at Pacific Boulevard (across from BC Place Stadium) and ends at BC Place Stadium. 2.5k Shaw Mini Sun Runners start at 8 a.m. and are invited to join the post-race festivities at BC Place Stadium.

VANCOUVER SUN RUN INTRAINING CLINICS PRESENTED BY SUN RUN STORES(Presented by Sun Run Stores and AM1320): organizes 13-week training clinics for walkers, novice and intermediate runners. This year clinics were offered at 60+ clinics throughout the Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast and the interior. For a list of clinics locations visit vancouversunrun.com or sportmedbc.com.

WALKERS’ DIVISION Participants can stroll, walk or power walk the 10K route. Walkers start in their own start zone and have a special section at the finish party. Along the route, they can stop at the Walkers' Pit Stop for refreshments and entertainment before tackling the last few kilometers to the finish line.

INVITATIONAL ELITE DIVISION Leading local, national and international athletes are invited to compete for a prize purse of $25,000.



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2019 VANCOUVER SUN RUN BAND SCHEDULETHE NEUROTICS (25th year) Main Stage, Georgia & Burrard

BAD MOTOR SCOOTER 8:00 - 10:30 Near the start: in front of the Art Gallery

JENNIFER HERSHMAN 9:00 - 10.30 Robson & Denman

AJ PALLAS 9:00 - 11:00 2km marker on Lagoon Drive

TOP LINE VOCAL COLLECTIVE 9:00 - 11:15 Denman & Beach

STUDIO CLOUD 30 SHOWCASE 9:15 - 12:00 On Beach at Bidwell (5k)

SANDCASTLE THEORY 9:15 - 11:30 On Beach at Cardero

ROCK PAPER MOON 9:15 - 11:30 Under Burrard Bridge

CLASSIC ROCK CHOIR VANCOUVER 9:15 - 11:30 On Burrard Bridge (North End)

BC REGIMENT BAND 9:30 - 11:30 In front of the Seaforth Armoury

MAI TAI FRIDAY 9:15 - 12:00 Burrard & 2nd Ave.

SPAKWUS SLULEM, EAGLE SONG DANCERS 9:15 - 12:00 Fir Street near 2nd Ave.

DESMOND DAY (Des Larson) 9:30 - 12:00 Under Granville Bridge at 4th Ave.

SCARY LIZARDS 9:30 - 12:00 On 4th/6th Ave.

THE CREOLE JAZZ BAND 9:30 - 12:00 6th Ave @Laurel

X-KALIBRE 9:30 - 12:00 On 6th Ave. at Ash

FLYER (Formerly Deep Blue) 9:30 - 12:00 On 6th Ave. Under Cambie Bridge

NOT SOLD SEPARATELY (Shaw Mini Sun Run) 7:00 - 9:00AM Pacific Boulevard by BC Place

TEN SOULJERS Main Stage (BC Place Stadium)

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FACT SHEET

WHAT

The 35th Vancouver Sun Run presented by Ford is Canada’s largest and most beautiful 10-kilometre road race. The run is open to international elite competitors, recreational runners, joggers and walkers, wheelchair competitors, teams, schools, and children. The Vancouver Sun Run is the 3rd largest timed 10K in North America.

WHEN

Sunday, April 14, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m.

WHERE

Vancouver Sun Runners start on Georgia Street and head west, turn left onto Denman and immediately right onto Robson to start their exodus from the downtown core. They cut through Stanley Park on Lagoon Drive (past the pitch and putt), turning onto Park Drive and exit the park on to Beach Avenue. They continue on Beach Avenue along the shoreline of English Bay to Hornby Street. Here they take a left-hand turn and tackle the only steep uphill to Pacific and go immediately left again to start crossing the Burrard Street Bridge. They exit on 2nd Avenue, wind their way to Fir Street to join 4th Avenue, and continue heading east on 6th Avenue to the Cambie Street Bridge, for the final stretch across the bridge to the finish line at BC Place Stadium.

WHY

The Vancouver Sun Run’s primary mandate is to promote health, fitness and community spirit and to support amateur athletics through the Vancouver Sun International Track Classic via the Achilles Track Society.

VANCOUVER SUN RUN CHARITY INITIATIVE!

The Vancouver Sun Run offers even more ways to make a difference. Every registrant has the opportunity to

create a personal pledge page for one of The Vancouver Sun Run's charitable partners and to fundraise through participation in the Vancouver Sun Run. This year’s charitable partners are BC Children's Hospital, BC SPCA, BC Cancer Foundation, Ronald McDonald House of British Columba & Yukon, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and Variety - Children's Charity. Any money personally raised using the runner’s pledge page will go directly to the selected charity. How? Visit vancouversunrun.com, simply follow the links on the registration page to learn more, set up your pledge page and then be off and running for the cause of your choice!

PROJECTED FIELD

Up to 40,000. 2018 Field: 41,924

ENTERTAINMENT

18 local bands and buskers keep Vancouver Sun Runners motivated and entertained along the route.

POST-RACE PARTY

Come check out Famous Players playing for free at the Yaletown Main Stage at BC Place Stadium.

MEETING PLACE

Need to meet up with people before or after the race? At the start of the race, arrange to meet several blocks away from the start area, which will be saturated with Sun Runners. After the race? Meet your family and friends under a pre-determined alphabetical letter from A to Z inside BC Place Stadium. These letters will be posted in the stadium’s seating sections.

VANCOUVER SUN RUN OFFICE ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFO

Suite 152A, Royal Centre, P.O. Box 110031055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3P1vancouversunrun.com 604-336-9922 [email protected]

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RACE DETAILSTIMING SYSTEMThe Vancouver Sun Run uses the MyLaps BibTag timing system. The timing device will be attached to the back of each participant's race number. Do not remove it. Race numbers must be worn on the front of each participant's shirt for the event. Event times are recorded as participants cross the event's timing mats. No timing device = no time.

WAVE START Entrants of similar ability will be grouped into time zones according to their estimated finish times and will start the race in timed intervals.

RESULTSAll participants who cross the finish line will have their names and finish times published in the Vancouver Sun on Monday, April 15.

RACE PACKAGE PICK-UP LOCATION Individual entrants in the 10K or Shaw Mini Sun Run 2.5K must pick up their race number, shirt and timing chip from the Vancouver Sun Run Fair at BC Place Stadium. The Fair takes place on Friday, April 12, 10 am to 7 pm Saturday, April 13, 10 am to 5 pm. Team participants pick up their race packages from their team captains and clinic participants from their clinic co-ordinators. No race day package pickup.

ONLY PRE-REGISTERED OUT-OF-TOWN ENTRANTS Anyone who pays long-distance charges to Vancouver may pick up their packs on race day at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 2nd floor, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver, from 6:30 am until 8 am. Out of town, Shaw Mini Sun Run entrants may pick up packages race morning at the Shaw Mini Sun Run start.



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VANCOUVER SUN RUN RUNNING ETIQUETTE(Adapted from the BC Athletics Road Race Etiquette Guidelines)

The Vancouver Sun Run is a fun-filled com-munity event. In order for everyone to have an enjoyable and safe experience, consideration of fellow runners, volunteers and race officials is a must. Here are a few etiquette guidelines for runners to keep in mind and to follow as they participate in this world class event!

• Read the website, entry form or other race information. All of the race details you need are probably there. Pay particular attention to deadlines –these help race officials and volunteers to better prepare for race day.

• Pay attention to packet pickup hours. Race packets/numbers are not available outside these guidelines.

• Carefully check your personal information at packet pickup as it is printed on your number. Before the race is the only time to correct any errors such as age, gender, or misspelling of your name. Corrections are made by visiting the race solutions desk before you leave The Sun Run Fair.

• Pin your number on the FRONT of your shirt or outermost clothing and keep it visible at all times, and especially at the finish. DO NOT COVER YOUR RACE NUMBER WITH ANY CLOTHING or you will not receive a race time, as the number contains your timing tag. Announcers, photographers, timers and med-ics use it to help identify you.

• Do not run without a number, or run if you did not register. Doing so can cause errors in the recording of times and positions of those legitimately entered. People who do so are called 'bandits' or ‘turkeys’, and may be re-fused entry into other races.

• Do not allow another runner to use your number. A person running in your place who is of a different gender or a different age group can lead to errors in the results, and deny legitimate winners of their prizes. Also, in the event of an accident or medical condi-tion, wrong information may have serious consequences. Respect the event's policy on transferring entries.

• Stick to the color zone and wave start time that you have been assigned. Do not start the race before your assigned wave start time so as not to impede quicker participants.

• Don't block other runners at any time. Slower runners or walkers must remain on the right side of the road to allow quicker runners to pass on the left. At aid stations, move to the side if you slow down or stop.

• If you need to walk or slow abruptly during the race, move to the side of the road first. If you must leave the course, be sure to return to it at the same point as you left it.

• Remember there are other people in the race, be courteous and allow them to have the same experience that you expect. Think of others.

• Do not stop right at the finish line. Keep mov-ing through the finish area so that others can finish behind you.

• Exit the finish area as soon as possible, to reduce congestion in the area.

• Be courteous to the volunteers, smile and give them a big thank you as you run by. You have an event to run because of them.

• Smile!....and have fun!!

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6K | 16mCornwall Ave. & Burrard St.

7K | 17m4th Ave & Granville St.

8K | 8m6th Ave & Oak St.

9K | 10mCambie St. & 1st Ave.

10K | 4mPacific Blvd.

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MERCHANDISE

PacificBlvd

Georgia Viaduct

Expo Boulevard

Expo Boulevard

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Cita Street

Beatty Stre

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Pacific Blvd

False Creek

LEGEND


First Aid Station

SPUD.CA Fruit Stands

Access to Post-Race festivitiesat BC Plac e Stadium

10K Course Route

In formation

Elite Gear Check

Safeway Fruit Stands

Gear Check Pick-up

FINISH AREA & POST-RACE MAP

STAGE

YEARS RUNNING

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Documents

MEDIA GUIDE 2019 - Vancouver Sun Run...Artists, Inflatables: Monster Wheels Bounce, Harry Potter Bounce, Tiger Bounce and Toy Story Sunday, April 1, 2019 • 800AM LEGEND Canadia n