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SUMMARY:The Vancouver Sun Run By Ford
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Sun Run 2018\nThe Vancouver Sun Run has been Canada’s largest 10K road race since its inception in 1985. \nFounded by former Canadian Olympians Dr. Doug and Diane Clement along with Dr. Jack Taunton\, the run’s purpose was to promote the benefits of running to improve health and fitness as well as support elite amateur athletics. \nThe first run attracted 3\,200 participants. \nThrough the years the run captured the imagination and hearts of individuals wanting to improve their health and wellbeing. The event morphed into the phenomenon it is today with thousands upon thousands descending upon the streets of Vancouver each year in celebration of  Vancouver Sun Run Sunday! \nThe run is supported by its loyal host committee and an army of over 2\,500 volunteers. \nThe Vancouver Sun Run is still Canada’s largest 10K road race and is now the 3rd largest timed 10K in the world. \nAn incredible 41\,924 registrants signed up for the 2017 Vancouver Sun Run event with participants taking in the beautiful Vancouver scenery. \nThe Vancouver Sun Run has truly become one of Vancouver’s traditional rites of spring and is preparing for its 34th year running. \nVancouver Sun Run Mission/Purpose \nTo be Canada’s leading and most influential 10K race inspiring healthy\, active lifestyles for people of all ages and at any fitness level year over year by offering fun and accessible community-based running/walking event and programs in B.C. \nValues: \nCommunity Spirit \nHealthy Living & Fitness \nFun \nOpenness & Inclusiveness \nLove of Vancouver & the Westcoast lifestyle \nThe Course\nThe Vancouver Sun Run is Canada’s largest 10K road race. The 10K route is a beautiful scenic course which begins in Vancouver’s downtown core at Burrard Street and Georgia Street. Participants will enjoy the downhill start as they make their way towards the world famous Stanley Park\, continuing along English Bay to Hornby Street\, then onto Pacific Avenue\, across the Burrard Street bridge exiting onto 2nd Avenue. Winding along Fir Street to join 4th Avenue the route continues east on 6th Avenue to the Cambie Street Bridge for the final stretch across the bridge to the finish line. Your Vancouver Sun Run experience does not end just outside our host venue\, BC Place Stadium; you are encouraged to enter the stadium to enjoy the wrap party along with your family and friends. At the wrap party you can celebrate your achievement with live entertainment\, check out the Kids’ Zone\, watch the awards’ ceremony for the top finishers and enjoy free fruit\, bagels and refreshments provided by our generous sponsors. The 10K route is sprinkled with gentle\, undulating hills making it both fun and enjoyable\, while providing breathtaking scenery which includes the snow-capped mountains along Georgia Straight\, water views along English Bay and False Creek. The course truly showcases all the beauty of this wonderful city. As typical of other road races\, the roads used are completely closed to vehicular traffic and streams of observers watch and cheer from the along the sidewalks. Water stations are provided at numerous locations along the course as well as music entertainment in the form of bands. \nDue to the large number of participants in this event\, the Vancouver Sun Run has a “Wave Start” to begin the event. This type of start is used to stagger the start in order to maintain control of the crowd and ensure the course does not become too crowded. \nWave Start\nAll participants must provide an estimated finish time on their entry forms. Entrants of similar ability are grouped in time zones and start the race in a series of short timed intervals. \nIf no estimated finish time is provided\, you will be assigned a 1:46+ minute bib for the Walker’s Division. To run or walk in the same time zone as your friends\, family or team members\, you must select the same estimated finish time on all the entry forms. If you are at different ability levels\, you must choose the zone that’s suitable for the slowest participant. \nRunner Profiles:\n0:00 – 0:44 SEEDED (0:38 Men / 0:44 Women) \n0:45 – 0:48 (0:39 Men / 0:48 Women) \n0:49 – 1:00 \n1:01 – 1:15 \n1:16 – 1:45 \n1:46+ Walkers\, entrants with walking poles\, baby joggers\, strollers and non-competitive wheelchairs must start here. \nAwards and Categories\nAwards are given three deep to males and females in: Overall\, Masters\, Wheelchairs\, 16-18\, 19-24\, 25-29\, 30-34\, 35-39\, 40-44\, 45-49\, 50-54\, 55-59\, 60-64\, 65-69\, 70-74\, 75-79\, 80-84\, 85-89\, 90-94\, 95 plus.  No award category for 15 and under. \nStart Times (PST) \nCompetitive wheelchairs: 8:40 a.m. Burrard & Georgia \nVancouver Sun Run (10K): 9:00 a.m. Burrard & Georgia \nShaw Mini Sun Run (2.5K): 8:00 a.m. @ Pacific Blvd (BC Place Stadium) \nSafety\nFor safety purposes\, participants with walking poles\, strollers\, baby joggers or recreational wheelchairs MUST start in the 1:46 min+ zone at the back of the pack and must walk the route. You must accept the risks of participating in a race with over 40\,000 entrants. Please read the release and waiver carefully before entering. \nOnly runners\, joggers\, walkers and wheelchairs are permitted. Dogs\, skateboards\, wagons\, in-line skates\, scooters\, roller skis\, bicycles and vehicles are strictly prohibited. Participants with these items will be removed from the course and will be disqualified. \nMeeting Points\nAt the start of the race\, arrange to meet several blocks away from the start area\, which will be saturated with Vancouver Sun Runners. \nAfter the race\, inside BC Place Stadium arrange to meet your friends and family in pre-determined alphabetical letters from A to Z which will be posted in the stadium’s seating sections. \nWALKERS DIVISION\nTake the challenge in stride! \nYou don’t have to be a runner to enter the Vancouver Sun Run. You can stroll\, stride or power-walk the 10K course instead. Over one third of Vancouver Sun Run participants are walkers! \nStart\nWalkers have their own start zone (1:46+) and are the last wave to cross the start line at approximately 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. You are encouraged to arrive at the start by 9 a.m. to ensure that you can access your start zone and partake in all the pre-race festivities. Remember several streets in the downtown core will be closed and this may add delays to your traveling time if you leave later in the morning. \nBring water and stay warm. Dress with layered clothing to ensure you stay warm while waiting for your wave to start but ensure you remove your clothing to expose your race bib before your cross that start line to ensure your timing chip is activated. Port-a-Potties are stationed on Hornby Street for your convenience and comfort. The Walker’s Zone gear check is located on Howe Street and will remain open until 9:30 a.m. \nRemember there’s no need to sneak into a faster start zone. With the timing system\, your time begins when YOU cross the start line. \nBands at the start area will entertain you until the last walker leaves. \nWalker’s Pit Stop\nBoost your energy level! Fuel up with fruit and water at your very own Walkers Pit Stop (located between the 3K and 4K mark) to help you get to the finish line.
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LOCATION:Vancover\, Canada
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