FBRV
'First Half' Half Marathon

Elite Entries

Special Entries

Elite + Competitive Entries

The First Half invites elites and competitive athletes to race in this event. Our objective is to provide national caliber athletes with the opportunity to compete and meet the selection criteria for national teams, and to encourage overall competition. As a local non-profit, RUNVAN® encourages personal improvement for elites and all runners.
Qualification Standards
BMO Vancouver Marathon
Entry Criteria

Elite Entries

Standards

To qualify as an Elite Athlete, you must have run on a certified course in the past two years:

  • Men: sub 1:10 or equivalent
  • Women: sub 1:20 or equivalent

Any former overall winner of the First Half, male or female, will also be granted Elite Athlete status and comped entry.

How to Apply

To request an elite entry, please send your qualifying performances to our Elite Coordinator: elites@runvan.org.

Elite Athlete entries are non-transferrable.

Elite Standards
Elite Awards

Competitive Entries

Standards

To qualify as a Competitive Athlete, you must have finished the First Half within the last two years with times as follows:

  • Men: sub 1:15 Half Marathon
  • Women: sub 1:30 Half Marathon
  • Top 3 Age Category Finish in the last two years

x18 Divisions: 16-19, 20-24, 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, 95-99, 100+.

Entry Fees

Elites vs Competitive

Elite Athletes and Age Category Champions from the previous year earn complimentary race entry. Competitive runners will be allowed to enter the sold-out event but must also register and pay like all other participants. Thank you for understanding. We hope to see you on the Start Line of Canada’s Fastest Half!

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