10 Feb 2025
šāāļø1:31:46 at the @VanFirstHalf of #Vancouver, new personal best!
Even though it was quite cold, the conditions were pretty good with very little ice on the road and little wind.
Thanks to Eric ChƩnƩ (race director) and his team for the excellent organization. @runvancanada
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10 Feb 2025
UBC grad student Jenna Melanson also podiums today as Vancouver really shows out with spectacular scenery. Thanks to the City and Parks Board for helping us race this annual event dating back to '89! firsthalf.ca/history #vanfirsthalf #runvan
10 Feb 2025
Local Samantha Jory secures victory in 1:13:53, eight seconds faster than '23 national Half Marathon champ Ćlissa Legault from Quebec: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #vanfirsthalf #runvan
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10 Feb 2025
Second at last year's First Half, local star Samantha Jory adds to her growing resume which also includes a win at the most recent BMO Vancouver Half Marathon! runvan.org/recap-2025fh #vanfirsthalf #bmovm #runvan
10 Feb 2025
Local Samantha Jory secures victory in 1:13:53, eight seconds faster than '23 national Half Marathon champ Ćlissa Legault from Quebec: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #vanfirsthalf #runvan
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10 Feb 2025
Local Samantha Jory secures victory in 1:13:53, eight seconds faster than '23 national Half Marathon champ Ćlissa Legault from Quebec: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #vanfirsthalf #runvan
10 Feb 2025
Lee Wesselius, who outpaced Andrew Davies last year by just four seconds, winds up second this year: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #vanfirsthalf #runvan
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10 Feb 2025
Lee Wesselius, who outpaced Andrew Davies last year by just four seconds, winds up second this year: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #vanfirsthalf #runvan
10 Feb 2025
Andrew Davies takes the First Half victory in 1:03:05, the event's second fastest time only to the national record set by Cam Levins! firsthalf.ca/records #vanfirsthalf #runvan
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10 Feb 2025
Andrew Davies takes the First Half victory in 1:03:05, the event's second fastest time only to the national record set by Cam Levins! firsthalf.ca/records #vanfirsthalf #runvan
9 Feb 2025
Andrew Davies (1:03:05) and Samantha Jory (1:13:53) are your 2025 First Half champions! šāļø A fast day on the roads with a wintery finish. Full podium results here: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #RUNVAN #vanfirsthalf
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9 Feb 2025
Andrew Davies (1:03:05) and Samantha Jory (1:13:53) are your 2025 First Half champions! šāļø A fast day on the roads with a wintery finish. Full podium results here: firsthalf.ca/podium-2025/ #RUNVAN #vanfirsthalf
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#VancouverBC About 1,500 runners feeling jubilant as they cross the finish line. The 2-hour runners should be finishing up with more to come. Pacific Blvd around BC Place Stadium is blocked off for the race as runners make their way to Drake & Pacific from Beach.
@VanFirstHalf
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#VancouverBC It's chilly out there but that's not stopping 2,500 hardy runners from taking part in the @VanFirstHalf marathon. Road closures include Pacific and Expo Boulevard, around BC Place Stadium, Beach Avenue, seawall and back to the Roundhouse Community Centre to 12 pm.
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#CambieStBridge northbound to downtown #VancouverBC blocked off until 9 am for the @VanFirsthalf. Pacific and Expo Blvd closed for the race. Take Burrard or Granville Bridge instead.
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#VancouverBC about 2,500 runners are hitting the road for the First Half Marathon. The 21 km race kicks off at 8:30 am at Davie and Drake St. Runners will loop along Pacific and Expo Blvd, around BC Place Stadium, Beach Ave, the Seawall, back to the Roundhouse. @VanFirstHalf
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7 Feb 2025
.@VanFirstHalf 2025 is now scheduled to race its fast Out and Back Course Map! View the full updates: firsthalf.ca/maps
Thank you to @CityofVancouver & Vancouver @ParkBoard for helping to prioritize the event and runner safety: runvan.org/updates
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6 Feb 2025
Itās almost time! š„
The 2025 Road Race Label kicks off this Sunday at the First Half Half Marathon @VanFirstHalf @runvancanada in Vancouver, BC! Let the race for glory begin! š
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23 Sep 2024
Don't get left behind. Official onsale Sept 24 but, if you're subscribed to our emails, enjoy early access and special pricing through midnight #runvan #vanfirsthalf
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26 Feb 2024
With this backdrop it's no wonder RUNVAN events continually sellout @VanFirstHalf @BMOVanMarathon runvan.org/release-2024bmvomā¦ #runvan
26 Feb 2024
Canada's top Destination race has reached sell-out capacity, set in collaboration with City of Vancouver Stakeholders! bmovanmarathon.ca/release-20ā¦ #bmovm #runvan
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19 Feb 2024
ICYMI: The First Half was established as a build-up to Vancouver's only Marathon. It's only been a week but we're already looking forward to the next one with you! runvan.org/races @VanFirstHalf @BMOVanMarathon
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14 Feb 2024
Count it! Congrats Yemane Mulugeta on the new Canadian Junior Half Marathon Record in 1:06:43! @VanFirstHalf @runvancanada #runvan
10 Feb 2024
Yemane Mulugeta will be chasing a new Junior Canadian Record in the Half Marathon after posting 1:08:38 last year: firsthalf.ca/records #runvan
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14 Feb 2024
Yemane Mulugeta runs a new Canadian Junior Half Marathon record in 1:06:43, nearly two minutes faster than his 1:08:38 last year @vanfirsthalf #runvan
31 Jan 2024
New U20 10k Road Race Canadian Record alert!
Shoutout to our Athlete of the Week, Yemane Mulugeta! Yemane crushed it at the Cobble Hill 10k with a jaw-dropping 30:54 finish despite the hills trying to slow him down! cognitoforms.com/BCAthleticsā¦
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12 Feb 2024
Men on the podium were all within 10 seconds of each other and Top 5 overall were within just 30 seconds after the fast and scenic 21.1KM: firsthalf.ca/results-2024 @vanfirsthalf @runvancanada #runvan
11 Feb 2024
Jeremy Briand is your 2024 winner in 1:04:28, a Top 10 all-time event performance @VanFirstHalf @runvancanada firsthalf.ca/records #runvan
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