What is Going On with the Vancouver USA Marathon

What? is Getting You Prepared.

This is it! 2011 is the year Vancouver USA gets it’s own marathon! The marathon will take place Sunday, June 19, 2011; but the fun has already started.

What? That’s right, What? events are the Vancouver USA Marathon “pre-functions” that take place monthly (usually on a Tuesday evening) where you can get together and meet others who are training to run, or walk, the inaugural Vancouver USA Marathon. These run/walks are free and are a great opportunity to run a portion of the course, get some free stuff (first 10 people to show up receive a commemorative “I’m Training for the Vancouver USA Marathon” T-shirt, and a chance for a free entry into the marathon), a free beer, and discounts on Pasta and/or Happy Hour.

There are four three two more What? events until race day: February 15, 6:30 pm, at The Main Event (800 Main Street, Downtown Vancouver); March 23, (changed from the 22nd!) 6:30 pm, at Beaches Restaurant; April 19, 6:30 pm, at Tommy O’s; and May 17, 6:30 pm, at The Rock Wood Fired Pizza.

There will be a whole bunch of fun activities running (get it? ) the weekend of the race, starting with a two-day Sports and Fitness Expo on Friday at the Hilton, a fashion show, entertainment, a 5K Freedom Run, a Kids Marathon, a Half Marathon, the Vancouver USA  Marathon, and, of course, the After Party!

Whew, I’m tired just thinking about all that activity!

For more information, visit Vancouver USA Marathon, or marathon sponsor Energy Events.