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Join us June 28, 2009 for the 11th annual Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k Run / Walk, "Canada's easiest scenic Half-Marathon—running past beaches, mountains in the background and finishing in Stanley Park—a net drop of 250 feet." 7am start. TOP NEWSRegistration is open now — Combo Packs available to save you money when entering both SVHM and Harry's Spring Run Off 8k Vancouver.Confirm online registration:
2008 Race Report: Macharia and Jepkosgei cruise to victory at 10th Anniversary Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
Why run SVHM? a reminder of why the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k is a yearly favourite of the community Scotiabank Group Charity ChallengeThe Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge is a unique opportunity for runners and walkers to fundraise for charities in our community. The system allows online fundraising for all ten charity partners, plus interactive features to help you with your fundraising! 2009 Details coming soon. |
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Macharia and Jepkosgei cruise to victory at 10th Anniversary Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon Winner Moses Macharia Moses Macharia cruised to a comfortable victory ahead of compatriot Josephat Ongeri, while 24-year old Florence Jepkosgei had an even easier time of things in taking the women's title more than 3 minutes ahead of Calgary's Lisa Harvey. Conditions were good for running, with overcast skies and a temperature of 12°C at the 07:00 start although some stiff breezes and humidity mitigated against really-fast times. A record 4,220 participants took part in this 10th Anniversary edition, from 7 Canadian provinces, 38 American states, and 24 different countries. Another 500 took part in the accompanying 5km fun run, helping to raise $200,000 for 10 local charities. Macharia and Ongeri took charge from the start, going through the first kilometre in 3:04, with Toronto's Danny Kassap being the only Canadian to hang onto them. Ongeri made a move between 4-5km, and from there Macharia and Ongeri matched strides through 9k. Turning onto Marine Drive for the precipitous downhill to Spanish Banks, Ongeri threw in a 2:44 kilometre, to pass 10k in 30:24 at the bottom of the hill. Macharia stayed close, looking very comfortable, and then pressed his case on the short, sharp rise from Jericho Beach up to West 4th. Ongeri struggled on the incline, and by 12km he was 20m down — a gap he was never able to close. Macharia passed 15km in 45:51, taking the occasional glance back, as he cruised past Kits Beach, over the Burrard Bridge, and down Pacific Avenue to the finish line in Vancouver's world-famous Stanley Park. Ongeri finished 25 seconds back, and Danny Kassap held onto third, and first Canadian, in a disappointing 67:26 — well off the 64:03 he ran for second last year.  Winner Florence Jepkosgei Florence Jepkosgei was never challenged in the women's race, leading from start to finish. The second-youngest of 9 children from Eldoret, she was pleased to have an easy win for her 10th and final outing of her Spring season in North America, before returning home on Wednesday. The $1500 she takes with her from Vancouver, will go towards school fees for her sisters' children. Behind Lisa Harvey in second, Ontario's Josiane Aboungono and Whistler's Kristina Rody had a great see-saw battle with Aboungono finally prevailing. British Columbia has always had a very strong Masters running scene. Coquitlam's Nancy Tinari, at 49 years of age, placed fifth overall while on the men's side Louis Philippe Garnier of Montreal, fought off a West coast pack for the victory in 1:13:08. Why run SVHM?Here's a reminder of why the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k is a yearly favourite of the community:
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