You Don’t Have to Run to Have Fun.
A new tradition begins this weekend in Vancouver USA. This Sunday, June 19, 2011 is the Vancouver USA Marathon!
There will be four events over two days: a 5K walk and a kids’ marathon to be held on Saturday, June 18; and the full marathon and half marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday, June 19. To add to the race-day festivities, there will be bands and music playing at 10 sites along the route and Shock Top and Michelob Ultra beers will be awaiting runners at the finish line. Ending ceremonies and even more festivities will be held at Esther Short Park.
But don’t wait until Sunday to enjoy all that is the Vancouver USA Marathon! The fun began months ago with What?, but Friday kicks off the main event with the Fit Right NW Fitness Show & Expo which will be held at the Hilton Vancouver on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June, 18, 2011.
Check out all the festivities here, including the “Kick Off Your Business Shoes” event at the Vancouver Hilton from 5-7 pm. “You don’t have to run to have fun!”, everyone is welcome! Packet pick-up, vendors, live music, cold beer, food and prizes…
As of June 3, 2011, approximately 2,800 runners and walkers had registered for the race coming from as far away as England, Australia, Japan and Canada. The race will start and end at Esther Short Park in the heart of downtown Vancouver and will wind past such historic venues as Fort Vancouver and Officers Row. Runners also will have spectacular views of Vancouver Lake, Frenchman’s Bar and the Columbia River.
For more information, visit the Vancouver USA Marathon.
