VANCOUVER, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ - More than 6,500 racers will
be taking part in the 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and
5k, including some of Canada's top distance runners, on Sunday, June 23.
Once again, many participants will be dedicating their races to
the 69 local community charities taking part in the Scotiabank
Charity Challenge. Since 2007, the Scotiabank Charity Challenge in
Vancouver has raised over
$8 million for local charities and
since 2003, over $74 million has been
raised as part of the Scotiabank Charity Challenge across
Canada. Participating charities keep 100 per cent of the
proceeds raised, as Scotiabank pays for all related transaction and
credit card fees.
Kip Kangogo of Lethbridge,
Alberta returns once again to defend his title as 2018
winner of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon. Kip has won the
event seven times in the past 10 years and is always a strong
contender. Challenging Kip will be Rob
Watson (4x Canadian Champion), Chris
Balestrini (3rd place at the Canadian Half
Marathon Championships) and Benjamin
Preisner.
In the women's race, defending Champion Dayna Pidhoresky will be back to defend her
title against Natasha Wodak (2019
10K and 10,000m Champion) and Emily Setlack.
WHAT:
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Scotiabank Vancouver
Half-Marathon and 5k
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WHERE:
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Half-Marathon Start –
East Mall; west of UBC Thunderbird
Arena
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5k Start –
Lagoon Drive; near The Fish House in Stanley Park
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WHEN:
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Sunday, June 23,
2019
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Half-Marathon Start –
7:30 a.m.
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5k Start – 9:15
a.m.
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MEDIA
ACCESS:
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The media tent is
located near the finish area on the south lawn of The Fish House in
Stanley Park. Please check-in to arrange interviews and photo
opportunities.
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PHOTO
OPPORTUNITIES:
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7:30 a.m.
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Half-Marathon start
on East Mall; west of UBC Thunderbird Arena
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7:55 a.m.
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Spanish
Banks
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8:10 a.m.
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Kitsilano
Beach
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8:20 a.m.
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Burrard
Bridge
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8:30 a.m.
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Elite finishing time
on Stanley Park Drive, across from The Fish House in Stanley
Park
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Elite men's expected
time: 8:30 a.m.
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Elite women's
expected time: 8:40 a.m.
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9:15 a.m.
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5k start on Lagoon
Drive, near The Fish House in Stanley Park
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10:30 a.m.
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Awards Ceremony on
stage at finish area, Ceperley Park
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Run, walk, pledge or cheer on June 23,
2019, at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and
5k. It's not too late to help raise
money for important causes in your community! Share why you race to
support your charity, using the hashtags: #RunScotia #ScotiaHalf
#InfinitePotential on Twitter and Instagram.
For more information about the Vancouver Half-Marathon and
5k and the Scotiabank Charity
Challenge visit: www.vancouverhalf.com
About the Scotiabank Vancouver Half- Marathon:
The
Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k is part of the prestigious Canada Running
Series. As one of Vancouver's
premier running events, the "Scotia Half" attracts more than 6,500
runners and walkers of all levels, including many elite athletes
and spectators to the city. The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon
and 5k take place on Sunday, June 23 starting at 7:30 a.m., for the Half-Marathon and 9:30 a.m., for the 5k.
The Canada Running Series is the nation's premier running
circuit with eight events: four in Toronto, two in Vancouver, one in Edmonton and one in Montreal. It annually attracts some
65,000 participants and raises more than $6
million for some 320 mostly-local charities. The
Series includes the IAAF Gold Label Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront
Marathon, and the Athletics Canada National Marathon Championships.
Since 1999, CRS has gained international recognition for innovation
and organization.
About Scotiabank:
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organizations that are committed to helping young people reach
their infinite potential. Young people are our future leaders and
Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary
skills and resources they need to support their success. Together
with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level.
Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and
philanthropic activities, in 2018, Scotiabank contributed more
than $80 million to help our communities around the
world.
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