Vancouver Marathon

BMO Bank of Montreal has made a five-year commitment with the Vancouver International Marathon Society (VIMS) to become the title sponsor for the Vancouver Marathon, beginning with the 2006 Marathon on Sunday, May 7.

Since its inception in 1972, the Vancouver Marathon has continually grown, evolving from a small community event into Canada’s largest marathon, with over 15,000 participants. It is also one of Vancouver's most anticipated outdoor sporting and wellness events with 50,000 spectators in 2005.

Associated events, May 4 to May 7, 2006, include a Healthy Nutrition and Wellness Expo at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, a Friendship Run and Flag Raising Ceremony, plus a Westcoast Salmon BBQ and Pasta Party for Marathon entrants.

Registration and volunteer information from the VIMS web site above.