"First Half" Half Marathon
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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23rd "First Half" Half Marathon
BC Road Running Half Marathon 2012 & 2013 Championships
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Time: 8:30 am sharp!
Race Information
Start/Finish
The Roundhouse Community Centre, Vancouver, BC. The Roundhouse is located downtown at the corner of Pacific Boulevard and Davie St.
Course Description
This very scenic 13.1 mile route goes out on the Seawall, to English Bay, through Stanley Park and back again. The course is marked at every mile and at half way. Please see the Course Map for details.
The course is accurately measured and certified BC-2007-124-BDC.
Caution: The city has installed speed bumps on Drake Street, 50m before the finish line. Please be aware of this as you sprint for the finish.
Entry Fee
The fee for the 2012 edition of the "First Half" Half Marathon is $60 Canadian (HST included).
Water Stations and First Aid
Canadian Springs Water and PERFORM™ sports drink (by Powerbar) will be available at 4 locations along the route between the 2 and 11 mile markers, as well as at the finish.
First aid will be located along the course and at the finish line.
Washrooms
Washrooms will be clearly signed. They are available inside the Roundhouse Community Centre and there will be additional Port-a-Potties outside on Drake Street, giving easy access to the start line. Line up early, as there is always a rush just before start time.
There are also public washrooms around the course.
Bag Check
A complimentary bag check will be located at The Roundhouse Community Centre. All bags to be checked must be clearly marked with your race number. We do not accept any liability for bags and contents left in the bag check area.
Restrictions (3 hour finishing time limit)
The course will be closed promptly at 11:30 am, allowing 3 hours to complete the race. Race walkers are only permitted if they expect to finish in under 3 hours. No early start for walkers.
We regret that the race is not suitable for recreational walkers, wheelchairs, strollers, baby joggers, or rollerbladers. No pets allowed on the course.
Parking
Pay parking and limited street parking is available in the local area.
Official Parking Advisory Notice (pdf)
Breakfast
Open to all participants. Muffins, cereal, fruit, soup, juice, yogurt, bagels, water and coffee will be available at The Roundhouse Community Centre from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon.
Timing and Results
Electronic chip timing will be provided by Winning Time Canada Ltd.
Timing chips will be integrated with your bib. DO NOT lose your bib!
Results will be posted immediately following the event on location. Results will also be posted on the Internet and in Forerunners after the event.
Race Series
The "First Half" Half Marathon is a part of the Timex BC Road Running Series.
The "First Half" Half Marathon is also a great training run for the Vancouver International Marathon to be held on Sunday May 6, 2012.
Awards
Awards presentation and draw prizes begin at 11:45 am promptly at The Roundhouse Community Centre.
Overall
Thanks to Mizuno, Cash prizes to the top men and women overall ($600, $300, $200, $100, $50).
Event Record Bonus
In 2011 we awarded our $1500 record bonus to Dylan Wykes – but the women's prize pool is still up for grabs. A $1000 cash bonus will be awarded to the woman who breaks the current event record.
Age Groups
Thanks to Forerunners, merchandise to the top 3 finishers in each of 24 categories, by gender in 5 year age groups from under 20 to over 70.
Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a commemorative finishers medal.
Event Shirt
This year we are happy to offer Mizuno Long Sleeve T-Shirts featuring Dry Science apparel technology, included with all entries. Lime green for the men; lemon yellow for the women.
Click here for Mizuno shirt sizing information.
Packet and Shirt Pick-up
These are the ONLY available pick up times.
Do not come early!
- At Forerunners, 3504 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, on:
- February 10, Friday, 3 to 8 pm; and
- February 11, Saturday, 12 noon to 5 pm
- At the Roundhouse Community Centre, on:
- February 12, Sunday (race day), 6:30 to 8:00 am
Please Note: Race packets will not be mailed out to you. They will only be available on the above listed dates and locations.
Questions?
Please check our Frequently Asked Questions list.