First Half

First Half Celebrate Canada’s Fastest Half Marathon annually in February! First Half presented by BlueShore Financial runs annually in February.

Started as a build-up to Vancouver's only Marathon event, the ‘First Half’ has become a staple within the City’s vibrant running culture. The fast Half Marathon offers a stunning out-and-back course past Sunset Beach and along the Seawall towards Stanley Park before returning to the Roundhouse Community Centre in historic Yaletown, Vancouver, BC. After 30 successful years with the Pacific Road Run

ners, the ‘First Half’ joined the RUNVAN® family in 2019 and continues to be a perfect training race leading up to the city’s only Marathon in May. The event supports Variety - The Children's Charity.

The moments. The milestones. The magic. ✨https://youtu.be/yQizLZt15RI Press play to relive the energy and emotion!
02/20/2026

The moments. The milestones. The magic. ✨

https://youtu.be/yQizLZt15RI

Press play to relive the energy and emotion!

The moments. The milestones. The magic. ✨The First Half is more than just a race, it's an annual tradition in February to kick off the racing season. From su...

The future is fast 🚀Congrats to all Age Category Award Winners.More to be posted... Follow
02/14/2026

The future is fast 🚀

Congrats to all Age Category Award Winners.

More to be posted... Follow

📘 firsthalf.ca/records/
02/12/2026

📘 firsthalf.ca/records/

😍 🔥🎧 Cam Levins on 'The Shakeout Podcast' https://open.spotify.com/episode/31EaDs55ludpcLGUIPcMdP?si=ba95b1aee5d24395🎧 N...
02/12/2026

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🎧 Cam Levins on 'The Shakeout Podcast' https://open.spotify.com/episode/31EaDs55ludpcLGUIPcMdP?si=ba95b1aee5d24395

🎧 Natasha Wodak on the 'RUNVAN Rundown' https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UEHksAOOlkm8jdL5fPWQ3?si=f1e573e0dc4f4af8

Cam Levins levitating around Vancouver, BC 😍

The three-time Olympian from BC actually set the national Half Marathon record at this First Half, which continues as the fastest Half Marathon on Canadian soil 🔥

Cam continued on to clock the Canadian Marathon Record in 2:05:36 just a few weeks later, a time he can potentially crack again as he now shifts focus to the full.

Hear his take, and listen back on a chat with fellow Olympian John Gay on Canadian Running's recent episode of The Shakeout Podcast.

FYI, RUNVAN also offers the weekly 'RUNVAN Rundown' Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Podcasts, with a ton of new content out now on the First Half.

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02/12/2026

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02/12/2026

An annual February tradition 🥇

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02/11/2026

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Powerful performances 🌟 🚀
02/11/2026

Powerful performances 🌟 🚀

Jenna Melanson in 1:13:56 drops her First Half gun time by 51 seconds, just two seconds off last year's winning time by Samantha Jory. 55 athletes run under 1:14 at this year's First Half. This field is fast 🤯⚡

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02/11/2026

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21.1KM done, 1 huge win 💥

Couldn't have asked for a better day 😍

Blue skies, fast times, big vibes ☀️

First Half delivered in every way again 💙

Please keep sharing your stories!

New event photo coming soon 📷

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02/11/2026

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Local rising talent Thomas Nobbs runs 1:03:42 to take a First Half 2026 Podium Placement 🔥⚡
02/09/2026

Local rising talent Thomas Nobbs runs 1:03:42 to take a First Half 2026 Podium Placement 🔥⚡

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