Course & Elevation

The Vancouver Marathon features a scenic loop course starting and finishing in downtown Vancouver. Runners traverse the famous Stanley Park seawall, cross the Burrard Street Bridge, and experience stunning views of the North Shore mountains, English Bay, and the city skyline. The course is relatively fast for a major marathon with well-distributed elevation changes and excellent crowd support.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 288 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

15°C

Temperature

65%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

Mild spring weather with cool mornings and comfortable running temperatures. May weather in Vancouver is typically pleasant with occasional rain; layers are recommended for pre-race conditions.

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