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NEWS RELEASE — April 20, 2006
Scotiabank Half-Marathon & 5k returns to the streets of Vancouver to benefit VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation's Your Health–Your Choice fundraising program
VANCOUVER, April 20, 2006 - This year's Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k on Sunday, June 25, 2006, will once again benefit VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, where individuals can run or walk and raise funds for the cause that means the most to them: Your Health – Your Choice. This annual event has grown each year to become Vancouver's 3rd largest run. Fundraising has also doubled year over year and in 2005 the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k raised nearly $160,000 to advance world-class health care for patients and their families from across B.C. Since the event was launched in 1998, a grand total of $430,000 has been raised.
The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon features one of the most scenic courses in North America and offers something for all running levels. The run starts at UBC Thunderbird Stadium, winds through the Endowment lands, continues along some of Vancouver's most picturesque beaches and finishes at Second Beach in historic Stanley Park. Top prizes for the run include $1,500 for 1st place for both men and women; $750 for 2nd and $500 for 3rd. All Half-Marathon runners receive finisher medals and New Balance technical shirts. Registration is now open and entry fees are $60 at the early bird rate until May 17.
If a shorter distance is preferred, participants can choose a scenic 5k course in Stanley Park that starts and finishes at Second Beach. Entry fees for the 5k are $25 at the early bird rate until May 17.
All participants have an opportunity to raise funds for VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation's Your Health – Your Choice Program for the latest, most advanced health care in the area of their choosing. For a complete list of fundraising choices visit www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm. For information on VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation please visit www.supportvgh.ca or call (604) 875-4676.
The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k is part of the prestigious Canada Running Series and is also part of the Vancouver Sun Run Series. For more information on how to register for the event, please visit www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm.
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For more information contact:
Clifton Cunningham, Race Director, Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
(778) 786-3116 clifton@canadarunningseries.com
Randy Clegg, Media Relations Manager (604) 209-0611 rclegg@shaw.ca
Jennifer Baxter, Scotiabank (604) 668-2008 jennifer.baxter@scotiabank.com
Jon Hicke, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation (604) 875-4676 jon.hicke@supportvgh.ca