Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Got last minute questions? Look for the answers on this page!
I'm injured, can I have a refund? I can't make it anymore, can I have my money back? / Can I transfer my entry to a friend?Unfortunately, we have a no refund policy for the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k and all events in the Canada Running Series. No refunds, carry overs, or transfers to other races, not even for medical reasons, as per our entry form and online registration. If you would like to change events or transfer your registration to another
runner, you can do so through the following form:
www.eventsonline.ca/events/crs_vanhalf_changes/ If you are unable to run — packet and tshirt pickup will be available Friday (20th) & Saturday (21st) at the Runners' Expo, at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel - Grand Ballroom. We encourage you to come out and cheer on the 5000 runners who will be running their best at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k, Sunday June 22nd. What am I picking up in my run packet?In your race packet will be:
Please bring photo ID (required) and/or your registration confirmation to pick up your run packet and number. Remember, you need to bring your ChampionChip timing chip and your bib number to participate on run day. When and where can I pick up my run packet?Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel - Grand Ballroom (1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver)
Pick up your runner's bib, timing chip and New Balance Technical t-shirt. Check out the latest running gear, events and more great health exhibits. We encourage all runners to pick up their race packets at the expo, to allow yourself time, and reduce the stress of race morning. Run Day Packet Pick-Up
No RUN day new registrations accepted for either the Half-Marathon or 5k events. Can I pick up my friend's run packet? Can someone pick up my packet?Yes — BUT ... you should produce ONE of the following items in order to pick up a run packet that is not your own:
You should only pickup one packet at a time. If you are picking up for multiple people you may be asked to move to the back of the line to pick up the other packet. This keeps the line moving and fair for all runners involved with the event. When should I arrive?You should arrive an hour before your start time to do any last minute things, i.e. baggage check, warm-up, port-o-let stop, etc. I've raised money for an official charity — where should I turn in my pledge monies?You can turn in the monies you raised for the official charities to their booth at the Runners' Expo (see details above) or at their tables at the Starting lines of the 5k (Ceperley Park) and the Half-Marathon (UBC). What is ChampionChip Timing?ChampionChip is a high-tech, easy to use timing device that provides accurate net and split times for every individual athlete. The send and receive antennae are cast in mats placed at the finish line and other timing locations. They are connected to a Yellow Box at the side of the road, containing electronics and batteries. Each time an athlete wearing a ChampionChip crosses the mats, the chip gets energized and sends out its ID number. This number and corresponding time are then stored in the Yellow Box and transferred to a timing computer for further processing. All runners must ensure they run across the orange mats at the beginning of the race. Also at the end of the run — no matter how tired you are — CONTINUE TO RUN ACROSS ALL MATS. Where do I get my chip?Your chip is supplied to you for the event in your run packet — which you pick up at the runners expo — with your bib and T-shirt. Chips must be returned at the completion of the event. Our staff and volunteers will be in the finish chute collecting chips from the runners as they finish. You must return your chip when you finish. Participants who do not return the chip will be assessed a $50 fee. How do I wear the Chip?In your run packet will be included a short plastic zip strip (like a twist tie) to attach the chip to your shoelaces. Bear in mind: no chip, no time. Only athletes wearing a ChampionChip will be timed. The reading distance of the ChampionChip System is limited. The antennae are embedded in the red mats on the road. Therefore the chips should be located as close to the mats as possible — on your shoe. Use the plastic strip to attach the chip to the bottom portion of your shoelaces. It is important to use the strip as it is easier for the finish line crew to remove it when you finish. If you tie the Chip into your laces you will have to untie your shoe when you finish, or have your laces cut. It is also important to have the long end of the chip pointing toward your toe. Can you explain Chip Time versus Gun Time?Gun Time: The time from the sound of the starter's signal to the time when the runner crosses the finish line. Also know as the Official Time. Real Time, Chip Time: The time from when the runner crosses the starting mats at the start line, to the time when the runner crosses the finishing mats. For personal interest only. IAAF Timing and awards policy: how are the winners determined?Gun Time is the official time. Excerpt from the IAAF Road Race Handbook — Pg 196 RULE 240 The Chip timing is provided for personal interest. Is there baggage check available?Yes, Half-Marathon baggage check will be available at the starting area at UBC, closing at 6:55am to take your bags to the finish area. 5k baggage check will be available at the start/finish area at Second Beach, Ceperley Park. There will be a $2 fee for baggage check, with proceeds to charity. What about washrooms?At the starting area near the UBC SUB (East Mall and University Blvd.) there will be Portolets as well as facilites inside available for runners. At Stanley Park / Second Beach, there will be Portolets and Park facilities available for runners. There will be Portolets at the 6k and 14k locations. The route passes public facilities at Jericho, Kitsilano and English Bay. Where are the Water Stations?Water stations are located approximately every 3km on route. Water, Gatorade and First Aid will be available at each station. Plus areas at the Start and Finish lines. On the 5k route there is a water station at the 1k / 4k point. Half-Marathon Water Stations:
First Aid for the Half-Marathon provided by SportMed BC and their volunteers. Is the course marked in kilometres or miles?The course is marked every kilometre, plus the first mile. When, where will the results, awards be known? Is the run sanctioned?Results will be posted in the park as they become available. Full results will be available the afternoon of the run on this site at svhmRESULT.htm. The awards ceremony for the Half-Marathon and 5k will take place on stage in the park (near the finish area) at 10:30am. Awards will be presented for the Half-Marathon overall and age category winners. For more information on prizing, please visit svhmAWARDS.htm. The Half-Marathon is accurately measured to with 1 metre by certified measurers and is sanctioned by BC Athletics. The run is also a sanctioned member of AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races). Is the course certified? Can I use it to qualify for New York or Chicago?We are AIMS Certified, BC Athletics Certified and Athletics Canada certified. Any / all of these certifications will qualify it as an internationally certified course. Finisher's certificates will be available for download after the event, when results are published on our website. Chicago Marathon requirements: Results submitted must be in the form of a race result certificate or official race result page from a race run no earlier than January 1, 2006 and no later than August 10, 2008. E-mail messages or Web site links are not accepted. Proof of qualifying times can be faxed to 312.904.9808. Address your fax to: Bank of America Chicago Marathon Start Corrals. Results will be accepted no later than Friday, August 15, 2008. Men Women Start Corral Half Marathon Marathon Half Marathon Marathon Top 100 Start 1:10:59 2:30:59 1:20:59 3:00:59 Corral A 1:25:59 3:10:59 1:25:59 3:10:59 Corral B 1:35:59 3:35:59 1:35:59 3:35:59 Corral C 1:45:59 3:55:59 1:45:59 3:55:59 Corral D 1:50:59 4:00:59 1:50:59 4:00:59 New York Marathon Applications requirements - Runners who meet the following qualifying time standards* on any certified course: Open (Age 18-39)**
Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 2:55:00 1:23:00
Women 3:23:00 1:37:00
Masters (Age 40+)**
Marathon Half-Marathon Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 3:10:00 1:30:00
Women 3:38:00 1:44:00
Veterans (Age 50+)**
Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 3:30:00 1:40:00
Women 3:52:00 1:50:00
Veterans (Age 60+)**
Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 3:45:00 1:48:00
Women 4:13:00 2:00:30
Veterans (Age 70+)**
Marathon Half-Marathon
Men 4:00:00 1:55:00
Women 4:35:00 2:11:00
* All times must be run at, or faster than, the posted time. You must have met the appropriate qualifying time between January 1, 2007, and May 1, 2008. (An exception will be granted for runners wishing to run the NYRR Grand Prix Half-Marathon Presented by Continental Airlines: Brooklyn on May 3 and use that time to qualify for guaranteed entry.) Include the race name and date with your application or email marathonmailer@nyrr.org with the race information after you apply. I see the course has a 3 hour time limit. What if I am going to take longer than 3 hours to complete the Half-Marathon? Can I walk the entire half-marathon?The road closures for the event are called "Rolling Road Closures" — the roads are closed just before the first runner and open as the last runner passes. In order to minimize the impact on the businesses and residents along route, participants are asked to keep a minimum 9 minutes per kilometre pace (15 min/mile). The road and seawall closures are set by the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Parks Board. Runners expecting to finish in over 3h10min are cautioned that they may be asked to move to the sidewalk and become informed pedestrians to finish the Half-Marathon route, so roads may be reopened to traffic. The finish line will remain open until 10:30am; each finisher will receive a finisher's medal on completion of the run. My friends and family want to cheer me on, where are the best places for spectators?There are a number of great spots to see the run, but remember there are a number of road closures:
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