2008 Race Report: Macharia and Jepkosgei cruise to victory at 10th Anniversary Scotiabank Vancouver Half MarathonResults 2008Complete this survey for a chance to win a $300 running gift certificate.
2008 photos and finisher certificates are ready Past Results
Men Women 1. Dave Reid 1. Alison Perrin 2. Brad Tuck 2. Jennifer Price 3. Brendan Hunt 3. Emma Cochrane
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Photos 2008Overview gallery2008 Gallery 12008 Gallery 22008 Gallery 32008 Gallery 42008 Gallery 5
These galleries represent highlights of the run taken by our staff
photographers. These photos are now available for purchase.
Please note: Full race photography of all participants and finishers is
professionally provided by ASI Photo. Past PhotosCanada Running Series National Rankings |
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Important note about results:Course MeasurementThe Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon is certified by BC Athletics, Athletics Canada and Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. The course has been measured by two certified measurers, using Jones counters. 2008 SVHM Measurement Certificate (PDF, 1 MB) The course is measured along the shortest possible distance between the start line and the finish line. This entails taking the shortest possible line on all curves, roads and tangents. It is difficult for any runner, including the lead to meet every tangent in the course. GPS DevicesA GPS device measures distance wherever you go during the race. If you go to the side of the road to a water station, the GPS records this extra distance. If you zig-zag around other runners in the first few miles, the GPS measures the extra distance. Wherever you do not run the short line tangent in the road, the additional distance you cover is measured by the GPS. Everytime a GPS takes a reading of your placement, it is only accurate to a 7m distance in Canada. Imagine a 14m diameter circle around you at Point A. When you reach Point B and it reads you again a difference of 14m can occur. If a GPS takes a measure every 100m, that is a 140m difference per kilometre. You would also need to start/stop your GPS exactly on the start and finish lines. A GPS device, worn in a race, will always record a distance different than an accurately measured course. Gun Time is the official time.
The Chip timing is purely for personal interest – to track your personal performance. Chip times will be shown in the results. If there is an error with your name or age group, or your result is missing (and you were wearing a ChampionChip) – please email RACE HEADQUARTERS. |
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