2008 Race Report: Macharia and Jepkosgei cruise to victory at 10th Anniversary Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon

Results 2008

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2008 photos and finisher certificates are ready

Past Results

5k Overall Results 2007:

Men                 Women
1. Dave Reid        1. Alison Perrin
2. Brad Tuck        2. Jennifer Price
3. Brendan Hunt     3. Emma Cochrane

Past Race News

Photos 2008

Overview gallery

2008 Gallery 1

2008 Gallery 2

2008 Gallery 3

2008 Gallery 4

2008 Gallery 5

How to order photos

male winner 2008

2008 start

women's winner 2008

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.
Ordering gallery photos: Please make note of the ID of each photo you wish to order (ID is located at the top of each individual photo page, after the race name), then use the CRS Digital Photo Order Form.

Past Photos

Canada Running Series National Rankings

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Star Wars theme water station: May The Course Be With You!

Important note about results:

Course Measurement

The 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 Devices

A 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.
All awards are based on GUN TIME – the time from the start of the race (gun) to when you cross the finish line as per IAAF, Athletics Canada, BC Athletics, USATF, AIMS and International Awards standards.

Excerpt from the IAAF Road Race Handbook - Pg 196 RULE 240
Note: For road races and road walking events, the official time will be the time elapsed between the start gun and the athlete reaching the finish line. However, if an athlete crosses the start line after the start gun, his time elapsed between the start and finish line can be made known to the athlete but will not be considered as official time. The order in which athletes reach the finish line will be considered as the official finish position. 196 RULE 240

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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