Presented by XACT Nutrition — Official Fuel Partner
#FuelYourGoals
The BMO Vancouver Marathon isn’t just a race. It’s a weekend-long celebration of movement, community, and good vibes from start to finish line — and beyond.
XACT Nutrition is here for it all: fuelling your race, cheering you on, shaking it out, and raising a glass with you at the end. This is your ultimate guide to making the most of marathon weekend — the runs, the food, the beers, the crew, and the recovery.
Meet EVRC: Run Crew Legends with East Van Soul
East Van Run Crew is at the heart of the city’s run scene — grassroots, loud, welcoming, and the kind of people who make your first run or your fiftieth feel like a party.
Here’s What’s Happening
Friday Night — The Good Luck x EVRC Unsanctioned Race and weekend kick-off party
- Hosted by EVRC
- Pop-up checkpoints, Fireball shots, XACT ENERGY fruit bars
- Meet-up 6pm Race Starts 7pm all at RB Brewing
- Registration if you miss registration come and watch the madness unfold
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Supported by XACT, Praise, Ciele, On Running
Saturday — Shakeout Run + Cheer Sign Making
- 11am at RB Brewing 3 and 5k gentle jog to unwind and keep your legs supple
- All paces welcome
- XACT samples and great people / brunch special
- 12-3pm we’re getting crafty making cheer signs! Bring your non-racing friends and help us get loud for Sunday
Sunday Morning — The Loudest Cheer Block Party + After Party
📍 Pedestrian Underpass next to Devonian Park 🎉 8AM–2PM
Start the day with us at the XACT Crew Block Party by Devonian Harbour Park (20K/41K) Bring the noise, bring your signs, bring your friends, bring the fireball — we’re going off for every runner out there.
- DJs, cheer signs, fruit bars, and big energy
- Hosted by EVRC and friends
- 8am Half-marathon cheering starts
- 9.45am 8k cheering starts
- 1030am Marathon cheering starts
Sunday 2pm — official post-race hang
📍 R&B Brewing | 🍻 2PM onwards
Once the legs & voices have done their thing, roll over to R&B Brewing for our official post-race hang starting at 2PM. Pizza, beer specials, flash tattoos, and stories from the road — all are welcome.
Don’t Skip the Expo
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre East
Hours: Friday 10–7, Saturday 9–5
- Free samples
- Fueling advice
- Ambassador appearances
- Last minute fuel shopping
Your Race Day Game Plan
- Marathon: Sunday 8:30AM
- Half Marathon: Sunday 7:00AM
- 8K: Sunday 9:30AM
- Kids Run: Saturday 11:00AM
Getting Around — No Stress, Just Movement
- Free transit on race day (show your bib)
- Transit App and TransLink
- Parking: PayByPhone, EasyPark, SpotHero
- Full TravelSmart Guide
Forgot Something? These Shops Have Your Back
Fuel Up — Our Favorite Eats for Runners
Sip Something Local — Post-Race Cheers
Cool Down Like You Mean It
Want to Fuel Like a Pro?
We’re on course at 3 fueling stations with XACT ENERGY fruit bars. But real fueling starts with a plan.
We’ll Be With You Every Step (and Snack) of the Way
This isn’t just a race. This is your weekend. Tag @xactnutrition and use #fuelyourgoals all weekend long.