45 Reasons why the 45th BMO Vancouver Marathon was awesome

Michael Doyle May 1, 2016

The volunteers will take care of you.

Winner Daniel Kipkoech said after the race he wants to become Canadian and run for this country.

Finishing is always special.

A Canadian (Ryan Day) made the podium.

Ultra star Ellie Greenwood ran.

Even Superman found the marathon a challenge.

Because many runners are running for a reason.

Magic Eye short shorts!

The Western Canadian look.

Tuxedos beat tattoos.

It's a great excuse to retire last year's shirt.

You can cross the finish line with your kid.

This guy's magical beard made everyone smile.

This pace bunny waited to congratulate every runner he ran with.

There was a huge street festival after the finish line.

Some of the runners were well dressed.

This tortoise beat a guy dressed as a hare.

You get a nice medal.

Photo: Michael Doyle.

It was warm enough to run in flip flops.

This guy's moustache stayed tight.

Crazy Japanese runners!

The volunteers took your picture so you didn't have to.

This guy wore an Elmo hat for over 4 hours.

You get to go for a run in Stanley Park.

Especially when you run under the Lions Gate Bridge.

The Seawall is maybe the nicest run in Canada.

Bears are everywhere in Vancouver...

You see this during a shakeout run.

You could find your name on the giant wall at the expo.

This huge display broke down all 45 races.

You could get your gait analyzed.

Saucony made beautiful Vancouver-themed apparel for the event.

New Balance printed neat special edition shirts right on the spot for you at the expo.

Virtual reality because it's 2016.

The expo had a batmobile!

And you could go for a virtual bike ride to get the nerves out.

Lanni Marchant was there... in spirit.

They had an IV station?

Air France is the official sponsor.

You could take a cat nap at the expo.

Local brands like RYU were on display at the expo.