22 photos that will convince you to run the Whistler half-marathon
Here are some of the best photos from Saturday's Whistler half-marathon, one of the country's most scenic races. Cover photo: Robert Shaer.
One of Canada’s most beautiful races, the Whistler half-marathon, takes place at the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The race, which features a rolling course, includes a half-marathon, 10K and 5K and kids run.
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As seen by the below photos, it’s no wonder that the race is a must-do for runners across the country and a bucket list event for competitors of all abilities. Two masters runners, Jim Finlayson and Marilyn Arsenault, won the men’s and women’s half-marathon in 2016.
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Can you spot yourself?
Photos by Robert Shaer, Christopher Thorn, Alex Dove and Andi McLeish.
Examining results to find their names. Photo: Robert Shaer.
The youngsters were included in the weekend festivities. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Kids listening to pre-race instructions. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Graffiti backdrop to distract runners from their mid-race lactic acid. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Race courses don't get much nicer than this. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Photo: Robert Shaer.
Some mid-race motivation. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Runners from above. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Runners from above. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Marilyn Arsenault, the women's half-marathon winner. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Jim Finlayson, the men's half-marathon winner. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Do race conditions get much better? Photo: Robert Shaer.
The first of many steps on Saturday. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Race announcements. Photo: Robert Shaer.
Photo: Robert Shaer.
Smile! You're on camera. Photo: Christopher Thorn.
Photo: Christopher Thorn.
Whistler half-marathon Photo: Christopher Thorn.
Photo: Andi McLeish.
Photo: Alex Dove.
Whistler half-marathon Photo: Alex Dove.
Respect the beard. Photo: Alex Dove.
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