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Team Fee

Early Bird $399

Normal $499

Early Bird price is until the end of July 31.

When 8:00am - 4:00pm Sep. 12, 2026

Where Swangard Stadium Burnaby, British Columbia

About the Race

The BMAI VANCOUVER RUNAHOLICS 8-Hour Relay is a team endurance event designed for runners of all levels. Unlike a traditional road race, this event focuses on teamwork, pacing, strategy, and community spirit. Each team consists of 8 runners. Runners take turns completing 30-minute legs in a fixed order. After all 8 runners complete their first leg, the same order repeats for the second round.

The goal is simple: cover the longest total distance within 8 hours. Hosted by Vancouver Runaholics Running & Fitness Society.

Basic Rules

Each team must have exactly 8 registered runners.
Each runner completes exactly two legs.
Each leg is approximately 30 minutes.
A ±3-minute margin is allowed to complete a full lap before exchange.
Teams must submit a fixed running order before the registration deadline.
The same running order is used for both rounds.
The team covering the greatest total distance within 8 hours wins.
Only completed laps are counted.

View more detailed rules here

Divisions

Open Division

15+ years old
No gender requirement

Mixed Division

4 male and 4 female runners
15+ years old

Master Division

All runners must be 50 years old or above.
Standard team: 4 male + 4 female.
Distance adjustment may apply if gender balance differs.

Registration Process

Each team registration requires the following information:

Team name
Division
Team Captain's information

Afterwards, runners join with the Team Code that is provided after team registration. Each runner will need to provide the following information:

Runner name
Email address
Phone & emergency contact
Gender/age

Once the runners have joined, the captain can edit their running order and also make a payment.

Event Schedule

7:00 AM Team Check-in
7:30 AM Team Captain Meeting
7:50 AM Opening Ceremony
8:00 AM Race Starts
12:00 PM Mid-race Update
4:00 PM Race Ends
4:15 PM Result Verification
4:30 PM Awards Ceremony

Venue Information

Location: Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, British Columbia

Standard 400m athletics track. Designated team areas available. Parking information will be announced before race day.

Awards

We will give champion awards for:

Open Division
Mixed Division
Master Division

Additional sponsor awards may be announced.

FAQ

Can a runner join more than one team?

No.

Can runners be changed?

Before the final deadline only.

How is distance calculated?

Official lap and timing system.

Can spectators attend?

Yes.

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Contact Us

Email: vancouverrun@gmail.com

Websites:

https://www.vancouverrunaholics.com/
https://bmai.ca/

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