Founding Partner ASICS is new Presenting Sponsor For The Vancouver Spirit Run

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2015 – VANCOUVER, CANADA

July 10, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – The Callaghan Valley Sport & Cultural Society, the organising group for The Vancouver Spirit Run, is very pleased to announce that the world’s top running brand ASICS has expanded their relationship with the event to become its new presenting sponsor.

The Vancouver Spirit Run, scheduled for Sunday September 13, 2015, is part of the Vancouver Sun Run Series and the BC Athletics Lower Mainland Series, and is a Cross Country and Trail running event featuring something […]

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Vancouver Spirit Run 2015 – Jericho Beach Park

JERICHO BEACH PARK

VANCOUVER, BC – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

February 26, 2015

To all of our friends, partners, & supporters;

It is with great excitement that the Whistler Spirit Run is moving to Vancouver!

We have a new date set for 2015 – Sunday, September 13th.

After 7 remarkable years, we have the opportunity to relocate our event to a new home at the spectacular park at Jericho Beach, where the Canadian Cross-Country Championships have been held for the last few years.

Our new website is www.vancouverspiritrun.com – registration is now open.

 


A Quick History

When we […]

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WHISTLER SPIRIT RUN FRANK REYNOLDS BURSARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 27, 2013

WHISTLER SPIRIT RUN FRANK REYNOLDS BURSARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15, 2014

The Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, is the realization of Frank Reynolds’ vision to provide a world-class running event in the beautiful backyard of British Columbia. Today, its goal is to foster healthy communities throughout the lower mainland and the sea-to-sky corridor by providing funds to British Columbia athletics through charitable donations and scholarship programs.

This award is administered by the Board of Directors of the Whistler Spirit Run and financed from […]

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Whistler Spirit Run 2014 – It’s a Wrap!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WHISTLER SPIRIT RUN – 7TH YEAR A HUGE SUCCESS

Cliff & Winter successfully defend 1st place titles

 

October 1, 2014 – Whistler, BC – The Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, is pleased to announce that defending overall Spirit Run Champions, Rachel Cliff and Chris Winter were successful again and placed 1st in their respective races at the beautiful Whistler Olympic Park. Almost three thousand dollars in prize money, courtesy of SierraSil was distributed to the podium finishers in the 6km & 8km, Men’s and Women’s races.

Full results […]

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Frank Reynolds Bursary Winner Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

2 Recipients to Each Receive $500

August 8, 2014 – Vancouver, BC – The Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, is pleased to announce the recipients of The Frank Reynolds Bursary – Lauren Doak of Whistler, BC and Lauren Fraser of Vancouver, BC.

This award is administered by the Board of Directors of the Whistler Spirit Run and financed from the proceeds of the Whistler Spirit Run and support from our sponsors. Eligible applicants must be residents of BC and be matriculating students progressing to post-secondary study.  The Bursaries are […]

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Whistler Spirit Run Frank Reynolds Bursary Submission Deadline Extended to January 15, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 27, 2013

WHISTLER SPIRIT RUN FRANK REYNOLDS BURSARY SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 15, 2014

The Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, is the realization of Frank Reynolds’ vision to provide a world-class running event in the beautiful backyard of British Columbia. Today, its goal is to foster healthy communities throughout the lower mainland and the sea-to-sky corridor by providing funds to British Columbia athletics through charitable donations and scholarship programs.

This award is administered by the Board of Directors of the Whistler Spirit Run and financed from […]

By |November 13th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Whistler Spirit Run Frank Reynolds Bursary Submission Deadline Extended to January 15, 2014
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Whistler Spirit Run & SierraSil Renew 2013 Sponsorship

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2013 – Vancouver

CTV renews television sponsorship for The Whistler Spirit Run

Good news for the local running community & the Whistler Spirit Run

Bell Media

CTV British Columbia announced today that it has renewed its support for the Whistler Spirit Run which will take place September 29th, 2013 at Whistler Olympic Park. CTV is the exclusive television sponsor for this exciting event and builds upon the relationship that was initiated last year.

The 6th Annual – Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, consists of running events for all […]

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Whistler Spirit Run & SierraSil Renew 2013 Sponsorship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2013 – Vancouver, BC.

Whistler Spirit Run & SierraSil – Renew 2013 Sponsorship

Close to $3000.00 in Prize Money Offered

Defending Champions – Chris Winter and Rachel Cliff Confirmed To Race

The 6th Annual – Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, set for September 29th at Whistler Olympic Park, is extremely pleased to announce that SierraSil has agreed to renew their sponsorship agreement for the 2013 event. This will be the largest purse offered for any of the races in the Lower Mainland Cross-Country Series. For the […]

By |June 12th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Whistler Spirit Run & SierraSil Renew 2013 Sponsorship
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Frank Reynolds Bursary Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2013 – Vancouver, BC.

Whistler Spirit Run & SierraSil – Renew 2013 Sponsorship

Close to $3000.00 in Prize Money Offered

Defending Champions – Chris Winter and Rachel Cliff Confirmed To Race

The 6th Annual – Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, set for September 29th at Whistler Olympic Park, is extremely pleased to announce that SierraSil has agreed to renew their sponsorship agreement for the 2013 event. This will be the largest purse offered for any of the races in the Lower Mainland Cross-Country Series. For the […]

By |January 16th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Frank Reynolds Bursary Winners Announced
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Online Registration Extended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WHISTLER SPIRIT RUN – 2012 – WHISTLER OLYMPIC PARK – ON-LINE REGISTRATION EXTENDED

RECORD NUMBER OF RACERS EXPECTED – BEAUTIFUL WEATHER CONTINUES

September 20, 2012 – Whistler, BC – The 5th annual Whistler Spirit Run, presented by Rio Tinto Alcan, set for September 22, 2012 is very pleased to announce in advance of the registration deadline we have already surpassed our total number of entries from 2011 and the interest in the event is at an all-time high.

With the beautiful weather expected to continue through the weekend, the advance on-line […]

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