Vancouver Spirit Run – 2017 Frank Reynolds Bursary Winners Announced

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April 18, 2017 – Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Spirit Run, is pleased to announce the recipients of The Frank Reynolds Bursary –  Madelyn Huston of Maple Ridge, BC and Thomas Nobbs of Vancouver, BC.

This award is administered by the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Spirit Run and financed from the proceeds of the Vancouver Spirit Run and support from our sponsors. Eligible applicants must be residents of BC and be matriculating students progressing to post-secondary study.  The $500.00 Bursaries are awarded to individual(s) who have: demonstrated exceptional ability and show […]

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Vancouver Spirit Run – 2016 Frank Reynolds Bursary Winners Announced

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May 3, 2016 – Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Spirit Run, presented by Asics, is pleased to announce the recipients of The Frank Reynolds Bursary –  Michael Milic of Delta, BC and Mikayla Tinkham of Walnut Grove, BC.

This award is administered by the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Spirit Run and financed from the proceeds of the Vancouver Spirit Run and support from our sponsors. Eligible applicants must be residents of BC and be matriculating students progressing to post-secondary study.  The $500.00 Bursaries are awarded to individual(s) who have: demonstrated […]

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Inaugural Vancouver Spirit Run at Jericho Beach Park a big success!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver, B.C.

September 16, 2015 – On Sunday September 13, 2015, the 1st annual Vancouver Spirit Run, presented by ASICS was held on the championship course at Jericho Beach Park.  The ocean, mountains and the city of Vancouver provided a stunning backdrop to some great competition as we celebrated the start of the competitive cross-country and trail running season in British Columbia. The Vancouver Spirit Run is the 1st event of the year, that allows runners to score points for the B.C. Athletics […]

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Vancouver Spirit Run & Coast Hotels Renew Partnership for 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2015 – Vancouver, BC.

August 12, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Spirit Run, presented by ASICS, set for September 13, 2015 at Jericho Beach Park, is very pleased to announce that we have partnered with Coast Hotels in Vancouver. Fantastic rates have been made available for booking by individuals or groups at either of these two great properties:

The Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Downtown Vancouver – Rooms starting at $189.00 – Book Now!

The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, in Vancouver’s West End – Rooms […]

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Vancouver Spirit Run & SierraSil Announce Close To $3,000.00 In Prize Money

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2015 – Vancouver, BC.

August 6, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Spirit Run, presented by ASICS, is set for September 13th at Jericho Beach Park, is extremely pleased to announce that SierraSil Health Inc. will once again be offering up close to $3,000 in prize money. This will be the largest purse offered for any of the races in the Lower Mainland Cross-Country Series. SierraSil will be awarding prize money to both the “Open” and “Masters” category (40+) race in the following increments for both […]

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Vancouver Spirit Run Announces 2015 Frank Reynolds Bursary Winners

 

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3 Recipients to Each Receive $500

July 30, 2015 – Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Spirit Run, presented by ASICS, is pleased to announce the recipients of The Frank Reynolds Bursary – Nickolas Colyn (Langley, BC), Chelsea Ribeiro (Surrey, BC) and Addy Townsend (Coquitlam, BC).

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

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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

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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!

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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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