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Rackets and Runners

Vancouver Front Runners is generously sponsored by Rackets and Runners Vancouver.

3880 Oak Street (at West 23 Avenue)
604 733 9211
www.vancouver.racketsandrunners.ca

 

 

International Front Runners

International Front Runners is an affiliation of GLBT running and walking clubs in many cities around the world. They hold the Front Runner Games every four years.

Vancouver Front Runners is a member of International Front Runners.

www.frontrunners.org

 

 

English Bay Triathlon Club

The English Bay Triathlon Club (EBTC) promotes and supports participation in triathlon in an inclusive, supportive and non-intimidating environment. Their membership is drawn from lesbians, gay men, and friends in the Greater Vancouver community. They are about having fun and enriching life by encouraging all to achieve their personal best in fitness and multi-sport.

www.englishbay.org/tri

 

 

Vancouver Pride Society

The Vancouver Pride Society brings together members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the GBLT community by producing quality, inclusive events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.

Vancouver Front Runners is a member of the Vancouver Pride Society.

www.vancouverpride.ca

 

 

Team Vancouver

Team Vancouver coordinates various Vancouver sporting teams for participation in international events. Their site has a handy list of GLBT sporting groups in the lower mainland.

www.teamvancouver.net

 

 

Tips for beginners

Runner's World has lots of tips for beginners at www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30. Read the article called Get-Started Schedules and be sure to scroll down the page to review the related articles.

 

 

Interactive map of Stanley Park

Jules Dennis, a local designer, has an interactive map of Stanley Park at www.stanleyparkmap.com. It shows distance and grades of most of the trails.

 

 

Detailed maps of Stanley Park

The Vancouver Park Board has PDF maps of Stanley Park at www.vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley.

 

 

M2 RouteScout

A local software developer, Metaphasemedia, has an interactive map of Vancouver for runners at www.m2.ca/routescout. You'll find it helpful for calculating distances.