Okanagan International Marathon
| Okanagan International Marathon | |
|---|---|
|
Okanagan Marathon | |
| Date | October |
| Location | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Established | 1995 |
| Official site | Official Site |
The Okanagan International Marathon is an annual marathon event held in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The race has been run each year since 1995 and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race.
History
The Okanagan International Marathon is as a major fundraiser for the interior of BC. Held in the fall in Kelowna and has a history of Boston qualifying times on a course, which attracts both the elite and recreational runner. To date the Okanagan International Marathon has donated in excess of $173,000 dollars to the Sunshine Foundation Dream for Kids. Growing from a small marathon with a group of dedicated runners the event today has over 3,400 participants.[1]
The event includes the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Family Fun Run/Walk as well as the BMO Kids run. On October 10, 2010, runners converged on Kelowna’s City Park for the 42.2 km marathon, 21.1 km half-marathon and 10 km walk and run.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ BMO Okanagan Marathon http://www.21one.ca/portfolio.asp
- ↑ RESULTS – BMO Okanagan Marathon – Oct 10, 2010 http://www.trainharder.com/2010/10/10/results-bmo-okanagan-marathon-oct-10-2010/