Vancouver Joins Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series

The inaugural race is slated for October 2014. 

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series is coming to Vancouver, British Columbia in 2014, it was announced today. Partnerships with Lassonde Industries, Inc., and the Lions Gate Road Runners will bring the Series to Vancouver with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon.

“We’re more excited than ever about our launch of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Half Marathon in Vancouver and a partnership with 43-year-old Cunningham Seawall Race makes this a true community event,” said Scott Dickey, CEO of CGI. “Together we look forward to making the event an annual tradition promoting health and wellness in one of the most stunning destinations in North America.”

The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2014, with event registration opening on November 15, 2013 at RunRocknRoll.com.

“Lassonde is proud to expand our partnership with Competitor Group to become the title sponsor of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon with Oasis our flagship brand,” said Jean Gattuso, President and Chief Operating Officer, Lassonde Industries Inc.. “At Lassonde, we believe in encouraging people to take care of their health through physical activity and healthy eating, and we look forward to being part of an event that promotes tourism, fun and fitness in British Columbia.”

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series started as a single race in 1998, and is now the ‘World’s Largest Running Series’ featuring a global tour schedule of 30 events in 2014. Race weekend in Vancouver will begin with a free two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the Vancouver Convention Center where all participants will go to pick up their race number. The expo will feature several running and fitness retailers, exhibits with free nutritional samples and a series of interactive clinics.

“Lions Gate Road Runners, who are pioneers in organizing road races in Vancouver since 1971, is thrilled to partner with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series and their commitment to Vancouver to put on a world-class road race that will showcase our city’s scenic waterfront, feature local musicians and will provide for continual growth of our local running community,” said Frank Stebner, race director of the Cunningham Seawall Race. “We are looking forward to hosting thousands of runners so that everyone can see and experience what we already know, that Vancouver is one of the greatest running cities in the world.”

For more information about the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon, please visit RunRocknRoll.com/Vancouver.