The BMO Vancouver Marathon is this Sunday, May 4.

Whether you’re running, cheering, or just out soaking in the excitement, taking transit is the way to go. There’s no stress about parking — that already feels like a win before you even get there.

The start line, at Midlothian Avenue & Clancy Loranger Way, is near King Edward and Oakridge–41st Avenue Stations. While the finish line is in downtown Vancouver at West Pender Street, between Bute and Thurlow Street.

What you need to know

Earlier SeaBus sailings

The SeaBus starts two hours earlier at 6:02 a.m. on race day, with sailings every 30 minutes from Lonsdale Quay until regular service kicks in at 8:02 a.m.

Extra SkyTrain service on the Canada Line

The Canada Line will have extra trains running between 5:15 and 8:15 a.m. to help get runners to the start line.

Bus detours

Some bus routes are detoured on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 because of marathon road closures. If you’re planning to take transit, be sure to check your route in advance to avoid any surprises!

Plan ahead, give yourself extra time, and check translink.ca/alerts for the latest info.

Quick tips for riding transit

Plan your trip at translink.ca/tripplanner. Simply tell us where you’re starting from, and we’ll tell you the best way to get to the start line.

If you don’t have a Compass Card, no worries, just tap your contactless credit or Interac debit card to pay an adult, cash fare. Kids 12 and under ride free.

Olympians in the pack: legends who’ve run the BMO Vancouver Marathon

• Evan Dunfee, Canada’s Olympic race walker, turned heads in 2017 and 2018 by walking the full marathon in just over 3 hours, outpacing thousands of runners and showcasing the incredible speed of race walking.
• Dayna Pidhoresky, a Tokyo 2020 Olympian, holds the women’s course record with a time of 2:34:27 set in 2023.
• Dylan Wykes, who represented Canada in the 2012 London Olympics, competed in the 2013 BMO Vancouver Marathon, bringing his international experience to the local race.
• Krista DuChene, a Rio 2016 Olympian, has also been among the notable Canadian contenders in recent editions of the marathon.
• Lucas Bruchet, an Olympian and 2023 BMO Vancouver Half Marathon Champion, made his marathon debut at the event, adding to the race’s rich history of elite performances.
• Natalia Hawthorn, who competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcased her talent in the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, securing a strong finish among a competitive field.

Having Olympians out there on race day just takes things to a whole new level.

They don’t just make the competition tougher; they really inspire everyone around them.

Whether you’re running for a personal best or just out there cheering people on, it’s such a cool vibe sharing the course with athletes like that. It makes the whole day feel extra special.

Let’s go, Vancouver!

Whether you’re running 42.2K or just grabbing a coffee and cheering your heart out, transit will get you there smoothly and sustainably. Plan your trip today at translink.ca/tripplanner.

We’ll see you out there — cowbells optional, good vibes required.