There isn’t a more famous place in Vancouver to run, jog, or walk than Stanley Park’s Seawall. The Seawall loops around Stanley Park, running along the park’s northern, western and southern coastlines. Fully-paved, the Seawall is an ideal pathway for walkers, joggers and runners of all skill levels, and its …
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There isn’t a more famous place in Vancouver to run, jog, or walk than Stanley Park’s Seawall. The Seawall loops around Stanley Park, running along the park’s northern, western and southern coastlines. Fully-paved, the Seawall is an ideal pathway for walkers, joggers and runners of all skill levels, and its route–with views of the city, northern mountains, and Lion’s Gate Bridge–is undeniably beautiful.
Stanley Park is recognized around the globe as one of the great parks of the world! Vancouver’s first park and one of the city’s main tourist attractions, Stanley Park is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a backdrop of majestic cedar, hemlock, and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility. The park abundant with wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover, or anyone who would do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings. There is always something happening in the park.
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Mediocre race is a cool place
Race course was changed up last minute this year so as opposed to running around the park you run the sea wall out and back. Very flat easy paved course … MORE
Race course was changed up last minute this year so as opposed to running around the park you run the sea wall out and back. Very flat easy paved course on walking/biking trail.
The course was easy to follow, with only 3 water stops and the start finish was placed stupidly on the steepest incline of the course. There were only 6 porta potties but also real bathrooms at the start. (People were going 1 and 2 behind the buildings) WTH Bib pickup only went to 3pm the day before. So if you come from out of town… race day pick up is needed. I got there an hour before the race … very slow and not well organized.
Maybe 20 spectators on the whole course all were cheering for their friend/relative. In this huge city no one came out. Volunteers were nice and cheered. First race where 5 runners shoved, cut me off or ran into me mid race.
Weather was crap. 40 and rain. Parking was not enough and gridlock was ensued with people trying to leave. I walked from my hotel 1 mile away. I suggest doing the same. Many parking garages in the same area.
Medal is blah and they give you a poncho, no shirt.