First Half
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Event overview
The First Half is a Half Marathon held in Vancouver, BC, Canada on February 8, 2026. The course is an out-and-back route. The event is capped at 2,000 runners and has a history dating back to 1988, when it was created as a build-up event to the Vancouver Marathon. The event supports Variety - The Children’s Charity; runners have raised over $800,000 for the charity to date. The race will be subject to Provincial Health Orders in effect at the time of the event.
Entry and logistics
Entries were limited and reached sellout capacity, but competitive qualifier times allow additional registration: sub 1:15 for men and sub 1:25 for women on the First Half within the last two years. Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable per RUNVAN policies. Package pickup is at Forerunners Main St. from Thursday, February 5 until Saturday, February 7 (10:30 am - 6:30 pm) and is not available on race day. The race kit includes an exclusive long-sleeve tech tee (or a green bib option that excludes the tee), a $25 Forerunners gift card (minimum $75 spend), and a finisher medal; official results and a leaderboard are provided after the race. This event is the first race in the RUNVAN Race Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.