The Hoagie Half - Vancouver
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The Hoagie Half - Vancouver
This event is a team relay that combines running, sandwiches, and an on-site party. Teams of four run between four Vancouver sandwich shops : Meat & Bread, Say Hey Café, Cream Pony and Vennie's Sub shop. The total distance is 21 km, with each team member running a single leg of about 5 km, depending on the chosen leg.
The entry package includes a limited-edition Hoagie Half t-shirt, a hoagie, and a welcome beer. The event features DJs, drinks, prizes, and an awards ceremony; information about the after party is listed as forthcoming.
Practical details: attendees must be 19 or older, free parking is provided at the venue, and the organizer lists a no-refund policy. The main location is Container Brewing Ltd., 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1. The event is organized by The Good Sauna.
The format emphasizes team relay racing between local sandwich shops and a shared post-race social atmosphere with music and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.