Elites
Elite Applications
RUNVAN has been overwhelmed with qualified applicants and online applications are now closed. For special consideration, please email the Elite Athlete Program Coordinator: elites@runvan.org.
Entries are limited, only selected athletes will be contacted. Thank you for understanding.
2024 Elites To Watch
Marathon – MEN
Name |
Chris Balestrini (CAN) |
Sergio Ráez-Villanueva (CAN) |
Lucas Bruchet (CAN) |
Aidan Anderson (CAN) |
Daniel Ortiz Perez (MEX) |
Alexandre Ricard (CAN) |
Matthew Neuman (CAN) |
Dusty Spiller (CAN) |
Takahiro Yoda (JPN) |
Jack Carlyle (CAN) |
Blaine Penny (CAN) |
Marathon – Women
Name |
Krista DuChene (CAN) |
Megan Taylor (USA) |
Argentina Valdepeñas (MEX) |
Kate Landau (USA) |
Rozlyn Boutin (CAN) |
Lena Surilov (USA) |
Emily Andrews (CAN) |
Lauren Barr (CAN) |
Catrin Jones (CAN) |
Zoé Hamel (FRA) |
Iris Chuluunbat-Klein (USA) |
Allison Blackmore (CAN) |
Half Marathon – MEN
Name |
Dylan Alick (CAN) |
David Mutai (KEN) |
Daniel Zewdu (CAN) |
Justyn Tyrrell (CAN) |
Dillon Quintana (USA) |
Gene Beveridge (NZL) |
Mark Klassen (CAN) |
Christopher Chan (CAN) |
Shaun Stephens-Whale (CAN) |
William Pidduck(CAN) |
Matthew Scace (CAN) |
David Morrisey (CAN) |
Yuki Kawauchi (JPN) |
Half Marathon – Women
Name |
Samantha Jory (CAN) |
Natalia Allan (CAN) |
Margaret Toroitich (KEN) |
Melissa Paauwe (CAN) |
Eriko Soma (JPN) |
Carley Gering (CAN) |
Kayla Moore (USA) |
Kathleen Saxon (CAN) |
Monica Taylor (CAN) |
Alison McPherson (CAN) |
Carrie Birth-Davis (USA) |
Megan MacDonald (CAN) |
Application
Apply to the Elite Athlete Program
Application Requirements
- All athletes must have run on a certified course within the last two years
- Applications will be processed as they are received
- Applications MUST be received by the deadline
- All athletes must be current members of their provincial branch of Athletics Canada OR of their national federation
- To be eligible for the Top Canadian Athlete Awards, athletes must be Canadian citizens
- Travel assistance may be available for Elites who bring significant media attention
- Athletes must have their own identification to enter and exit the country
- Limited invitation letters will be provided at the Elite Athlete Coordinator discretion
NOTE: Invited Athlete acceptance is limited and will be considered on a case by case basis. This is an application only and does not guarantee acceptance. Our team will contact select athletes at a later date to discuss your potential acceptance. Thank you for understanding!
Awards
Course Record Bonus
Event |
Prize |
Male Record |
Female Record |
Marathon | $2,500 | 2:15:01 – Yuki Kawauchi (JAP) 2019 | 2:34:27 – Dayna Pidhoresky (CAN) 2023 |
Half Marathon | $1,000 | 1:02:36 – Paul Kimugul (KEN) 2014 | 1:12:53 – Jane Murage (KEN) 2015 |
Only the winning time earns the course bonus.
Male and Female athletes earn equal prize money – i.e. $2,500 for a Male and an equal $2,500 for a Female Marathon runner who may break the course record with a winning time.
Prize money is cumulative – i.e. A Canadian citizen, in the Master Division, who sets the Course Record in the Marathon with a winning time is eligible to receive a combined $3,000 + $500 + $2,500 = $6,000.
Overall Awards
Overall |
Marathon |
21.1KM |
1st | $3,000 | $1,500 |
2nd | $2,000 | $800 |
3rd | $1,000 | $500 |
Wheelers
Wheelers |
Marathon |
21.1KM |
1st Wheeler | $500 | $300 |
Wheelers in 2nd and 3rd earn recognition and prize packs
Top Canadian 🇨🇦
Marathon |
Marathon |
21.1KM |
1st Canadian | $3,000 | $1,500 |
2nd Canadian | $2,000 | $800 |
3rd Canadian | $1,000 | $500 |
4th Canadian | $500 | $300 |
5th Canadian | $200 | $100 |
Masters (40+)
Marathon |
Marathon |
21.1KM |
1st 40+ | $500 | $300 |
2nd 40+ | $300 | $200 |
3rd 40+ | $200 | $100 |
Qualifying Times
Qualifications
Event |
Division |
International |
Canadian |
Masters 40+ |
Marathon | Male | 2:25 | 2:40 | 2:45 |
Marathon | Female | 2:50 | 3:00 | 3:10 |
Half Marathon | Male | 1:06 | 1:10 | 1:15 |
Half Marathon | Female | 1:15 | 1:20 | 1:25 |
*Automatic acceptance if ranked Top 10 in BC over the last two years.
Program Details
Program Details
Elite Athlete Package
All Invited Athletes receive:
- 1x Complimentary Entry
- Elite Athlete Start Zone
- Elite Hospitality
- Elite Athlete Drink Support
- Course Tours (based on demand)
- Event Day Transportation
Limited acceptance based on the applications and up to the discretion of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.
Travel Assistance
Potential for select Elites who draw significant media attention. As the event is organized by a non-profit, please note funds are limited.
Accommodation
Limited comped room nights based on applications and up to the discretion of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.