The 2023 running of the Vancouver Sun Run not only attracted more than 35,000 participants, it also had its share of drama. Find out more.
Full Screen is not supported on this browser version.The Sun Run fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic and a bump of 13,000 runners this year appears to set the stage for 40,000 participants next April.“This is so special,” he said, To me, this epitomizes Vancouver, just the seeing the community of people are going to be mingling and buzzing for hours. It really sets this city on fire and it’s just so cool.
Leslie Sexton celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the women’s division of the 2023 Sun Run in Vancouver on April, 16, 2023.“I was more than 15 seconds faster than last year,” she said. “Part of it is being fitter and, honestly, I tend to run well in the rain. I saw the forecast and I knew this was a strength for me and I’m just going to roll with it.
“I could see Malindi had a gap on me until 7K and I could see that I was closing. At 8K, where there’s a little uphill, I just tried to hit the gas and make a pass and it stuck. “This is such an iconic race,” she said. “I love that the cheers that are deafening. I run competitively and coach a group with the Vancouver Thunderbirds, so to be here on the start line with a bunch of my athletes was really cool. A great community event.”
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