Thousands brave cold for Sun Run
59,179 people registered for this year's sun run, shattering previous records
Allison Cross and Catherine Rolfsen, Vancouver Sun
Published: Sunday, April 20, 2006
VANCOUVER - A record number of athletes -- upwards of 59,000 -- braved chilly temperatures Sunday morning to run, walk or ride in the 24th annual Vancouver Sun Run.
Prior to the race, participants gathered on Georgia Street, clutching cups of coffee, rubbing their hands together and stretching to stay warm as the temperature hovered around 3 C, one of the chilliest temperatures in Sun Run history.
The fastest runner completed the 10 kilometres in 29 minutes and 26 seconds, but for most it was more about recreation than competition.
Thousands of participants gather beneath the colourful balloon arches at the start of the 2008 Sun Run on Sunday. The event may have been one of the coldest in the run's 24-year history, but that didn't stop a record crowd of more than 59,000 from taking part.
Thousands of participants gather beneath the colourful balloon arches at the start of the 2008 Sun Run on Sunday. The event may have been one of the coldest in the run's 24-year history, but that didn't stop a record crowd of more than 59,000 from taking part.
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VANCOUVER SUN RUN 2008 pictures can be seen here
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