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    Road Closure Notice: 2014 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K

    VANCOUVER, BC - June 19, 2014 /CNW/ - The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K gets underway this Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 7:30 a.m., with some 7,000 participants lacing up to run and walk the race. The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k will result in road closures in the following locations:

         
    Roadway Closures & Re-Openings    
    Race Start: 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon East Mall at Thunderbird UBC to Stanley Park
    Race Start: 9:30 a.m. 5K At Stanley Park Fish House Stanley Park and Seawall
    Roadway Closure Time Re-opening Time
    UBC - Marine Drive 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
    Spanish Banks, Marine Drive 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
    Point Grey Road, Cornwall Ave and Kits Point 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
    Beach Ave - Denman into Stanley Park 6:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
    Stanley Park Drive at the Fish House 6:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
    Burrard Bridge - restricted to one lane North and South 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
         
     

    About the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon
    The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K is part of the prestigious Canada Running Series. As one of Vancouver's premier running events, the SVHM attracts more than 7,000 runners and walkers of all levels, including many elite athletes and spectators to the city. The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, June 22nd starting at 7:30 a.m. for the Half-Marathon and 9:30 a.m. for the 5K. Register today at www.vancouverhalf.com.

    About Scotiabank: 
    Scotiabank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada's most international bank. Through Bright Future, our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level across six pillars: health, education, social services, arts and culture, environment and sports. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average some $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

     


     

    Media Inquiries: 

    Randy Clegg 
    Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon
    rclegg@shaw.ca 
    Cell 604-209-0611 

    Diana Hart
    Scotiabank
    Diana.hart@scotiabank.com
    Office: 416-866-7238