Vancouver Pride Run
Under cloudy skies and cool summer morning temperatures, over 400 participants turned out this morning to participate in the 8th annual Vancouver Pride Run. The 10km walk and 5km run brings out active members of LGBT community to warm-up for the upcoming Vancouver Pride Week events.
The two-lap 10km race course through Stanley Park takes participants through the park and along the scenic seawall. Walkers do a shorter single-lap.
The event attracts participants from Vancouver’s running community, members of Vancouver Frontrunners, Canada’s largest and longest-operating LGBT running club, and members of Frontrunner clubs in Washington and Oregon State.
Organizers were extremely happy with this year’s turn out and participation by event sponsors, volunteers and influencers from the local community.
Peoples’ choice? really? sorry, but Iv’e seen much more attractive man in Canada…
Hi Yotam, thank you for the comment. You’re def right, there are many more attractive guys in Canada. I’m totally comfortable in admitting that. However, let me be very clear, the Mr. Gay Canada competition is NOT about who is the most sexiest gay man in Canada.
The Mr. Gay Canada competition is about finding someone who is passionate about the LGBT community, raises awareness of LGBT rights, reduces bullying and homophobia from our communities, and can respresent Canada on the world stage as a leader for LGBT rights.
The competition challenges contestents in five key areas: public speaking, swimsuit competition, physical challenge, LGBT knowledge and voting from the public.
Let’s be clear sir, that Mr. Gay Canada is a leader and I am extremely proud to have been voted as the People’s Choice award winner for 2012. I am passionate about the LGTB community, our rights, the rights of others, and although you personally might not find me to be your type, there are a significant amount of other people who believe I am. As a marathon runner, gym enthusiast, and believer in healthy living & sport, I am a role model for many youth and I’m proud of my personal accomplishments.