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There are so many great events during Vancouver Pride, but there’s one extraordinary event that bring together the close-knit running community and welcomes visiting runners, and that’s the annual Vancouver Pride Run.

The 8^th annual Vancouver Pride Run and Walk is hosted by Vancouver Front Runners, the Canada’s largest LGBT running group, and Vancouver’s longest-serving running and walking group. The club formed after the 1982  Gay Games were hosted in San Francisco, where two local Vancouverites met at the run and decided Vancouver needed a safe running community to train and build new friendships.

Participants and spectators will have an opportunity to meet myself, Mr. Gay Canada 2012 People’s Choice Award winner, and Rob Goddard, Mr. Gay Canada 2011. We will both be participating in the 2012 Vancouver Pride Run.

The event takes place at Lumberman’s Arch in Vancouver stunning Stanley Park. There is a 10km run and a 5km walk. Proceeds from the Vancouver Pride Run will go to Out In Schools. Registration is $40 until July 25, 2012.

Be fit. Be fun. Be yourself! Pride Week in Vancouver kicks off with the 8^th annual Vancouver Pride Run & Walk through Stanley Park. Registrations are now being accepted through the Running Room for the 10km run and 4km walk. Register before June 15 for $35 per adult.

The Vancouver Pride Run, which is hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners, attracts international and local athletes. The race starts at 9:00am on Sunday, July 28, 2012 at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park. Proceeds from the event will go to Out in Schools, a high school outreach program engaging youth and educators on issues related to homophobia and violence.

For 30 years the Vancouver Frontrunners have been providing a safe, friendly, social environment for the LGBT running and walking community. Frontrunners meet twice weekly throughout the year and encourage a healthy, active living choices.