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Runners gathering in Kelowna for annual Okanagan Marathon

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2018 Okanagan Marathon
The 24th annual Okanagan Marathon weekend takes place October 5th to 7th in Kelowna. The event attracts runners from around the Valley and other parts of B.C – Oct 6, 2018

The annual Okanagan Marathon weekend is here, an event that attracts hundreds of runners from around the province.

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The 24th annual three-day event began Friday with a sports expo, with a five-kilometre run/walk and kids activities taking place Saturday. Three events are slated for Sunday: a marathon, starting at 7:40 a.m.; a half-marathon, at 8:10 a.m.; and a 10-km run/walk, at 8:40 a.m.

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Of note, the Okanagan Marathon is a qualifier for the 2020 Boston Marathon.

Also, various road closures will be in effect on Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Transit routes may also be affected, specifically the No. 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 routes.

For more information about the Okanagan Marathon, click here.

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