Moment of silence after deadly Vancouver festival crash marks start of Sun Run
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This yearās Vancouver Sun Run opened with a moment of silence for the victims of a deadly attack in South Vancouver that killed at least 11 people the night before.
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A giant national flag of the Philippines had been raised above the starting line and Vancouver councillor Mike Klassen addressed the crowd at the start of the race.
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āBy being here this morning, you represent the strength and resilience of our city,ā Klassen said.
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āThe Filipino community is strong. Vancouver is strong,ā he said.
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Following assurances by the VPD and city officials that the Saturday attack was an āisolated incidentā organizers announced on X that the race would go ahead as planned. They said there would be āan increased police presenceā at the event.
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Some participants only heard about the attack that morning. Others felt the need to come out to support the community and the city.
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A joyous celebration of Filipino culture ended in death and devastation on Saturday after a speeding SUV plowed into a crowd at Lapu Lapu Day, killing at least 11 people and injuring many more.
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The event was coming to a close around 8:14 p.m., with people lingering after a concert, when a vehicle suddenly drove into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street, speeding past food trucks and striking a number of festival participants.
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Vancouver police confirmed that a 30-year-old Vancouver man was subdued by the crowd and arrested. He remains in custody.
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Gianne Nabou, who is Filipino, was running Sun Run for the second year in a row.
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He said the Saturday night attack made him think twice about participating. The additional security announced by organizers gave him āa little more peace of mind.ā
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The start of the 2025 Vancouver Sun Run on W. Georgia St. April 27, 2025. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /PNG
The start of the 2025 Vancouver Sun Run on W. Georgia St.Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /10107790A
Scenes from the start of the 2025 Vancouver Sun Run on W. Georgia St. April 27, 2025. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /PNG
The national flag of Philippines is raised at the start line of the 2025 Vancouver Sun Run. Photo credit: Harold Munro/PNGPhoto by Harold Munro/PNG
Vancouver Poloice block W. Georgia St during the 2025 Vancouver Sun Run in VancouverPhoto by Nick Procaylo
First wheelchair athlete to cross was Paulo Guerrero of North Vancouver, in the Sun Run in Vancouver on April 27, 2025.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
First wheelchair athlete to cross was Paulo Guerrero of North Vancouver, in the Sun Run in Vancouver on April 27, 2025.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
First female runner is Glynis SIM in the Sun Run in Vancouver, BC, April 27, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
Lying down is Glynis Sim (first female) and Natasha Wodak (right) 2nd place women's in the Sun Run in Vancouver, BC, April 27, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
First female runner is Glynis SIM in the Sun Run in Vancouver, BC, April 27, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
First male runner to cross is Sam Atkin in the Sun Run in Vancouver on April 27, 2025.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
First male runner to cross is Sam Atkin in the Sun Run in Vancouver on April 27, 2025.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
First male runner to cross is Sam Atkin in the Sun Run in Vancouver on April 27, 2025. Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG
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āHonestly, I felt a little bit uneasy at first,ā he said.
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Nabou wore a furry, bright pink hat with rabbit ears and ear flaps.
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āI just wanted to bring some smiles to people,ā he said. āItās nice to spread a bit of joy.ā
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Vandad Pourbahrami was also running for the second year in a row. He wore a full body giraffe costume.
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āMy point of view is this will also lift people up,ā he said of his outfit. āI think sports can be a great way to connect with other people.ā
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Richard Michel ran the race with his young teenage son.
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Just over 39,000 people completed this yearās run, down from 45,000 last year.
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Sam Atkin, of Longmont in the U.K., took first place with a time of 28 minutes and nine seconds ā 34 seconds faster than last yearās winner. In second place was Cameron Levins of Portland, Canada, with a time of 28:23. Kieran Lumbo of Vancouver, came in third with a time of 28:42.
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Natasha Wodak of North Vancouver and Glynis Sim of Vancouver tied for the fastest female runners in 32:54 ā Sim was the fastest female in 2024 ā followed by Eliyah Brawdy of North Vancouver in 33:59.
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The fastest nonbinary runner was Hudson Irvine of White Rock in 34:50.
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