Local runners traverse the Stanley Park seawall and the paths around Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake. If you're a dawn or dusk runner, take note that this is one of the world's safer city parks. However, if you're alone, don't tempt fate -- stick to open and lighted areas. Other prime jogging areas are Kitsilano Beach, Jericho Beach, and Spanish Banks; all of them offer flat running paths along the ocean. You can also take the seawall path from English Bay Beach south along False Creek. If you feel like doing a little racing, competitions take place throughout the year; ask for information at any runners' outfitters such as Forerunners, 3504 W. 4th Ave. (tel. 604/732-4535), or Running Room, 679 Denman St. (corner of Georgia; tel. 604/684-9771). Check www.runningroom.com for information on clinics and events around Vancouver and British Columbia.
The Sun Run in April and the Vancouver International Marathon in May attract runners from around the world. Contact the Vancouver International Marathon Society, 1601 Bayshore Dr., in the Westin Bayshore Hotel (tel. 604/872-2928; www.vanmarathon.bc.ca), or the Vancouver Sun Run, 655 Burrard St. (tel. 604/689-9441; www.sunrun.com), for information.
