Significant road closures and detours are in place for the BMO Vancouver Marathon, which takes place on Sunday. Around 17,000 people participate in the in the event, which offers not only the 42.2 kilometre marathon, but also a half marathon, relay race, 8K race and a children's run. On Saturday, the first phase of road closures associated with the event went into place at 5 p.m. PT around the starting area near Queen Elizabeth Park and the finishing area in Coal Harbour. The half marathon begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, the marathon at 8:30 a.m and the 8K at 9:30 a.m. Here are the road closures and detours listed by neighbourhood and time of closures:There will also be bus detours.

Source: CBC News May 05, 2019 00:00 UTC