Pacific Distance Carnival

The 2020 Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships is a Track & Field meet designed to bring new excitement (Think Music, Pyrotechnics, Drummers, & a Lane 5 Beer Garden) to long distance track racing while also offering Canadian & International Athletes an ideal environment to achieve personal best performances in the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Pacific Distance Carnival offers both Olympic and Paralympic competitions as well as opportunities for recreational runners to compete alongside current and future Olympians who will compete in the National 10,000m Championships.

Mission

Deliver the best environment for our Canadian High Performance Athletes to compete at their full potential, in preparation for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Bring a renewed spotlight to Distance Track Racing and the excitement of watching our Nation’s best athletes perform.
Provide an opportunity to connect recreational athletes with Canada’s best, allowing them to compete in the same setting.

Schedule of Events – May 31, 2020

Time	Event
6:00pm	Men’s 1500m Heat 4
6:10pm	Men’s 1500m Heat 3
6:20pm	Women’s 1500m Heat 2
6:30pm	Men’s 1500m Heat 2
6:40pm	Wheelchair 1500m
6:50pm	Women’s 1500m Heat 1
7:00pm	Men’s 1500m Heat 1
7:20pm	Saucony ‘Chase the Pace’ 5000m Heat 4 (23+ Mins)
7:55pm	Saucony ‘Chase the Pace’ 5000m Heat 3 (20-23 Mins)
8:25pm	Saucony ‘Chase the Pace’ 5000m Heat 2 (17-20 Mins)
8:50pm	Saucony ‘Chase the Pace’ 5000m Heat 1 (<17 Mins)
9:10pm	National Anthem
9:15pm	Men’s Canadian 10,000m Championships
9:55pm	Women’s Canadian 10,000m Championships

1500m

The 1500m is 2 laps of fun followed by 2 minutes of lactic heaven and we are giving anyone that wants at it the chance to hop on Swangard’s sweet rubber surface and give it a go. Come one come all! (Targeted towards U18, U20, & Senior aged athletes)

Saucony ‘Chase the Pace’ 5000m

Chase The Pace VI is coming at ya. This time we are going bigger, better and faster than ever (Hopefully!). Join Mile2Marathon Vancouver in partnership with Saucony and BC Athletics for a night of professionally timed, amateurishly paced 5km time-trials on the track. We’ll have heats for people looking for anything from +25:00 to sub 17:00.

10,000m

Open to both Canadian and International Athletes, the 2020 Canadian 10,000m Championship Event promises to be the highlight of the night! 25 laps of burn baby burn! This is not your average 10,000m and the name of the game is SPEED. In order to facilitate the speed we are setting the entry standards accordingly. Not racing? Grab a piece of the rail and cheer on Canada’s current and future Olympians!

Men: 31:30 (5,000m Equivalent: 14:53.00)
Women: 36:00 (5,000m Equivalent: 17:03.00)

Qualifying Window: January 1, 2019 – May 24th, 2020

Open to both Canadian & International Athletes

If you do not meet the above minimum entry marks in the qualifying window please email the High Performance Director, Richard Lee to request entry.

10,000m Travel Grants

Athletes (located outside of the Lower Mainland) are encouraged to apply for one of eight $500 travel assistance grants (4 male, 4 female). Deadline to apply is May 1, 2020. Apply here.

*Non-Canadians are encouraged to apply but Top Canadian athletes will be be given preference.

10,000m Prize Money

We also will be offering Prize $$$ for both our Men’s and Women’s races:

1st – $500
2nd – $300
3rd – $200
4th – $100
5th – $50

Bonus Money: Prize Money doubled (Men < 28:00; Women < 32:00)

1,500m Prize Money

We also will be offering Prize $$$ for both our Men’s and Women’s races:

1st – $150
2nd – $100
3rd – $50
4th – High Fives!

Venue / Weather

Swangard Stadium (Map) is centrally located in the city of Burnaby, BC with rapid transit options only a short walk away. The stadium can hold 4,500 spectators and has a strong history of hosting World Class Track & Field Competitions, including the annual Harry Jerome Track Classic. The Eight lane, 400 metre IAAF certified track was resurfaced in 2017.

Men’s Stadium Record: Armando Quintanilla, MEX, 27:49.24 (1992 Harry Jerome Track Classic)

Women’s Stadium Record: Nora Leticia Rocha, MEX, 32:08:82 (2000 Harry Jerome Track Classic)

We have identified the late-May as the ideal date for these championships based on historical weather averages. Typical daytime highs are reported at 19.6 degrees while lows are reported at an average of 12.2 degrees with low relative humidity. We plan to contest these Championships late in the evening, after sunset, to take advantage of cooler temps and light winds.

Sports Therapy

Fortius Sport & Health is proud to provide complementary on-site sports massage therapy and chiropractic treatment to athletes of the 2020 Pacific Carnival Distance Championships. An arm of Fortius Sport & Health, the Fortius Sports Medicine Clinic is a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners who specialize in optimizing performance, recovery and rehabilitation for athletes of all abilities. Learn more about their services>>

Spectator Information

Entry is by Donation with all proceeds going to support Youth Athletics in the Province of BC. (Suggested Donation $5-10.)

Live Broadcast Information

The full replay of the 2019 Hertz Pacific Distance Carnival Can be found by clicking the link below:

Accommodations

Located just 12 minutes from Swangard stadium, the Fortius Lodge is proud to offer a rate of $101 per night (Rooms include two double beds) for athletes, officials, coaches, family and fans of the event. The Fortius Lodge is situated on the top three floors of the Fortius Sport & Health integrated athlete development centre in Burnaby, BC. Guests have complementary access to their state-of-the-art fitness and performance centre, as well as free wifi and free parking. Visit the Fortius website to learn more about the Lodge. Call 604.292.2500 to book and state promo code ‘PacificDistanceCarnival2020’ to receive your event discount.

This Burnaby hotel is a perfect base for guests who want to discover and explore nearby Vancouver. Located steps away from the Metropolis at Metrotown mall, guests can shop for a bargain or try a restaurant in British Columbia’s biggest entertainment and shopping center. The Hotel is also one block away from the Skytrain station which makes it convenient to visit Downtown Vancouver in 20 minutes.

For more info and to book your stay visit here.

BC Athletics

BC Athletics is the Provincial non-profit amateur sport organization for Track & Field, Road Running, Marathons/Ultras, Cross Country/Trail Running and Race Walking. A Branch member of Athletics Canada, BC Athletics is made up of individual members, member clubs and affiliated organizations. The purpose of the Association is to promote, encourage and develop the widest participation and the highest proficiency in the sport of Athletics. Visit BC Athletics

Mile2Marathon

Mile2Marathon is a coaching service and running group based in Vancouver, BC. Our coaches have spent years honing their skills as some of Canada’s best long distance runners and are now sharing their passion and knowledge of the sport with runners of all abilities. Our goal is to support athletes as they chase their running dreams, both through expert coaching and by providing a vibrant and supportive community. Visit Mile2Marathon.

BC Endurance Project

The BC Endurance Project (BCEP) is a select group of high performance distance runners (5,000m to marathon) residing and training in the Vancouver area. The BC Endurance Project strives to develop distance runners (5,000m to marathon) to achieve national and international performance standards. The specific goals of the project are to place as many members on BC and Canadian Championship podiums, on Canadian national teams, and to pursue podium performances at Olympic Games, World Championships, Multi-sport International Games, and other international competitions. Visit BC Endurance Project.

Press Releases / Media

14/06/2019 – Natasha Wodak and Ben Flanagan dominant in Burnaby winning 2019 Canadian 10,000m Championships (Athletics Canada)

14/06/2019 – Indelible moments captured at 2019 Pacific Distance Carnival (Athletics Illustrated)

10/06/2019 – Distance runners take aim at Swangard records (Burnaby Now)

03/06/2019 – Elite Fields Announced for the Hertz Pacific Distance Carnival (BC Athletics)

17/05/2019 – The Pacific Distance Carnival: beer, fire and track and field – (Canadian Running Magazine)

17/04/2019 – The Hertz Pacific Distance Carnival Opens its Tent to Entrants