lululemon Brings Nearly 10,000 Runners to Vancouver for SeaWheeze

After a multi year break, the SeaWheeze Half Marathon returned to Vancouver on August 8, 2026. The 21.1-kilometre event gave lululemon the opportunity to bring runners, employees, ambassadors and supporters together in the city where the activewear company was founded. SeaWheeze has always been more than a standard road race.

The event mixes the challenge of a half marathon with a wider community experience, including course side cheer stations and a post race music festival. This year’s edition attracted participants from 24 countries, reflecting the international reach of an event deeply connected to Vancouver.

Nearly 50% of those who ran SeaWheeze were participating in their first ever half marathon. For many, the race represented a major personal milestone rather than simply another event on a running calendar.

That first-time participation gives SeaWheeze a different energy, with runners taking on 21.1 kilometres for the first time alongside experienced racers and returning members of the event community. The race was also a destination event for many attendees…