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VFAC

Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club

We are the Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club (VFAC). We're a friendly and competitive senior and masters running club based in Vancouver, BC. VFAC offers members weekly coached workouts in a supportive yet challenging training environment. Our club focus is primarily around these weekly workouts, regular post-workout socials, and representing the club in local and regional races on road, track, cross country, and trail. We are also the organizers of the 2023 Summerfast 10km road race and the 2023 VFAC Track Series .

Interested in joining VFAC? You are invited to join us for 2 free trial workouts before making your decision. *In order to participate in club workouts, you need to have basic insurance coverage through BC Athletics ($15.75 - good for the entire year). Contact Coach Kevin O’Connor to arrange trial dates and insurance coverage.

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This Saturday, a big group of Falcons ran through This Saturday, a big group of Falcons ran through the mud, sand, and ocean for one of the toughest cross-country races of the year, the Gunner Shaw Memorial, hosted by @lgroadrunners. We competed hard, made memories, and many of our athletes won age-group awards. . The race capped off the @bc.athletics Lower Mainland Cross Country Series, which we’ve been competing in across various races since September. With 1466 total points, we were stoked to clinch the club championship and bring the trophy back to Vancouver!
Congratulations to the four Falcons who travelled Congratulations to the four Falcons who travelled to Ottawa this weekend to represent team BC and compete in the Canadian Cross Country Championships! . David placed 6th in the masters men’s 8k race, and Liam was 34th. On the women’s side, Alita came in 6th and was the national champion for her age group! These performances secured VFAC second place in the age group club competition. . Our very own Coach Kevin made everything run smoothly behind the scenes for the Falcons and all team BC athletes in his role as team manager.
The days are short and fall is drawing to a close, The days are short and fall is drawing to a close, but the Falcons are still getting together twice a week to put in the work as we finish up the 2023 marathon and cross country seasons and look towards 2024. . This evening we were running on the Stanley Park Seawall and the prescription was a 6k threshold followed by repeat 1ks. . We had runners cruising through the threshold at all paces between about 3:20/km and 5:00/km, and crushing the 1ks in various groups between 4:40 and 3:00. Runners of all ages, levels of experience, and abilities have a home at VFAC!
Vancouverites are starting to feel the crisp air t Vancouverites are starting to feel the crisp air that signals the end of summer, and that only means one thing for runners: the start of cross-country season! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Falcons are kicking things off this Saturday September 16th with the @thunderbirdstrackub XC Relays in Surrey. It’s 4x2km for the Seniors and the winning team picks up those crucial points in the @bc.athletics Lower Mainland XC series, in which the Falcons placed a close second last year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who else is bringing teams for the first race in this season-long showdown? See you at the start line @mustangs_track_club @oceanathleticstrackclub @kajakstfc @goldenearsathletics @mile2marathon @prairieinnharriers @lgroadrunners @greyhoundsmasterstf @valleyroyals @norwestersofficial @coastaltrackclub ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photos by @behnksy
As summer draws to a close, our members are making As summer draws to a close, our members are making the most of the sunny weather and these final long days. This Wednesday evening at Memorial South Park, some of our VFAC athletes did a classic session of 12x400m, while our fall marathoners did an epic 16x800m to help get ready for their upcoming big races. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After the workout, we hung around and enjoyed each other’s company over pizza and some beer from our @rallybeerco. Name a better way to spend an evening! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #trialofmiles #goodforthesport #yvrrunner #vancouverrunning #outdoorvancouver
Two runners at our recent VFAC Track Meet were sto Two runners at our recent VFAC Track Meet were stoked to take home a pair of Brooks shoes each courtesy of @forerunners_main_st and @brooksrunningca as random draw prizes! Thanks as always to our sponsors for making our events as cool as they are. . #yvrrunning #vancouverrunners #goodforthesport #trialifmiles #beautifulbritishcolumbia #outdoorvancouver
The VFAC Track Meet is tomorrow! Whether you’re The VFAC Track Meet is tomorrow! Whether you’re racing or spectating, we’re stoked to host you and witness some exciting performances. Swipe for the schedule of events. . Last chance to register! Bring cash to the meet before 7:15pm to claim your spot.
It’s race week! Four days from now we’ll be at It’s race week! Four days from now we’ll be at the start line ready to smash some personal bests in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 3000m at the VFAC Track Series! . Thanks to our friends at @sierrasil_health for giving all our racers a chance to win some product as a door prize at the event. . If you’re not registered yet, what are you waiting for? Head to the link in our bio and sign up today. . #vancouverrunners #yvrrunning #trackandfield #goodforthesport
After our usual Saturday morning workout this week After our usual Saturday morning workout this week, club members got together for our annual VFAC summer bbq at Jericho Beach! . It was great to catch up over burgers and cold drinks on a beautiful summer day in Vancouver. . #milesoftrials #goodforthesport #vancouverrunners
Race Day Shoe Giveaway! . We’re stoked to be abl Race Day Shoe Giveaway! . We’re stoked to be able to raffle off two pairs of Brooks racing shoes at the VFAC Open Track Meet, donated by our friends at @forerunnersvan. As if you needed another reason to be there!
Final day of early bird pricing for the VFAC Open Final day of early bird pricing for the VFAC Open Track Meet! . On August 18 at UBC we’ve got a 400m, 800m, 1500m, and a rare opportunity for an outdoor 3000m just waiting for you to set your newest personal best. You may as well save some money and hit the link in our bio to sign up before the price increases at midnight tonight! . #vancouverrunning #vancouverrunners #goodforthesport #milesoftrials #outdoorvancouver
Do you like track and field? Do you like saving mo Do you like track and field? Do you like saving money?! Well then click the link in our bio to register for the VFAC Open Track Meet before the cost goes up on August 1!
Who’s ready for some shiny new track personal be Who’s ready for some shiny new track personal bests? Try out the 400m, 800m, 1500m, or 3000m at the VFAC Open Track Meet on August 18, and for no additional fee, you can even sign up for two or more events! . Early bird pricing ends on July 31, so click the link in our bio and register today! . While we encourage all competitors to follow the World Athletics Shoe Rule (max stack height of 20mm for the 400m, and 25mm for other events), no shoe checks will be performed at this meet. . #vfac #vancouverrunners #vancouverrunning #yvrrunning #outdoorvancouver #beautifulbritishcolumbia #goodforthesport #milesoftrials
Now the dust has settled on the Summerfast 10k, it Now the dust has settled on the Summerfast 10k, it’s time for the Falcons to get ready to host our other favourite event of the summer, the VFAC Open Track Meet on August 18! . We know that for many runners familiar with the road and trails, track meets can feel like an unfamiliar experience. That’s one of the reasons we started putting on this meet: to host a welcoming series of races open to all with professional timing, experienced officials, and a beautiful facility so that you can run a new personal best. . So choose your event, head to our registration page via the link in our bio and get ready for an experience you won’t forget! . #vancouverrunners #vancouverrunning #outdoorvancouver #goodforthesport #milesoftrials
We’ve been looking forward to it all year: the s We’ve been looking forward to it all year: the season of warm evening workouts in the sun. Yesterday, the club got together from some threshold 2k reps on the Stanley Park Seawall, followed by some fun loops on grass to mix things up. Afterwards, we enjoyed each other’s company over dinner and cold beverages at a restaurant in the West End as the sun set over English Bay. . We also sadly said goodbye to our member Alex who will be moving to France and missed dearly by the club. Bon voyage! . #vancouverrunners #vancouverrunning #yvrrunning #outdoorvancouver #vancouverbc #goodforthesport #milesoftrials
Last Friday, a few Falcons laced up for twelve and Last Friday, a few Falcons laced up for twelve and a half laps of fun, pain, and glory in the 5000m for the @bc.athletics Pacific Distance Carnival on a sunny evening in Langley. The energy from the crowd and the beautiful facility carried our runners around the track with pacing by some of the best runners in the province, including our very own Coach Kevin. . Check out these exciting images of the event captured by @behnksy. . #vancouverrunners #yvrrunning #myvancouverlife #goodforthesport #trialofmiles
The VFAC committee meets once per month to keep th The VFAC committee meets once per month to keep the club running smoothly, but this morning we hosted an open meeting after our workout at Memorial South track to give all members a chance to be involved. Thanks to all our runners for their input into how our group can work best for everyone.
Two Falcons recently wore the maple leaf singlet t Two Falcons recently wore the maple leaf singlet to represent Canada at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck Austria. Congratulations to Anne-Marie Madden who came 46th in the Long Trail (~80 km) and Neasa Coll who came 85th in the Short Trail (45 km) race! . Both of these outstanding runners made the club proud with how they performed on the world stage, and it was a pleasure to share training sessions with them on their journey to the start line.
A little break from training with a post-SunRun so A little break from training with a post-SunRun social run in Pacific Spirit Park and lemon meringue pie to celebrate Coach Kevin’s birthday. #vfac #yvrrunning #runclub #coachsbirthday #socialrun
The Vancouver Sun Run 10k is always one of the mos The Vancouver Sun Run 10k is always one of the most exciting events of the year for VFAC and all Canadian distance runners, and the 2023 edition did not disappoint! Despite the rainy conditions, we competed hard and soaked in the electric energy of 30,000+ runners lining up on Georgia Street to make their way through the streets of our beautiful city. . 39 VFAC club members participated in the Sun Run, 18 set brand new 10k personal bests, and 2 made it onto age-group podiums. Great work! . Our club is made up of runners with a range of abilities, and finishing times for the Sun Run were between 31 minutes and 50 minutes. But the one thing we all have in common is our desire to train and race hard while building community, and days like yesterday are when we really shine.
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Recent Posts

  • Read the latest VFAC Race Newsletter: August 31, 2021
  • SummerFast Registration Open August 21, 2021
  • 2021 Summerfast 5k July 25, 2021
  • On Racing and PBs March 16, 2021
  • John Hill Resignation as VFAC Coach after 34 years of Service January 11, 2021
  • 2020 Final Club Rankings September 20, 2020
  • “He dropped me on the final stretch” Kyle Kimura reminisces on his early days in the Sun Run April 21, 2020
  • “I ran my eyeballs out!” Kevin O’Connor shares his best Sun Run Stories April 21, 2020
  • 2019 Club Rankings – Final March 14, 2019
  • VFAC 2019 Handicapped 8k February 16, 2019

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