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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 distance 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 2021 Summerfast 5k road race and the 2021 VFAC Track Series . Please use the menus above to find out more about us or choose from the following popular links:

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Results from the 2021 @summerfast5k are available Results from the 2021 @summerfast5k are available now. Congratulations to all our participants, and Donnelly Group Run Crew Challenge winners @mile2marathon - https://startlinetiming.com/en/races/2021/summerfast/event/5K/page (via @startlinetimingcanada )
Race-package pickup is happening now! Drop by @fo Race-package pickup is happening now! Drop by @forerunners_main_st at 3889 Main St, Vancouver today from 3pm to 6pm or Saturday from 12pm to 5pm. If you haven't registered yet you can still do so in person today or tomorrow at @forerunners_main_st during package pick up hours! Cash only for in person registration. If you've already registered but are unable to make it Friday or Saturday you can still pick up your package at 7:30am on race day at the finish line at Thunderbird Stadium at UBC. Can't wait to see everyone! @brooksrunningca @forerunnersvan @donnellygroup #summerfast #vfac #vancouverrunning #yvr #yvrrunners #raceday #roadrace
Only 5 days until @summerfast5k race day and that Only 5 days until @summerfast5k race day and that means that the VFAC bakers are now hard at work preparing our famous post-race cornucopia of baked goods. The sugar is measured, the crust is rising, the bananas are browned and we are ready to bake! This year we're making individually wrapped goodie bags for all runners to ensure you can still enjoy your post-race treats in a COVID safe manner. Register today using the link in our bio! #summerfast5k #vfac #runvan #vancouverrunners #baking #yvreats #yvrrunning #runyvr #roadrace
Congrats to all athletes who competed in the #VFAC Congrats to all athletes who competed in the #VFACtrackseries 2021 meet on Saturday. We appreciate your support of the event and want to congratulate our male and female athletes of the day: * Caiden Lee who ran a PB 3000m of 8:21.69 for the win (age graded 90%) * Carol Montgomery who ran her debut mile in 5:51.5 for an age graded score of 85% Thanks to @behnksy for the photos. Full album and results available from www.vfactrackseries.ca. Hopefully see you at @summerfast5k on Sunday! #VFAC #Summerfast
🚨GIVEAWAY🚨 Win one free entry (valued at $4 🚨GIVEAWAY🚨 Win one free entry (valued at $40) to the @summerfast5k road race happening Sunday September 19th at UBC! Vancouver's first mass participation road race of 2021! To enter all you need to do is ensure that you are following the @v_fac instagram page and tag a friend in the comments of this post! The winner will be announced this Friday, 09.10 Good luck! Summerfast is proudly brought to you by @v_fac @brooksrunningca @forerunnersvan @forerunners_main_st
The @summerfast5k road race is less than 3 weeks a The @summerfast5k road race is less than 3 weeks away! Join us on September 19th for Vancouver's first mass participation road race of 2021. This year's race is being held at UBC on a flat and speedy course that is perfect for seasoned runners seeking a new pb, weekend warriors shaking off the racing cobwebs and casual runners/walkers looking to enjoy a festive race atmosphere. Enter solo or register a team for you and your friends to participate in the Run Crew Team Challenge Presented by @donnellygroup and compete for prizes. Registration is open and available through the link in our bio. Act fast to ensure you get a spot! @forerunnersvan @forerunners_main_st @brooksrunningca #yvrrunners #running #roadrace #runvan #canadarunning #vancouver #run
Looking for a warm up race before the @summerfast5 Looking for a warm up race before the @summerfast5k ? VFAC and @nbrowne80 are holding an all-comers track meet on Saturday 11 September at UBC track. Entries are being taken now for 800m | Mile | 3000m races. Enter using the link in our bio!
The @summerfast5k Run Crew Challenge is back! Reg The @summerfast5k Run Crew Challenge is back! Register your team and compete to win the title of Summerfast Run Crew Champions. The winning team will have their name etched onto the Run Crew Trophy, receive a $100 Donnelly Group voucher and one of VFAC's famous cakes to satisfy your post-race hunger, a years worth of bragging rights, and eternal Summerfast glory. Your team will earn points based on the number of members you register and the age graded performance of your top 6 runners. @fraserstreetrunclub is out to the early lead for members registered. Is this the year someone finally knocks off 3x(!) defending champion @mile2marathon ? Register using the link in our bio or here - http://www.summerfast.ca/fees-registration/
VFAC at BC Masters track and field champs. #vfac # VFAC at BC Masters track and field champs. #vfac #trackraces #mastersathlete #trackstars #bcchampionships #govfac #vancouverrunners
We're thrilled to announce the return of Summerfas We're thrilled to announce the return of Summerfast! Join us on September 19th by registering using the link in our bio. We're doing things a little differently this year. Things that are changing: • This year race will be 5k instead of the traditional 10k distance •Summerfast will be held at UBC's beautiful campus •In order to ensure the health and safety of all participants, all racers will be provided a self-administered COVID-19 test. Summerfast is partnering with Sabrina Wong, RN, PhD from the University of British Columbia, to study the safest and most efficient way of testing people participating in a large outdoor event. Things that are the same: •Baked goods! As always racers will have VFAC's famous baked good waiting for them at the finish line. •Summerfast is staying true to it's spirit with a flat and speedy certified course that's perfect for chasing a new pb! •The Run Team Challenge will return for its 5th year. Create a team with you and your friends and compete for prizes and fun! All 2020 Summerfast entries will be honoured. If you registered last year we will reach out to you with instructions on how to register shortly.
This weekend we took a break from running (ok not This weekend we took a break from running (ok not really) to enjoy a post-workout BBQ and picnic at Jericho Beach. We also bid a fond farewell to two members of the VFAC family - Nate and Kris - who are returning home to New Zealand. Their positivity and friendliness are infectious, and are matched only by their love of running and willingness to lay all out there at workouts and races. They'll be dearly missed and we are patiently awaiting an invite to NZ to for a reunion. Burgers were eaten, laughs were shared and BBQ chefs were menaced by a pack of hungry runners. Good times all around. #vfac #runvancouver #vancouver #runnersofinstagram #running #jerichobeach #kitsilano #canadianrunning
Early b̶i̶r̶d̶ falcon gets the worm. 6:30am Early b̶i̶r̶d̶ falcon gets the worm. 6:30am track intervals to start our Wednesday! Whose idea was that??? #vfac #vancouverrunning #vancouver #track #runvan #morningrun #upandatem #yvrrunning
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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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