I do running and tennis. This event is probably hands down the best event as far as my mind is aware of. 2019 is no different. Awesome all around. You name it, they deliver. The swag. The experience. The pre and post party. The merch. The sponsors. The enthusiastic crowd. The IG moments. By now if you are a runner and have not heard of this, which rock are you living under? Yes unfortunately this event is in such high demand, you need to enter a lottery to enter the event. Lot of my friends just weren't lucky enough. Thank-you SeaWheeze 2019. See you next year, I hope. read more

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The Seawheeze was one of my favorite runs ever and my first race outside the U.S. From start to finish, this race was fun and well-organized. It was definitely one of the hardest races to get into since there were some hiccups for many when trying to sign up. After many tries, I finally made it through to register. While you may think the race cost is on the higher end, you get the best race swag here. If you didn't know already, this is a Lululemon sponsored race so everything is run and yoga oriented. Runners also get access to a post race festival that includes outdoor yoga and a concert. Lululemon swag included their awesome special edition shorts, drawstring bag, water bottle, sunglasses, post race box of food, and free entrance to the festival. Friends and family who didn't run can also buy tickets to the festival. The race itself was so scenic and the Vancouver weather was perfect in August. The course was fairly flat so it would be perfect for first timers too. Since my visit was short, running this race have me the opportunity to see a lot of Vancouver. I would highly recommend the race to everyone. It was so much fun and I enjoyed the energy from the other races, spectators, and entertainers along the way. read more

The SeaWheeze lululemon Half Marathon - Local Flavor Near Me

SeaWheeze is absolutely one of THE MOST fun and beautiful runs I have ever been a part of! The views are gorgeous because you run along the coast for the last half of the race. The community is amazing and everyone is so happy, friendly, and uplifting. For the price you pay to sign up (~$130 USD), you 100% get your money's worth! Included with the sign up fee you get a pair of Lulu shorts (normally ~$70) and admission to the Sunset Festival after the race (~$35 ticket), which is an enormous yoga session and concert in Stanley Park. Part of the freebies that you get include Lulu dry shampoo, Saje Wellness pain relief essential oils rub, and customized insoles for your feet based off of a foot scan (normally ~$99). After the race you get free brunch, a free Lulu hat (~$30ish), and free 10 min massage. Something that was really unique that I liked about the race was that the race bibs have your name on it as well. This allows for the fans and cheer squads to be able to specifically cheer you on--even if they don't know you personally. Another thing that was cool was that you have a race wristband that serves as your admission ticket to the sunset festival, and your way of getting in/out of certain "runners only areas." They also scan the wristband to email you photos that their photographers take before and after! Overall this was hands down one of the most fun races I've ever been a part of. I definitely want to make this an annual event and participate in this run every year! read more

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This was my first SeaWheeze and definitely one of the best half marathons I have done. Before the race you receive a pair of Lululemon run shorts, training guide and the electronic wristband that gets you into all the race weekend events. Everything thing at the race expo held at the Vancouver convention center was really well organized, you signed up in advance for packet pickup, store access and any other additional events. You received a backpack, water bottle, Nuun hydration tablets and Saje peppermint halo. Also available to runners were custom Wiiv insoles and a choice of either Lululemon deodorant or dry shampoo. Yoga sessions were held on the plaza outside and the expo featured speakers. On race day, runners were not assigned to specific corrals, you just chose your pace group to run with and sections started in waves. The race course itself was absolutely beautiful, running along the sea wall it was definitely the prettiest course I have done. Water stations were quite frequent and Cliff Chocolate energy gel, was offered as a gel choice. At the finish you were given a medal , Lululemon hat and a brunch box, consisting of some excellent post race food to include an Oatmeal Yogurt Parfait, Grapes and Banana Bread. Inside the main race expo vendors were still there and they offered post race PT and massage. The self guided recovery area included a foam rolling station, stationary bikes and a seating area to relax in. That evening the SeaWheeze Sunset festival was held in another beautiful location, Stanley Park. Transportation was provided from the convention center for runners and their guests. The event featured various food and drinks stalls, a post race yoga session and a concert to dance to. All in all this was a great race, all of the runners had a very positive energy and Vancouver is a wonderful city to run in. My sister came with and although she did not run she volunteered for a three hour time slot and received a Lululemon SeaWheeze shirt, brunch box and free admission to the SeaWheeze Sunset Festival. read more

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I can't help but get excited over SeaWheeze. Last year, I didn't get in so, I volunteered. I was lucky enough to get in this year and I also volunteered. It's really tough to get in as this event sells out within 15 minutes! Lululemon puts this amazing weekend together year after year. There were 10,018 runners this year. Friday: Busy day. Lines for everything. Race packet pick-up. Meet your race beaver (pacer). Yoga. Workouts: boxing, and foam rolling. We had fun doing the workouts. Exclusive runner store from 7am-11am - people camped outside the convention center since the Wednesday before the half marathon just to get their hands on exclusive gear! That's crazy! Only to find those items overpriced on eBay - why??? Then they open the store to the public at 11am. This year, runners got an exclusive online shopping experience - we got to buy 2 items (that's the limit) you can't buy at the showcase store or anywhere. Saturday: Race day! We were at the start line by 7am. First corale started at 7:30am. My goal was to finish under 3 hours (lowered expectations due to hip and knee injuries) but lo and behold, I finished under 2 hours! There were water/ electrolyte stations, first aid stations, porta-potties, voluncheers, and people that motivate you to keep going and distract you from the pain you're feeling. Which was really nice. I need to be distracted and it's not hard to do. I loved every moment of it. The cool breeze, the beautiful scenery, the people, the music, the drag queens, the mermaids, the people on paddle boards, the band, the hippies, the T-Rexes, and the cool signs. There was one major party pooper with bad juju though who happens to be a volunteer team captain by the name of Janster who was yelling at runners and volunteers. I watched her yell at volunteers for "not doing their job" and even called security on an off-shift volunteer who was taking pictures. She should not be allowed to volunteer again if she's going to act like this. It's a fun event! After running 13.1 miles, we don't want to get yelled at. One volunteer actually called her a bitch to her face. Anyway, we got our runner swag: water, Saje goodies, sunglasses, and brunch. This year, every runner had to grab their brunch and you can't skip it. It was delicious though. We got chocolate banana bread, oatmeal with raspberry and chia, fruit, and dark chocolate. Sunset Festival: Hop on the free bus to Stanley Park. Longer lines this year. They had 2 lululemon merchandise tents, food places, beer, vendors, water station, Spin class. Yoga was about 1.5 hours long. Cold War Kids, and Young the Giant were the performers this year. I like them both but I had an early morning flight to catch so, I didn't get to stay the whole night. I'm looking forward to next year's run! read more

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SeaWheeze is by far the best race I've entered. It's not like I've done a lot because I abhor running but I do it for the t-shirts, in this case, the shorts. For the price, you definitely get your money's worth. Shorts, drawstring bag, sunglasses, post-race brunch, and admission to their festival. Worth it!!! The run itself was absolutely gorgeous. So many scenic points so you never be bored or think you're running through miles of endless nothingness. The brisk Canadian air was also a huge factor into my running success because I've never kept that fast of a pace in my life. Speaking of pace, the Pace Beavers were awesome keeping the spirits high for their group! I felt very fortunate to be able to get registered since about 10,000 make it through each year. Not sure if I would do it again since I'm getting too old to just YOLO these long races with no training but I loved it so much that I'll probably change my mind. Well organized, great vibes, lots of perks for this race event. Two thumbs up and five stars all the way! read more

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This is a LULULEMON sponsored race! That one race that sold out within 5 minutes of registration. I know people who barely even run & ran this just for the lululemon gear & goods. Anything for lululemon, right?! If you think you're lululemon's biggest fan... think again, you'll meet someone who will spend a grand just for their exclusive gear. This review is based on my first time running this race (not my first half marathon) for 2016 & for someone who loves lululemon but would not kill for all the gear. * Registration: For 2016's race, registration was through eventbrite & opened up registration in September 2015. I was notified through the grapevine of veteran runners who've done this race when the exact date & time to register. Let me tell you, it's such a popular race that they set up a "line" via registration site until it's your turn to sign up. It's one of those races where you HAVE to be there on the clock or else you're out of luck. I was fortunate to get in this year & felt bad for a friend who waited longer than myself that did not get in. Be fast, get your payment methods ready, & know your lululemon sizes on clothes. - Price: 128 CAD convert that to US dollars Excludes travel expenses. Book your flights a month or so after registration. That's when flights are low! - Download the SeaWheeze app! It has every information that you need for the weekend whether you're a local or new to Vancouver, Canada. * Package Pick Up: Inside the Vancouver Convention Center. This took me awhile to find because there were several other events happening in downtown. Keep an eye out for their signs that direct you here or follow the flock of runners coming out of the convention center. - Show government ID - Go first thing or "early" in the morning or late evening! It gets crowded midday. - Events include vendors, activities, & yoga throughout the day. Go get lulu-inspired by getting a fake tattoo & lulu-pampered! - If you've ran this for all 5 years then your name is engraved on the window for your lululemon history. - Got a lululemon mesh duffle bag with snacks & flyers. * SeaWheeze Showcase Store: The showcase store is also ridiculous. From knowing friends who've ran this race for years & know the ideal concept of the whole event, the tips are very helpful what to be aware of. Like this store. 2 days before race day people were CAMPING OUT just for this store. Why? Because it had all the exclusive lululemon gear that is not sold out in public lululemon stores. Race day was on Saturday, showcase store didn't open until Friday morning, & people were camping out by 2pm on Thursday. All laid out inflatable chairs, blankets, pillows, you name all the all nighter ideas. As soon as doors opened, people were running inside just to get dibs on gear. - Did I camp out for this? No! Since it was my first time in Vancouver, Canada, I'd rather experience the city with a bit of the race. I've done enough races to know how overwhelming & hectic crowds can be. But there is nothing wrong with doing ALL the activities. You just need to plan your schedule accordingly & be prepared to wait in long lines. Might as well get your $$'s worth out of the race. * Half Marathon: From downtown Vancouver through Stanley Park. Over 11km is next to the Pacific Ocean. BEAUTIFUL course! In the heart of Vancouver you can definitely breathe & smell the clean atmosphere. There were a couple "small" hills but majority of the course was flat. According to locals, this year's weather was sunny & beautiful. Few of the years it was cloudy & misty. So we hit "perfect" weather this year. - Lots of fun entertainment throughout the course! - If you're going for time, they have pace beavers! Follow the pacers to get to the finish line at your goal time. - Medal, hat, free breakfast * Sunset Festival: The festival that happens in the evening of race day. ** Don't forget to bring your own yoga mat if you plan to do yoga throughout the weekend! ** - Headliner this year was Chromeo! - Lots of vendors/local artisans selling & promoting items. - LULULEMON BEER! Don't forget to purchase one for the heck of the race. Other than lulu beer, they have other alcohol selections as well. Show your ID as you enter the festival & they give you a wristband to wear to identify you're 21+. - Food! They're selling food for your recovery needs. Don't forget to get a taste of Canada by getting POUTINE! They sold it here. * Spectators/friends: Have a family/friend who's out to support you? They sell sunset festival tickets ($38 this year) to join you on all the madness. It's worth it for someone who isn't running because they get to experience the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, & activities. After being surrounded by lululemon men & women, would I consider doing the race again? YES! Put this on your running bucket list because Vancouver, Canada itself is beautiful to experience on the pavement. * Don't forget your passport if you're from out of the country! read more

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Ok. I made it into Seawheeze for the second year in a row and my boyfriend made it in too. This year luckily, I didn't have shingles. However, I do have plantar fasciitis in both feet. I honestly didn't really train, unless you count walking and looking for Pokemon for a few miles here and there. For those of you who think you can't do a half marathon, think again. I completed the race and walked the whole way and I wasn't last. This marathon is totally worth it. You get a waking/running tour of the city. How cool is that! Plus you got the same awesome swag for entering the half marathon and the store had even better stuff than last year. We planned better so we were able to get in quicker and not spend 5 hours at the store. And fyi to all you guys out there, they had way more men's stuff this year! I just love how positive and excited everyone is for this race. It totally pushes you and helps you forget about that 13 miles. There were tons of people cheering us on along the way...Ride Cycle who were there last year, law enforcement officers, etc. There were some hilarious signs of encouragement this year that made us smile and helped push us forward. I didn't see Ryan Gossling holding a puppy; he better be there next year! At the end of the race, we got a medal, exclusive hat, Saje pack and brunch. I still didn't make it to any of the yoga events or Sunset Festival due to other plans but they looked like a lot of fun. Hopefully, we can get in next year so I can redeem myself and try to run it. read more

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I have to start off by declaring that this is one of the BEST best Half Marathons I have ever raced. In my short racing life, I have raced over a dozen half marathons, three marathons, and this is one of the best and one of my favorites. What made this race one the of the best: + Every participant received a pair of the special edition Sea Wheeze run shorts (you select either the Speed Shorts or the Tracker Shorts for women, men have their own selections as well) + Free yoga by amazing instructors at noon and in the evening the day before the race + Free festival at Stanley park after the race in the evening. Basically a post race party with yoga, food, drinks, music, two live bands. + Registration for this upcoming year's race sold out in 25 minutes!! + Finishers receive a trucker cap and a cool medal! The route of the race starts at Vancouver Convention Center in Downtown Vancouver. It takes you around Downtown Vancouver, around the 5 mile beautiful Stanley Park and then back to the Convention Center. Vancouver is such a clean and wonderfully diverse city. The city is bike friendly with tons if bike lanes. There is so much to eat here!! Sushi is so fresh and yummy!! Last year, I went on a bus tour of Vancouver city and learned of the history of this wonderful city. The bus also took us to Elizabeth Park, a beautiful park outside of Downtown Vancouver. This year, I shipped my bike over and road in West and North Vancouver. I rode on Marine Drive on the way to Lions Bay. This was an amazing ride (with rolling hills) in comparison to any roads in Hawaii! The day after the race, we entered the Cypress Challenge (a 8 mile charity 5,000 ft climb up Cypress Mt). This mountain was amazing!! The roads were so clean and well maintained, no potholes. I didn't even whine when climbing up the hill that much! I was too busy admiring the scenery and was amazed by the nicely paved road. I missed the fun run, yoga, party weekend in Vancouver with amazing riding. Take me back! read more

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This was my 2nd Seawheeze half marathon this year and I had a great time. It's hard to top. They have a pre-event party with activities (yoga sessions, nail painting, hair braiding, temporary tattoos, Saje essential oil applications, free Flow water, free organic bananas, Seawheeze-specific Lululemon item shop). During the pre-race event session, they have useful talks you can sign up to listen to. They also have a post-event party (yoga, Kaskade concert, roller skate rink, Sunset-event related Lululemon items shop, food, etc). A participating racer's package consists of a sturdy and prettily-designed drawstring bag, a Seawheeze water bottle, a racing bib, a pair of Seawheeze shorts, and token cards to be redeemed for a free Saje roll-on peppermint halo essential oil (useful for sore muscles), a free customized Wiivv insole, a tube of Nuun sports electrolyte tablets, and a choice of a free new Lululemon product line of spray-on deodorant or dry shampoo. Also a free coffee card at JJ Beans. The event itself is a pretty flat (a few short mini inclines) half-marathon course throughout downtown Vancouver from Canada Place to their headquarters and then loop around to run through Stanley Park along the seawall back to Jack Poole Plaza. The last part of the course along the sea wall is refreshing with a light cool breeze. The race ends with them handing you an awesomely cool medal, mini packaged snack box (grapes, chia-oatmeal-fruit compote cup, banana bread), a box of Flow water, and a Lululemon cap . They implemented a new system (since 2017 which was my 1st Seawheeze) of letting you sign up for events (race package pick-up, Seawheeze shop entrance times, hair braiding, nail-painting and other event sessions) online but there was a slight hitch with the scheduling software system. Thankfully, they set up a no-appointment line next to the scheduled appointment line so that people who were unable to get hair braiding and nail painting appointment times could wait in line to participate in both activities. Overall, it's a great fun event with tons of activities. No wonder it's so difficult to get in ev read more

I think this is the best half marathon I've ever done in terms of bang for your buck. For $128CAD (price is going up $30 starting for 2017's race though), you get: - a half marathon - a pair of Lululemon shorts made especially for this race (aka limited edition) - tons of extra swag at packet pickup (this year was a duffle bag and water bottle. There were also photo booths printing free pictures + swag given out by all the sponsors) - the MEDAL - more swag at the finish line (this year was a Lulu hat + a Sagi runner's kit + food ) - a yoga session/concert/party post race The race course is pretty (but hilly) and the cheer stations are cray. Be prepared to register RIGHT when it opens. I heard this year's race sold out in 7 minutes. read more

SeaWheeze just celebrated it's third year this summer. The weekend has gained so much momentum, that this year, the registration process crashed the system, and then when it reopened on eventbrite, the remaining slots sold out in 56 minutes. WOW! This has got to be good right? Even though sign ups were six months before the race (11 months early for 2015), lulu did a good job of staying in touch and keeping the excitement building. Our special edition shorts arrived in May, and a great app was available with training information and everything you'd need to know for race weekend. I wish there were other options on the race shorts for women... I prefer to run in a skirt or compression shorts, and the two options were either very short Speed Shorts, or the looser and slightly longer Tracker II. For endurance distances, I find tighter is better to protect from chafing. The theme of the weekend is Yoga. Run. Party. and it did not disappoint. While official events started on Friday, there were some pre-events on Thursday, including the grand opening of the new flagship store on Robson, and yoga on the street (which they closed) in front of the store. As soon as I headed to Vancouver, I could feel the race energy. There were people on the plane who checking out the SeaWheeze web site. At customs, I saw people decked out in full lulu gear, etc. I had been given the heads up to get to the showcase store at the Vancouver Convention Centre early as the special edition lulu gear can go quickly. This year, the showcase store opened at 7 AM, and I arrived around 6 and was way far back. WHOA. This was serious business. There were plenty costumed entertainers walking the line. I ended up getting in as part of the third group and some of the hot items were already sold out by the time I got in. (Seriously). There are no discounts. It was fun to pick up items in bright colors and exclusive patterns. However, a friend of mine flew in that morning, and by the time she got to the convention centre, there was nothing left in her size. There are rumors that people not running the race come in and scoop up a lot of the gear for sale on eBay (I did see many items listed for 3x the retail price), so it would be nice if runners got first dibs on the apparel. There's no way to stop people from selling on eBay, but maybe it would help more people who are actually running get what they want. The plaza outside the convention centre had activities most of the day. I got a temporary tattoo, and there were also stations for manicures and hair braiding. Vendors were handing out free samples of organic cotton candy, yogurt pops, fresh pressed juices, etc. I tried to go to the nooner yoga, but the available mats were all taken by the time I got there. Traveling in by air made it hard to carry a yoga mat, so that was a bummer. I got a pre-race massage from Saje instead! There was also a sunset yoga session, but I opted to carbo load and settle in for an early night. Race morning came and I headed down to the convention centre. In addition to plenty of porta-loos, the convention centre was also open to accommodate any last minute pit stops. Getting into the corrals was a cluster. Corrals are self-seeded, and many walkers went right up front. Nothing wrong with walking, but when portions of the course are quite narrow, things can get congested easily. I had to hop a fence to get into the corrals, and couldn't even get near the 2:15 pacer. The course is the most beautiful one I have ever done. There were some spots of entertainment, but honestly, this course is all about the natural beauty of Vancouver. Significant portions are on the sea wall and the perimeter of Stanley park, allowing you to take in the natural beauty of this city. It's a fairly flat course, with a couple of moderate hills. I came into the finish and was immediately given a medal (which is a surprise... not revealed ahead of time), water, coconut water and saje oils. Afterward, there is a runners brunch with great food (waffles with blueberry compote, veggie quiche, yogurt, fresh fruit, etc.) and more fun on the plaza. I got a massage after a 2 hour wait. There is a music festival (The Sunset Fest) on Saturday night at Stanley Park, but since I had been battling an injury and my legs were tired, I just felt it would be too much more walking and standing. I heard it was awesome. Phenomenal race weekend overall. A flew glitches here and there, but very well organized overall. I look forward to coming back in 2015! read more

I am no legaSEA, but I consider myself to be a seasoned Seawheezers who knows a thing of two about the most exciting half marathon out there. If you've heard about this race, then you know a lot of us put our lives on hold to ensure that we get a spot. I'm sure you've also heard about how stressful registration can be. The husband and I were oh so lucky this year to both get in on the first ever lottery system. This new process is stress-free and eliminated tens and thousands of people from bombarding the website all at once. We were lucky that we didn't have to wait for the weekly lottery because I'm sure that part wasn't fun for a lot people. Now, the shopping. All of us hate the lines and the long hours of waiting in them, but that also doesn't stop any of us from lining up. Here's what to expect and you'll be just fine: LONG lines, little to NO sleep from the excitement or anxiety that your favorite pieces will be sold out by the time you get in the store. The course itself is pretty awesome, filled with cheer stations (THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!) and unbeatable scenery. There are a few gradual hills that are tolerable even for those who aren't trained to do hills. My personal favorite course marker, as cheesy as it sounds, is running past the Lululemon headquarters. How awesome is it to run past the company all of us are passionate about! The seawall, of course, is a close second. Anyone who's ran a few races would agree with me when I say that Seawheeze has the best course entertainment. The husband and I enjoy traveling, and although we haven't been everywhere, but we've certainly been to enough places to deem Vancouver as one of our favorite cities. I've participated in 4 Seawheeze now, and have had the best time every.single.year. I can't recommend this race enough, and I can't wait for the next year, all finger and toes crossed that we get in again! read more

Absolutely ADORE this half marathon. There is so much to do and so much to see. They keep you entertained the whole way with DJs, cheerleaders, drag queens etc.... Even though this year it was somewhat cold, that didn't matter because it was so much fun! The day before then open the Seawheeze exclusive store and the clothes are awesome. The only downside is that we got there at 4 in the morning and were still 400th person in line! People actually spent the night for clothes! I though I was the crazy one to wake up early. Best part was after we got our race bags there was manicures, hair,juices, coffee so many freebies! Sign up early or you won't get a spot! read more

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My name is Courtney and I'm a half marathon addict. I am also a Lululemon addict. And I recently found out what happens when you combine these things and it is AHHH-MA-ZING. On 8/13/2016 I participated in my 12th half marathon and also, the most beautiful and most well organized half marathon I've ever been a part of. The SeaWheeze is 13.1 miles of awesomeness, sprinkled with voluncheers (yes that's right, not volunteers) that make you smile and forget your pain, and scenery that truly takes your breath away. Also, there is a lot of super cool swag as well but that's just icing on the cake! After you register for the race, you get shorts in the mail to help get you pumped up and train for the event. Packet pickup was a breeze and we were given a cute duffel bag, sunglasses, nuun to hydrate, and a water bottle. When we crossed the finish line, as if everything that preceded this very moment wasn't awesome enough, they handed us a medal, a hat, and brunch! Oh and did I mention there is a before party AND an after party? This isn't just a race, it's a gathering of yoga, fun, and friends. I was really blown away at this race. It was on my bucket list since it started and hopefully I can continue to run it in the years to come. Thanks, SeaWheeze, for an epic half marathon that I won't be forgetting any time soon! read more

It's probably one of the most fun, well-organized half marathon I've been to - yet. I've been meaning to run this for a while and I did train for this via group runs in Oakland and SF. The volunteers do a good job of keeping the registration as painless as possible, the expo is more of a showcase of the companies lululemon partners with and their community and less about selling stuff. As a matter of fact, even though it's a lulu event, they make it less about themselves(Nike, I'm looking at you) and more about the community. The on-course cheer stations were energetic, and the hydration stations were adequately stocked, even though I don't use Gu gel(yuck). It's what I consider a first-class event. Reason why I docked 1 star is because of the runner's pop-up store. There are many lululemon addicts who are waiting there in line to snag some steezy gear, but there were people who were going to buy a ton of stuff to resell on eBay. I saw a few people who clearly didn't look like they were going to run the course clean up shop at the pop-up. Maybe make the runner's store after the run. read more

This is a bit like getting off a Disney ride and then entering a Disney store - so much product placement. Seawheeze is a bit like this. Lululemon all the time, everywhere. You really need to love Lululemon to be here as it is everywhere and on everyone. I do own a lot of Lululemon but I was introduced to many different brands while living in New York so my loyalty is elsewhere. This race has a large number of DNF and DNS ( over 3,000), mainly because you have to sign up so far in advance and many people just want to get the free shorts. Seawheeze is not about running. When I got my race kit I noticed there was no bib - I tried to find a volunteer who knew why and nobody knew the answer - you don't wear a bib and you don't get photo's. I think this is a big disadvantage. I like race photos. The runner's store seems to be big draw. But there are die hards who camp out days ahead to get their hands on Lululemon gear. It opens at 7am I believe I went down at 9:30 and waited 20 mins and got in. Lots of stuff still on available (not on sale) but nothing spectacular. I bought a jacket that seems like many of the Lululemon jackets I've already owned. There was lots of yoga everywhere and a yoga festival after the race that I did not attend. This was also the first race where I had to line up for awhile to get my race kit. I also missed the runner's showcase that many races have. The runner's store doesn't really sell running stuff. The run itself was beautiful with lots of people and things along the way to keep you amused. My overall feeling is that this race is great for a girls weekend. This race is like the Kardashians of the race world. You want a cool race series with people who really love racing? Try a MEC race. read more

Great event , awesome run. Well coordinated and fun. Highly recommend it. Will be doing it again

Lots of fun and a beautiful run! They really go all out for a weekend experience. So much to do and buy!!! If you love Lululemon clothing this is a must! Check out their near by store and the Lab! The half marathon had a lot of support and entertainment along the way. Very organized! I would love to do this race again! (FYI they use Vega on the course) read more

this past year was my 2nd seawheeze and i had high hopes that this year is going to be better but it wasn't... for the following reasons: 1) capacity: i feel like the number of runners increased by so much that it was a little overwhelming. i don't know HOW much time was wasted standing in line. 2) runner's expo: though the runner's expo was limited to runner's from 7-11a, but i felt like there were more people this year with less merchandise. i lined up at around the same time as last year and this time around it took longer for me to get into the expo and the merchandise ran out SO much faster this year. lulu did a terrible job restocking. i couldn't even get a jacket even when i lined up quite early. i was only able to walk away with a pair of shorts after 4 hours of waiting in line... augh. 3) post-run logistics: i felt like we were being herded like cattle trying to go up the ramp to pick up our brunch. the swag along the way was also extremely disorganized... last year we got to finish the race, relax, and claim our brunch whenever we wanted to and our wristbands were marked, but this year you either stay in line right after the race or you opt out on brunch, which means you opt out on the finisher's hat too! i wonder how many people missed out on that... overall 2016 logistics was a nightmare... and so much wasted time standing in line with inefficiency. ironically all these logistical problems aren't going to prevent me from signing up next year only because i think it's such great value for the amount of events and swag you get. and did i mention that i'm a lulu addict? read more