Diva Run

[logdiva32]

Does anyody know for sure if a passport is required for re entry to the US from Canada? There is the Diva Run and triathalon in vacouver, march 18 for Arithritis awareness and fundraiser.

[kelownagirl]

I guess I can't answer this for sure but... Canadians only need a passport to enter the US via airplane, but not at the border in a car. I would be REALLY surprised if Americans need one to get home if they are only crossing the border.

[Wahine]

I've posted the link below for this specific question on an FAQ to the Official US website.

http://help.customs.gov/cgi-bin/cust...i=&p_topview=1

The summary is that you need proof of citizenship to reenter the US. That can be either a passport or birth certificate, (I think there are some other acceptable docs listed as well) if you are travelling by car. It must be a passport if you are travelling by plane.

You won't have trouble crossing into Canada. It'll be coming back that might be an issue. The website listed above is a great resource for these kinds of questions related to travel.

[logdiva32]

I do not have a passport yet, and cannot spend the money on one right now. I will print this in case any agents catch amnesia when I try to cross. Any one out there running in this or the Tri?

[emily_in_nc]

Here are the new travel requirements:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Looks like so long as you go by car you're fine, but after Jan. 1, 2008, even land travel between US and Canada will require a passport to return to the US.

~Emily

[Grog]

I'm doing the Divas on the Run 8k on March 18th. It's a great little race. I'll gladly see you here! (I wish I could host you but I live in a student residence with no space...)

I'm not aware of a triathlon on that same day though. Do you have more info on that??