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. Steveston Icebreaker (8k)
When
Sunday January 18, 2026, 9:30 am
Where
Imperial Landing, Steveston, Richmond
Contact
Jared Hulme icebreaker8k@gmail.com
Highlights
Cask prizes, finisher medals, free photos and age discounts. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
A fun post-race expo with healthy snacks, drinks, pizza and draw prizes headline the festivities. Run through historic Steveston with scenic views of the harbour alongside the beautiful Fraser Arm river bank on this flat and fast course. Also, has a 1k kid’s run, 2.5k mini Icebreaker and a fundraiser for KidSport.
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. St. Patrick’s Day (5k)
When
Saturday March 14, 2026, 9:30 am
Where
Stanley Park Pavilion, Vancouver
Contact
Karen Warrendorf and Steve Mattina info@stpatricks5k.com
Highlights
Souvenir beer glass, hot Irish stew, a lively post-race party, and exciting race-day energy! Check the website for registration fees.
Features
The annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k in support of Diabetes Canada—and put a little Irish in your step! Dress in green and enjoy a fast and scenic 5K loop through Stanley Park, passing through the lively RunGo 1-Mile Cheer Zone. After the race, celebrate with Irish stew, beer, a DJ, dancing, and more! Awards and cash prizes are up for grabs.
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. Rocky Point (5k)
When
Saturday April 4, 2026, 9:00 am
Where
Rocky Point Park, Port Moody
Contact
Daniel Simpson info@kaminorunning.ca
Highlights
Finisher Race medals, post-race snacks, & incredible race day music and vibes. Check the website for more info.
Features
The Rocky Point Race is a fast, scenic run along the Burrard Inlet, finishing steps from the water at Rocky Point Park. Expect smooth paths, scenic views, and an electric post-race atmosphere that feels more like a celebration than a finish line. -
. The Vesta Properties Longest Day (5k)
When
Friday May 29, 2026, 6:45 pm
Where
Thunderbird Stadium, UBC, Vancouver
Contact
Graeme Fell longestday@thunderbirdstrack.org 604-266-8879
Highlights
Post-race BBQ, live music and beer garden. Check the website registration fees.
Features
One of Vancouver’s only evening races and best post-race eats, this event is worth the price of admission; 10k distance (7:00) and Kids Mile (6:30) also offered — not part of the series. Post-race BBQ/party with music, hot dogs, burgers, veggie burgers, fruit, veggies, desserts and drinks, other goodies and a beer garden. In support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
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. Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon (21.1k)
When
Sunday June 28, 2026, 7:30 am
Where
UBC to Kitsilano, Vancouver
Contact
Kri Shier crswest@canadarunningseries.com
Highlights
Finisher medal, tech t-shirt and post-race eats. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
Starting at UBC and then a scenic downhill course along the oceanfront through Spanish Banks, and finishing in Kitsilano. Generous cash prizing up for grabs; custom finisher medals & great runner swag. There is a 5k and kids races also offered (not part of the series) & other virtual options.
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. VFAC Summerfast (10k)
When
Saturday July 4, 2026, 8:00 am
Where
Ceperley Picnic Area at Second Beach, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Contact
Felix Evans racedirector@vfac.ca
Highlights
Cash prize money and fresh baked goods. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
Scenic and fast, flat course through Stanley Park and around the seawall. Post-race brunch featuring delicious home-baked goods, fresh fruit and Starbucks coffee. Great draw prizes. Cash prizing to top men and women (open and masters) as well as course record bonus. Fundraiser for Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club.
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. RunSurreyRun (5k)
When
Saturday September 12, 2026, 9:00 am
Where
Holland Park, Old Yale Road, Surrey
Contact
Gurjinder Bhurji and Jared Hulme info@runsurreyrun.com
Highlights
Finisher medal, free photos and post-race expo in the park. Check the website for the registration fees. T-shirt is optional
Features
The fast course goes through the heart of Surrey’s downtown sector, which takes you by City Hall and around the beautiful Holland Park. The race also offers a 10km distance and kid’s run.
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. Under Armour Eastside (10k)
When
Sunday September 27, 2026, 8:30 am
Where
Cordova Street at Abbott Street, Gastown , Vancouver
Contact
Kri Shier crswest@canadarunningseries.com
Highlights
Finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race eats. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
Start/finish on Cordova St at Abbott, beside the Woodward’s Development. Out and back through the eastside of Vancouver, touring Gastown while supporting great Eastside Charities. Canadian, BC, Open and Masters prize money. A top-class showing of Canada’s elite runners, part of the Athletics Canada Road Race Series.
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. Turkey Trot (10K)
When
Monday October 12, 2026, 8:30 am
Where
Granville Island, Vancouver
Contact
Eric Chene info@runvan.org
Highlights
Thanksgiving Monday, join a beautiful 10KM race around Vancouver’s False Creek Seawall
Features
The scenic and fast 10KM race starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the Seawall, before turning at Science World and heading back along the Seawall to the energetic Finish Line on Granville Island. You’ll pass parks and run along the world-famous Seawall to a unique finish.
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. Great Trek (10k) SERIES AWARDS
When
Saturday October 24, 2026, 10:30 am
Where
University of British Columbia , Vancouver
Contact
Eric Chene info@runvan.org
Highlights
Great Trek Toque, finisher’s medal, and hot meal. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
The Great Trek runs through and around the historic University of British Columbia. With scenic views, post-race hot food inside the Nest, and an indoor awards ceremony, this is the perfect race to end your season. There is also a 5k and half marathon, but they are not a part of the series. Post-race hot food and entertainment.
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