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. Steveston Icebreaker (8k)
When
Sunday January 12, 2025, 9:30 am
Where
Imperial Landing, Steveston, Richmond (SOLD OUT)
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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. BMO St. Patrick’s Day (5k)
When
Saturday March 15, 2025, 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 BMO 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. The St. Patrick’s Day 5k is also the 2025 BC 5K Championship.
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. Vancouver Sun Run (10k)
When
Sunday April 27, 2025, 9:00 am
Where
BC Place, Vancouver
Contact
Tim Hopkins info@vancouversunrun.com
Highlights
Race t-shirt and indoor post-race party at BC Place. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
The Vancouver Sun Run has been Canada’s largest 10k road race since its inception in 1985, and is currently the third-largest timed 10k in North America. Lots of post-race food options, kids race, team competitions, race t-shirt and more. This race is a must for everyone runner.
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. BMO Vancouver Marathon (21.1k)
When
Sunday May 4, 2025, 7:00 am
Where
Queen Elizabeth Park – Midlothian Avenue, Vancouver (SOLD OUT)
Contact
Eric Chene info@runvan.org
Highlights
Exclusive technical race shirt, finisher medal, on-course services, and amazing post-race food. Check the website for registration fees.
Features
After record numbers in 2024, this is a race you do not want to miss. The annual event brings together runners from all over the world and is Vancouver’s largest half marathon. Entry includes a race shirt, finisher’s medal, $25 gift card, free gear check, expo, post-race hot food and entertainment.
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. The Longest Day (5k)
When
Friday June 13, 2025, 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 Vancouver’s only evening race and best post-race eats, this is event worth the price of admission; 10k distance (7:00) and Subway Kids Mile (6:30) also offered — not part of 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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. Vancouver Half Marathon (21.1k) (SOLD OUT)
When
Sunday June 22, 2025, 7:30 am
Where
UBC to Kitsilano, Vancouver
Contact
Will Franquet 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) (SOLD OUT)
When
Saturday July 5, 2025, 8:00 am
Where
Ceperley Picnic Area at Second Beach, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Contact
Kyle Kimura 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
Sunday September 7, 2025, 8:30 am
Where
Holland Park, Old Yale Road, Surrey
Contact
Gurjinder Bhurji info@runsurreyrun.com
Highlights
Finisher medal, free photos and post-race expo in park. Check the website for the registration fees.
Features
The newest race on the series and the only road race in Surrey makes this a must on your 2025 race calendar. The fast course goes through the heart of Surrey’s downtown sector, 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 21, 2025, 8:30 am
Where
Cordova St at Abbott Street, Vancouver
Contact
Will Franquet 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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. Great Trek (10k)
When
Saturday October 25, 2025, 10:30 am
Where
University of British Columbia , Vancouver (SERIES AWARDS)
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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