Events & Races

This race is named after Paavo Nurmi, considered one of the greatest runners of all time and nicknamed the 'Flying Finn'. The route goes around Burnaby Lake Park and participants can enter the 10K, 5K, or 3K races.

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The 5 Peaks running series is famous for great climbs and fast descents, and Blackcomb mountain is a great venue for this type of race. Choose from the 6.5k Sport course or the 10.6k Enduro course both of which travel by Blackcomb Lake. There is also a 1k Children's challenge and a 3k timed kids race. Please note that you will need a gondola pass.

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There are 3 race distances for the Frosty Mountain Ultra, the 13K Lightning race, the 27K Endurance race, and the 50K Ultra race, ranging from one loop around Lightning Lake to the Ultra one loop two mountain run. Winners for each age group will win a bottle of wine.

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This race starts at the Cheakamus Lake Trail with a steep climb up the Helm Lake Trail. It is a very scenic route that goes through the Cinder Flats and Taylor Meadows before taking a steep descent into the Garibaldi Lake Trail parking lot. The race is approximately 24K, and is a completely self sufficient event with no aid stations or water on the course, so please go prepared and know what your body is capable of.

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This is the 3rd race of the 5 Peaks Running Series, held on Mt Seymour and including a 6k sports course, 10k enduro course, 3k timed kids' race and 1k children's challenge. The course features great views of the back country as well as views of Vancouver.

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The Under Armour Eastside 10k starts and finishes on Cordova street beside Woodward's. Because there is a 1h45m time limit on road closures from the City of Vancouver, participants are asked to keep this in mind before registering for the race.

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This annual event can be completed as an 2, 4, or 8-person 50 mile relay race or a solo ultra-marathon, centred around Whistler Village and the Valley Trail system. 8 person relay legs alternate between 13K and 7K, and 2 and 4 person relay teams alternate with 20k legs. This year there is a new 50K distance for solo ultra marathon runners! The course is traffic free with minimal road crossings. Approximately 13km of each loop is on a paved trail, and the remaining 7K are on wide, hard packed gravel trails, and no major climbs or descents. The trails will also be open to the public on race day. A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting local food banks.

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CIBC's Run for the Cure is hosted by the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Walk or run the 1K or 5K route, and raise funds for this event which is the largest single day volunteer led event in Canada in support of a cure for breast cancer. Check the website for locations near your city.

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The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a scenic and flat 10K course that starts on Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the north side Sea Wall and turns back to end at Performance Works on Granville Island where runners will enjoy a post run meal. Run, walk or stroll the 10K course for thanksgiving, and spend time with family while supporting the food bank during one of the most organized, scenic, flat and friendly events in Vancouver

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Circle beautiful Burnaby Lake in this 21.1k & 7 mile course and support the Canucks Autism Network. Medals will be given to the top 3 overall runners, and there will be a by donation Pancake Breakfast to support CAN.

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This is an annual Hallow's Eve Race, with marathon, half marathon, and 10K races. The courses are challenging, and to up the scary factor there will be awards for best and worst costume, so bring your game face (or scary face, whichever is easier to run in).

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This is the last Boston Qualifying course of the year, and features a flat course with no hills on a gravel ocean side trail. Participate in the full marathon, marathon relay, half marathon walk/run, or 5/10K walk/run. Medals will be given for all 3 top males and females in each distance category, and the race supports Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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Run the 12K, 19K, or 24K trails, or walk the 3/6K trail to fundraise. All proceeds go towards North Shore Rescue as well as the Food Bank. Runners are encouraged to dress warmly and be prepared for changing weather. There are technical and non-technical trails, and some steep descents, with a soup potluck waiting at the end.

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The half marathon, 10K and 5K races are on a loop around the Seawall (the half is a double loop), and all distances receive a finishing medal. Awards are given to top 3 males and females in each age category, and participants will receive a souvenir t shirt as well as a finishing medal. The race supports the West End Coat Harbour Community Policing Centre.

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Runners will be collecting pledges to support the Salvation Army in this 5K Fun Run or 1K Elf Walk. Enjoy music, prizes, and a complimentary chili lunch at the end of the course.

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Get into the holiday spirit with this holiday themed run, with a 1k Wee Elf Run, 5k Big Elf run/walk, or 2 loop 10k run/walk around beautiful Stanley Park. There will be a live DJ, dancing, and Christmas decor.

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Run this 5K race in support of Movember (to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues). The race includes a skateboard/longboard division, and there are awards and door prizes at the end.

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