The following is a list of outdoor events in Vancouver and the south western British Columbia region, including races, tradeshows, volunteer activities, and more. If you have an event that you feel should appear on this page, please feel free to contact us with the details.

Granville Island Turkey Trot


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

Category: Race

Try Events Rubber Ducky Half


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.

Category: Race

Hallow's Eve Marathon


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).

Category: Race

Try Events Boundary Bay Marathon


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.

Category: Race

Phantom Run Trail Race


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.

Category: Race

Moustache Miler


The race has two distances, the 1-mile and 5K, with a post-race brunch at the Stanley Park Pavilion. We are fundraising for Movember and there will be prizes and awards at the post-race brunch.

Category: Race

Vancouver Historic Half


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.

Category: Race

Santa Shuffle


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.

Category: Run

The Big Elf Run


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.

Category: Run