Upcoming Races

What started as a build-up to the BMO Vancouver Marathon, the First Half has become a staple event in the city’s vibrant running culture. Canada’s Fastest Half Marathon offers a scenic out-and-back course along the Seawall and Stanley Park before returning to historic Yaletown. The 2025 event sold-out the same day registration opened. Thank you! This event is home to Canada’s fastest ever Half Marathon by Cameron Levins. Do not miss the next one, annually in February. Run, cheer and volunteer.

One of the world’s top destination marathons, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is known for its award-winning Marathon course, fast Half Marathon, 8KM and Kids Run. All courses offer stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, towering forests, iconic landmarks, and run through world-renowned Stanley Park towards an energized downtown Finish Line. Join Canada’s largest Marathon annually on the first Sunday of May. 2025 Marathon, Half Marathon and 8KM are at sell-out capacity already. Limited space remains in the Kids Run for youth aged 6-13 year’s old. Thank you!

A hallmark event for the local running community, the Granville Island Turkey Trot is an annual event that brings together runners in a celebration of Thanksgiving, and demonstrates our community of running, our gratitude for the sport, and our commitment to supporting others. Runners may also donate and fundraise for charity and help to support local Food Banks. 2025 now open. Join in, this event always hits capacity early. Follow on social @runvancanada and Email Subscribe.

RUNVAN®, Musqueam and the University of British Columbia proudly host the Great Trek in late October. This popular Vancouver event features races for everyone with a Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM route around the gorgeous UBC campus. For the goal-getters, you may also complete all three distances for the RUNVAN® Hat-trick. Join the last great race of the year. Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM were all at sold-out capacity for 2024. Join this year! Follow on social @runvancanada and Email Subscribe.

The Jerome Classic in Vancouver, BC, began in 1964 titled the ‘The International Olympic Preview’ as a build-up and preview of the Tokyo Olympics. Harry Jerome used the event for a triumphant comeback on route to a Bronze medal in the 100 metres for Canada at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The event was later named the ‘Achilles Meet‘. In 2024, under new partnership with non-profit RUNVAN and the Achilles International Track and Field Society, the event was renamed to ‘The Jerome Classic‘. 2025 details coming soon!