Feeling the holiday stress? Need a healthy way to blow off some steam? Or do you just need some motivation to keep moving through the holidays or to start moving in the new year? We have collected some fun runs & races from across Metro Vancouver to boost your motivation.
Running & walking are great ways to cut through stress, get out in our beautiful city & meet new people. Grab your running shoes, mits and a warm hat and get out there!
Metro Vancouver has some wonderful trails and cycling paths for you to run on and many of these races are virtual so that you can do them on your own time wherever you like!
Get Moving With Winter Fun Runs across Metro Vancouver:
Charlie Brown Christmas Virtual Run
VIRTUAL
(Dec. 1 , 2022 - Jan. 15, 2023
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends this Christmas and rediscover what Christmas is truly all about in this Officially Licensed PeanutsÂŽ Holiday Classic! This Medal Dash virtual event allows you to simply run, walk or hike a 5K, 10K or 13.1 anytime, anywhere before/after or on Christmas Dayđď¸đ. Choose your location - in your neighborhood, favorite trail or even a treadmill and complete the event in one day or split up collectively over multiple days.
5 Km
10km
Half Marathon
The Brick New Year's Run
January 1, 2023
Start the New Year off on the right foot by establishing or maintaining an active lifestyle. In addition to post-event refreshments, you will also receive a hoodie & a medal if you register early. Virtual option available.
5K Run/Walk
1K Kids Run
Icebreaker 8K & 1K Kids run
STEVESTON
January 15, 2023
Visit beautiful Steveston and start your year off with a scenic, flat and fast run. The annual Steveston Icebreaker is a family-friendly 1KM, and 8KM run/walk - plus awards, health expo, refreshments, food, prizes and more!
8Km
1K Kidsrun
VANCOUVER CHILLY CHASE
VANCOUVER
January 22, 2023
Start your new year out by making the WECHCPC Vancouver Chilly Chase your first athletic goal race of the season! EVERYONE is a winner with Try Events' 5K, 10K, 15K and Half Marathon participants earn a GREAT souvenir finishing medal.Â
5Km
10Km
15km
Half marathon
Hypothermic Virtual Half Marathon
VIRTUAL
February 5, 2023
The Virtual Hypothermic Half Marathon is a winter half marathon and 10K event held in beautiful winter cities across Canada. This run is possible as an in-person event on Feb 5th in Vancouver of a virtual event that run can be run or walked from any location you choose. Register early before it fills up. All participants will receive a limited edition Hypothermic Half hydration package and a Finisher Medal. Brunch is included at in person events!
21.1KM
Fort Langley Historic Half
FORT LANGLEY
February 19, 2023
This winter half marathon starts and finishes in BC's birth town, Fort Langley British Columbia. The half marathon route is amazing and has more to offer than you can imagine! Starting from the Fort Langley's National Historic Site of Canada you will travel the beautiful rural streets of Fort Langley past majestic views of mountains and farmlands. From here the route follows onto the historic Hudson's Bay Co. "Telegraph Trail", winds its way through quite streets in Walnut Grove, takes to our historic hill and begins the finishing kilometers with a strong downhill that heads to the most prestigious start/finish line location in British Columbia: inside the gates of the Fort Langley's National Historic Site of Canada.
5Km
10km
Half Marathon
2022 Secret 3KÂ virtual run/walk
VIRTUAL
March 8, 2023
In 2015 for the first time ever, a marathon was held in Afghanistan, a marathon that both men and women were able to participate in but they had to keep it a secret. Why? There are still places in the world where women are not allowed to run or walk outside. However, a community in Afghanistan is courageously carving out a new way forward for the next generation. Join The Secret 3K run/walk. Held during the week of International Women's Day, this race celebrates our right to be free to run. We're inviting everyone to come together in solidarity supporting the right all humans should have to walk or run free of fear in their community.
3Km
VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE RUN
VANCOUVER
March 4, 2023
There isn't a more famous place in Vancouver to run, jog, or walk than Stanley Park's Seawall. The Seawall loops around Stanley Park, running along the park's northern, western and southern coastlines. Fully-paved, the Seawall is an ideal pathway for walkers, joggers and runners of all skill levels, and its route--with views of the city, northern mountains, and Lion's Gate Bridge--is undeniably beautiful. The 10k Route circles Stanley Park's Seawall once, and the 5k the Dovian Park loop.
5 Km
10 Km
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