Established in 1999, the Vancouver Half Marathon is one of Canada Running Series’ flagship events in Western Canada. Known for its scenic ocean-side routes and tremendous fundraising efforts in support of the Charity Challenge, this event attracts thousands of runners every year.
Whether you’re looking for a serious challenge or a fun activity for the whole family, the Vancouver Half Marathon will keep you moving. Participants can choose to run in-person or virtual options in the 21K, 5K, and 1K Kids Run or challenge themselves to complete our Threepeat Challenge (In-Person 21K + Virtual 10K + Virtual 5K). Featuring designs inspired by iconic West Coast landscapes & landmarks, all participants will receive an ASICS souvenir shirt, finisher’s medal & other race partner goodies.
Your registration includes:
- 21K Finisher’s medal
- ASICS souvenir shirt
- Race Bib
Course Restrictions
Time Limits
21K: 3 hours to complete the course.
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Water Stations
Water & Nuun (electrolytes) will be available in the pre-race area, on course, and at the finish line. Water stations will be located approximately every 3km.
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the pre-race area, at all aid stations on course, and in the post-race area at the finish. Aid stations will be located approximately every 3km.
Medical Services
More information to come.
5K
Established in 1999, the Vancouver Half Marathon is one of Canada Running Series’ flagship events in Western Canada. Known for its scenic ocean-side routes and tremendous fundraising efforts in support of the Charity Challenge, this event attracts thousands of runners every year.
Whether you’re looking for a serious challenge or a fun activity for the whole family, the Vancouver Half Marathon will keep you moving. Participants can choose to run in-person or virtual options in the 21K, 5K, and 1K Kids Run or challenge themselves to complete our Threepeat Challenge (In-Person 21K + Virtual 10K + Virtual 5K). Featuring designs inspired by iconic West Coast landscapes & landmarks, all participants will receive an ASICS souvenir shirt, finisher’s medal & other race partner goodies.
Your registration includes:
- 5K Finisher’s medal
- ASICS souvenir shirt
- Race Bib
Course Restrictions
Entry Limits
5K: Maximum 2,000 participants
Time Limits
5K: 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the course.
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Water Stations
Water & Nuun (electrolytes) will be available in the pre-race area, on course, and at the finish line.
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the pre-race area, at the aid station on course, and at the finish line.
Medical Services
Medical support will be available at the stat ad finish areas, at the aid station, and roaming on course.
Kids Run
The Vancouver Half Marathon Kids Run is a 1K event for kids ages 2 to 12.
- Children aged 2-5 years old should run with a parent.
- Children aged 6-12 years old are in a kids-only division.
- All Kids Run participants will receive a Finisher’s medal upon completion of the race. This is NOT a timed event.
Your Registration includes:
- Finisher’s medal
- Participant shirt
- Kids Run bib
Start Line
More information to come.
Finish Line
More information to come.
Course Map
More information coming soon!
Course Restrictions
Entry Limits
Kids Run: Maximum 150 participants
Adults
Adults are welcome to accompany their children ages 2-5 during the Kids Run at no additional cost and strollers are permitted to start at the back.
Port-o-lets
More information to come.
Threepeat Challenge
In-Person 21k + Virtual 10K + Virtual 5K
Become a legend of our event and challenge yourself to complete three race distances (In-Person 21K, Virtual 10K, and Virtual 5K) within the race period. All participants will receive an exclusive Threepeat gift, to be announced soon!
Your Registration includes:
- One (1) Finisher’s medal – 21K at the Finish Line on Race Day
- ASICS souvenir shirt
- Amazing Gift Courtesy our brand partner. To be Announced soon!
- Race bib for the 21K
- Digital bib and certificate for the Virtual 10K and Virtual 5K.
Course Restrictions
Entry Limits
21K: Maximum 3,300 participants
Time Limits
21K: 3 hours to complete the course.
*What happens if I don’t complete the race within the course time limit?
Water Stations
Water & Nuun (electrolytes) will be available in the pre-race area, on course, and at the finish line. Water stations will be located approximately every 3km.
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the pre-race area, at all aid stations on course, and in the post-race area at the finish. Aid stations will be located approximately every 3km.
Medical Services
More information to come.
Inputting Your Results
Participants will be able to input their distances and times from June 1st – 30th . Once you have completed your activity, you will track it on the Race Roster Results Platform by following these steps:
- Go to the Race Roster Results Platform
- Log in to your Race Roster account
- Click the ‘Post An Activity’ button
- Add your activity details
- Select ‘Submit Activity’
Race Kit Pickup
All participants in the in-person race must pick up their race kit at race kit pickup location: Forerunners – Main Street (3889 Main Street, Vancouver BC)
Training
Are you signed up to run, but not sure of where to start for training?
The ASICS Runkeeper app is here to offer the support you need ahead of race day.
As part of your registration, ASICS will provide free access to the Runkeeper Go™ premium experience. The app features training plans and guided workouts led by ASICS running coaches. Additionally, users can easily set goals, train, and track their progress in the build-up to the event.
Put the worries of training aside and focus instead on the fun part of reaching your finish line!
Elites & Awards
For information on our Elite Program, please visit this site: ELITES & PRIZES
- “Canadian” is defined as: Citizens; Landed immigrants; and Refugees with official status who have been domiciled in Canada for at least one year (proof may be required).
- BC defined as: BC athletics membership, or having domiciled in BC for 12 months and mailing address in BC.
- Master defined as: athlete being 40 years old plus, day of event.
- Half Marathon Age Categories: 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
- 5K Age Categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Prize money winners in the Open, Canadian and Masters categories can triple dip and collect prizing in all three categories, but collecting prize money in any one category removes you from winning an age category medal.
Don’t just win your prize, claim it! Participants have 30 days to claim any prizes. Please send an email to crswest@canadarunningseries.com with your mailing address, age category and the place you came in and your prize will be mailed out to you.
Event Records:
Men: 63:10 Patrick Nthwia KEN 2007
Women: 70:50 Lioudmila Kortchaguina CAN 2003
Hotels
Whether you are you looking to stay downtown or close to our start line at UBC, here are a couple of options for you:
Holiday Inn & Suites – 1110 Howe Street
and
Adaptive Athletes
More to come.
Stay Connected
Use our official event hashtag #VancouverHalf to connect with our running community. Join our Vancouver Half Marathon Facebook Event Page and follow us on Instagram @runcrswest.
