5K preteky v blízkosti Squamish

West Van Run offers a flat 5K and 10K run/walk in West Vancouver, British Columbia, with a 1K Kids Run accompanying the main events. It takes place twice annually, once in March and again in September or October. The event is designed for a broad range of participants, including walkers, first-time runners, club members, families, and experienced athletes, rather than catering to a single runner profile. The 5K route begins near the West Vancouver Community Centre on Bellevue Avenue. It proceeds along Bellevue Avenue, Marine Drive, through Park Royal, Ambleside Park, and Argyle Avenue, before concluding on the West Van Seawall. The autumn event spans two days, featuring a Kids Run on each day. The race also benefits Special Olympics BC - North Shore, providing a local charity connection beyond the immediate race area.

The Whistler Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving trail race held at Lost Lake Park in Whistler, British Columbia, offering 5 km and 10 km distances. The start and event hub are located at Lost Lake PassivHaus on Fitzsimmons Road South, making it a resort-town run distinct from a road race through downtown streets. SEA2SKY Events organizes this family-friendly race. The shorter distance provides an accessible option for casual runners and walkers. Now in its eighth year, the event has a local holiday-race atmosphere rather than the feel of a large-city mass participation event.

Kicking PancreAS™ 5K - Vancouver je večerná 5K akcia, beh/prechádzka, čo sa koná pri Second Beach Swimming Pool na Stanley Park Drive vo Vancouveri. Je to určené pre chodcov aj bežcov všetkých úrovní, s registráciou pred štartom a v takej uvoľnenej atmosfére, nie je to len preteky pre rýchlych bežcov. Celá akcia zbiera peniaze na podporu povedomia o rakovine pankreasu, na pomoc pacientom, vzdelávanie v zdravotníctve a výskum v Kanade. Trasa začína a končí v Stanley Parku, čo vlastne sústredí celý deň okolo známeho miesta stretnutí na nábreží vo Vancouveri. Účastníkov povzbudzujú, aby si obliekli fialovú farbu, pridali svietiace veci a kostýmy, čím prispievajú k tomu, aby to malo viac charakter komunitnej zbierky ako klasických cestných pretekov. Sú tam medaily pre všetkých, štartové čísla a nejaké vecičky k akcii. Štartové balíčky si môžeš vyzdvihnúť vopred v Robson Street Running Room alebo priamo v Stanley Parku pred pretekmi; registrácia na mieste už nie je možná. Naposledy sa na akcii zúčastnilo 400 ľudí a vyzbieralo sa vyše $96,000, pričom všetky peniaze zostali v Kanade.

The Vancouver First Responders Half Marathon - Trail Edition is an autumn trail race in Vancouver, British Columbia, serving as the off-road version of the First Responders running series. Participants can select from a 21.1 km half marathon, a 10K, or a 5K. The half marathon course consists of two identical laps. The race includes a team option for the 21K and 10K distances, where four runners compete as a unit, with the team's overall time determined by the average of their individual finish times. The event's history dates back to the mid-2010s. Package pickup occurs the day before the race at The Right Shoe. Race morning features a mandatory briefing prior to the staggered start of the three distances, beginning with the longest and concluding with the shortest.

Run the Night je nočný 5K beh, ktorý štartuje na Second Beach v Stanley Parku vo Vancouveri. Začína sa v piatok večer o 7:00 PM PST a ponúkne ti krátky, odmeraný beh pod tmavou oblohou, kde cítiš oceánsky vzduch a vidíš svetlá mesta v diaľke. Trať je certifikovaná, meraná čipom a opisujú ju ako rýchlu a rovinatú, takže je super pre začiatočníkov aj pre tých, čo si chcú zabehnúť rýchlu 5K. Tento beh uzatvára celú sériu, takže je to posledná šanca, ako sa ešte hecnúť, kým skončí sezóna. Účastníci dostanú medailu za dokončenie, občerstvenie po behu, teplé nápoje, fotky z akcie, nejaké výhody od sponzorov a uznanie v rebríčku, pričom traja najlepší muži a tri najlepšie ženy dostanú aj ceny. Akcia podporuje Childhood Cancer Canada a láka bežcov z Vancouveru všetkých úrovní, od úplných amatérov až po tých, čo si chcú dať ešte jeden náročný výkon, kým sa rok skončí.

The SCPC Vancouver Historic 5K, 10K & Half Marathon takes place on Stanley Park’s paved Seawall, a well-known Vancouver route encircling the park's perimeter. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, accommodating walkers, casual runners, and those seeking a longer timed competition. The event utilizes shoe-tag timing, a finish-line clock, and in-person results, with tags gathered post-finish. The course traces the Seawall along Stanley Park’s northern, western, and southern shores, offering clear vistas of downtown Vancouver, the North Shore mountains, and the Lions Gate Bridge. Stanley Park, Vancouver’s original park, spans 400 hectares, placing the race alongside forests of cedar, hemlock, and fir, as well as the coastline. The event maintains a practical local-race atmosphere, featuring a group warm-up led by The Morgan Method, no race-day registration, and a Yellow Bib option for participants entering after standard merchandise and medals are gone.

The Big Elf Run is a holiday fun run in Vancouver's Stanley Park, starting at Lumberman's Arch in December. It includes a 1k Wee Elf Run for children, and 5k, 10k, and 15k distances, accommodating families, walkers, beginners, and experienced runners. Participants receive a personalized bib with a custom Elf Name, an Elf Toque costume piece, and a wooden ornament medal crafted in British Columbia. The route follows Stanley Park trails, primarily paved paths and seawall segments, with minimal hills and loops for the longer races. Runners depart from Lumberman's Arch, accessing the seawall near Coal Harbour and Burrard Inlet. The event welcomes strollers and pets, provides a water station, and features a DJ, entertainment, vendors, prize draws, and a photo station before the race. It also benefits a charity, aligning with the holiday spirit.