First Responders Half Marathon - Vancouver
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Vancouver First Responders Half Marathon
The event takes place on Sunday November 1, 2026, in Pacific Spirit Regional Park with the start and finish located on Sasamat Trail adjacent to the Sasamat Reservoir. The course runs on marked forest trails and includes rolling terrain and a steady climb on Sasamat Trail. The half marathon is run as two laps of the loop.
Distances offered:
- 21.1 km (half marathon)
- 10 km
- 5 km
There is a team category for the 21 km and 10 km distances. Teams consist of four runners who run together; this is not a relay. Team results are calculated as the average time of the four individual runners. Each team member also receives an individual time. If one or more team members do not complete the course, remaining members receive only individual results and no team time is recorded.
Entry fees listed for standard registration are $85 for the 21 km, $55 for the 10 km, $45 for the 5 km, and team entries starting at $200. Fees increase on January 1, June 1, and October 1. Entries received after October 15 are not guaranteed event merchandise.
A charity entry option has a reduced fee of $40 and requires a minimum fundraising commitment of $400; if the minimum is not met 24 hours before race day the difference will be charged. All standard entry packages include a short sleeve cotton event t-shirt (not guaranteed after October 17), a finisher medal, chip timing pending minimum attendance (manual timing otherwise), aid stations with fluids, post-race snacks, and eligibility for draw prizes.
Race package pickup is at The Right Shoe on Saturday October 31 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with Sunday pickup by request only; a designated person may pick up a package on behalf of a participant. Ample parking is available adjacent to the park along W 16th Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
