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Seek the Peak

Name: Seek the Peak
Start: 2025-06-14
End: 2025-06-14
Location: North Vancouver

North Vancouver, Canada • 14 Jun 2025

Seek the Peak is a challenging 16 km race held at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. The course starts at Ambleside Park on the beach in West Vancouver and winds through North Vancouver before ascending the famous Grouse Grind trail, culminating at the Peak of Vancouver with a total elevation gain of 1,400 meters. Participants can race solo or in teams of 2-4, splitting the course into four legs. The event features aid stations, a finish line celebration with a DJ, BBQ, and giveaways. Proceeds support the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation, promoting local conservation and park enhancements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia North Vancouver

Race information

Registration

16 km

1400 m+

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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