Vancouver First Responders Trail Run
Vancouver, Canada • 1 Nov 2026
2026 Vancouver First Responders Half Marathon - Trail Edition
The event takes place on November 1, 2026 at Sasamat Trail, West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is held in support of first responders and aims to raise awareness of the challenges they face.
Distances and formats
- 21 km half marathon
- 10 km run
- Frontline 5 km run/walk Team entries are available for the 21 km and 10 km events. Each team consists of four runners who run together; this is not a relay. Team results are calculated as the average of the four individual times. If one or more team members do not complete the race, remaining members receive individual results only and no team time is recorded.
Included items and policies Entry packages include a short-sleeve cotton shirt (sizes not guaranteed after October 15), a finisher medal, chip timing with live results subject to minimum participation, fully stocked aid stations, and post-race snacks. A Run for Charity option requires a reduced entry fee and a fundraising commitment of at least CA$400. Online registration closes October 31, 2026. All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. Participants must show photo ID at check-in; minors need a parent or guardian consent form. Minimum ages by December 31, 2026 are 16 for the half marathon and 10 for the 10 km.
Fundraising Fundraising supports organizations including the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division, Wounded Warriors Canada, and Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver Fraser. To date CA$55.20 has been raised toward a CA$12,500 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.