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Trail Running Calendar near Downtown Vancouver 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Downtown Vancouver for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
A 21 km mountain trail run and relay on Bowen Island circling Mt Gardner with chip timing, aid stations, and proceeds supporting local conservation groups.
A team relay on the Traboulay Poco Trail with four legs and exchange points at Gates Park, Castle Park, and Tinhouse Brewing; Leg 2 follows a detour.
Teams of eight relay on a 400 m track, each runner doing two 30 minute legs to cover the greatest distance in eight hours; divisions include Open, Mixed and Master.
An annual running event for people aged 55 and over featuring an 8K race and a 5K fun run along the North Dyke by the Fraser River. Chip timing, aid stations and a post run social with food and music are included.
Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park around Goldie and Flower lakes with distances from 1 km to 14.1 km, a supported hiking division and age group awards.
Team-based Grouse Grind climb on September 27, 2026 with an opening Sedin head-to-head race, team scoring by time and fundraising, and a mountaintop celebration.
Cross country and trail races at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver with distances from 1 km to 8 km and BC Athletics sanctioning.
October 2026
A single day trail event linking Seymour, Grouse and Cypress with aid stations and a point to point route in West Vancouver.
Cross country racing at UBC Farm on October 10 2026 with courses through farm fields and distances for Varsity 8K, Open 6K and Elementary 2K.
Costume friendly trail races in North Vancouver on October 24, 2026 offering 10K, half marathon and marathon on North Shore trails with aid stations and finisher medals.
Climb the stands of BC Place in Vancouver on October 24, 2026 to fundraise for wildlife and support WWF Canada’s Regenerate Canada goals.
Halloween themed 5 km in Burnaby on October 31, 2026, with a 400 m Mini Monster Dash for children and costume-friendly activities at Swangard Stadium.
A cross country event by Kajaks Track & Field Club at Garry Point Park Richmond on October 31 2026 with races for all ages and advance souvenir socks available.
November 2026
Trail event at Sasamat Trail in Vancouver with 21 km, 10 km and 5 km options, team entries, and charity fundraising.
Trail half marathon plus 10 km and 5 km options in Pacific Spirit Regional Park with team and charity fundraising categories, start and finish by Sasamat Reservoir.
Winter trail race on North Shore trails with 12K, 19.5K and 25K courses, aid stations, cup-less policy and on-course marshals; event collects non-perishable food for the local food bank.
Muddy 2 km and 5 km fun runs on Bowen Island with forest obstacles, costumes, prizes and proceeds supporting Island Pacific School bursaries.
December 2026
Trail event at Grouse Mountain on 12/31/2026 offering two in-person races of 10 and 50 miles plus a 10-mile virtual challenge. Registration opens 12/31/2025; fees range from $50 to $120.
February 2027
Winter trail event in Stanley Park with 2K, 5K and 10K options, dogs on leash allowed, self-timed runs and fundraising for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs.
March 2027
Winter trail races near Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve offering 15K, 25K, 35K and a 15K relay with stocked aid stations and varied technical terrain.
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