West Van Run — The annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk of West Vancouver — now happens twice annually, in March and in September/October! The second West Van Run of 2026 will feature exciting events over two weekends, on Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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DATES & EVENTS
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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5KM Run (chip-timed) - 8:30 AM
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5KM Walk (chip-timed) - 8:30 AM
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1KM Kids Run (chip-timed) - 9:30 AM
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Celebrations at Ambleside Park
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
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10KM Run (chip-timed) - 8:30 AM
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10KM Walk (chip-timed) - 8:30 AM
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1KM Kids Run (chip-timed) - 10:30 AM
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Celebrations at Ambleside Park
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EVENT DETAILS
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Start Location: Ambleside Park (13th street entrance)
Gear Check: Ambleside Park(13th street entrance)
Parking: Roadside parking in the area. All parking is free.​
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PACKAGE PICK-UP
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All participants, including kids, must pick up their packages during package pick-up hours. You can have someone else pick up your package.
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 (for 5K & Kids Run )
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Park Royal Shopping Centre (South Side - next to Simons & Nespresso entrances)
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Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 (for 10K & Kids)
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Park Royal Shopping Centre (South Side - next to Simons & Nespresso entrances)​
EVENT DAY PACKAGE PICK-UP
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Event Day Package Pick-Up is for out of town participants only.
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Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 (for 5K & Kids)
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Ambleside Park
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Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (for 10K & Kids)
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Location: Ambleside Park
FINISHER MEDAL
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All West Van Run participants, including those in the 5K, 10K, and 1K Kids, will receive a finisher medal. The medal design for the second annual West Van Run of 2026 will be revealed in June!
PARTICIPANT SHIRT
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Every participants will receive a West Van Run shirt. The front features our classic West Van Run logo, while the back debuts a sleek vertical logo running along the spine. It’s a fresh update of a classic, and we can’t wait to see you wearing it at this year’s West Van Run!
COURSE & ELEVATION
5KM Course & Elevation
The 5KM course is flat and perfect for crushing your goals or just enjoying.
10KM Course & Elevation
The 10KM course is flat and perfect for crushing your goals or just enjoying.
1KM Kids Course & Elevation
The 1KM Kids course is a flat out-and-back course on the Spirit Trail inside Ambleside Park!