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.
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
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
EVENT DETAILS
Start Location: Ambleside Park (13th street entrance)
Gear Check: Ambleside Park(13th street entrance)
Parking: Roadside parking in the area. All parking is free.
PACKAGE PICK-UP
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)
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
Event Day Package Pick-Up is for out of town participants only.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 (for 5K & Kids)
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Ambleside Park
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (for 10K & Kids)
Time: 7:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Location: Ambleside Park
FINISHER MEDAL
All West Van Run participants, including those in the 5K, 10K, and 1K Kids, will receive this finisher medal. The two designs below are front and back of the same medal!
PARTICIPANT SHIRT
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! Shirts are available in maroon, dark navy and black. You choose the colour during online registration.
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!