Riverbender
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Riverbender
Riverbender is a community running event held at Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park in Burnaby, BC on December 12, 2026. The event offers measured course options that follow the bend of the Fraser River within Foreshore Park.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Kids Race free
Both the 5 km and 10 km routes use uninterrupted bike paths and wide gravel trails that follow the river bend. The organizer describes the course as flat and fast. Runners can expect views of the Fraser River and winter wildlife along the route, including sightings of eagle nests.
Registration includes a unique finishers medal, a beer voucher redeemable at Steel & Oak Brewing Co., professional timing with bib and chip, and a well marked and accurately measured course. The event supports KidSport Burnaby, an organization that provides grants to help cover registration fees for children aged 18 and under in Burnaby.
The event’s registration policies note that refunds and deferrals are not available unless optional refund insurance was purchased during registration. Transfers are possible through the Race Roster platform and there is no waitlist. If the event is cancelled for reasons such as weather or other circumstances, the organizer will provide a discount toward next year’s event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
