Vancouver First Responders Trail Run
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Event overview
The 2026 Vancouver First Responders Half Marathon - Trail Edition takes place on November 1, 2026 at Sasamat Trail, West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada. The event recognizes and raises awareness for the role and challenges of first responders. It is held as part of a series that also runs in Edmonton, Calgary, and Saskatoon. Fundraising is organized for multiple charities, including Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division, Wounded Warriors Canada, and Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver Fraser. Current fundraiser totals and goals are shown in Canadian dollars.
Race distances and entry details
- 21K (Half Marathon)
- 10K
- Frontline 5K
Team events are offered for the 21K and 10K with teams of four. Teams are not relays; all members run together. Team results are calculated as the average of the four individual times; individual times are also recorded. If team members do not complete the race, remaining members receive only individual results and no team time.
All entry packages include a short-sleeve cotton running shirt (sizes not guaranteed after October 15), a finisher medal, chip timing with live results (subject to minimum participation), fully stocked aid stations, post-race snacks, and eligibility for draw prizes. Registration notes: 5% GST and an online processing fee apply; online registration closes October 31, 2026 or when capacity is reached. Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. Age limits: by December 31, 2026 participants must be 16 for the half marathon and 10 for the 10K; participants under 18 require parental permission. All participants must show picture ID at check-in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
