🌊 Vancouver, BC · Ocean-Side Route · Since 1999 · Canada Running Series
The Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 1999, it is one of Canada Running Series' flagship events in Western Canada. The 21K Half Marathon (SOLD OUT, max 5,000 participants) starts at 7:45 AM on NW Marine Drive, south of Agronomy at UBC, and finishes at the Museum of Vancouver in Vanier Park. The course traces a stunning ocean-side route through Pacific Spirit Park, along Spanish Banks, past Jericho Beach, along the Kitsilano Seawall to the finish — with the North Shore Mountains as a constant backdrop. Course time limit: 3 hours (8:30/km pace). Runners receive an ASICS souvenir shirt, a finisher's medal, Organika electrolytes and Hornet Energy gels on course. The Beneva Charity Challenge supports registered charities. The 5K and 1K Kids Race round out the programme. Timing: Sportstats. Results: Race Roster.
Race Programme — Sunday, June 28, 2026
21K HALF
MARATHON
Sun. June 28 · 7:45 AM · NW Marine Drive (UBC) → Pacific Spirit → Spanish Banks → Jericho → Kitsilano Seawall → Museum of Vancouver SOLD OUT
21.1 km · Max 5,000 participants · 3-hour time limit (8:30/km) · Start corrals by expected finish time (colour-coded bibs) · Organika electrolytes + Hornet gels on course (every ~3 km) · ASICS shirt · Finisher medal · Sportstats chip timing · Adaptive Athletes welcome
5K
RACE
Sun. June 28 · TBC · Vanier Park / Kitsilano area, Vancouver
5 km · All abilities welcome · Finisher medal · Chip timing · Charity Challenge eligible · In-person + Virtual option available · Race Roster results
1K KIDS
RACE
Sun. June 28 · TBC · Vanier Park, Vancouver
1 km · Young runners · Fun family atmosphere · Finisher medal · No minimum pace required · Great intro to racing
VIRTUAL
OPTION
June 1–30, 2026 · Run anywhere — 21K, 5K or 1K
Complete your distance at your own pace, on your own schedule · Submit your results online · Receive finisher swag · Charity Challenge eligible · Canada Running Series virtual platform
Start: NW Marine Drive, south of Agronomy Road, UBC (V6T 1Z4), Vancouver BC. Pre-race amenities (bag check + toilets) on Agronomy Road and NW Marine Drive.
Finish: Museum of Vancouver, Vanier Park, Vancouver BC.
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026. 21K: 7:45 AM (corrals open earlier).
21K SOLD OUT — 5K and Kids Race still open.
Course: Pacific Spirit Park → Spanish Banks → Jericho Beach → Kitsilano Seawall → Vanier Park · Ocean-side, scenic.
Time Limit: 3 hours (must maintain 8:30/km pace).
Race Kit Pickup: Check canadarunningseries.com for expo details.
Bag Check: Available at start (Agronomy Road).
Aid Stations: Water + Organika electrolytes every ~3 km · Hornet Energy gels on course.
Race Swag: ASICS souvenir shirt + finisher medal + on-course nutrition.
Charity: Beneva Charity Challenge — run to support your favourite registered charity.
Organizer: Canada Running Series ·
canadarunningseries.com.
Timing: Sportstats.
Results: Race Roster ·
results.raceroster.com.
Getting there: SkyTrain to UBC bus exchange · Parking limited at UBC — transit strongly recommended.
Race Distances Overview
| Event | Distance · Course | Start Time · Notes |
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| Half Marathon 21K SOLD OUT |
21.1 km · Ocean-side route UBC → Vanier Park |
7:45 AM · Max 5,000 · 3-hr limit · ASICS shirt + medal |
| 5K Race 5K |
5 km · Kitsilano / Vanier Park area |
TBC · All abilities · Medal · Charity eligible |
| Kids Race 1K |
1 km · Vanier Park |
TBC · Young runners · Fun atmosphere · Medal |
| Virtual Event VIRTUAL |
21K / 5K / 1K — run anywhere |
June 1–30, 2026 · Submit online · Race swag included |
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2026 Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K · June 28 · UBC → Museum of Vancouver · Since 1999 · Canada Running Series · Sportstats
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