Canada Run Series press release — The Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K, hosted by Canada Running Series, returns to the streets of UBC and Kitsilano on June 23, 2024, with a near-record number of participants — over 6,000 — expected in both the half marathon and 5K distances.  

Elite Races Showcase Local Talent

The event boasts a highly anticipated elite race featuring a mix of Canadian Olympians, national champions, and local favorites: 

  • Women’s Elite:
    • Natasha Wodak, fresh off her Canadian Half Marathon Championship win, prepares to bring speed and endurance on back-to-back races. 
    • Defending champion and Olympian Dayna Pidhoresky is prepared for a repeat of her victory on Vancouver’s scenic course. 
  • Men’s Elite:
    • Burnaby’s own Justin Kent s geared up as fierce competition, prepared to break the tape.  
    • Fellow local Rob Watson looks to leverage the home course advantage on the iconic, fast seaside route. 

New 5K elite field

This year an elite field is being introduced for the 5K race, which is held at UBC. Nathan Dehghan, who clocked a swift 14:46 finish at the St. Patty’s Day Run in March, is expected to set a strong course record. 

Race Details

When:

Sunday, June 23, 2024 

7:30 a.m. PT — Half Marathon Race Start 

9:30 a.m. PT — 5K Race Start 

10:30 a.m. PT — Kids Run Race Start  

Where: 

Half Marathon Start Line: UBC at the corner of Agronomy Boulevard and NW Marine Drive 

Half Marathon Finish Line: In front of the Museum of Vancouver 

5K Start/Finish Line: UBC at the corner of Agronomy Boulevard and NW Marine Drive 

Kids Run: In Vanier Park, just north of the Half Marathon Finish Line 

As registrations surge to pre-pandemic levels, Canada Running Series is excited to continue raising the bar on fundraising efforts with the annual Charity Challenge. With 29 participating charities, the goal of $300,000 has now been surpassed at $301,000. As donations continue to roll in we aim for our next milestone of $375,000. 

Registrations and fundraising

As registrations surge to pre-pandemic levels, Canada Running Series is excited to continue raising the bar on fundraising efforts with the annual Charity Challenge. With 29 participating charities, the goal of $300,000 has now been surpassed at $301,000. As donations continue to roll in we aim for our next milestone of $375,000.