Formerly called the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon, the Vancouver Half Marathon takes place on the last Sunday in June. It also includes a 5K run and a kids’ run.
The Half Marathon begins at UBC and finishes at the Museum of Vancouver. In 2026 the event is on June 28th. There is also a virtual version of the race which runs throughout the month of June.
This article contains the following information about the event:
Vancouver Half Marathon | 5K Run | Kids’ Run | Race Day Schedule | Other Information
Vancouver Half Marathon 2026
Attracting thousands of runners and spectators, this race is one of the city’s largest and most popular running events of the year. The marathon also has a shorter 5K version which takes place on the same day, as well as an even shorter 1K run for kids.
The event is also run virtually during June. Runners looking to challenge themselves even more can register for the Threepeat Challenge most years.
OTHER RUNS IN VANCOUVER
In addition to the Vancouver Half Marathon, other Lower Mainland runs in late spring and summer include the Vancouver Sun Run (in April) and BMO Marathon (in May). There is also the Longest Day Road Race which is a fundraising event benefitting the Greater Vancouver Food Bank in June.
Other marathon and half marathon runs in the Vancouver region include the Vancouver Chilly Chase (in January), Fort Langley Historic Half (in February) and Shamrock’n Race (in March). There is also the Rubber Ducky Race (in October) and both the Boundary Bay Marathon and Vancouver Historic Half (in November).
See our article about Vancouver Running Races to learn about the above and other similar events. Continue reading to learn about the half marathon in June.
Vancouver Half Marathon
The Vancouver Half Marathon begins at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The start time is 7:45 am. The route follows the southern portion of UBC before turning around and hugging the coast past Kitsilano Beach towards Vanier Park. The race then finishes in front of the Museum of Vancouver.
Registration for the 2026 in-person half marathon costs $130 per person. The virtual version of the half marathon, on the other hand, costs $55. The price goes up the closer it gets to the day of the event.
5K Run
In addition to the half marathon, the event includes a 5K run. This shorter version starts and ends at the Museum of Vancouver. The route winds along the picturesque coast line towards UBC and then loops back, finishing almost at the same place as the starting line.
Registration fees for both the in-person event and the virtual one for the 5K run costs $55 in 2026.
Kids’ Run
The event also offers a run for kids between the ages of 2 and 12. It’s a 1K run that includes a finisher’s medal, T-shirt and a running bib. Kids ages 5 and under are encouraged to run with an adult. Meanwhile, kids ages 6 to 12 can run alone. The route is will start and end near the Museum of Vancouver.
In 2026 the kids’ run costs $30 regardless of whether you want to run at the in-person event or virtually at another time in June. There’s also a maximum of 150 runners for the in-person event.
Vancouver Half Marathon and 5K Run Schedule
The schedule for the Vancouver Half Marathon and 5K race in 2026 is as follows. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)
- 7:30 am – Start of 5K race at the Museum of Vancouver
- 7:45 am – Start of the Half Marathon at UBC
- 10:45 am – Start of Kids’ Run at the Museum of Vancouver
Other Information
Visit the Vancouver Half Marathon website for more information about the runs.
Dozens of races take place throughout the Lower Mainland, including other major events like the Vancouver Sun Run in April and BMO Vancouver International Marathon in May. Check out Vancouver Running Races for more information on other running events at different times of the year.
Other articles that might be of interest include the following:
- Vancouver’s June Calendar of Events
- Vancouver’s July Calendar of Events
- What’s Happening in Vancouver this Weekend
- Vancouver Summer Activities
- Lower Mainland Outdoor Activities
