Vancouver Historic Half

Hosted by Try Events, the Vancouver Historic Half is a set of three runs around Stanley Park in November each year. The longest route is a half marathon.

In 2026 the race takes place on November 29th (and before that, on November 1st, is the Boundary Bay Marathon which is also a great event). For the most up-to-date details about the runs, see the TryEvents.ca website.

This article contains the following information about the Vancouver Historic Half:

When and Where | Race Registration Fees | Video | Other Information

Vancouver Historic Half at Stanley Park

The Vancouver Historic Half is an annual running event that takes place at one of Vancouver’s top attractions (the city’s most famous park). Participants race distances of 5 km, 10 km or 21 km around the Stanley Park Seawall. It’s a fully-paved and beautiful loop along the water with views of English Bay, Coal Harbour and the North Shore, depending on where in the park you are.

Each race at the Vancouver Historic Half is timed using tags. The fastest runners receive special medals, and all other participants receive finishing medals. Everyone also gets free snacks, a take-home souvenir and the chance to win valuable prizes throughout the event. There are water stations set up along the 10 km and half marathon routes as well.

The Vancouver Historic Half is one of a series of running events. Other races put on by the same organizers in the City of Vancouver are the Chilly Chase and Vancouver Chocolate Run. There is also the Shamrock’n Race and Rubber Ducky Race in Burnaby.

Elsewhere in the Lower Mainland, there is the Boundary Bay Marathon in Tsawwassen and the Fort Langley Historic Half. Participants can run in one, all, or as many of the races as they want. People sign up for each race individually.

When and Where is the Vancouver Historic Half

In 2026 the Vancouver Historic Half happens on Sunday, November 29th. The races start at 9:00 am, 9:08 am and 9:12 am. There is also a 15-minute warm up session beginning at 8:45 am.

All three of the runs start and end at Lumberman’s Arch near the concession stand in Stanley Park. It’s located at 3250 Stanley Park Drive, along the east side of the park.

The 5K running route moves south past the Vancouver Aquarium and then loops back around a small portion of the seawall. The 10K and half marathon routes, meanwhile, go around the outside of the whole park, with the half marathon runners doing two laps of the course.

To register and for more information about the races, visit the TryEvents.ca website.

Vancouver Historic Half Competitors

Race Registration Fees

Registration costs for the Vancouver Historic Half depend on a couple of factors. The three distances are priced differently. Fees also increase as the event gets closer each year.

The cost to participate in the 5 km run in 2026 is between $53 and $65. The 10 km run costs between $58 and $70. Lastly, running in the half marathon costs between $78 and $100 per person. These prices have remained pretty consistent for the past few years, which is awesome to see.

Registration is cheapest until the end of July. Prices increase by $5 or $10 after that and remain that way until the end of September when they increase by another $5 or $10. That new price is available until Last Chance in mid-November. Registration is most expensive for folks who decide to run on the day of the event.

Vancouver Historic Half Video

For an idea of what to expect at the Vancouver Historic Half, check out the video below. It includes footage from the 2023 event. As you can see, lots of people participated, and a good number also cheered them on! The route is usually very picturesque but it was an overcast day in November. Hopefully it happens on a sunny morning in 2026.