Try Events Running Races

Try Events organizes races of different lengths in Metro Vancouver. There are 5 km and 10 km runs, as well as half and full marathons for runners to enjoy.

Events in the series include the Chilly Chase (January 25th, 2026), Fort Langley Historic Half (in February) and the Vancouver Chocolate Run and Shamrock’n Race (the latter on March 15th, 2026). There is also the Rubber Ducky Race (in October), and the Boundary Bay Marathon and Vancouver Historic Half (in November). The last two are the biggest.

The last two races in the series in 2025 are the Boundary Bay Marathon on November 2nd and Vancouver Historic Half on November 30th.

Try Events Races in Metro Vancouver

Try Events hosts a number of running races and half marathons throughout the year. The events happen at various locations in Metro Vancouver including Fort Langley, Burnaby Lake, False Creek, Stanley Park and South Delta’s Boundary Bay.

The family-friendly events offer different distances to choose from, between 5 kms and 42 kms, the last of which is the length of a full marathon. Some Try Events races are themed, like the event during the week of St. Patrick’s Day for example.

Registration costs for each event increase as the events get closer. You can save up to around $15 by registering as early as possible. Everyone who finishes their race usually receives a medal, and special medals are given to the top three runners of each event. There are also random draws to win various types of prizes on most race days.

The organization’s first ever event happened in January 2005. Since then, Try Events has worked with communities and supported numerous charities. Volunteers help on event days and make it easier for Try Events to support its various charitable beneficiaries.

Vancouver Try Events Races

Try Events races take place across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley regions. There are races in Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta and also Fort Langley. The race schedule is below.

Vancouver Chilly Chase (in January)

The Chilly Chase race is an annual event outside the Creekside Community Recreation Centre located at #1 Athletes Way in Vancouver’s Olympic Village at the edge of False Creek. The 21st edition of the event happens on Sunday, January 25th, 2026.

The race features multiple routes that span 5 kms, 10 kms and 21 kms. Races are staggered but begin at around 9:00 am.

Registration for the shortest race typically costs between $53 and $65. The 10 km race is about $58 if you register early, or up to around $70 if you wait until closer to race day. The half marathon tends to cost between $68 and $80. Participants receive souvenir swag, participation medals and small snacks.

Visit the Try Events website or see our article about the Chilly Chase to learn more about the event. Watch the following short video if you want to see what the start of the race at Olympic Village looks like.

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Fort Langley Historic Half (in February)

The Fort Langley Historic Half event was, unfortunately, cancelled in 2025 due to snow and icy conditions on the trail. The 19th annual event would have taken place on Sunday, February 16th. When it does happen, this event offers a few different routes. There are 5 km, 10 km and half marathon running races.

The races kick off at Bedford Plaza at 23285 Billy Brown Road in Fort Langley. All the runs start at about 9:00 am and everyone receives a finishing medal.

Costs to register vary based on distances and registration times. In 2025, before the race was cancelled, the 5 km run cost up to $65, while the 10 km run cost up to $70 and the half marathon cost up to $80.

This event will return in 2026 and will take place around the same time again.

Click Fort Langley Historic Half to learn more about the event.

Vancouver Chocolate Run (in March)

The Vancouver Chocolate Run is another race in the Try Events series that happens along the Stanley Park Seawall in March. As the name of the event suggests, all participants receive some chocolate when they take part.

The Vancouver Chocolate Run takes place in early March. There’s typically a Fun K race which is just over half a kilometre in length, but that race didn’t happe in 2025.

For the 5 km race, registration is typically between $53 and $65 depending on when you book. The 10 km race tends to cost about $5 more, and the half marathon is another $10.

The Fun K race (when it happens) is the shortest and also the least expensive to enter. It’s great for kids. The cost for the Fun K in 2024 (the last time it happened) was $15 to $20 per runner.

Click Try Events Chocolate Run for more information about this event.

Shamrock’n Race (in March)

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Try Events hosts a themed race in mid-March at Burnaby Lake Regional Park each year.

The 20th annual Shamrock ‘N Race takes place on March 15th in 2026. The starting line is in Burnaby in the field near the corner of Joe Sakic Way and Sperling Avenue, so at the same location as the Rubber Ducky Race in October.

The 5 km, 7 mile and half marathon runs all start at around 9:00 am.

Click Try Events St. Patrick’s Day to learn more about this event.

Rubber Ducky Race in Burnaby — The Rubber Ducky Race

Rubber Ducky Race (in October)

The Try Events Rubber Ducky Race is held in October in the City of Burnaby.

There are three options for participants to choose from. There’s a 5 km route, a 7 mile (about 11 kms) route and a half marathon. The races begin in the park near the corner of Joe Sakic Way and Sperling Avenue. Courses loop around Burnaby Lake making for a wonderful time in nature.

The Rubber Ducky event usually takes place on a Sunday in the latter half of October. The races begin at about 9:00 am with a short warm-up immediately before. The course closes at noon.

Registration fees vary depending on which distance you wish to run and how far in advance you book. Prices for the 5 km run tend to range from $50 to $65. The 7 mile run typically costs between $55 and $70, and the half marathon usually costs between $65 and $80. In all cases, prices increase as the event gets closer.

Runners who finish their races receive a participation medal, and people who sign up for the half marathon get some extra swag.

Click Try Events Rubber Ducky or see our article about the Rubber Ducky Race for the latest information about this event.

Rubber Ducky Race Video

The following video shows what the start of the Rubber Ducky Race at Burnaby Lake Regional Park looks like. As you’ll see, it’s a fair-sized race with a lot of participants.

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Boundary Bay Marathon (in November)

As its name suggests, the Boundary Bay event takes place at Boundary Bay Park in South Delta (a.k.a. Tsawwassen). The park is beautiful and the path runs alongside the ocean. The terrain is mostly flat which makes running a bit easier.

In 2025 the 14th annual Boundary Bay Marathon happens on Sunday, November 2nd. There are four different routes available. The shorter options are 5 kms and 10 kms long. For more serious runners, there is both a half and full marathon. In addition, groups of runners can compete in a four-person marathon relay. The races start at about 8:30 am.

Prices for the individual runs in 2025 range from $50 to $90 each, depending on which distance you select. On the other hand, entering the four-person relay costs $200 to $260 per team.

Click Try Events Boundary Bay to learn more about this event.

Check out the following video for an idea of what the Boundary Bay event looks like.

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Vancouver Historic Half (in November)

The Vancouver Historic Half is a popular event where participants run along the Stanley Park Seawall. 2025 marks the Vancouver Historic Half’s 15th anniversary. The event begins at around 9:00 am on Sunday, November 30th.

The event offers 5 kms, 10 kms and half marathon routes. The runs begin at Lumberman’s Arch Concession at 3250 Stanley Park Drive. Stanley Park is one of Vancouver’s top attractions, so it’s no surprise that this event has been a great success over the years.

Half marathon runners get an event souvenir and all runners borrow time tags. Prices for the event range from $50 to $80 per person.

Visit the Try Events website for more information about this event.