COMMISSIONAIRES BC FIRST RESPONDERS HALF MARATHON · VANCOUVER
Run the Trails. Honour Those Who Serve.
Experience the scenic forest trails of Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit Regional Park while honouring the first responders who serve and protect our communities.
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1K · Teams.
OCTOBER 31, 2027
YOUR RACE. YOUR CITY. YOUR PURPOSE.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or participating for the first time, the Commisionaires BC Vancouver First Responders Half Marathon brings runners together along the beautiful forest trails of Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Join us in celebrating our first responders, supporting mental health, and building community through running.
21.1K
Half Marathon · Individual and 4-person team categories.
10K
Individual and 4-person team categories.
5K
Run or walk the River Valley.
1K
Fun Run for all ages.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY DETAILS
| 2027 Race Category | Nov 6 – Dec 31 | Jan 1 – Apr 9 | Apr 9 – Apr 30 | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon (21K) | $114.62 | $125.33 | $136.05 | Register → |
| 10K Run | $77.11 | $87.82 | $98.54 | Register → |
| Frontline 5K Run/Walk | $61.03 | $71.75 | $82.47 | Register → |
| 1K Fun Run | $34.24 | $34.24 | $39.60 | Register → |
| TEAM COMPETITIONS — 4 RUNNERS PER TEAM | ||||
| 21K Team of 4 | $377.17 | $420.04 | $462.91 | Register → |
| 10K Team of 4 | $227.14 | $270.00 | $312.87 | Register → |
| RUN FOR CHARITY | ||||
| CMHA-BC/ Wounded Warriors Canada | $44.96 | $44.96 | $44.96 | Register → |
Pricing: All amounts shown are in Canadian dollars and include mandatory charges and fees as displayed by Race Roster. Prices are subject to change.
WHAT YOUR ENTRY INCLUDES
- Finisher medal
- Event shirt (subject to registration deadline and availability)
- Timing and event updates
- Course hydration support
- Post-race snacks and draw-prize eligibility.
RUN TOGETHER: 4-PERSON TEAMS
Team competition is not a relay. Each of the four team members completes their selected event distance. Team standings use the average finish time of all four runners, and each runner also receives an individual result.
If a member does not complete the event, remaining runners receive individual results but the team is not ranked. Team-name registration is required.
EVENT WEEKEND LOGISTICS
PACKAGE PICKUP
The Right Shoe · 1601 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
Saturday, October 30, 2027 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Race-day pickup by request only.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 9:00 AM — Race site opens
- 9:45 AM — Mandatory pre-race briefing
- 10:00 AM — Half Marathon starts
- 10:15 AM — 10K starts
- 10:30 AM — 5K and 1K start
- ~1:00 PM — Race wrap-up
RACE VENUE
We are excited to be returning to Pacific Spirit Regional Park!
Forests, creeks, beaches, cliffs, and bog provide habitat for wildlife. Explore trails in this oasis of nature on foot, bicycle, and horseback.!
Our event is based at the Sasamat Resevoir
EXPLORE THE COURSES
Half Marathon | 21.1K
Two laps through Pacific Spirit Regional Park!
Start adjacent to the Reservoir, heading briefly east on Top Trail before turning left onto Huckleberry Trail. At the junction, make a hard left onto Sherry Sakamoto Trail, running parallel to W 16th Avenue.
Turn left onto Sword Fern Trail and follow its winding, rolling terrain down to SW Marine Trail. Turn left (east), then left onto Clinton Trail, reconnecting with Salish Trail.
Follow Salish, turn right onto Imperial Trail, then right onto Hemlock Trail. Turn left onto Sasamat Trail and tackle its steady climb back toward the Reservoir.
Lap Two: Continue north on Sasamat to rejoin Sherry Sakamoto Trail and repeat the loop. After completing the second lap, stay right toward the Reservoir and the finish line!
VIEW 21.1K ROUTE DETAILS10K Run
Starting adjacent to the Reservoir, head north along Sasamat Trail. Make a hard left onto Sherry Sakamoto Trail, parallel to W 16th Avenue.
Turn left onto Sword Fern Trail and follow its winding, rolling terrain toward SW Marine Trail. Turn left (east) onto SW Marine, then left onto Clinton Trail, reconnecting with Salish Trail.
Follow Salish and turn right onto Imperial Trail, then right onto Hemlock Trail. Turn left onto Sasamat Trail for a steady climb back toward the Reservoir and finish line!
VIEW 10K ROUTE DETAILS5K Run/Walk
Start adjacent to the Reservoir, heading briefly east on Top Trail before turning left onto Huckleberry Trail.
Make a hard left onto Sherry Sakamoto Trail, running parallel to W 16th Avenue. Continue to the next left onto Sword Fern Trail.
Follow Sword Fern to a left turn onto Council Trail, then another left onto Hemlock Trail. A quick right brings you back onto Huckleberry Trail, which merges into Sasamat Trail leading back toward the Reservoir and finish line!
VIEW 5K ROUTE DETAILSInteractive Course Map
Explore all three distances through Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
Use the map layer controls to select a course, zoom in and explore the trails. Individual Plotaroute links above provide additional route details.
MORE THAN A FINISH LINE
Our charity partners support first responders, veterans, public safety personnel and their families. Learn about our partners
CMHA BC
For more than 70 years, CMHA BC has been working to improve mental health and ensure people across British Columbia have the support they need. If you choose to fundraise for CMHA BC, funds raised will support our Resilient Minds® Program, providing BC’s Firefighters with practical tools to manage the mental health impacts of trauma and stress, build resilience, and care for themselves while continuing to protect our communities. As firefighters face the demands of daily emergencies and increasingly challenging wildfire seasons, your support helps us be there for the people who are always there for us.
WOUNDED WARRIORS CANADA
Wounded Warriors Canada is honoured to be the official charity partner of the First Responder Half Marathon Series, with events taking place in cities across Western Canada. This partnership means more than just running, it’s a powerful reminder that our first responders are not alone.
Funds raised through the series will go directly toward our mental health programs, providing vital support to first responders and their families when they need it most. Thanks to the generosity of participants and supporters, we can continue to deliver life-changing care and resources to those who serve our communities every day.
Together, we’re building a future where no first responder faces their challenges alone.
FIND OUT MORE AT https://www.woundedwarriors.ca
RUN FOR CHARITY
Secure your spot AND make your experience about more than just the finish line.
Pay a reduced entry fee and fundraise a minimum of $400 for one of our charities!
Their team will be with you every stop of the way with resources, advice and motivation!
HOW THIS WORKS
1. Register and pay a discounted entry fee of $40 to secure your spot!
2. Create a fundraising page and commit to raising a minimum of $400 by race day for your charity of choice.
*by registering for this category, you agree to fundraise a minimum of $400 for the charity. If you do not meet the minimum 24hrs prior to race-day, you will be charged the difference to be able to participate in the event.
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
