Most popular routes
Coal Harbour Seawall & Stanley Park's best trails
Not sure where to run in the 1000-acre Stanley Park? Here is what Vancouver locals recommend. This route is a mix of Vancouver's scenic Seawall path and a small taste of some of Stanley Park's most beautiful trails. This route was created for TED2019.
Full Stanley Park Seawall Loop
A must-run when in Vancouver! Are you up for the challenge? This Stanley Park Seawall loop takes you to some of the most iconic views and locations in the city including the Lions Gate Bridge, Third Beach, Lost Lagoon, and more.
Downtown Vancouver Neighbourhoods
This city tour route guides you through some of Vancouver's most iconic neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Gastown, Chinatown, False Creek, and Yaletown. Be sure to enjoy the scenic view of False Creek on this run!
Runner-friendly hotels
Fairmont Waterfront
Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown, right along the waterfront. This hotel offers running routes in the city, to the peaceful Stanley Park, and along the water on the famous Seawall.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
If you’re in Vancouver for a layover, this hotel offers running routes around the airport, including routes to view airplanes, to the shopping outlet, to the beach, and more!
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Set in a striking contemporary building, this high-end hotel is a 5-minute walk from both the harbour and the Canada Place convention centre/ferry terminal.
Seaside Hotel
Breathtaking panoramas and uncompromising world-class comforts await you on the North Vancouver waterfront.
Highlight races
BMO Vancouver Marathon
A point-to-point journey through city neighbourhoods with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, towering forests, iconic landmarks and Stanley Park's Seawall. Reach your goal with the whole city behind you! Race site
St. Patrick’s Day 5k
A fast and scenic course in Stanley Park to raise money for Diabetes Canada. RunGo sponsors the RunGo Mile: first racer to the mile mark. Don’t miss their famous after party: green beer, food, DJ, and more! Race site
More favourites
The Knee Knacker is a 30-mile race that will test your endurance and skill as you ascend 8000 feet and descend another 8300 feet.
If you love puppies and pancakes, RunGo’s own annual fundraiser race, the Dash for Dogs, is the race for you.
The Vancouver Sun Run is Canada's largest 10K road race.
The West Van Run is a local’s favourite 5k and 10k event, with additional races as the North Van Run.
Unique adventures
Layover run
Most airports aren’t known for their access to running and biking paths, as well as stunning views and wildlife. The Vancouver airport is different. If you don’t have your own gear, check out the Fairmont Vancouver Airport, where you can borrow exercise clothes and access the gym and showers.
Kids walk loop
This kid-friendly walk is stroller friendly with lots of fun sights along the way. You will see the Digital Orca, Olympic Cauldron, then visit Coal Harbour Playground, returning along the seawall past Lightshed, Harbour Green Water Park (open in the Summer), sea planes, and a giant rain drop.
Downtown Grouse Loop
Downtown, Stanley Park, to Grouse Base, Baden Powell to Mosquito Creek down to Lonsdale and Sea Bus back.