Run About Town

Kids love to run around—and we all know that if they establish healthy lifestyle patterns at a young age (i.e. if you encourage them to keep running around), they’re more likely to carry them, and the subsequent benefits, into adulthood. So let them run. Share the thrill of running with your family at Vancouver’s premier race weekends with these upcoming kid-sized events.
2.5K Shaw Mini Sun Run, Sunday, April 21
This is a great introduction for the whole family to Vancouver’s amazing running community. Dozens of mascots and performers entertain the runners throughout the event and kids will love the refreshments, face painting, balloon artistry and bouncy inflatables post-race. (Tell me more)

Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, Saturday, May 4
This is a great run to introduce the marathon event experience to kids ages 6 to 12. All participating children receive a BMO Vancouver Marathon Kids 1 Mile Fun Run shirt, a cool medal, a race bib and a post-event snack bag—just like the marathoners! Good to Know: The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run event is capped at only 500 runners. Register early to secure your child’s medal. (Tell me more)

ChildRun, Sunday, June 2
With over 5000 participants last year, Vancouver’s largest family fun run inspires participants to become ‘heroes’ and raise funds for childhood cancer research at BC Children’s Hospital. Families can choose between the scenic 5 km route through Queen Elizabeth Park or the Thrifty Foods 1K Fun Run. Join the celebration post-race with entertainment, healthy refreshments, face painting, bouncy inflatables and more. (Tell me more)

Make fitness fun and go out for a run at one of these 7 Family Runs in Vancouver.