The 2025 Vancouver Sun Run returns on Sunday, April 27. Participants will explore the 10 kilometre route on foot through some of Vancouver’s most scenic neighbourhoods.

Whether you’re racing toward a new personal best or cheering along the route, avoid road closures and parking hassles by taking transit. We’re adding extra service on April 27 to make it easier for you to get to and from the event.

Getting there

Certain roads are closed on April 27 to accommodate the Sun Run, but transit is still moving.

Here’s how we’re helping you get there, on time and stress-free:

🚉 West Coast Express – special Sunday service

• A special westbound train will depart Mission City Station at 7:00 a.m.
• The return eastbound train will depart from Waterfront Station at 1:00 p.m.

🚆 SkyTrain – early start and extra service

• Expo and Millennium Lines will start service 30 minutes earlier than a usual Sunday.
• Expect extra train service until mid-afternoon.
• Regular Sunday last train times will be in effect on all lines.

🚌 Bus service

• Some bus routes are being re-routed around the Sun Run route closures until 2:00 p.m.
• Affected routes include: 2, 5, 6, 15, 23, 50, 84, 240, 246, 257, N19, and N24.

🚢 SeaBus service – early sailing

• First sailing from Lonsdale Quay departs at 7:02 a.m.

Plan your transit trip

Plan your trip in advance at translink.ca/tripplanner. Visit translink.ca/alerts for real-time updates that may impact your commute.

Don’t have a Compass Card? Simply tap your contactless Interac Debit card or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express) on our Compass readers to pay your transit fare. This includes Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

What is the Vancouver Sun Run?

The Vancouver Sun Run is one of North America’s largest organized runs, attracting over 45,000 participants in 2024. That’s more than double the capacity of Rogers Arena!

The 10-kilometre route weaves through some of Vancouver’s most picturesque neighbourhoods, including Olympic Village, Mount Pleasant, and the West End. You’ll cross the iconic Burrard Street Bridge, pass Science World, and a “finishers” party and celebration at B.C. Place after open to anyone who finished the Sun Run.

This year marks the 41st annual Vancouver Sun Run, and it’s not just for elite runners. Anyone can register to run, walk, or join a team. Festivities begin at 8 a.m., with the Eva Air Mini Sun Run. The 10k race begins at 9 a.m. and ends at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Customers cheering from the sidelines can take transit to the finish line on Pacific Blvd. from the Canada Line from Olympic Village or Yaletown–Roundhouse or along the Expo Line from Stadium–Chinatown.

Run alongside Canada’s best

The Vancouver Sun Run serves as an important training ground for some of Canada’s finest runners. Surrey’s Justin Kent won the 10k run in 2019 before representing Canada at the 2023 World Athletic Championships. Quebec’s Thomas Fafard took the top spot in the 2024 10k race before competing in the 5000m sprint in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vancouver’s Leslie Sexton was the fastest woman to finish in 2022 and 2023 and second fastest in 2024. Sexton has also represented Team Canada at the 2022 World Athletics Championships. You may run side by side along some of Canada’s best runners.

Did you know?

The Vancouver Sun Run was originally founded in 1985 by Dr. Doug Clement, his wife Diane Clement, and Dr. Jack Taunton. The three of them participated in the inaugural run, wanting to inspire healthy and active sporting events while supporting amateur athletes.

Dr. Clement was also responsible for introducing the world of sports medicine to Canada. For his accomplishments in the field of sports science, Dr. Clement was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1995.