Vancouver Pride Run & Walk 2024

Where/when is pre-race package pickup?

• Friday, July 26, between 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Forerunners on Main (3889 Main Street near 23rd Ave)
• Saturday, July 27, between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm also at Forerunners on Main.

More than 900 of us are running and walking on Sunday, which is a lot of race packages to hand out! Please help us keep race day on schedule by picking up your package on Friday or Saturday if possible. Thank you. ❤️

Can someone else pick up my package, or all of my team's packages, at pre-race package pickup? Yes! Our volunteers at pre-race package pickup will work with you to make pickup easy.

Is there a race-day package pickup? Yes, for out-of-town participants and those who absolutely cannot make it to the pre-race package pickup. Race-day package pickup opens at 7:00 am; please help us keep Pride Run & Walk on schedule by coming out a bit earlier if you need this service, or by attending pre-race package pickup if you can. The first wave of runners heads to the start line at 8:30 sharp!

Is there a bag check? Yes! See the happy folks in the bag check/racer services tent! The bag check opens at 7:00. Please plan on arriving early enough to use this service, as we will kick off both races on schedule.

Is there a secure bike check? Yes, available for free on a first-come, first-served basis with capacity for 75 bicycles. Your bib is your ticket.

What time does the Pride Run & Walk start? The welcoming ceremonies begin at 8:15 am sharp but we'll our stage will be in full swing by 8:00, and you'll also be able to check out all our partners at the finish line celebration area and see the other surprises we have in store for you before and after the run.

Where is Pride Run & Walk located; how do I walk/ride/bus/park there? Head to the celebration area and finish line located in the field adjacent to Ceperley Park Playground in Stanley Park. You can't miss us! Our handy area map shows amenities in the area, including parking, washrooms, Mobi stations, and more.

Getting there:

• Walking: For reference, Denman and Davie is the nearest major intersection to Pride Run & Walk and is about a 13-minute walk; it is a 17-minute walk from Denman & West Georgia.
• Transit: Depending on your origin, you may wish to disembark on SB Denman St @ Pendrell, WB Davie St @ Bidwell, EB Beach @ Bidwell, or the stops near Denman & West Georgia: WB W Georgia @ Denman St or EB W Georgia @ Gilford St.
• Cycling: Our secure bike corral at the celebration area opens at 7:00 a.m. on race day. The corral can hold up to 75 bicycles and is available to volunteers and race participants on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also two Mobi stations near our stage, another near the 2nd Beach concession, and Mobi stations elsewhere in Stanley Park and the West End.
• Parking: There is paid parking in the park in various locations near the finish line/celebration area, Stanley Park tennis courts and other areas. See the event map for details. (Google map link)

What is the schedule for the day? Pride Run & Walk takes place on the morning of Sunday, July 28th. We've tuned the schedule to get everyone on the course much earlier to beat the summer heat and back to the finish line for snacks, re-hydration and lots of awards!

• Bag check and late package pickup open at 7:00; please arrive a little early if you need either of these services to help us start the Pride Run & Walk on time.
• Bicycle check opens at 7:00.
• We'll start revving up the excitement at 8:00 a.m., and the formal opening ceremony starts at 8:15. Innovative Fitness will lead our warmups, and the first runners will head to the start at 8:30.
• Wave starts commence at 8:35 sharp; between then and 9:00, everyone will be off on their 10 and 5K courses.
• We expect most runners and 5K walkers to have returned by 10:00 to 10:15.
• We'll have snacks, entertainment, partner pavilions, sports games, a DJ and more to keep you busy after your race concludes before the awards, draw prizes, and closing ceremonies kick off around 10:15, depending on how you all are doing!

Is the race timed? Yes! Our timing partner, Startline Timing, provides chip timing services. You'll get an accurate time no matter which course you are entered in or wave you are in! Race results for the 10K and 5K will be posted shortly after the event.

When is the start time for the 5K and 10K courses? The 10K race starts at 8:35 am sharp, with waves of runners every 2-3 minutes afterwards to ensure everyone enjoys a safe run or walk. The 5K race will start immediately after the last 10K wave.

Will there be an ASL interpreter? Yes!

I registered for the 5 or 10K race but would like to race/run/walk the other course. Can I transfer? Yes, and there is no charge for this change. Note that walkers are only supported on the 5K course. To make a course change, write priderun@vancouverfrontrunners.org by midnight, Wednesday, July 24th.

Can I participate if I have mobility challenges or use mobility aids? Yes, we encourage your participation! Both courses are paved throughout, with a gentle grade not far from the start (5K+10K) and finish (5K). One paved footbridge is 500M near the 5K finish. Please note: at this stage of Pride Run & Walk's growth, we do not enjoy exclusive access to the Stanley Park paths and seawall; therefore, specialized racing wheelchairs and the speeds those athletes can achieve cannot be accommodated for the safety of participants and other park users. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to us at priderun@vancouverfrontrunners.org.

Can I run/walk with a child stroller? Yes! Please place yourself in the last wave of your 5 or 10K start. Please be aware that we do not have exclusive access to the Stanley Park seawall and paths.

Can I run/walk with a leashed dog? Yes! Please place yourself in the last wave of your 5 or 10K start. Please be aware that we do not have exclusive access to the Stanley Park seawall and paths.

Are there medals for participants? No, we've elected to forgo medals to keep costs low and lower our environmental impact. We're looking into cost-effective, environmentally friendly options for Pride Run & Walk 2025.

I wasn't one of the first 500 early-bird registrants, can I buy a Pride Run T-Shirt? No, we do not have additional t-shirts for sale. We have 650 Pride Run & Walk Brooks technical tees to hand out for free; the first 500 registrants are guaranteed to get one, and the rest of our shirt supply will be given to those who aren't part of the first 500 but who show up at pre-race package pickup. Shirt or not, please help us out if you can by coming out to pre-race package pickup. Thank you to Brooks Running whose contributions to Pride Run & Walk make our t-shirt program possible.

Happy running and walking - we've got a great race and post-race ready for you - see you all soon!