Canada Day Race
5K & 10K RACE (FREE 1K KIDS RACE)
July 1st 2025 @ 9:00AM - CELEBRATE CANADA'S BIRTHDAY
This celebration of fitness and community will take place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Gates Park Field – Gates 3 South (Grass Field at Back), Port Coquitlam, and promises a fun-filled morning for participants of all fitness levels. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer to walk, this event is designed to bring together the Tri-City area for an unforgettable day.
Starting at 9:00 AM, participants will run or walk a scenic route through Gates Park and surrounding areas, highlighting the beauty of Port Coquitlam.
RACE INFO
- Start Line: Gates Park Field – Gates 3 South
- Day of Registrations: 8:00AM - 8:45AM
- 10KM Gun Time: 9:00AM
- 5KM GUN TIME: 9:10AM
- Kids 1KM (FREE) Race: 10:30 AM
- Course Closes: 11:30AM
BIB PICK UP LOCATION
Pre-Race Day Pick Up
- June 30th 2025
- 3:30PM - 7:00PM
- Lululemon Coquitlam
- 2929 Barnet Hwy Unit 2826, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0G2
Race Day Pick Up
- July 1st
- 8:00AM - 8:45AM
- KAMINO TENT - Back Fields
START LINE
- Be sure to get to the start line before 8:40AM
ROUTE - OUT & BACK
The event will wrap up by noon and feature food vendors, entertainment, and a lively post-race celebration.
In the spirit of Canada Day, this event is also a tribute to our rich heritage, diverse communities, and the values that make our country strong — unity, kindness, and resilience.
A portion of the race proceeds will go to Canadian Red Cross with a goal of donating at least $5,000.00 to support the community.
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we invite you to join us for a day of fitness, fun, and celebration!
Don’t miss out on what’s set to become a Port Coquitlam tradition!
PARTICIPANTS RECIEVE
- Each participant will receive a Participant Medal.
- Entries into our Event Giveaway Raffles.
- The Top 3 Male & Female Finishers will each receive Kamino Race Series Grand prizes - from our partners.
- Post Race - Snacks & Warm Drinks.
Blonyx
We're proud to partner with Blonyx to support our athletes!
Blonyx is a North Vancouver-based sports nutrition brand for people with athletic ambition, providing products rooted in science and real food ingredients that have a perceptible impact on your performance, recovery, and athletic longevity.
At the Canada Day Race, Blonyx will have their Hydra+ electrolytes available for our athletes, made with real food ingredients like mango and passionfruit juice, coconut water, sea salt, and organic cane sugar to keep you hydrated and your muscles working hard from start to finish
You can save 10% on all Blonyx and Beet It products with code KAMINO at checkout!
Please Read Terms
- There are no refunds or deferrals allowed for 2025.
- You’re able to transfer your registration to another runner.
- Event will be hosted no matter the weather, rain, shine, and/or snow.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.03
($40.00 + fees)
Apr 10 – May 8 -
$56.83
($51.00 + fees)
May 9 – Jun 10 -
$62.20
($56.00 + fees)
Jun 11 – Jun 27
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$56.83
($51.00 + fees)
Apr 10 – May 8 -
$68.64
($62.00 + fees)
May 9 – Jun 10 -
$74.00
($67.00 + fees)
Jun 11 – Jun 27
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1K Free Kids Run (Ages 5-10) Closed
Free Kids Run
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FreeApr 10 - Jun 27
Event schedule
- Tue, July 1, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Registration desk opens for last-minute sign-ups
- Tue, July 1, 2025 8:45 a.m. - Warm-up, announcements, route explanation
- Tue, July 1, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 10km Gun Time
- Tue, July 1, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Race in Progress and Finish Line
- Tue, July 1, 2025 9:10 a.m. - 5km Gun Time
- Tue, July 1, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremonies, Photos, Community Activities
- Tue, July 1, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 1 KM Free Kids Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Daniel Simpson
- Phone
- 604-655-1191