ST. PATRICK'S DAY 5K
🍀 Join Us at Vancouver's Best Running Party!
Get ready to celebrate and put a little Irish in your step at the annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K in support of Diabetes Canada on Saturday, March 14, 2026!
Dress in your best green gear and take on a scenic 5K loop through Stanley Park — then cross the finish line and celebrate with your 2026 souvenir beer glass!
🎉 After the Race
Enjoy a true Irish-style celebration with:
- 🥣 Irish stew
- 🍺 Cold beer
- 🎧 DJ and dancing
- 🥳 Fun prizes and more!
🏃♂️ Race Highlights
- 🏅 2026 BC 5K Championships
- 🔢 Race #2 of the LMRRS
- 🍁 Canada’s premier 5K running event
Come for the Race...Stay for the Party...
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
St. Patrick's Day 5K
Price changes in 1 month 1 day-
Register here for the St. Patrick's Day 5K. You can create or join a TEAM during the registration process here.
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$55.76
Early Registration
Nov 24 – Jan 10 -
Register for St. Patrick's Day 5K$63.81
Regular Registration
Now registering Jan 11 – Feb 16 -
$71.86
Regular Part 2 Registration
Feb 17 – Mar 5 -
$77.22
Late Registration
Mar 6 – Mar 6
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St. Patrick's Day 5K - ELITE Access code only
St. Patrick's Day 5k ELITE Registration
Event schedule
- Thu, March 12, 2026 3:00 p.m. - Package Pickup Thursday - 3pm to 6pm
- Fri, March 13, 2026 12:00 p.m. - Package Pickup Friday - noon to 6pm
- Sat, March 14, 2026 8:15 a.m. - Back Check Drop-off - closes at 9:15am
- Sat, March 14, 2026 8:30 a.m. - Race Day - Pipeline road closes
- Sat, March 14, 2026 9:30 a.m. - RACE START - 9:30am SHARP no late starts
- Sat, March 14, 2026 10:45 a.m. - Bag Check Closes - All bags picked up
- Sat, March 14, 2026 10:45 a.m. - Awards
Race Location and Time
Where: Stanley Park Pavilion, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 am (SHARP) There will be no late starts due to road closures.
Package Pickup
Where: Robson Running Room – 1514 Robson Street, Vancouver
When: Thursday, March 12 – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, March 13 – 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
You can arrange to pick up for other participants with their confirmation details.
Fee and Cancellation Policy
1. Online registration will close at 11:59pm on March 9, 2026.
2. There is an online processing FEE applied to all registrations.
3. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card are accepted.
4. All funds payable in Canadian Currency.
5. If the race is cancelled due to a force majeure, or something out of our control, there is no cash refund. Entry fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
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