Returning on October 25, 2025, The Great Trek—part of the RUNVAN® Race Series—is a beloved finale to Vancouver’s road-racing season. It follows a scenic and certified course through Musqueam territory and the leafy campus of the University of British Columbia, with all three distances sharing a start at ~8:30 AM (Half Marathon), followed by 10 km at ~10:30 AM and 5 km at ~12:00 PM. Participants may also complete all three races in one day to earn the Hat‑Trick Combo Medal. Each race includes chip timing, themed race gear (option of shirt, gloves or “Green Bib”), a race medal, and post-race refreshments including food and drinks. Organized in collaboration with RUNVAN®, Musqueam Nation, and UBC, the event supports charitable causes such as the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, with proceeds encouraged under RUNVAN’s “Run & Give” program. It offers a festive, inclusive atmosphere with capped entries, volunteer support, and a scenic autumn setting near the Pacific.
Races
36 km
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Hat‑Trick Combo challenges participants to complete the Half Marathon, 10 km, and 5 km consecutively (totaling 36.1 km)—starting at 8:30 AM with extra medal and event perks for full participation. Organized by RUNVAN®, the Hat‑Trick takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, across UBC and Musqueam territory.
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM, follows a double-loop coastal-and-campus course under golden fall foliage through Musqueam lands, and is ideal for chasing fall personal bests. Organized by RUNVAN®, it is held on 25 October 2025, at UBC and Musqueam territory, Vancouver, BC.
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The 10 km Run, starting at 10:30 AM, offers a fast, scenic single-loop route along SW Marine Drive and UBC’s Pacific Spirit Park on coastal roads and waterfront trails. This distance is organized by RUNVAN® and takes place on 25 October 2025, in Vancouver, BC.
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The 5 km race begins at 12:00 PM (noon) and is a crowd-friendly route around UBC’s Lower Mall area and Pacific Spirit Parkway, perfect for runners of all levels. Hosted by RUNVAN®, it takes place on 25 October 2025, at Vancouver’s UBC campus.
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FAQs
What is the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
How long is the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
Where does the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo take place?
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
The Hat‑Trick Combo challenges participants to complete the Half Marathon, 10 km, and 5 km consecutively (totaling 36.1 km)—starting at 8:30 AM with extra medal and event perks for full participation. Organized by RUNVAN®, the Hat‑Trick takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, across UBC and Musqueam territory.
The The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo is 36km long.
The The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Runna classifies the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
The Hat‑Trick Combo challenges participants to complete the Half Marathon, 10 km, and 5 km consecutively (totaling 36.1 km)—starting at 8:30 AM with extra medal and event perks for full participation. Organized by RUNVAN®, the Hat‑Trick takes place on Saturday, 25 October 2025, across UBC and Musqueam territory.
How long is the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
The The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo is 36km long.
Where does the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo take place?
The The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
Runna classifies the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek Hat-Trick Combo?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
How long is the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
Where does the The Great Trek Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
The Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM, follows a double-loop coastal-and-campus course under golden fall foliage through Musqueam lands, and is ideal for chasing fall personal bests. Organized by RUNVAN®, it is held on 25 October 2025, at UBC and Musqueam territory, Vancouver, BC.
The The Great Trek Half Marathon is 21km long.
The The Great Trek Half Marathon takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The The Great Trek Half Marathon elevation gain is 179 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
The Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM, follows a double-loop coastal-and-campus course under golden fall foliage through Musqueam lands, and is ideal for chasing fall personal bests. Organized by RUNVAN®, it is held on 25 October 2025, at UBC and Musqueam territory, Vancouver, BC.
How long is the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
The The Great Trek Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the The Great Trek Half Marathon take place?
The The Great Trek Half Marathon takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
The The Great Trek Half Marathon elevation gain is 179 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek 10km?
How long is the The Great Trek 10km?
Where does the The Great Trek 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek 10km?
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek 10km?
The 10 km Run, starting at 10:30 AM, offers a fast, scenic single-loop route along SW Marine Drive and UBC’s Pacific Spirit Park on coastal roads and waterfront trails. This distance is organized by RUNVAN® and takes place on 25 October 2025, in Vancouver, BC.
The The Great Trek 10km is 10km long.
The The Great Trek 10km takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Runna classifies the The Great Trek 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek 10km?
The 10 km Run, starting at 10:30 AM, offers a fast, scenic single-loop route along SW Marine Drive and UBC’s Pacific Spirit Park on coastal roads and waterfront trails. This distance is organized by RUNVAN® and takes place on 25 October 2025, in Vancouver, BC.
How long is the The Great Trek 10km?
The The Great Trek 10km is 10km long.
Where does the The Great Trek 10km take place?
The The Great Trek 10km takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek 10km?
Runna classifies the The Great Trek 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek 5km?
How long is the The Great Trek 5km?
Where does the The Great Trek 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek 5km?
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek 5km?
The 5 km race begins at 12:00 PM (noon) and is a crowd-friendly route around UBC’s Lower Mall area and Pacific Spirit Parkway, perfect for runners of all levels. Hosted by RUNVAN®, it takes place on 25 October 2025, at Vancouver’s UBC campus.
The The Great Trek 5km is 5km long.
The The Great Trek 5km takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Runna classifies the The Great Trek 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the The Great Trek 5km?
The 5 km race begins at 12:00 PM (noon) and is a crowd-friendly route around UBC’s Lower Mall area and Pacific Spirit Parkway, perfect for runners of all levels. Hosted by RUNVAN®, it takes place on 25 October 2025, at Vancouver’s UBC campus.
How long is the The Great Trek 5km?
The The Great Trek 5km is 5km long.
Where does the The Great Trek 5km take place?
The The Great Trek 5km takes place in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
What is the elevation gain of the The Great Trek 5km?
Runna classifies the The Great Trek 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the The Great Trek 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the The Great Trek 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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