2026 Solstice 5K - Vancouver

The Solstice 5K Vancouver takes place on June 21, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The one-day event returns to Stanley Park and invites runners and walkers to mark the summer solstice with a short, accessible distance. The listing for 2026 notes the race will be held at Second Beach (8901 Stanley Park Drive).

The event offers a single 5 km distance with two participation options: an in-person 5K Run/Walk in Stanley Park and a virtual 5K available to participants anywhere in Canada. Both in-person and virtual entries receive the same race kit, and virtual kits can be shipped to an address in Canada for an additional fee.

What sets the Solstice 5K apart is its included race kit: every registered participant receives a pair of HOKA Rincon 4 running shoes along with a finisher medal. Shoe sizes are limited and cover standard men's and women's ranges. The event also lists national partners, including Hoka and Running Room, and positions itself as a casual, gear-forward summer event that attracts local runners and destination participants who want a short, celebratory outing in Stanley Park.

Registration is handled through Race Roster; entries are non-refundable and organisers do not permit substitutions or exchanges. Prospective entrants should register early to secure shoe sizes and virtual shipping options.

The in-person event starts and finishes at Second Beach (8901 Stanley Park Drive) in Stanley Park. The 5 km route runs on park roads and multi-use paths around the Second Beach area and along sections of Stanley Park Drive, providing an urban park setting under coastal trees. Surfaces are primarily paved, making the course suitable for running or walking with standard road shoes. No aid station layout is published for this distance.

• Complimentary HOKA Rincon 4 shoes: Every registered participant receives a pair of HOKA Rincon 4 running shoes (men's and women's sizes available, quantities limited).
• Finisher medal: All participants, in-person and virtual, receive a finisher medal as part of their race kit.
• Nationwide virtual kit shipping: Virtual entries can have the race kit shipped anywhere in Canada for an additional fee.
• Clear entry policy: Registrations are not refundable and no substitutions or exchanges are permitted.