10K
10km Big Elf Run (2 loops)
Sat, Dec 13 · 9:00 AM
$49.85
10K
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Big Elf Run 2025
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Hosted bySEA2SKY Events
About Big Elf Run 2025
The 11th annual Big Elf Run is a festive holiday-themed event held in Vancouver, BC, featuring 5km, 10km, and 15km runs/walks plus a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk. Runners and walkers enjoy a scenic course through Stanley Park starting at Lumberman's Arch with beautiful views of Coal Harbour and the Burrard Inlet. The route is mostly paved and suitable for all ages and abilities.
Participants get a personalized "Elf Name" bib, a wooden ornament medal made in BC, and an elf toque costume item. The event includes a DJ, "elfie station," prize giveaways, and welcomes leashed dogs and strollers (which start in the final wave). On event day, participants can pick up kits, warm-up to music, and take part in a toy drive supporting the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau.
Distances and events
5K
5km Big Elf Run
Sat, Dec 13 · 9:00 AM
$47.73
1K
1km Wee Elf Run
Sat, Dec 13 · 8:00 AM
$25.46
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
Personalized running bib with custom "Elf Name"
Wooden ornament medal made in BC
Elf toque costume item
Measured and marked routes
Water station
Entertainment and "elfie" station
DJ and prize giveaways
Leashed dogs and strollers welcome (start in final wave)
Chance to win door prizes
Toy drive benefiting the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Location
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Course details
- Starts at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
- Routes wind through Stanley Park trails and along the seawall
- Scenic views of Coal Harbour and Burrard Inlet
- Primarily paved paths with few inclines
- Accessible for all ages and abilities
- Leashed dogs and strollers allowed; strollers must start in final wave
About the organizer
Organizer
SEA2SKY Events
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