St. Patrick's Day 5k 2026

The St. Patrick’s Day 5k is Vancouver’s annual St. Patrick’s Day road race, returning in March — the 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC. The event has been staged since at least 2006 and is billed as one of Canada’s marquee 5K celebrations, drawing both weekend fun-runners and high-performance athletes.

This is a single-distance, road 5K with a 9:30 a.m. start. The course begins on Pipeline Road and finishes at the Stanley Park Pavilion. Race timing is handled by Startline Timing — the timing chip is attached to the back of the race number (no number, no time). The event also features a RunGo Mile competition (a cash grab for the first male and female to the mile) and an elite hosting program (elite registration closes March 9; standards listed as sub 17:00).

What sets this race apart is the combination of a flat, fast course through scenic Stanley Park and a true race-day party atmosphere. RunGo is the official course sponsor and provides turn-by-turn voice navigation and a course preview. After the finish, runners and crews gather for the event’s well-known after-party — green beer, food and a DJ — and the race lists Diabetes Canada among its partners. The event has produced very fast results in past years, including sub-15:30 women’s performances and a 14:04 men’s course mark.

Online registration for 2026 opens soon; elite athletes should note the March 9 deadline for elite registration.