8th Annual

This holiday themed fun run tours picturesque Jericho Beach Park.
Starting near the waterfront, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by spring blooms before looping onto the beach-side path, with unbeatable views of the North Shore and the Vancouver skyline. You may even spot a Jericho Bunny!
With mild inclines, a mixture of gravel and trail pathways, everyone is assured a beautiful and accessible run, jog or walk. The route is suitable for all ages and abilities. Leashed dogs and strollers welcome (both please start in final wave; strollers ensure you have wheels suitable for unpaved trails)

Event Location- Start/Finish Area

Jericho Beach Park

3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC, V6R 1B3

How to get there

The site is easily accessible by local transit, as well as by bicycle and walking via local trails and bike lanes.

Transit: Closest stop is Bus 4 with a stop on West 4th at Wallace
Bus 7 & 84 Express stop a short walk away at West 4th at Alma.

Alternatively Bus 9 and 99 Express drop at West 10th and Alma and a 7 bus can then be taken Northbound to West 4th at Alma.

Mobi by Shaw Go: Bike share (free ride info below!)
Closest stations are:
0400- Jericho Beach and
0401 Wallace and 4th

Ride for free!!! using code (coming soon!!) valid from 00:00AM-11:59PM on April 8th 2023.

Create an account on the Mobi app or through the website at mobibikes.ca.

Go to Choose a plan and select 24 Hour Pass.

Enter promo code: "(coming soon)".

Check your inbox for a User Code to unlock a bike.

If you are planning on driving please car share, both for the environment and to allow plenty of space for fellow participants and residents.

Parking is available in EasyPark Lot69 "Jericho East"

Alternatively metered parking is available on West 4th.

Approx 9 minutes walk away parking can be found on the West side of the park near the YHA and Jericho Sailing Centre.

Route Maps

Route/s subject to change

Runners/walkers will need to complete the route within 2 hours and 15 minutes.

1-3k map (Loops of 1km)

5k map

10kmap

UPDATE:

For 2023 the route will be 2x laps of the 5k course.
This is due to further repair work to repair damage to sections of the trail around Spanish Bank from the King Tide, with work due to begin in the weeks leading up to the event, which will block off access to the path and trails.

Map below shows the route we hope to return to in 2024.

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Timeline

12:00: Check-In Opens
12:45: 1km Warm up
1pm: 1km to 3km Starts*
1:15pm to 1:45pm: Chimes Group Egg Hunt
1:40pm: 1 to 3km Route Closed
1:40pm: Awards
1:45pm: 5km & 10km Warm Up
2:00pm: 5km & 10km Starts
4:15pm: Route Closed
*1km = 1 loop.

Tips!

Choose Run Kit Mail Out for $8 or pick up race kit in advance to save time precious chocolate eating time! No need to check in again run day.

Event Day Run Kit Pick Up: Arrive 1 hour before Run time

Bring a water bottle for easy hydration fill up!

Pricing

Early bird pricing begins at:

$22 for 1km to 3km Kids Run (1km loop) - includes Chimes Group Egg Hunt!

$34 for 5km, $35 for 10km distances

Discounts available for group bundles of 4+
Save 15% on each entry when registering in one transaction, discount automatically applied!

Under 18's receive a max entry fee of $26 for 5k and 10k routes (auto applied)

$8 Run kit mail out (cut off date 2 weeks prior to event)

Packet Pickup

Race Kits can be collected

on Thursday April 6th from 12noon to 6pm

at Kintec Broadway

1201 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7

Store discounts during Packet pickup hours

Please bring ID, You can pickup for fellow participants with permission.

Volunteer

Not able to take part this year?

Sign up to volunteer and receive a discount on a future entry upon completion of your volunteer shift!

Click below to volunteer!
https://raceroster.com/events/2023/59858/the-big-easter-run/volunteer/register

Charity Spotlight

For the 4th year we are partnering with KidSport BC!

About KidSport

The KidSport concept was launched in 1993 by board and staff at Sport BC as a way to help address the challenges faced by many families when registering their children in organized sport. From a modest start, KidSport has grown exponentially across the country and has become a truly national entity with 11 provincial/territorial chapters and over 180 community based chapters. From humble beginnings here in BC, KidSport issued $2.1 million in grants to 7300 kids in 2019 and has seen significant annual growth. Our mission remains the same….to remove the financial barriers that prevent some children from playing organized sport! Our vision…#SoALLKidsCanPlay!

Find out more at kidsportcanada.ca/

Prizing

Most prizing is provided by businesses based in BC or Vancouver, so should awards be won by anyone living outside this area (unable to redeem them) they will be substituted with a free entry to a future Big Fun Run Series Virtual or in-person run.

Fastest Bunnies- (Male & Female, 5k & 10k): Kintec Voucher

Best Costume - TBA

Best Selfie/Photo - 1x Free entry to Big Elf Run

Best Custom Name: (chosen for running bib- cut off Mar 5) - Modo Gift Voucher

Best Pet Costume: - TBA

Door Prizes: Kintec Gift Voucher, Entry to Big Elf Run, Entry to 2024 Big Easter Run

Event Info

Location

Timeline