What race distances can I run in Vancouver?
Vancouver has 5K (18), 10K (17), Half Marathon (18). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Washington · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Vancouver, Washington
Upcoming running races in and near Vancouver, Washington - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
21 upcoming races · 4 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Vancouver races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (42) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sun, Oct 18, 2026Girlfriends Run Vancouver, WAFrom $75Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Dia de los Muertos - Hockinson AAA Booster 5K Run/Walk & Kids Costume Mile Vancouver, WAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (44) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 21, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (47) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Fri, Nov 27, 2026Vancouver Donut Run Vancouver, WAFreeDetails Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (51) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (03) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (05) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Feb 20, 2027Viking 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (08) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sun, Feb 28, 2027Vancouver Lake Half Marathon & 4 Mile Run Vancouver, WAFrom $25Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (12) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sun, Mar 21, 2027Couve Clover Run Vancouver, WAFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (16) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, May 15, 2027Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (20) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, May 29, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (22) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Squirrel 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (25) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jul 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (29) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Jul 31, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (30) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 21, 2027Luau 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (34) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register Sat, Sep 18, 2027Ninja 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Vancouver, WA (38) Vancouver, WAFrom $30Register
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More race calendars close to Vancouver. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
Train for it
Run Clubs in Vancouver
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Vancouver clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Vancouver run clubs →How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 15, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Vancouver
When is race season in Vancouver?
October is the busiest month for races in Vancouver, with 4 of the 21, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Vancouver races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 races in Vancouver with published results, the typical median finish is around 1:12:45, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Vancouver?
Join a local run club. Vancouver Run, Grub and Chug Club and others in Vancouver welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.