The Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon & 5K returns to Vancouver in late June — slated for June 28, 2026 — and is produced by Canada Running Series. Established in 1999, this race has grown into one of the region’s staple road events, drawing local club runners, charity fundraisers and destination participants to Vancouver’s ocean-side corridors.

The event offers an in-person 21K half marathon (start 7:45 AM), a 5K and a 1K Kids Race, plus a virtual option that runs June 1–30 for those who can’t make race day. Half-marathon runners are organized into start corrals by predicted finish time; the start sits on NW Marine Drive (south of Agronomy) and the finish is at the Museum of Vancouver.

What makes this race distinctive is the combination of a scenic, ocean-side route and a strong community and charity focus — the event is known for its Charity Challenge fundraising. Half-marathon entries include tangible race-day perks: a 21K finisher’s medal, an ASICS souvenir shirt, on-course nutrition and fuel, timing by Sportstats and post-race recovery food. Aid stations appear roughly every 3 km and a gel station is staged at the 10K mark, so nutrition is convenient for goal-paced efforts.

Registration for the 2026 edition is open now through the race registration portal. Runners should note the race enforces a 3-hour course time limit and a start-line close 10 minutes after the gun, so plan pacing and arrival times accordingly.

- **On-course fueling:** Water and electrolytes are provided approximately every 3 km, with gels available at the 10K water station.
- **Half-marathon finisher kit:** 21K finishers receive a dedicated finisher’s medal plus an ASICS souvenir shirt.
- **Post-race recovery:** All half-marathon entries include post-race recovery food at the finish area.
- **Certified timing:** Race timing is handled by Sportstats for official results.
- **Scenic ocean-side course:** The route runs along Vancouver’s ocean-side corridors and finishes at the Museum of Vancouver.
- **Flexible participation options:** In-person 21K, 5K and 1K Kids Race plus a virtual option that runs June 1–30.