The Big Halloween Run 2025
Date
October 30, 2025
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Events
The Big Halloween Run is an annual themed running event held in partnership with Striderz Run Club, designed for participants of all ages and abilities, including strollers and leashed dogs. The 2025 edition occurs on Thursday, October 30th, at Vancouver's Olympic Village, featuring a festive 1km dash and a 5km run/walk along the scenic seawall with opportunities for prizes, vendors, and fun for the entire community.
Participants enjoy a welcoming, low-stress course with minimal inclines, water stations, and entertainment. The event includes a personalized running bib with a "Halloween Name," a finisher's souvenir, and a chance to win door prizes while supporting Covenant House Vancouver, an organization serving youth experiencing homelessness.
Participants enjoy a welcoming, low-stress course with minimal inclines, water stations, and entertainment. The event includes a personalized running bib with a "Halloween Name," a finisher's souvenir, and a chance to win door prizes while supporting Covenant House Vancouver, an organization serving youth experiencing homelessness.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Big Fun Run Series 2025 - 1km Run/Walk
A family-friendly 1km dash along Vancouver’s Olympic Village seawall, open to all ages, strollers, and pets in costume.
Road
Boston Qualifier
Big Fun Run Series 2025 - 5km Big Halloween Run/Walk
A festive 5km run/walk along the Vancouver seawall, welcoming all ages, with prizes for costumes, best pet, and more.
Fun Run / Charity
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Starts just east of Creekside Community Centre near Science World
- Route follows seawall up to David Lam Park and back
- Paved paths with minimal inclines and stable trails
- Water station provided
- No chip timing; finishers clock used
- Pet and stroller friendly with last wave start requirement
- Route follows seawall up to David Lam Park and back
- Paved paths with minimal inclines and stable trails
- Water station provided
- No chip timing; finishers clock used
- Pet and stroller friendly with last wave start requirement
Race Highlights
- Personalized "Halloween Name" running bib
- Finishers souvenir
- Measured, scenic routes along Vancouver's seawall
- Door prize giveaways
- Entertainment and vendors on event day
- Pet and stroller friendly (last wave start for safety)
- Support for Covenant House Vancouver
- Finishers souvenir
- Measured, scenic routes along Vancouver's seawall
- Door prize giveaways
- Entertainment and vendors on event day
- Pet and stroller friendly (last wave start for safety)
- Support for Covenant House Vancouver
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
October 30, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity
High (60-80%)
