11th annual Chocolate Run
5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Race day, Saturday March 1st, 2025

There isn't a more famous place in Vancouver to run, jog, or walk than Stanley Park's Seawall. The Seawall loops around Stanley Park, running along the park's northern, western and southern coastlines. Fully-paved, the Seawall is an ideal pathway for walkers, joggers and runners of all skill levels, and its route--with views of the city, northern mountains, and Lion's Gate Bridge--is undeniably beautiful.

Stanley Park is recognized around the globe as one of the great parks of the world! Vancouver's first park and one of the city's main tourist attractions, Stanley Park is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees, embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility. The park, abundant with wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover or anyone who wants to do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings. 

Registration fees

*Age & group savings

5KM

  • $53 until Dec 31 *Save

  • $58 until Jan 26 *Regular

  • $63 *Last Chance

  • $65 - *In-Person / Day of registration

10KM

  • $58 until Dec 31 *Save

  • $63 until Jan 26 *Regular

  • $68 *Last Chance

  • $70 - *In-Person / Day of registration

HALF MARATHON

  • $68 until Dec 31 *Save

  • $73 until Jan 26 *Regular

  • $78 Last Chance

  • $80 - *In-Person / Day of registration

  • *Online registration closes one week prior to race day or when supply cap is reached
    *Registration Policies
    *Frequently Asked Questions
    *GST and processing included in walk-in price
    *Walk-in registration during package pick up is cash or cheque (+$2 for cheque), space permitting

Supporting Partners

“race logos designed by 10four design group”

Chocolate Run

Race location
Stanley Parks’ Lumberman’s Arch

Race Day
Saturday, March 1st, 2025

Start times:

Distances start times
9:00am Half Marathon
9:03 10K
9:06 5K

*Bag check available by donation at the charity table near the start/finish.

Warm-up
15 minutes before your start

Course closed 12 noon SHARP!

Parking

Registration options
Register on-line

Registration Includes:
*Race Kits are only available during the posted package pick-up times, after this race starts, left over supplies are available for size changes, donated or sold.

  • Souvenir finishing medal (*while supplies last)

  • Try Event’s Souvenir Chocolate Tasty Chocolate Socks
    (*while supplies last)

  • Chocolate

  • Individual timing

  • After event snacks

  • Race bib

  • Participant insurance

  • Random prizes

  • Safe secure course with approved permits


Course maps
5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Water Stations
Start/Finish
No water station on 5K route
1 water station on 10K route.
2 water stations on the Half Marathon route

Washrooms
Start/Finish
Water Park
2nd Beach Pool

Award Placing Medals
Over All top 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Male & Female

Random Draw Prizes:
Once you cross the start line, your name will be entered into a random draw prize listing. A computer generates a random list of names and draw prizes are then given out to these participants at the finish line, right after your chip is removed. Please visit the table next to the finish line to check if you won one of our numerous draw prizes!

Timing & Results
Tag timed event
Display clock
Attached tag to your shoe
No tag on shoe, no results

After you cross the finish line, please do not leave the chute until after your tag is removed. It is our goal to have the results posted within 24hrs.
*unless you own your reusable race kit!

Attach the timing tag to your shoe laces using zaps provided. After your race please return timing tag to avoid being charged $40 If you still have your timing tag please
*New mailing address for timing tags,
TRY EVENTS
3050 Edgemont Blvd
PO Box 75591
North Vancouver, BC
RPO Edgemont Village
V7R4X1.
 Please attached the race bib attached to the front of your body, so officials have a clear view of your bib number.

Getting Here:

 

BUS
TransLink connections from downtown Vancouver include the #19. For more information on TransLink connections phone 604-953-3333 or visit their website at http://www.translink.ca/

Bus – Take the bus to the STANLEY PARK LOOP BAY 1 (Rose Gardens)

Driving
The main entrance to the park is at the west end of Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver. Use the form on the right to get directions to the park from wherever you live.

Our Partner Charity for this event is,

Vancouver Chocolate Run
Race Swag

Try Event’s Souvenir Chocolate Tasty Chocolate Socks (*while supplies last)
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