The Big Elf Run
Join us for the 11th annual Big Elf Run. This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km Big Elf Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Stanley Park.
Date/Time: Dec 13 2025, 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
Vancouver, Lumbermans Arch, Stanley Park3301 Stanley Park Dr
Run with hundreds of elves, enjoy a DJ, “elfie station”, prize giveaways and more.
The Big Elf Run tours picturesque Stanley Park. Starting at Lumberman's Arch, the course winds its way along paths surrounded by old oak trees before looping onto the seawall with hallmark views of Coal Harbour and the Burrard Inlet.
With few inclines, and mainly paved paths, 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)
Runners/walkers will need to complete the route within 2 hours.
Timeline
12:00: Run kit pickup Opens
12:45: 1km Warm up
1pm: 1km starts
1:30pm: 1km Route Closed
1:40pm: Awards
1:45pm: 5km, 10km* & 15km* Warm Up
2:00pm: 5km, 10km* & 15km* Starts
4:00pm: Route Closed
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