Run Information
Run Day Schedule
| 8:30am – 9:45am | Packet Pick-up and Registration |
| 8:30am – 9:45am | Baggage Check |
| 10:00am | Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k |
| 11:00am | Children's Run (ages 5-13) |
| 11:15am | Awards Ceremony |
Best Dressed Runner
Remember to come dressed in your best for Harry's Spring Run-Off — we will be selecting one lucky best dressed runner to win a $100 Harry Rosen gift card.
Race Course Description and Map
Harry's Spring Run-Off 8k to Fight Prostate Cancer
8k Course — 10:00am
A scenic loop of the Stanley Park seawall. Starting from Stanley Park's Miniature Railway Train Yard, runners will head south past the Pavilion then East to the Painters' Circle, continuing down the path towards Lumbermen's Arch. At Lumbermen's Arch, runners will go through the underpass onto the Seawall, heading north along the Seawall in a counter-clockwise direction. At Second Beach, runners pass on the north side of the concession and continue around Ceperley Field. The path will take runners under the road and towards Lost Lagoon. Runners will follow the path on the south side of Lost Lagoon and continue under the Georgia Underpass before turning north to head over the pedestrian footbridge. At the Lord Stanley statue, runners head east towards the Painters' Circle once more. The finish line is just past the Japanese Canadian War Memorial. Water stations will be located at approximately 4.5km and 6km along the route. Click map to enlarge.
Course Restrictions
Cap of 1600 runners. We regret NO baby joggers, strollers or pets are permitted in the event. Slower runners and walkers are asked to start at the back of the event.
Harry's Spring Run-Off Vancouver Children's Run (ages 5-13)
New since 2011 is a Children's Run (approximately 500m) at Harry's Spring Run-Off, for ages 5 to 13.
- Start time: 11:00am
- Cost: $10 (includes children's bib, shirt & finisher ribbon)
Start line will be near the 8k Finish by the Miniature Railway Train Yard. The children will loop through the park area and come back to finish through the same arch where they started. The Children's Run is limited to the first 50 to register.
Directions and Parking
This year, the run will start and finish near the Miniature Railway Train Yard, which is just off Pipeline Road in Stanley Park.
This is right next to the Stanley Park Bus Loop, serviced regularly by the #19, starting at 6:30am on Race Day. To plan your trip, click here.
If you choose to drive to the event, we recommend parking in the Rose Garden Lots off of Pipeline Road, indicated in yellow on the map below. There is additional parking down the side of Pipeline Road plus some parking in front of the Train Yard.
A reminder that ALL parking in Stanley Park is $2 for 2 hours or $5 a day.
Click image at right to enlarge or download printer-friendly parking map (
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Runners' Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Friday, March 23 between 4-6pm and Saturday, March 24 between 10am–4pm at Running Room, 679 Denman St
IMPORTANT: please remember to BRING A PRINTOUT OF YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION AND YOUR PHOTO ID for packet pick-up. This is for your safety, to make sure someone else does not walk off with your race kit. If you are picking up for a friend/friends, you must have their confirmation and ID as well.
Every registered participant will receive this great bag at Packet Pick-Up. Click image to enlarge.
Run Day Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be available on Sunday morning from 8:30am to 9:45am at the Miniature Railway Train Yard.
Timing Chip on your Bib
Your timing chip will be on your bib! Pick up your bib, shirt and kit all at the Denman Running Room store or on race morning.
Water & Gatorade
Water and Gatorade will be available at the race party area near the finish line and packet pick-up area. There will also be two stations set up on course with Water & Gatorade.
Port-o-Lets
Available at the start/finish area at the Miniature Railway.
Baggage Check ($2 per bag)
Baggage proceeds to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. Please check your bag from 8:30am onwards. You are strongly urged to check your bag early and leave yourself time to move to the starting line.