Vancouver Sun Run closing major roads and bridges in the city this weekend
The Vancouver Sun Run will bring tens of thousands of runners to neighbourhoods throughout the city this weekend, and several road closures and detours will be in place for the massive event.
Canada’s largest 10k road race returns on Sunday, April 27, with over 40,000 participants expected for the 41st annual event. Registration for the 2025 event is still open, and costumes are highly encouraged.
Organizers are warning commuters of traffic impacts throughout the race course and encourage Vancouver Sun Run participants to give themselves plenty of time to get to the start line.
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Dozens of road closures are in effect between 5 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Neighbourhoods affected include Downtown Vancouver, the West End, Strathcona, Fairview, Olympic Village, and Mount Pleasant.
The 6th Avenue East exit from the Granville Bridge will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, the Cambie Bridge – Pacific Blvd eastbound exit will be closed from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the Burrard Bridge will be completely closed from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
There are three events with staggered start times, including the Mini Sun Run beginning at 8 a.m., Competitive Wheelchairs at 8:50 a.m., and the Main Race at 9 a.m.
A full list of road closures and reopening times can be found online.
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To help participants get to the Sun Run, TransLink will start SkyTrain and SeaBus service earlier on Sunday and offer a special West Coast Express train for the 41st anniversary.
Riders can board the SkyTrain on the Expo and Millennium lines approximately 30 minutes earlier than usual, with more frequent trains across all lines, including the Canada Line.
SeaBus morning sailings will begin one hour earlier, and the West Coast Express will operate a special westbound train departing from Mission City Station at 7 a.m., and an eastbound return train leaving Waterfront Station at 1 p.m.
This year’s categories include the 10 km individual Sun Run, 10 km walking division, 2.5 km Eva Air Mini Sun Run, 10 km team division, 2.5 km and 10 km Sun-Rype Youth Team Challenge, and a 2.5 km and 10 km virtual Sun Run.
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The route begins at Burrard and Georgia Street. From there, runners make their way towards Stanley Park before turning towards English Bay, onto Pacific Avenue, across the Burrard Street bridge, and exiting onto 2nd Avenue.
Participants will continue along Fir Street to join 4th Avenue and head east on 6th Avenue before making their way towards the finish line in False Creek.
Vancouver Sun Run 2025
When: April 27, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. start
Where: Starting at Burrard Street and Georgia Street
Registration: Online –fees vary depending on age and category
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