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Just because it’s cold and rainy outside doesn’t mean runners put away their shoes for the season. Vancouver’s running community is still in full swing for the winter with a number of much-anticipated races coming up in the new year.
Whether your New Year’s Resolution is to take up the sport, or you’re working towards your new PB (personal best time), here are 14 running races in Vancouver this winter to get you started:
Resolution Run
Distance: 5k
When: Friday, January 1, 2016
Vancouver Chilly Chase
Distance: 5k, 10K, 15k, or half marathon
When: Sunday, January 24, 2016
Hypothermic Half Marathon
Distance: Half-marathon
When: Saturday, February 6, 2016
MEC Vancouver Race One
Distance: 5k or 10k
When: Sunday, February 7, 2016
First Half Half Marathon
Distance: Half-marathon
When: Sunday, February 14, 2016
Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Run
Distance: 5k
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
West Van Run 5K
Distance: 5k
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
Hot Chocolate Run
Distance: 5k or 10.4k
When: Saturday, March 5, 2016
West Van Run 10K
Distance: 10k
When: Sunday, March 6, 2016
St. Patrick’s Day 5K
Distance: 5k
When: Saturday, March 12, 2016
MEC Vancouver Race Two
Distance: 5k or 10k
When: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race
Distance: 5k or half-marathon
When: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Spring Run-Off Vancouver
Distance: 8k
When: Sunday, March 20, 2016
Cap Crusher
Distance: 8k or 13k trail run
When: Sunday, March 20, 2016