Start time and location
Date: Saturday, July 5,2025
Race start: 8:00 AM
Location: Ceperley Playground, Stanley Park Drive, Stanley Park
Package pick-up
Thursday, July 3rd 2:00-7:00 PM and Friday, July 4th 2:00-6:30 PM at Forerunners and, for out-of-towners, on race day at the start line from 6:30 to 7:45 AM.
If you would like to pick up the race package for someone, please bring their registration confirmation (either in hard or soft copy).
Forerunners
3889 Main Street
Vancouver, BC, V5V 3P1
Getting there
Coming from Vancouver:
The #19 bus stops at Park Drive and Pipeline Road, 1 km from the start / finish area.
The #250 bus stops at Georgia and Denman, and is also about 1 km from the Start/Finish area.
From the north shore:
The #250 and #240 buses stop at Georgia and Gilford, about 1 km from the start / finish area.
Cycling:
There is easy cycling access via the Beach Avenue bike lane, which leads straight to the start / finish. More information can be found on the Vancouver Parks website and you can plan your trip on Translink.
Parking and facilities
Parking is available in the park (click on map below to enlarge).
Toilets are at the start / finish, and near the 5km and 8.5km marks on the race course.
The course
Summerfast 10km 2025 is a BC Athletics sanctioned race.
The Summerfast 10K course is a scenic, flat, fast run along the Stanley Park Seawall.
The start is located on the seawall path near the Second Beach concession, west of Stanley Park Drive. The race course crosses Stanley Park Drive, swings around the south side of Lost Lagoon and passes beneath West Georgia Street before doing a short loop in Coal Harbour. From there runners head out onto the Seawall towards Lions Gate Bridge. The race course then follows along the Seawall in a counter-clockwise direction. The finish line is back at Ceperley Field, close to the start.
There are water stations at the 2.5k, 5k and 8k marks.
Para-athletes
Due to several tight corners early in the race and the shared-use nature of the course, the Summerfast 10K is not an appropriate event for competitive wheelchair athletes. Participation by recreational para-athletes will be considered on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure the safety of the athlete, other runners, and pedestrians. Please contact the race director: racedirector[at]vfac.ca
Young athletes
We encourage parents who are considering registering their children in Summerfast to consult Athletics Canada’s guidelines on children and youth in road races, so that they are aware of the potential risks. The guidelines are available here.
Running with strollers
Runners with strollers are welcome to participate in this race though they are required to start at the back of the start line.
BC Athletics Road Race Etiquette Guidelines
Race services
- Race timing is being provided by Startline Timing. Results will be available online shortly after the race.
- A complimentary bag check will be located near the start/finish area. Please ensure your bag is clearly marked with your race number.
- Water is provided at the start/finish and at 2.5k, 5k and 8k.
- On-site First Aid services.
- Join us for post-race for delicious home-baked goods made by VFAC members, fresh fruit from Stong’s, and Starbucks coffee.