16 May 2025
Canada’s largest 10K road race, marked its 41st anniversary with a return to near-record participation levels.
The 2025 Vancouver Sun Run, Canada’s largest 10K road race, marked its 41st anniversary with a return to near-record participation levels, drawing over 50,000 runners across 1,500 teams on Sunday, April 27. This year’s event, held under clear blue skies, saw the largest field since 2009, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of Vancouver’s Spring tradition and one of North America’s premier road races. For more information, race results, and photos, visit vancouversunrun.com.
Starting on Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, participants of all ages and abilities—runners, joggers, walkers, and wheelchair athletes—navigated a scenic 10K route through the West End, English Bay, Burrard Street Bridge, South False Creek, and Mount Pleasant, finishing at the iconic BC Place Stadium. The 2.5K Eva Air Mini Sun Run, designed for families and younger participants, kicked off earlier at 8:00 AM, adding to the festive atmosphere with thousands more joining the celebration.
“The 2025 Vancouver Sun Run was a resounding success, with over 50,000 runners spread across 1,500 teams—the largest field since 2009,” said Rose Isla, Event Operations & Marketing Manager. “For the past four years, our operations team has worked closely with the RaceReach team to support our high registration volume and associated event communications needs. Together, the VSR staff and RaceReach continue to improve our operations, and the runner experience gets better every year.”
The event showcased athletic excellence, with Sam Atkin (UK) claiming the men’s title in 28:09, followed closely by Canadian Olympian Cam Levins in second place. Defending women’s champion Glynis Sim secured her second consecutive victory with a thrilling finish at 32:54, edging out three-time champion Natasha Wodak. Paulo Guerrero of North Vancouver won the wheelchair race in 33:02, and Hudson Irvine of White Rock led the non-binary category with a time of 34:50.
Beyond the competition, the Vancouver Sun Run fostered community spirit, with nearly 51,000 registered participants, of which over 39,000 completed the 10K. The event featured live entertainment from bands like The Neurotics at the starting line, alongside 18 other performers along the route, energizing runners and spectators alike.
TransLink supported the influx of participants by boosting SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express services, while road closures, including a multi-hour shutdown of the Burrard Street Bridge, ensured a safe and smooth race day. The post-race party at BC Place Stadium offered refreshments, entertainment, and an awards ceremony celebrating top finishers and youth team achievements.
Since its inception in 1985 with just 4,027 runners, the Vancouver Sun Run has grown into a global phenomenon, having welcomed approximately 1.5 million participants over four decades. The 2025 edition, with its record-breaking turnout, reaffirmed its legacy as a celebration of health, community, and athletic achievement.
The Vancouver Sun Run, presented by Herbaland Naturals and owned by Run Vancouver Holdings ULC, is Canada’s largest 10K road race and one of the largest in North America. Held annually on the third or fourth Sunday in April, the event attracts tens of thousands of participants, from elite athletes to recreational walkers, fostering community engagement and promoting active lifestyles.
RaceReach is a Raleigh, NC based registration and event management platform for sports. RaceReach’s running event division provides services for all running event types and sizes, ranging from local 5k races to some of the largest events in the Americas. The RaceReach sports division works with thirty different State Games association events across 85 sports and provides services for all sports and game types.