Coldest Night of the Year — Squamish
Saturday, February 28, 2026Finished
Squamish, British Columbia
This edition ran on Saturday, February 28, 2026 — the last Saturday in February.
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1 more race in Squamish on the calendar
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About this race
One of 222 Coldest Night of the Year locations listed on RaceFinder. The Squamish event ran February 28, 2026, over 5km and 2km.
A 2 km or 5 km fundraising walk, held the same February Saturday in about 220 Canadian communities - each one raising money for a local charity; in Squamish that is Squamish Helping Hands Society. Signed routes, rest stops and a hot meal at the finish; walk the 2 km or the 5 km, in daylight or after dark. The 2026 Squamish walk drew 253 walkers on 54 teams.
This race took place on February 28, 2026.
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What race day is usually like
7°/ 0°
typical high / low
64%
of days see rain
In Squamish this week of the year it is more often wet than not. This is what the last ten years did — not a forecast. Check one a few days out.
Daily records 2016–2025 for Squamish, via Open-Meteo.
Events on the day
- 5 km Walk5km
- 2 km Walk2km
Part of the Coldest Night of the Year
All 222 listed →Every listed location has run for 2026. The next dates haven't been announced yet.
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Abbotsford
Abbotsford, BC · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Boundary Country
Boundary Country, BC · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Burnaby
Burnaby, BC · Walk · 5km / 2km
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year — Campbell River
Campbell River, BC · Walk · 5km / 2km
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