The Big Elf Run
Saturday, December 12, 2026· 1 p.m.· in 77 days
Vancouver, British Columbia
About this race
Come join us for the 12th annual Big Elf Run on Saturday December 12th 2026. This holiday themed run offers a 5km/10km Big Elf Run/Walk (2pm) as well as a 1km Wee Elf Run/Walk (1pm) around scenic Stanley Park. Run with hundreds of elves, enjoy a DJ, “elfie station”, prize giveaways, vendors and more.
— from the organizer's listing, read it in full
Course notes
Registration open — closes December 12, 2026.
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What race day is usually like
6°/ 2°
typical high / low
61%
of days see rain
In Vancouver 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 Vancouver, via Open-Meteo.
Entry fees
from $27.34
4 entry options, from $27.34.
- Charity Entry
Donate $100+ to LMCB and get a FREE Entry to the Big Elf Run!
- 1km Wee Elf Run$27.34
- 5km Big Elf Run$52.49
- 10km Big Elf Run (2 loops)$56.87
Fees as published by the organizer on September 23, 2026, including mandatory charges. Each price is only offered until its window closes — confirm on the registration page before you enter. Is this a normal price?
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