21st Annual SCPC CHILLY CHASE
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Race day, Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
Start your new year out by making the Strathcona Community Policing Centre Chilly Chase your first athletic achievement of the year! EVERYONE is a winner with Try Events' 5K, 10K and Half Marathon participants earn a GREAT souvenir finishing medal.
*While supplies last, register early to save and secure your spot.
Race Course Description
The 5K, 10K and Half routes take walkers and runners along an out and back course on the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path, Vancouver’s Seawall. This is a quick, flat course with a gorgeous winter views of Vancouver!
Registration fees
*GST & processing fees added during registration.
5KM
$53 until Dec 1st
$58 until Dec 31
$63 Last Chance
$65 - *In-Person / Day of registration
10KM
$58 until Dec 1st
$63 until Dec 31
$68 Last Chance
$70 - *In-Person / Day of registration
HALF MARATHON
$78 until Dec 1st
$88 until Dec 31
$98 Last Chance
$100 - *In-Person / Day of registration
*Online registration closes one week prior to race day or when supply cap is reached
*Registration Policies
*Frequently Asked Questions
*GST and processing included in walk-in price
*Walk-in registration during package pick up is cash or cheque (+$2 for cheque), space permitting
Supporting Partners
Timing & Results
Tag timed event
Display clock
No-Tag no results
After you cross the finish line please do not leave the chute until after your tag is removed. It is our goal to have the results posted within 24hrs.
Attach the timing tag to your shoe laces using zaps provided. After your race please return timing tag to avoid being charged $40 If you still have your timing tag please
*New mailing address for timing tags,
TRY EVENTS
PO Box 75591
North Vancouver, BC
V7R4X1
Please attached the race bib attached to the front of your body, so officials have a clear view of your bib number.
The Chilly Chase is a winter race so please be prepared to run in the cool temperatures, snow, ice and wind.
1. It's dark out there, dress to be seen.
2. Bring a phone with a good charge and some money.
3. Keep your head and hands warm.
4. Wear a base layer.
5. Wear shoes with traction and have Ice Cleats
6. Take smaller strides.
7. Keep Hydrated
Chilly Chase Race Info
*CHANGE, Race location
Start/Finish Line on Seawall next to Milton Wong Plaza North
*next Tap & Barrel Restaurant
Athletes Way, Vancouver
Google Map
Race Day
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Race day schedule
& distance start times
Parking, arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time to find parking or alternatively, use transit, car ride services, bike and/or try to carpool, parking is limited in the area.
Parking: Under Creekside Community Centre, Science World, and local street parking
By bike
via Ontario St and/or Seaside bike routes
By transit
Walking distance from Main & Terminal and Olympic Village Skytrain
7:30am to 8:45am
Same day package pick-up by $10 cash donation to Strathcona Community Policing Centre. (sorry no plastic) Location in Milton Wong Plaza
8:45am
Warm-up and race day announcements for all distances in Milton Wong Plaza
9:00am
Half Marathon Run Start (Runners Only)
9:03am
10K Start, Walkers/Runners
9:08am
5K Start, Walkers/Runners
8:45am
Warm-up for all distances
AWARDS
Placing Medals 1st, 2nd & 3rd over all, *You must be at awards to claim!
Awards will be present as quickly as possible after the top 3 are confirmed for each distance.
12noon
Course closed (3 Hour Limit)
*Bag check available by donation at the charity table near the start/finish.
Registration options
Register on-line
5K, 10K, & Half Includes
(while supplies last)
Souvenir finishing medal
Souvenir swag item
Individual timing
After event snacks
Race bib
Participant Insurance
Random prizes
Safe secure course with approved city permits
optional souvenir items
2026 SCPC CHILLY CHASE MAP
*All routes will go around Science World on the East side.
*Start/Finish will move 70meters west to Milton Wong Plaza North Google Maps
*All distances are out & back, review your route and
TRUST THE SIGN.
Water & Hydration within 5k
water/hydration at the start/finish line
No water station on the 5K route
1 water opportunity on the 10K route (5K)
4 water opportunities on the Half Marathon (5K, 8K, 13.1K, 16.1K)
AWARDS
Placing Medals 1st, 2nd & 3rd over all, *You must be at awards to claim!
CHILLY CHASE PACKAGE
Additional items you can purchase during registration
Reusable custom Try Events bag with pocket!
$5 available as an add on during on-line registration.
A very nice, custom 5 panel trucker's cap, embroidered with Shamrock’n Race event logo, with classic adjustable sizing!
$15 available as an add on during on-line registration.
The multifunctional seamless TUBE, or as we call it the TRYUFF. This is the perfect item to wear around your neck during your race, it can easily be pulled up to cover your mouth and nose. You can also fold it to make it double layered for added protection against transferable infectious diseases.
$10 available as an add on during on-line registration.
*Optional Try Events race number belt with four gel loop holders.
$10 available as an add on during on-line registration.
Getting Here:
Parking: Under Creekside Community Centre, Science World, and local street parking
By bike
via Ontario St and/or Seaside bike routes
By transit
Walking distance from Main & Terminal and Olympic Village skytrain stations Translink bus routes
3, 8, 15, 19, 50, 84, C21, C23
RACE PICKUP INFO
Our Partner Charity
“race logos designed by 10four design group”
Finish line photos
Podium flowers by Suki’s