Vancouver Sporting Events
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Sporting Events in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Has someone asked you to take them out to the ball game? Get started here with our comprehensive list of professional, junior and amateur sporting events in Vancouver, British Columbia. Baseball, football, hockey and basketball games in addition to marathons and athletic competitions all fit within this Vancouver directory.
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Jun 10
The Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL® is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, you’ll be helping to fund leading-edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis.
In one way or another, everyone has been touched by arthritis - a debilitating and painful disease. Whatever your connection, we all want the same thing - a cure. Walk, collect pledges and join millions of people in the fight against arthritis.
There is no cost to register but participants are encouraged to raise at least $100 in pledges. All participants who raise $100 or more will receive an official Walk to Fight Arthritis t-shirt on event day.
The Arthritis Society’s Walk to Fight Arthritis presented by the makers of TYLENOL® is about walking and fighting back. By registering and raising pledges, you’ll be helping to fund leading-edge research and essential programs that support those living with arthritis.
In one way or another, everyone has been touched by arthritis - a debilitating and painful disease. Whatever your connection, we all want the same thing - a cure. Walk, collect pledges and join millions of people in the fight against arthritis.
There is no cost to register but participants are encouraged to raise at least $100 in pledges. All participants who raise $100 or more will receive an official Walk to Fight Arthritis t-shirt on event day.
Jun 13 to Nov 03
Catch a BC Lions home game at BC Place during the 2012 CFL (Canadian Football League) season.
06/13/2012 07:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions
06/29/2012 07:00 PM Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ BC Lions
07/06/2012 07:00 PM Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ BC Lions
07/20/2012 07:00 PM Edmonton Eskimos @ BC Lions
08/19/2012 04:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions
09/08/2012 01:00 PM Montreal Alouettes @ BC Lions
09/15/2012 04:00 PM Toronto Argonauts @ BC Lions
10/06/2012 07:00 PM Calgary Stampeders @ BC Lions
10/19/2012 07:00 PM Edmonton Eskimos @ BC Lions
11/03/2012 07:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions
Please note: Game dates and times are subject to change.
Catch a BC Lions home game at BC Place during the 2012 CFL (Canadian Football League) season.
06/13/2012 07:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions
06/29/2012 07:00 PM Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ BC Lions
07/06/2012 07:00 PM Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ BC Lions
07/20/2012 07:00 PM Edmonton Eskimos @ BC Lions
08/19/2012 04:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions
09/08/2012 01:00 PM Montreal Alouettes @ BC Lions
09/15/2012 04:00 PM Toronto Argonauts @ BC Lions
10/06/2012 07:00 PM Calgary Stampeders @ BC Lions
10/19/2012 07:00 PM Edmonton Eskimos @ BC Lions
11/03/2012 07:00 PM Saskatchewan Roughriders @ BC Lions
Please note: Game dates and times are subject to change.
- BC Place Address: 777 Pacific Blvd Vancouver BC CAN V6B 4Y8
- BC Lions Football Club (CFL) Address:
Jun 15 to Jun 17
North America's biggest Dragon Boat Festival is held in Vancouver in June each year. It started in the late 1980s and attracts over 100,000 visitors and 180 different teams from British Columbia and across the world.
North America's biggest Dragon Boat Festival is held in Vancouver in June each year. It started in the late 1980s and attracts over 100,000 visitors and 180 different teams from British Columbia and across the world.
- Creekside Community Recreation Center Address: 1 Athletes Wy Vancouver BC USA B5Y 0B1
Jun 24
Starting at the UBC Thunderbird Arena at 7am and finishing at Stanley Park, the Vancouver Half-Marathon is a scenic course following the coast. The 5K starts at 9:15am at the Stanley Park Fish House.
Starting at the UBC Thunderbird Arena at 7am and finishing at Stanley Park, the Vancouver Half-Marathon is a scenic course following the coast. The 5K starts at 9:15am at the Stanley Park Fish House.
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10k Run/ 5k Walk
Drop everything and fight cancers below the waist!
Hit the streets of Vancouver for BC Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair ® presented by JOE BOXER! Join runners and walkers of all ages and athletic abilities, dressed in everything from briefs and boy-shorts to t-shirts and costumes, and help fund life-saving research for cancers like prostate, colorectal, cervical, ovarian, kidney, bladder, testicular and uterine.
10k Run/ 5k Walk
Drop everything and fight cancers below the waist!
Hit the streets of Vancouver for BC Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair ® presented by JOE BOXER! Join runners and walkers of all ages and athletic abilities, dressed in everything from briefs and boy-shorts to t-shirts and costumes, and help fund life-saving research for cancers like prostate, colorectal, cervical, ovarian, kidney, bladder, testicular and uterine.
Aug 11
This run winds along Vancouver's beautiful sea-wall in the downtown core all the way up to Stanley Park. Runners enjoy ocean views and the dynamic vibe of Vancouver. The half marathon is the highlight of a weekend of fun events including outdoor yoga sessions and a concert.
This run winds along Vancouver's beautiful sea-wall in the downtown core all the way up to Stanley Park. Runners enjoy ocean views and the dynamic vibe of Vancouver. The half marathon is the highlight of a weekend of fun events including outdoor yoga sessions and a concert.
- Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre Address: 999 Canada Place Vancouver BC V6C 3C1
Aug 25
City Chase is the World’s Largest Urban Adventure Series, with 9 local events in Canada alone. City Chase requires teams of two to exhibit teamwork, resourcefulness, determination and the ability to make decisions on the fly as they search for physical, intellectual and wacky ChasePoint challenges scattered in unknown locations throughout the city. Focusing more on the journey than the destination, participants will learn about their city, their teammate, and themselves as they think hard, play hard and laugh hard.
City Chase is the World’s Largest Urban Adventure Series, with 9 local events in Canada alone. City Chase requires teams of two to exhibit teamwork, resourcefulness, determination and the ability to make decisions on the fly as they search for physical, intellectual and wacky ChasePoint challenges scattered in unknown locations throughout the city. Focusing more on the journey than the destination, participants will learn about their city, their teammate, and themselves as they think hard, play hard and laugh hard.
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The Brewskidaddle is a charity fun run featuring 5 km (3.1 mi) and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) courses for adults and a 1 km (0.6 mi) kids' run. Celebrate reaching the finish line at the After Race Party. Held at the Rugby Cricket Club, this Oktoberfest celebration boasts a merry mix of traditional German food, beer and live music.
The Brewskidaddle is a charity fun run featuring 5 km (3.1 mi) and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) courses for adults and a 1 km (0.6 mi) kids' run. Celebrate reaching the finish line at the After Race Party. Held at the Rugby Cricket Club, this Oktoberfest celebration boasts a merry mix of traditional German food, beer and live music.
- Stanley Park Address: Stanley Park Vancouver BC
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Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lyphoma Society’s annual walk and fundraising event – a night of solidarity and hope. An event in support of people battling cancer and paying tribute to those claimed by it. Every Autumn, friends, families and co-workers gather in cities across North America and walk in twilight, holding illuminated balloons- red for supporters, white for survivors and gold to remember ones lost. Funds raised support vital cancer research and patient services in their communities. Join us and take a step towards a cure.
Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lyphoma Society’s annual walk and fundraising event – a night of solidarity and hope. An event in support of people battling cancer and paying tribute to those claimed by it. Every Autumn, friends, families and co-workers gather in cities across North America and walk in twilight, holding illuminated balloons- red for supporters, white for survivors and gold to remember ones lost. Funds raised support vital cancer research and patient services in their communities. Join us and take a step towards a cure.
- Stanley Park Address: Stanley Park Vancouver BC
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The second largest 10 km run in North America has attracted more than 50,000 participants in past years. The race starts at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium.
The second largest 10 km run in North America has attracted more than 50,000 participants in past years. The race starts at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and finishes at BC Place Stadium.
- BC Place Address: 777 Pacific Blvd Vancouver BC CAN V6B 4Y8
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All levels of ability are welcome at this annual fun 4.3km snowshoe run up Grouse Mountain. Awards will be handed out at the after party, where competitors can enjoy food and drink specials and live entertainment. Snowshoes are available for rent.
All levels of ability are welcome at this annual fun 4.3km snowshoe run up Grouse Mountain. Awards will be handed out at the after party, where competitors can enjoy food and drink specials and live entertainment. Snowshoes are available for rent.
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This event brings over 800 cheerleaders and dancers from all over North America together to compete in a range of divisions. Be a part of it!
This event brings over 800 cheerleaders and dancers from all over North America together to compete in a range of divisions. Be a part of it!
- Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre Address: 999 Canada Place Vancouver BC V6C 3C1
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Usually held in April, the Vancouver Sun Run is North America's biggest 10-km run, attracting more than 50,000 participants. The route winds around downtown Vancouver, passing through Stanley Park along the way.
Usually held in April, the Vancouver Sun Run is North America's biggest 10-km run, attracting more than 50,000 participants. The route winds around downtown Vancouver, passing through Stanley Park along the way.
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Athletes have been running this marathon since 1970 and it has become Canada's largest marathon. The mostly flat, paved, scenic course is spectator-friendly and passes near areas such as Kitsilano, Stanley Park, and English Bay. Course marshals and water stations also line the course. The marathon starts at Queen Elizabeth Park and finishes at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Athletes have been running this marathon since 1970 and it has become Canada's largest marathon. The mostly flat, paved, scenic course is spectator-friendly and passes near areas such as Kitsilano, Stanley Park, and English Bay. Course marshals and water stations also line the course. The marathon starts at Queen Elizabeth Park and finishes at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
- Queen Elizabeth Park Address: 33rd Avenue at Cambie Street Vancouver BC
