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Great Trek

Musqueam territory

In partnership with
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Join the Great Trek for a community run through unceded, traditional, and ancestral Musqueam territory.

We’re excited to invite you to be part of the Great Trek in partnership with RUNVAN. This is more than a run. It’s a chance to connect with community, honour the land, and move together with purpose.

The final event in the popular RUNVAN® Race Series, the Great Trek features races for everyone with a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K..

Submit your interest by registering to learn more about the race and be part of this meaningful experience.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, October 25
  • Time: Half Marathon starts at 8:30am, the 10K starts at 10:30 am, and the 5K starts at 12 pm noon.
  • Options: 5K, 10K, or half marathon distances
  • Includes: registration and good community vibes

Great Trek registration includes:

  • Measured and marked courses
  • Race Bib with Timing Chip
  • Race Medal included
  • Bonus Medal if you complete the Hat-trick
  • $25 off at Forerunners (minimum $75 spend)
  • On-course water and aid stations
  • New Event Giveaway or go Green
  • Options to donate and fundraise for charity
  • Drinks plus sushi or chili post-race
  • Race Results, leaderboard, and more!

Schedule & Registration

Program Leaders

Aiyana Anderson-MacIsaac

Program Lead & Team Member

Executive Director

Aiyana Anderson-MacIsaac is the Executive Director at Indigenous Women Outdoors (IWO). She began her journey with the organization in 2020 as a participant in IWO’s first-ever program, the Introduction to Backcountry Mentorship Program. She then joined the Board of Directors as a Board Secretary in 2022 and served until April 2025. In 2024, Aiyana created and led the Off-Piste and Introduction to Backcountry Safety program as a Program Lead.
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