Vancouver (April 19, 2026) – 57,518 happy runners enjoyed a beautiful spring day for Sunday’s historic 42nd running of the Vancouver Sun Run presented by Herbaland Naturals.
Runners show up for 42nd Vancouver Sun Run 2026
Runners of all abilities enjoyed another successful celebration of health, fitness and community spirit along the streets of downtown Vancouver.
2019 winner Justin Kent from Burnaby, BC ran a solid race beating 2023 winner John Gay with a time of 28:40. John Gay had a time of 28:44. Andrew Davies from Vancouver was third with a time of 29:02.
In the Women’s overall division, Makenna Fitzgerald was victorious with a time of 32:25. Malindi Elmore from Kelowna, BC was close behind with a time of 32:39. Joyline Chemutai from Wailuku Hawaii placed third with a time of 32:44.
The prize purse of $25,000 is allocated as follows:
Top three Overall Male and Female: $3,000, $1,500 and $750.
Top five Canadian Male and Female: $2,500, $1,500, $1,000, $500, and $250.
Top three Male and Female Overall Masters: $750, $500 and $250.
“We were so thrilled to see everyone back for the 42nd edition of the Vancouver Sun Run,” said Tim Hopkins, Race Director. “Seeing all those happy faces at the start made me proud to be a part of such a historic Vancouver event.”
In a remarkable journey spanning over four decades, the Vancouver Sun Run has solidified its status as a staple event in British Columbia’s history. This annual road race stands as a testament to the power of community, health, and resilience. What began in 1985 as a vision to promote fitness and well-being among Vancouverites has grown into one of North America’s biggest road races, drawing participants from all walks of life.
“I wrote my first story for the Vancouver Sun in 1986, a year after Doug and Diane Clement along with Dr. Jack Taunton pitched the idea to the city. We had 3,200 runners for the very first race,” said Harold Munro, Vancouver Sun Editor-in-Chief. “The Vancouver Sun has been a proud partner for 41 years now. It’s so inspiring to see how far we’ve come.”
Special thanks to Sentinel Storage for supporting the Vancouver Sun Run Charity program. As the largest running event in the country, the Vancouver Sun Run draws tens of thousands of participants of all ages each year, and its charitable efforts have raised millions of dollars since its inception. Thanks to this year’s participants, several local organizations including the BC Cancer Foundation, Raise-a-Reader, and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank were all beneficiaries of the 2026 event. Total amount raised was $138,148
Photo: Vancouver Sun / Arlen R
Overall 2026 Winners
Men City/Country Time
1. Justin Kent Burnaby, BC 28:40
2. John Gay Kelowna, BC 28:44
3. Andrew Davies Vancouver, BC 29:02
Women City/Country Time
1. Makenna Fitzgerald Cochrane, AB 32:25
2. Malindi Elmore Kelowna, BC 32:39
3. Joyline Chemutai Wailuku, HI 32:44
