Sun Run 2026: Which roads will be closed on race day? (with map)

The 2026 Vancouver Sun Run will take to the streets on Sunday, April 19, bringing thousands of runners, joggers and walkers to the city. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO /10107790A

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With gas prices sky-high and the Vancouver Sun Run happening this weekend, you might be better off parking the car this week.

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But if you have to brave the road closure mayhem, here is your handy guide to Vancouver Sun Run traffic closures and detours.

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The Vancouver Sun Run will take place on Sunday, April 19.

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Attracting tens of thousands of participants, the event is one of the largest 10-km road races in North America.

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Hosting this major event requires several road closures, some starting at 5 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m.

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Participants who choose to take transit might have an easier time getting downtown, with TransLink boosting SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express service on race day.

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Scroll down for a full list of closures, along with a map that highlights the routes to avoid on Sunday, and more details on increased transit service.

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Vancouver Sun Run 2026: Course map. Photo by VANCOUVER SUN RUN

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Here is a complete list of closures:

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EVENT TIMES:

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• Mini Sun Run: 8 to 9 a.m.

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• Competitive Wheelchairs: 8:50 a.m.

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• Main 10K Race: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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• Roads to reopen: 2 p.m.

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START AREA: Georgia Street, from Seymour to Thurlow

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FINISH AREA: Pacific Blvd., from B.C. Place to Pat Quinn Way

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Vancouver Sun Run 2026: Coal Harbour map. Photo by VANCOUVER SUN RUN

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West End:

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Georgia Street

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• Seymour to Bute: 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Bute to the Causeway (including all streets crossing Georgia): 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Access to Lions Gate Bridge from Pender Street westbound only: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Howe, Hornby, Burrard, Thurlow: Closed from Dunsmuir to Robson: 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Denman, from Georgia to Beach Avenue: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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• Gilford Street at West Georgia, north and south access with police assist: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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• Beach Avenue, from Davie to Jervis: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Pacific Street, from Jervis to Burrard: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Burrard Bridge: Closed to all traffic from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Kitsilano / Fairview

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• West 3rd Avenue, from Burrard to Fir: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• Fir Street, from West 3rd Avenue to West 4th Avenue: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• West 6th Avenue eastbound exit to West 4th Avenue from Granville Bridge: closed to all traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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• West 4th Avenue and West 6th Avenue, from Pine to Moberly Street: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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False Creek

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• West 2nd Avenue eastbound, Moberly to Alberta: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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• West 2nd Avenue eastbound, local access only Alberta to Quebec: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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• Cambie Bridge (Pacific Boulevard eastbound exit): Off-ramp closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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• West 3rd Avenue, from 2nd Ave to Columbia: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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• Columbia, from 3rd to 6th Avenue: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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• West 6th Avenue, from Columbia to Quebec: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.