Queen's Park Classic
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Location New Westminster, BC
- Price Free - $55.94
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Queen's Park Classic on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, in New Westminster, Metro Vancouver! This exciting event invites participants to tackle a challenging 5k course that beautifully blends road and trail running. With a fresh start and finish location at the baseball field on the south side of Queen's Park, runners will enjoy a dynamic route that features less sidewalk and thrilling elevations along the steep 6th St. hill. The race kicks off at 11 AM, and for the younger athletes, the Kids Race will take place at 12:30 PM, offering free, non-competitive fun for children aged 11 and under.
Participants will receive a unique finisher's medal, a complimentary beer at the finish line, and access to professional timing with bib and chip. The course is well-marked and accurately measured, ensuring a fantastic experience for all participants. Plus, enjoy additional goodies in your swag bag and the chance to win exciting draw prizes in the beer garden! By joining the Queen's Park Classic, you're not just challenging yourself; you're also supporting KidSport New West, helping local children engage in sports. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will receive a unique finisher's medal, a complimentary beer at the finish line, and access to professional timing with bib and chip. The course is well-marked and accurately measured, ensuring a fantastic experience for all participants. Plus, enjoy additional goodies in your swag bag and the chance to win exciting draw prizes in the beer garden! By joining the Queen's Park Classic, you're not just challenging yourself; you're also supporting KidSport New West, helping local children engage in sports. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Come test yourself on a hilly 5k course with a mix of road and trails. The 2026 edition features a brand-new start & finish location with an updated course!Saturday April 4th5km - 11am . Kids Race - 12:30pm
The new course will follow the winding path through the park, starting and finishing at the baseball field on the south side of the park. The course features less sidewalk, a switch to up and down the steep 6th St. hill, no double loop and a change of direction to make the course fresh the whole way!
The Kids Race returns and remains FREE to participate. We welcome all kids to participate at our event; however, the age limit for the kids race is 11 years old. It’s not timed, is non-competitive and purely for the fun of all involved. The course will stay in the start/finish field with lots of cheer and support! For 2026 the Kids race will happen later than the 5km at 12:30pm, allowing for a full cheer section.
What is included with your registration?Unique finishers medalOne Beer at the finish lineProfessional timing with bib & chipWell marked and accurately measured courseSwag bagDraw prizes in the beer garden
Beer Run Race Series supports KidSport New West. They do a fantastic job at helping children participate in sports in our local community by providing grants to help cover the costs of registration fees for all kids aged 18 and under in New West to be able to play a season of sport.
Donations can be made during the registration process or directly from this page.
We recognise and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
The new course will follow the winding path through the park, starting and finishing at the baseball field on the south side of the park. The course features less sidewalk, a switch to up and down the steep 6th St. hill, no double loop and a change of direction to make the course fresh the whole way!
The Kids Race returns and remains FREE to participate. We welcome all kids to participate at our event; however, the age limit for the kids race is 11 years old. It’s not timed, is non-competitive and purely for the fun of all involved. The course will stay in the start/finish field with lots of cheer and support! For 2026 the Kids race will happen later than the 5km at 12:30pm, allowing for a full cheer section.
What is included with your registration?Unique finishers medalOne Beer at the finish lineProfessional timing with bib & chipWell marked and accurately measured courseSwag bagDraw prizes in the beer garden
Beer Run Race Series supports KidSport New West. They do a fantastic job at helping children participate in sports in our local community by providing grants to help cover the costs of registration fees for all kids aged 18 and under in New West to be able to play a season of sport.
Donations can be made during the registration process or directly from this page.
We recognise and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
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Location
Queen's Park, 3rd Avenue, New Westminster, BC, Canada
Queen's Park Classic