Queens Park Classic
(formerly S&O Beer Run)
Saturday April 4th - 5km and Kids' Race
Course
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 and updated course!
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, only going up the steep hill once, no double loop and a change of direction to make the course fresh the whole way!
Kids Race
Schedule
10:15am – Bag Check opens
11am – 5km Race start!
11am – Beer Garden opens
12:30pm – Kids race starts!
1pm – Awards/Prizes in the beer garden
3pm – Beer Garden closes
Prizes
Every participant will receive a unique finishers medal! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in male, female and non-binary categories.
Details of prizes for top finishers and other accomplishments to be updated soon.
Post Run Celebration
Celebrate your hilly run triumph at our licensed beer garden, featuring:
- Beer and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase (first beer included with registration!)
- Food options available
- Post-race massage by New West Physio (proceeds donated to KidSport)
Race Kit Pickup
Come pick up your bib and swag bag. You’ll also get the chance to pre-order beer tokens for the beer garden and receive a $1 discount of 4-packs to go for that day only!
Location
Steel & Oak Brewery – 1319 Third Ave, New West
Dates to be announced soon
What to bring
Picking up for yourself? Please bring ID so we can confirm your picking up the right bib
Picking up for someone else? Please bring a screenshot or print out of their confirmation email.
You will receive your bib and be assigned a number, along with some safety pins and your swag bag.
Event Info - Services
Bag Check
A clearly-signed Bag check will be available at the South Field near our start & finish location. Please bring your own small bag (no large items e.g. bikes, suitcases etc.) with anything you may need for after the race. Please clearly label your bag with your full name and bib number.
We will always have volunteers managing your baggage, however we can’t be responsible for any loss or damage of items. Items are left at your own risk.
Food and Water
At the start/finish line, there will be a water station available. Upon crossing the finish line, you’ll find water and bananas. Kindly bring your own cup or bottle for water refills to help minimize our environmental footprint.
Medical Support
How to get here
Queen’s Park is a busy park! There are always events happening throughout the park on weekends, so please plan accordingly as parking may be limited.
Walk
If you live in the area, we encourage walking to the event! This is the most environmentally friendly way to get to the park and a great way to warm up before the race start.
Transit
SKytrain
Bus
Coming from the Skytrain station?
Hop on the 105 Bus. The route starts at New West Station, stops at Columbia station and then passes right by Queen’s Park. Find the schedule here: 105.
Coming from Quayside?
Hop on the 103 Bus. Starting at Renaissance Square, the bus then follows Quayside drive. Get off at 1st and Agnes St. for a short walk to the start line. Find the schedule here: 103.
