S&O Beer Run
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 - 5km and Kids' Race
A Fun Day in the Park
Come test yourself on a hilly 5k course with a mix of road and trails. Starting amongst the trees of Queen’s Park, the 2.5km loop starts on a fast downhill where you’ll zoom past the heritage homes of Queen’s Park.
You’ll take the winding path through the park, with a mix of ups and downs. Be prepared for the short, steep hill at the 2k (and 4.5k) mark, where we will have a cheering section to keep your spirits high. Enter back into the forested area to finish the first loop and hit the halfway point. One more loop and you’re done!
NEW FOR 2025 - Kids Race
The Kids Race is about 1km in length, and most runners are aged between 6– 13, though we welcome all kids to participate. It’s not timed, is non-competitive and purely for the fun of all involved. Registration is FREE! The course will stay in the forested area of Queen’s Park with plenty of opportunities to support and cheer.
Event Info
Course Map
Course map to be updated soon! Route remains the same from previous years.
Prizes
Every participant will receive a unique finishers medal that they will proudly want to show off.
Details of prizes for top finishers and other accomplishments to be updated soon.
Schedule
10am – Bag Check opens
10:30am – Kids race starts!
10:45 am – Pre-race briefing at the Bandshell (all must attend!)
11am – Race start!
11am – Beer Garden opens
1pm – Awards/Prizes in the beer garden
3pm – Beer Garden closes
Post Race
Celebrate your run with great vibes in our licensed post-race area.
Steel & Oak Brewing Co. will be hosting a beer garden with a special Beer Run option, plus non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. Dos Amigos will be bringing their Tex-Mex food truck to make sure you are fully replinished after the hard effort.
To aid with recovery even more we will have massage by donation and a hydration station.
Post-race massages will be provided by New West Physio. They will be accepting donations for their services, and money raised will go to our charity partner: KidSport New West.
Blonyx, Canadian sports nutrition brand, will be providing samples of their electrolyte drink mix: Hydra+ at the hydration station.
Race Kit Pickup
Date: Thursday 29th May
Location: Steel & Oak Brewert
Time: 6 – 8pm
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 small, upper picnic shelter. 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 at the shelter 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.
