THE BIG CANADA RUN 2023
A virtual team run from St. John’s, NL to Victoria, BC
The coveted adventure to run across Canada is no longer reserved for a few lucky ones.
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of a journey you could have only dreamed of is now a reality.
The coveted adventure to run across Canada is no longer reserved for a few lucky ones.
With two different routes to choose from, you can explore the diverse landscapes and cultures of Canada, from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland to the stunning Rocky Mountains of Alberta.
- Leg #1: Run, walk or hike the classic east-to-west route that follows the Trans-Canada Highway. From St. John’s, N.L. to Victoria, B.C., covering 8,000km.
- Leg #2: Run, walk or hike the west-to-east route that starts in Victoria, BC, goes up to Whitehorse, Yukon, and finishes on the coast of N.L., covering 10,000km.
- For those teams who want a bigger challenge, the Maple Challenge includes Leg #1 and Leg #2, exploring 26 iconic Canadian cities.
- The new Cycling Maple Challenge (Leg #1 + Leg #2) will take you East to West, then North and back East on an 18,000 km biking journey with your team.
Assemble a team of friends, family, running buddies, or co-workers and be part of this amazing journey.
Your team has from Canada Day (July 1st, 2023) until June 30th, 2024 to complete the adventure. That’s as few as 2.2km per day for a team of 10 runners! Run, walk, hike – it can all count towards your team’s distance. Run, walk, hike or bike; it all counts toward your team’s distance.
Our experienced race organizers will be with you every step of the way, providing support and encouragement as you work toward completing your team’s distance. Whether you run, walk, hike, or bike, every kilometre counts towards your team’s progress.
Join us on this incredible journey and be part of The Big Canada Run community, where you'll meet new people, challenge yourself, and make a difference. Together, we'll cross Canada one step at a time.
All Race Perks
- Limited Edition Finisher’s medal
- Multi-Functional Neck Gaiter
- Conmemorative vynil sticker
- Official Virtual Race BIB
- Access to a participant-only Facebook Community
- Virtual badges to celebrate and share your accomplishments
- Pre-mapped courses across the country
- Finisher picture to celebrate and share your accomplishment
- Innovative and user-friendly tracking platform to register your km and follow the journey.
- World-class customer support
- Virtual travel experience through fun facts and photos of what you would see along the route.
Details
Starts on Canada Day 2023
Your team has one year, from July 1st, 2023 until June 30th, 2024 to complete the adventure.
Early Bird is just $75 CAD ($100).
Includes access to the tracking platform, SWAG Kit, free shipping, and access to the private community.
Journey
Choose your team’s adventure. Run the classic east-west route or pick one of the more challenging routes.
Medal
Receive an Amazing, COLLECTIBLE LIMITED edition medal along with other amazing perks.
Tracking
A personalized page to see your team’s progress and check the overall standings page.
Supported Charities
Since 2020, My Challenge Canada’s participants have raised over $106,000 for the supported charities, making a remarkable impact in our communities. With gratitude for their unwavering commitment, we continue to work together towards creating positive change in important areas such as research, health and housing services.
Join us and become a part of our dynamic community of changemakers, achieving even greater impact for our communities.
