Rubber Ducky Race at Burnaby Lake

Rubber Ducky Race at Burnaby Lake 2026

The 19th annual Rubber Ducky offers a 5K, a 7 Mile, and a Half Marathon on a scenic course around Burnaby Lake. Run or walk the trails through Burnaby Lake Regional Park, a wildlife sanctuary in the middle of the city, with fresh air, exercise, and chances to see birds and animals. The lake was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago, and its shores were home to sawmills in the late 1800s. Try Events races Burnaby Lake twice a year: the Shamrock’n Race in March circles the lake clockwise, and the Rubber Ducky circles it counter-clockwise. Which way is faster for you?

• When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Half Marathon 9:00 AM, 7 Mile 9:03 AM, 5K 9:08 AM
• Where: Burnaby Lake Regional Park, West Field #2 (grass), next to the playground, Burnaby, BC
• Cost: In-person registration: 5K $65, 7 Mile $70, Half Marathon $100 (GST and processing included)
• Hosted by: Try Events
• Registration: Register for the Rubber Ducky Race
• Website: Rubber Ducky Race

Race Day Schedule

• 8:45 AM: Warm-up and race-morning announcements
• 9:00 AM: Half Marathon start
• 9:03 AM: 7 Mile start
• 9:08 AM: 5K start
• 12:00 PM sharp: Course closes (the course is open for 3 hours)

All distances use a staggered start. Awards are presented as soon as the top three finishers in each distance are in, and you must be at the awards to claim a medal. Bag check is available by donation at the charity table near the start and finish.

Registration

Online registration closes one week before race day, or when the supply cap is reached. Earlier online prices have ended.

• 5K: $65 in person on the day
• 7 Mile: $70 in person on the day
• Half Marathon: $100 in person on the day

Walk-in registration during package pickup is cash or cheque (plus $2 for a cheque), space permitting. GST and processing fees are added during online registration.

What’s Included

• Race bib and individual timing
• Souvenir finishing medal and a souvenir swag item
• After-event snacks
• Participant insurance
• Random prizes
• A course with approved city permits
• Optional souvenir items

The medal and swag are included while supplies last. After that, registration switches to a yellow bib option with no swag or finisher’s medal.

The Course

The 21.1K and 7 Mile courses circle Burnaby Lake counter-clockwise, and two water stations are placed 5K apart on either side of the lake. Overall placing medals go to the top three female and top three male finishers overall.

Timing and Results

This is a tag-timed event, with a display clock at the finish. Attach the timing tag to your shoelaces with the zaps provided, and wear your race bib on the front of your body so officials have a clear view of it. After you cross the finish line, stay in the chute until your tag is removed. Return your timing tag after the race or you’ll be charged $40. Runners without a tag get no results. The goal is to post results within 24 hours.

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