Relay
Great TrekA Jaunt Through Musqueam Territory
The Great Trek has been a staple race in the Vancouver running community for years. In partnership with the University of British Columbia, the Great Trek pays homage the Great Trek of 1922, where students marched to their current campus for the Great Trek Student Relay created by UBC Recreation Intramurals in partnership with RUNVAN®. This relay is open to UBC students only and is comprised of a team of five people each running approximately 5KM in a relay style race against various faculties, residences, and clubs across campus. Come out with four friends or classmates and run for fun or run to win! Don’t miss the start of a new UBC tradition and a great event to remember while at UBC. The Relay is scheduled to start at 1pm.
Next in-person event: Saturday, late October
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Relay Course
On Musqueam territory, the Great Trek features gorgeous running routes under colourful fall foliage, and a tour through the University campus. Four team members will each run approximately 1.25KM to complete the 5KM Relay Race.
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Great Trek
PACKAGE PICKUP
Forerunners Main St
3889 Main St, Vancouver, BC
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am to 6:30pm, race week only. Note: Times are subject to change.
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Relay : 1pm Noon
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Please respect the safety protocols administered by staff and volunteers. Thank you.
RACE KIT
Registration Includes:
- New Event Giveaway
- Race Bib with Timing Chip
- Complimentary refreshments
- Measured and mark courses
- Race Medal included
- Post-race celebrations with lively entertainment
- $25 off at Forerunners (minimum $75 spend)
- Opportunity to donate and fundraise for charity
- Race Results, leaderboards and more!
Race Details
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*The Great Trek Relay is open to current UBC students only. All participants must enter a valid UBC student number during registration and present their UBC Student ID at Package Pickup.
About The Relay
Registering Your Team
- The Team Captain registers the entire team. Information for each Relay member will be requested at time of registration, including full name, gender, birthdate, age, email address, street address, city, province and country
Team captains will register all members and pay for the entire team. If you are the Team captain and want to collect payment from teammates, please coordinate that exchange on your own behalf. Once registration is successful, an email will be sent to each Relay member and the subsequent e-waiver must be signed.
Package Pickup
- Individual Relay members may pick up the race package for the team. Please bring your picture ID, student number and Relay bib number to Package Pickup. Bib numbers will be assigned closer to race weekend. Please collect your race kits during the hours of Package Pickup
Race Day
- Each Relay team member will wear their ‘Leg’ bib, A, B, C or D, on the front of their shirt.
- Your ‘baton’ bib will be a timing chip passed between team members at the end of each Leg.
- Each runner will run 1.25KM and pass the ‘baton’ to the next runner in the Relay exchange zone.
If you are unable to complete your Relay Leg due to injury or other reasons, please inform a race official. We will find your team members and notify them to continue racing, but without a timing belt. If your timing belt is lost or a member is unable to complete their leg, your team will not receive an official time, but your team may still complete the race.
Start & Finish Line
The Start and Finish Line is located near the UBC Student Union Building at 6133 University Blvd.
Things to remember:
- Please arrive early, especially if you’d also like to utilize the free gear check
- Washrooms are available near the Start Line, not in the Relay Zones
- Beverage, food, and entertainment is provided at the Finish Line