For some, it’s about personal discipline or mental health. For others, like past runner Anna Ramza, it’s about the "purpose" that comes from raising funds to help others reach their full potential. Whatever your motivation, YMCA BC invites you to lace up and make your miles matter as part of the Y Charity Runners team.
Whether you are tackling the full Marathon, the Half, or the 8KM, you won’t just be crossing a finish line—you’ll be opening doors for families across BC. Every dollar raised provides vital financial assistance for YMCA childcare, camps, and youth programs, ensuring our community remains active and connected.
We believe in rewarding your heart as much as your hustle. Our Y Charity Runners have access to tiered fundraising incentives to keep the motivation high:
You don’t need to be on the course to be a hero. We are looking for high-energy volunteers to join us at the Second Beach Water Station in Stanley Park. Help us hydrate the athletes, offer high-fives, and bring the "Y spirit" to the seawall! It’s the perfect way to experience the electricity of race day while supporting a great cause.
As Y Charity Runner Maxime says, "When you're running for other people, that's extra motivation when you're tired. You think, 'I can't give up because of them.'"
Are you ready to find your why? Join our Y Charity Runners team today and help us set a new fundraising record for our community!
When you join the YMCA you join more than a gym. You join a community.