Vancouver Sun Run

Woman participating in the SunRun

Our Story:

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is excited to announce that we are partnering up with the Vancouver Sun Run for 2025. The passion, energy, and support from the Vancouver Sun Run and its participants will help us in our mission to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by these diseases. The incredible support of donors like you allows us to continue investing in research, leading to important breakthroughs in genetics, gut microbes, inflammation and cell repair as well as laying the groundwork for new and better treatments. On behalf of everyone at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, we thank you for your support!

Take your race to the next level by becoming a charity runner (or walker) for Crohn's and Colitis Canada!

We have a special promo code for a select few runners. If you are interested in joining our team, follow the steps below to get started.

Join Our Run or Donate!

How it works:

Step 1: Register for the Vancouver Sun Run Run as an individual or join a team! If you'd like to join our team, choose "10K Team Division - Join a Team" and search for "Team Crohn's and Colitis Canada." Then, use the Team Access Code: HKLPBG and the promo code: 2025CHARITY-$40crohnscolitis

Step 2: Set-up your fundraising page on this page, set up your page in minutes to easily collect donations from family and friends. Fundraise on your own or as part of a team - either way, you'll be making an important difference!

Step 3: Make every step count! Get ready to run or walk, and keep your fundraising going until race day on Sunday, April 27, 2025!

Vancouver SunRun
Crohn's and Colitis Canada

Contact Us

For more information about joining us at the Vancouver Sun Run, please contact Mishal Tahir at:

Address: PO Box 47147 City Square, Vancouver, BC  V5Z 4L6
Phone: 778-879-3473 or toll free 1-800-387-1479
Email: mtahir...crohnsandcolitis...ca
 

Location  • 
Burrard & Georgia (Map)
Vancouver
Category  •  fnd

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.