Join the annual Great Trek for a ‘Jaunt Through Musqueam Territory’ on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Unknown to many is the Arts ’20 Relay: a race from the original UBC campus, where Vancouver General Hospital stands today, to Point Grey. Organized by the class of Arts 1920, this relay challenged other faculties and graduating years to compete, determining the fastest and granting bragging rights.
Over a century later, UBC Recreation reissues the challenge with the Great Trek Relay. Gather five (5) members to compete!
Relay Information
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026.
- Registration Closes: Wednesday, October 22, 2026.
- Race Time: 12:35pm
- Meeting Time: TBD
- Race Distance: 5km, each individual will run 1km (teams will be timed)
- Meeting Location: On Campus, meet at MacInnes Field
- Team Fee: $40.76 (~$8 per person)
- Team Size: Five (5) Individuals
- Who: UBC Students
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 20 at 11:59PM
Registration Information
Once you are ready to register, follow the steps below:
- Designate a team “captain” and pick a team name
- The “captain” will register via here, and select the “UBC Exclusive 5KM Relay – Team Captain $40.76″ listing
- Type in the access code under the Unlock access code-only sub event tab.
Note: the event is access code only, email great.trek@ubc.ca for the code.
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- You will be asked to input your team name, teammates name, and what leg of the race you are participating in
- Once captain registration is complete, all other team members will register via here, and select the “UBC Exclusive 5KM Relay – Team Member” listing
- You will be asked to input your team name and what leg of the race you are participating in
🏃♂️ What a run, Great Trek 2025! 🏃♀️
Congratulations on completing a beautiful jaunt through Musqueam Territory. 🏅 Thank you to everyone who embraced the challenge and brought the energy from start to finish. See you next year!
📸: Ashlyn McIver, Melih Şallı
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🏃♂️ The Great Trek returns to UBC next weekend! Explore beautiful Musqueam Territory with @musqueamband, @universityofbc & @runvancanada 🌿
🎽 UBC Students: spots are still open for the Great Trek Student Relay!
Grab 4 friends and take on the Great Trek together on October 25.
Run for fun, run to win, or just soak in the fall foliage across campus 🍁
⏰ Saturday, October 25, 12:35 PM
🔗 Register today with the link in our bio. Use access code UBCRELAY to sign up!
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Congratulations to all the participants who completed a beautiful jaunt through Musqueam Territory during the Great Trek 2024!🏅🏅🏅
Thank you to everyone that came out to embrace the challenge and cheer on their loved ones. We hope it was a memorable event for everyone. 💙
Be sure to stay tuned for Gladiator next week where our challengers will take on fun filled inflatables and games! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃
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🗓️ Save the date! The Great Trek returns to campus on Oct 26, 2024.
Join a jaunt through through Musqueam Territory in partnership with @musqueamband, @universityofbc & @runvancanada.
UBC Students SAVE BIG with exclusive pricing! 🎉 Prices start at just $20 & include $25 off at Forerunners, plus food, medals, and more! 🌟
⏰ Save your spot. Register Now!
🔗 Link in bio to learn more.
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UBC Recreation challenges you and your faculty/residence to compete in the Great Trek Relay! 🏃🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
▶️ What? 5km, 5-person relay race against different faculties and/or residences.
▶️ When? October 28 @ 12:20pm
▶️ Why? Get FREE swag, food, and bragging rights to which faculty/residence is the fastest!
▶️ Cost? $25/team.
Link in bio for registration link (Access Code: UBCRELAY)
Register online by October 23.
Link in bio to register. ⤴
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Please note: only UBC Students are eligible to use the discount. Student ID’s will be checked upon the meeting time, and non UBC Students will not be eligible to race (refunds will not be provided).
For any questions or inquiries, please email: great.trek@ubc.ca