Event Advisory: Great Trek 2023

The Great Trek, a long-standing running race at UBC is taking place on Saturday, October 28, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event is being organized by UBC Athletics & Recreation with an approximate 4000 participants taking part in the run. Traffic advisories and full road closures will be in place for the event from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., please exercise caution when using the roads around the trek route.

For event details, visit their website here.

Road Closure Details

Full Road Closures:

• East Mall – University Boulevard to Chan Centre Access (north of Crescent Road)
• Crescent Road – East Mall to West Mall
• NW Marine Drive – West Mall to 16th Avenue
• University Boulevard – Main Mall to NW Marine Drive
• Lower Mall – Memorial Road to University Boulevard
• West Mall – University Boulevard to NW Marine Drive
• Memorial Road – East Mall to Lower Mall

Lane Closures:

• SW Marine Drive – all southbound lanes closed from 16th Avenue to Kullahun Drive
• Old Marine Drive – southbound lane closed, limited northbound traffic will be able to turn onto Old Marine Drive from SW Marine Drive (as gaps in runners permit)

For a more detailed look at the event map and road closures, follow the link here.

Should there be any issues on day of run, you connect directly with the command centre at 604-872-2928.