2022 lululemon Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships
As part of the 2022 Athletics Canada National Track and Field Tour, the 2022 lululemon Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships is a Track & Field meet designed to bring new excitement (Think Music, Pyrotechnics, & Drummers) to long distance track racing while also offering Canadian & International Athletes an ideal environment to achieve personal best performances in the lead up to the 2022 World Athletics Championships and 2022 Commonwealth Games. The lululemon Pacific Distance Carnival offers both Olympic and Paralympic competitions as well as opportunities for the next generation of athletes to compete alongside current and future Olympians who will compete in the National 10,000m Championships.
Mission
- Deliver the best environment for our Canadian High Performance Athletes to compete at their full potential, in preparation for the 2022 World Athletics Championships & 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- Bring a renewed spotlight to Distance Track Racing and the excitement of watching our Nation’s best athletes perform.
- Provide an opportunity to connect recreational athletes with Canada’s best, allowing them to compete in the same setting.
FINAL Schedule of Events (updated May 11) – May 14, 2022 (PST)
4:00pm |
10000m Race Walk |
5:00pm |
800m W (1 heat) |
5:10pm |
“Sport Burnaby” 1500m W (1 heat) |
5:20pm |
“Sport Burnaby” 1500m M (1 heat) |
5:30pm |
“Mile 2 Marathon” Chase the Pace 5000m Heat 1 |
6:10pm |
“Mile 2 Marathon” Chase the Pace 5000m Heat 2 |
6:40pm |
“Mile 2 Marathon” Chase the Pace 5000m Heat 3 |
7:10pm |
“Mile 2 Marathon” Chase the Pace 5000m Heat 4 |
7:40pm |
“Mile 2 Marathon” Chase the Pace 5000m Heat 5 |
8:05pm |
“Morrey Auto Group” 10,000m National Championships W |
8:45pm |
“Morrey Auto Group” 10,000m National Championships M |
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800m
Event will be limited to Athletes with Personal Bests better than: 1:56.46 (M) / 2:15.00 (W).

“Sport Burnaby” 1500m Races
Event will be limited to Athletes with Personal Bests better than: 4:03.55 (M) / 4:42.70 (W).
1500m Prize Money (M/W)
1st – $300 CAD
2nd – $200 CAD
3rd – $100 CAD
Mile 2 Marathon “Chase the Pace” 5000m
For the road running enthusiast, come chase the pace on track! Event will be limited to Athletes with Personal Bests better than 30:00min for both Men and Women. Heats will be mixed races seeded by time, with heats going from slowest to fastest seed times. Please note for these races only, NO SHOE CHECKS will be done. Please race in what you are accustomed to!


“Morrey Auto Group” Canadian National 10,000m Championships
Open to both Canadian and International Athletes, the 2022 Canadian 10,000m Championship Event promises to be the highlight of the night! 25 laps of burn baby burn! This is not your average 10,000m and the name of the game is SPEED. In order to facilitate the speed we are setting the entry standards accordingly. Not racing? Come watch track side in the beer garden or tune in to our FREE live broadcast and cheer on Canada’s current and future Olympians!
Men: 31:30 (5,000m Equivalent: 14:53.00)
Women: 36:00 (5,000m Equivalent: 17:03.00)
Qualifying Window: January 1, 2021 – May 8th, 2022
Open to both Canadian & International Athletes
If you do not meet the above minimum entry marks in the qualifying window please email the High Performance Director, Richard Lee to request entry.
“Morrey Auto Group” Championnats canadiens de 10 000m
Ouvert aux athlètes canadiens et internationaux, les Championnats canadiens de 10 000 m 2022 promettent d’être le clou de la soirée avec 25 tours de pur effort! Ce n’est pas votre 10 000 m traditionnel et tout se joue en VITESSE. Pour faciliter la vitesse, nous avons fixé le critère de qualification en conséquence. Vous ne courrez pas? Venez suivre l’événement dans notre brasserie en plein air ou suivez l’événement en direct grâce à notre webdiffusion GRATUITE et encouragez les Olympiens canadiens d’aujourd’hui et de demain!
Hommes : 31:30 (équivalent 5000 m – 14:53.00)
Femmes : 36:00 (équivalent 5000 m – 17:03.00)
Période de qualification : 1er janvier 2021 au 8 mai 2022
Ouvert aux athlètes canadiens et internationaux.
Si vous n’avez pas atteint le critère de qualification ci-dessus pendant la période de qualification, veuillez faire parvenir un courriel au directeur de la haute performance Richard Lee pour soumettre une demande de participation.
10,000m Travel Grants
Athletes (located outside of the Lower Mainland) are encouraged to apply for one of eight $500 travel assistance grants (4 male, 4 female). Applications will open March 25, 2022 and close May 1, 2022. Apply here.
*Non-Canadians are encouraged to apply but Top Canadian athletes will be be given preference.
Subventions de déplacement pour le 10 000 m
Les athlètes (basés à l’extérieur de la région de la vallée du Bas-Fraser) sont invités à demander une des huit subventions de 500 $ d’aide au déplacement (4 hommes, 4 femmes). Les demandes de subvention seront acceptées du 25 mars au 1er mai 2022. Soumettez votre demande ici.
*Les athlètes étrangers sont invités à soumettre une demande, mais la priorité sera accordée aux meilleurs athlètes canadiens.
10,000m Prize Money 
Canadian Championship prize monies will be awarded to the top 4 Canadians. Open prize monies will be awarded to the overall top 4 (Canadians are eligible to collect both).
Bourse des Championnats de 10 000 m
Les bourses des championnats canadiens seront décernées aux quatre meilleurs Canadiens. Les bourses de catégorie ouverte seront décernées aux quatre meilleurs au classement (les Canadiens sont admissibles à remporter les deux types de bourses).
Canadian 10,000m Championship Prize Money (CAD) / Bourses des Championnats canadiens de 10 000 m ($CAN)
1st – $1000
2nd – $750
3rd – $500
4th – $300
Open 10,000m Prize Money (CAD) / Bourses du 10 000 m de catégorie ouverte ($CAN)
1st – $500
2nd – $350
3rd – $250
4th – $100
Venue / Weather
Swangard Stadium (Map) is centrally located in the city of Burnaby, BC with rapid transit options only a short walk away. The stadium can hold 4,500 spectators and has a strong history of hosting World Class Track & Field Competitions, including the annual Harry Jerome Track Classic. The Eight lane, 400 metre World Athletics certified track was resurfaced in 2017.
Men’s Stadium Record: Armando Quintanilla, MEX, 27:49.24 (1992 Harry Jerome Track Classic)
Women’s Stadium Record: Nora Leticia Rocha, MEX, 32:08:82 (2000 Harry Jerome Track Classic)
Typical daytime highs are reported at 17 degrees while lows are reported at an average of 9 degrees with low relative humidity.
Spectator Information
Spectators are welcome to attend the 2022 lululemon Pacific Distance Carnival! Get ready to cheer on the athletes trackside while you enjoy a beer from Stanley Park Brewing!
Live Broadcast Information

2021 Hertz Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships – Full Replay
2019 Hertz Pacific Distance Carnival & Canadian 10,000m Championships – Full Replay
Accommodations
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Holiday Inn Express Metrotown
Refreshed, Central and Relaxed! Our Vancouver area accommodations are directly adjacent to Metropolis at Metrotown, the second largest shopping complex in western Canada with over 400 stores. The Metrotown Skytrain transit station is directly across the street and that means easy access to downtown Vancouver.
You will enjoy all the excellent amenities we offer at our hotel. There is free gated underground parking to a height of 6’8″, a year-round, outdoor heated pool and sun deck, as well as an expanded fitness centre. Start your day with a free breakfast buffet in our breakfast bar and relax during the day in the guest lounge. Every room is equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. For the best hospitality in Vancouver, “Stay Smart” at our Burnaby, BC hotel.
Rate: $219.00 plus tax per night (based on single to quad occupancy), includes hot buffet breakfast, underground parking and Wi-Fi.
Location: Distance from Swangard Stadium is 1.8km, a 5-minute drive
To book: Contact Courtney Riddoch at sales@himetrotown.ca / 604.629.5173, Group ID: 2022 Pacific Distance Carnival & Can.
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