As marathon season approaches and training miles start to build, runners across the region are gearing up for the 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon. But for those looking to make their race mean something more, joining Team Surrey Food Bank transforms every kilometre into support for neighbours who need it most.
More than 20,000 people across Surrey and North Delta rely on the Surrey Food Bank each month. Some are newcomers adapting to life in Canada, others are parents balancing rising costs, seniors stretching fixed incomes, or students working their way through school. What they all share is the need for a dependable, welcoming place to turn when food becomes hard to afford.
When you choose to run for Surrey Food Bank, here’s what your miles are truly doing:
When you run for Surrey Food Bank, you’re showing up for neighbours who count on us.
Your fundraising starts making a difference from the moment you register. Every time you share your fundraising page or tell someone why you’re running, you’re raising awareness and strengthening support for families who depend on the Food Bank.
Your training becomes a lifeline — helping keep shelves stocked with healthy, culturally diverse foods and ensuring families feel supported when finances tighten.
When you run for Surrey Food Bank, you’re helping families stay steady.
Spring is often a challenging time for donations. Your fundraising fills the gap.
You’re helping parents breathe a little easier.
You’re supporting newcomers working toward stability.
You’re making sure seniors and students don’t have to choose between essential expenses.
A single run might feel small, but its impact is anything but.
When you run for Surrey Food Bank, you’re joining a team with heart.
Team Surrey Food Bank is made up of people who believe in community — experienced runners, first-timers, workplace teams, and individuals who simply want their efforts to matter.
Everyone runs for their own reasons, but the shared purpose unites them: We run so no neighbour goes hungry.
It’s a team built on encouragement, compassion, and the belief that small steps lead to big change.
When you run for Surrey Food Bank, you’re building a stronger Surrey.
A Surrey where families feel supported.
A Surrey where newcomers feel welcome.
A Surrey where neighbours help neighbours.
Your race becomes part of that story — one grounded in dignity, nourishment, and community.
Run With Us
If you’re looking for a sign to make your training matter, this is it.
Join Team Surrey Food Bank at the 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon and turn your kilometres into nourishment, hope, and real impact. Whether it’s your first marathon or your tenth, your run has the power to change lives.
Register today. Run with purpose. Build a stronger community one step at a time.