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Camp Cue Camp Society will host the inaugural “Deer Lake Dash” on April 19, 2025. This is a looped event around the beautiful Deer Lake, in Burnaby, British Columbia. All proceeds will go towards the Camp Cue Scholarship Fund which helps to send underprivileged youth to summer camp. 

Run towards a great cause.

About Camp Cue: Camp Cue is a not-for-profit organization founded by Burnaby resident, and award-winning theatre artist, Nicol Spinola. Going into its 4th year of operation, Camp Cue has quickly become a favourite summer camp destination for youth aged 9-18 from BC and beyond. Distanced from day-to-day distractions, Camp Cue combines the experience of a Pacific Northwest sleep-away camp with high-level musical theatre training from industry professionals in an accessible and exciting way, to inspire the next generation of young artists. The camp is based in Sooke, BC.  

The “Deer Lake Dash” Event: 

This is a community-centred running event, with a local backyard feel. The Deer Lake Dash offers options for participants to run at their own pace for 5km, 10km, or 21.1km, around Deer Lake. With strategically staggered start times, this is a perfect race for you, whether you’re wanting to hit your half marathon PB or enjoy a walk around the lake with family.

The Deer Lake Dash is an opportunity for the vibrant running community in Burnaby to gather and celebrate with our community. All proceeds from this event will go towards sending deserving kids from our community to summer camp. 

The Course

5KM - RUN/WALK  | 10KM - RUN   | 21.1KM - RUN 

The Deer Lake Dash offers a range of distances from 5km run/walk option to a half marathon option. 5KM is one loop. 10KM course is two loops of the course. 21.2KM is four loops of the course. This course offers gorgeous scenery, fun boardwalks, and … one big hill. 

All abilities and all bodies are welcome. Come run with us!

Event Schedule

7:30am CHECK-IN OPEN for all distances
8:30 am START | 21.2km run 
9:00 am START | 10km run
9:30 am START | 5km walk/run
12:30 pm CUT OFF for all distances.

Land Stewardship
We are grateful to have been given a permit by the City of Burnaby to operate this event in our gorgeous backyard. We can’t wait for you to run these trails. Please treat this course with love and respect. 

Deer Lake Park is a historical site that is home to herons, eagles, turtles, beavers, coyotes, bears, salmon, and many other animals. Its unique ecosystem is integral to the well-being of the surrounding area and waterways beyond. 

On the day of The Deer Lake Dash we will be sharing it with these animals and our neighbours, so please be mindful of these guidelines: 

- Please stay to the right when walking or running on trails and pass others on the left.

- There is NO SWIMMING allowed in Deer Lake 

- There are NO BIKES allowed in Deer Lake 

- Dogs are allowed at the start/finish line ON LEASH 

- NO SMOKING anywhere in the Park 

- NO ALCOHOL at our event is permitted

Event Details

Package Pickup:
Friday, April 18: 4:00 - 7:00 - Fit First Footwear
Saturday, April 19: 7:30 - 9:00 - at Start Line 

[Please ensure you have checked in 30 minutes before your start time] 
We will allow people to pick up packages for others on Friday afternoon. Please have their full names ready upon arrival for pick up. 

Start/Finish:
East Side of Deer Lake

Parking:
Our race takes place in a residential area where parking is limited. Please be respectful to the area, and carpool if you can. Parking will be first come, first served. Please leave yourself time to find parking the morning of the race.

Burnaby Village Museum has very kindly allowed us to park in their lot for free. There is limited parking there. This is a 5 minute walk to the start line. 
Burnaby Central High School has parking available. This is a 15 minute walk to the start line. 

Aid Stations:
There will be one aid station midway through the course with water and gels available. There will be snacks and water available at the start/finish line, generously donated by Whole Foods Market Brentwood. 

Bag Check:
There will be a space at the start/finish line to leave a bag if you wish. This will not be monitored. Please label your bag and do not bring or leave valuables. 

Garbage: Please bring your own reusable cup with you for water.