25 photos from the 2017 Vancouver Sun Run

If you weren't already aware, the 33rd running of the Vancouver Sun Run took place on Sunday.

Considered one of the largest road races in the world, the Sun Run is a springtime tradition for not only Vancouverites, but people all over B.C.

People travel from all over to participate in the 10 kilometre race, which is run through the streets of downtown Vancouver.

This year, Joseph Gray of Colorado Springs won the race with a time of 29:38, while Karolina Jarzynska-Nadolska of Poland won the women's race in 32:39.

Gray and Jarzynska-Nadolska were two of nearly 42,000 participants this year, a lot of which are running the race more to finish than to win.

Here are 25 photos of Sunday's big race that we collected through social media.

If you were down in Vancouver running on Sunday, send us your picture to news@kelownanow.com!

The Vancouver Sun Run - Canada's largest 10k road race. 44,000 strong.

A post shared by Ken Stewart (@kgstewart2) on Apr 24, 2017 at 1:55am PDT

Nice little Sunday Yog with Margie and 50,000 of our closest friends

A post shared by Magnus Rashid (@magnusrashid) on Apr 23, 2017 at 11:46am PDT

Two lead males battle for #vancouversunrun title. #runnerscommunity #running #runningman #run #bc #vancouver #vancouversunrun2017

A post shared by JW Walker (@northvancycle) on Apr 23, 2017 at 1:39pm PDT

This is what 40,000+ people looks like #vancouver #🐢 #🐇

A post shared by R 💜 生き甲斐 (@ruthusun) on Apr 23, 2017 at 11:46pm PDT

My 100% most favourite baby purchase ever - my BOB duallie. Boys are almost 4 and it's still great to have for super long walks, trips to theme parks etc. Stroller + boys today was just under 100 lbs and it was still a dream to push. If you're on the fence about a stroller, just buy this one, trust me! 😂😂 #scottandadam #identicaltwins #bobduallie #bobstroller #bobrevolutionse #ilovemybob #sunrun #vancouversunrun #vancouver #twinmom #lifewithtwins

A post shared by Amberly (@amberly_mom2twins) on Apr 23, 2017 at 11:02pm PDT

Carried me the whole way and still made it in under an hour 👯 #stickbugcalves #threwherbackout @saramonicaaa

A post shared by Rend Abood (@coach_rend_abood) on Apr 23, 2017 at 9:52pm PDT

40,000 people ready to run the Vancouver Sun Run. One of my favourite annual traditions. . #vancouver #vancity #vancouverisawesome #vancitylife #run #running #runner #runners #runnersofinstagram #10k @vancouversunrun

A post shared by Vicki C (@ozvickijc) on Apr 23, 2017 at 9:47pm PDT

Love this old #burrardbridge in Vancouver. To the right, you see English Bay where freighters come from the world over. To the left is Granville island where tourists go from the world over! #sunrun ... if you live here, you ought to do this at least once.

A post shared by ginster20 (@jackgin20) on Apr 23, 2017 at 2:27pm PDT

#withmyteam #gladitdidntrain #maybenextyear #vancouversunrun2017 #musclepain

A post shared by Wendee Kwai (@wendeekht) on Apr 23, 2017 at 10:03pm PDT

#sunrun

A post shared by sarang (@sr.a.choi) on Apr 23, 2017 at 10:39pm PDT

#VanSunRun 2017 in full effect! Big round of applause for all the amazing runners today, thank you for sharing your energy with us 🙏🏽

A post shared by Vancouver Sun Run (@vancouversunrun) on Apr 23, 2017 at 9:20am PDT

Hands down one of our favourite signs from today via @ tedfieldglobal on Twitter #vansunrun

A post shared by Vancouver Sun Run (@vancouversunrun) on Apr 23, 2017 at 11:30am PDT

Congrats to everyone who participated in the @vancouversunrun this morning. Go sports! 🎉 Thanks @aka.ludi for our Daily Photo #2537! #vancouverisawesome

A post shared by Vancouver Is Awesome (@viawesome) on Apr 23, 2017 at 3:34pm PDT

The Vancouver Sun Run is definitely one of my favourite events in the city. Great time cheering on all the runners this morning. Good luck to everyone 🏃‍♀️🏃 #sunrun2017

A post shared by Sam Sullivan (@samcsullivan) on Apr 23, 2017 at 12:43pm PDT

Dinosaurs running the Vancouver Sun Run. #runnersofinstagram #vansunrun

A post shared by JW Walker (@northvancycle) on Apr 23, 2017 at 1:48pm PDT

#Vancouver #sunrun #vancouverbc #vancouversunrun2017 #runningman #runnerscommunity #runnersofinstagram

A post shared by JW Walker (@northvancycle) on Apr 23, 2017 at 1:43pm PDT

#sunrun #sunrun2017 #marathon #10km 코스도 좋았고 비도 안왔고 무사히 완주행

A post shared by Suji Yang (@layla_8318) on Apr 23, 2017 at 7:16pm PDT

Oh Vancouver, I'll run into you any day #yvr #pnw #westcoastbestcoast #mermaidscanruntoo #sunrun 🌊😍

A post shared by V (@ilikelions) on Apr 23, 2017 at 6:30pm PDT

Congrats to all of the Sun Runners today! Good ole Vancouver managed to keep the rain away for most of it! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻

A post shared by Foreign City (@foreigncityco) on Apr 23, 2017 at 6:39pm PDT

Go • Runners • Go ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #stanleypark #vancouver #vancitybuzz #vancity #vancouversunrun #vancouversunrun2017 #sunrun #runner #10krun #beautifulbc

A post shared by jᎪᎥmᎬ ᏢᎪᎥᎪᏞuᏁᎶᎪ (@miss_jaimemarie) on Apr 23, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT

Best photo of the day! #vancouver #sunrun #2017 #comedian #unitedairlines #run !!! #msabc #corporateteam #overhalfwaythere

A post shared by Stephanie Lawrence (@stephiebear22) on Apr 23, 2017 at 7:36pm PDT

the crew! #sunrun #aunties #ladiesday

A post shared by lindsay (@linzminzz) on Apr 23, 2017 at 3:25pm PDT

The only place in the city where you'll find a dinosaur, power rangers, a couple running a VW van (board) and chickens, and ninja running! And a few friends found me at 9km cheering! Hope you all had a great race! #vancouversunrun #sunrun2017 #sunrun #waytogo

A post shared by Karen Wong (@karen.m.wong) on Apr 23, 2017 at 3:23pm PDT

He was actually saying how much he hated me for waking him up early on a Sunday to run 10k. Oh well 🤷🏼‍♀️ we killed it #sunrun

A post shared by Caitlin (@c8mac) on Apr 23, 2017 at 2:45pm PDT

#_zero_saturation_ #dailyhivevancouver #dailyhivevan #dailyvibes #vancity #vanlife #vans #vancouver #vancitybuzz #vancityhype #vancouverisawesome #sunrun #vancouversunrun2017

A post shared by Almost ▪️Black and White▫️ (@_zero_saturation_) on Apr 23, 2017 at 2:43pm PDT