Record Number of 850 Participants Seek the Peak
The race from sea to summit raised more than $25,000 in support of Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation
June 14, 2025
NORTH VANCOUVER, June 14, 2025 – A record number of 850 participants embraced the gruelling 16 km Seek the Peak challenge today, starting the race at sea level at Ambleside Park. The awe-inspiring 1,400 metre climb saw participants wind their way through North Vancouver, up the Grouse Grind, and further to the summit of Grouse Mountain, completing the race from sea to summit as individuals or as part of a relay team.
The 2025 Seek the Peak men’s title was secured by Mike Sidic with a time of 1:33:14 and the women’s top competitor was Christina Dickson coming in with a time of 1:52:13. Winning the relay category was Team McGrinders who completed the race in 1:34:11. For a fulsome list of official race times, please visit here.
“At Grouse Mountain, we deeply value our connection to the community, environment, and local outdoor spaces that make this region so special,” says Michael Cameron, President, Grouse Mountain Resort. “It’s inspiring to see a record number of participants come together to take on Seek the Peak while raising funds for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation. We’re proud to kick off the 2025 Grind Run Series on such a high note in support of an incredibly worthy cause.”
This year’s Seek the Peak raised valuable funds for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation (MVRPF), the only registered charity dedicated to supporting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, which includes Grouse Mountain Regional Park located on the southern slope of Grouse Mountain. Thus far, Seek the Peak 2025 has already succeeded in raising more than $25,000 for MVRPF.
“Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation is grateful to all Seek the Peak racers, and to Grouse Mountain for their continued support in protecting and restoring our invaluable regional parks,” said Mark van der Zalm, President, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation. “This year’s Seek the Peak funds will contribute to critical initiatives including trail restorations, safety upgrades, and bridge construction in Capilano River regional Park and Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, creating tangible, lasting impact for our community, environment, and beyond.”
Seek the Peak is the first event in Grouse Mountain’s 2025 Grind Run Series which also sees the return of the already sold-out Multi Grouse Grind Challenge on June 20, and Grouse Grind Mountain Run on Sunday, September 7, opening for registration soon.
About Grouse Mountain
As part of Northland Properties, Grouse Mountain is proudly Canadian, family-owned and operated. Grouse Mountain is the number one visitor attraction in the Lower Mainland, with 1.3 million annual visitors. Known as The Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain offers unparalleled panoramic views of the city, sea, and surrounding mountains, along with a wide range of year-round outdoor and educational activities, dining, and more. For more information, please visit grousemountain.com.
About Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation
Lead by an independent board of directors, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation is the only registered charity dedicated to supporting Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. With the number of park visitors rapidly rising, they work to fill the gaps in public funding to ensure our parks remain spectacular. Through unique programs and funding opportunities, they connect people with the resources they need to complete inspiring conservation, education and enhancement projects which help Metro Vancouver Regional Parks be the best they can be. For more information, please visit https://mvrpfoundation.ca/.
For more information, please contact:
Emily Leak, Communications Manager, Grouse Mountain Resorts
T: (604) 551-4968 | E: eleak@grousemountain.com