More than 200 people came out to take part in Sunday's Jog for the Bog.
The annual event, in its 16th year, kicked off a day of activities to mark International Bog Day including a pancake breakfast, live music and more.
Sisi Zhou, special events co-ordinator for the Burns Bog Conservation Society, said the turnout was one of the best they've ever seen.
"In previous years, we typically have had 100 to 120 (runners). Last year, we had a pretty big spike and we had about 170. This year, there was a lot of growth," she said. Though the final numbers weren't in Monday morning, she estimated there were about 220 runners this time around.
An elementary school teacher first started the event, but the conservation society has now taken it over and it's become its signature event. And it's all about showing off the beauty of the bog, according to Zhou.
"It's a great way to get people out and into the bog and get them to really enjoy the scenic route and really understand what it's all about. We just think that a run is perfect because it puts you right into the area."
Many people aren't familiar with the bog, even many North Delta residents, she noted.
"It's quite tucked away," Zhou said. "It's definitely one of those hidden gems of Vancouver that a lot of people don't know about."