Trail Running calendar near Bowen Island 2026-2027

The Elphinstone Ascent is a vertical kilometre on Mount Elphinstone near Gibsons on 1 August 2026. Limited to 60 runners, it includes a King and Queen of the Mountain classification and a GPX route is provided.

Trail running in Squamish BC on August 15 and 16 2026 with 23 km 50 km 50 mile and combined options featuring extensive singletrack and major elevation gain.

Trail races at Cobble Hill Mountain offering long, short and kids distances with aid stations and a cupless policy. Bib pickup requires government photo ID and parking is only in designated nearby areas.

Trail event at Aldergrove Regional Park with 22 km, 11 km, 5 km and a 1 km fun run, medals, aid stations and proceeds supporting BabyGoRound.

A 21 km trail loop around Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island with a relay option, held on the Labour Day long weekend and sanctioned by BC Athletics.

A lap based trail running challenge at Smoke Bluffs Park in Squamish on September 5 2026, with 3HR solo and team options, a Coffee Run lap and a 1 km Little Lapper for kids.

A 25.3 km trail relay on the Traboulay Poco Trail in Port Coquitlam with four legs, team and solo options, and park exchange points.

A 25 km trail race through Garibaldi Provincial Park with 1080 m ascent and 1353 m descent. Limited to 100 runners, the event is self supported with mandatory kit lists, shuttle logistics and a start to finish bag transfer.

An annual running event for people aged 55 and over featuring an 8K race and a 5K fun run along the North Dyke by the Fraser River. Chip timing, aid stations and a post run social with food and music are included.

Local and virtual trail event at Alice Lake offering marathon, half and shorter races with aid stations, shuttles and a donation to CMHA STEPS.

Track event in Duncan BC on September 19 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour races plus a virtual option and the ACU 100 km championship. Proceeds benefit the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

Festival of Cross Country at Crescent Park South Surrey on September 19 2026 with race categories from Seahorse to Masters and a registration deadline of September 16 2026.

Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park offering multiple distances through forest and around Goldie and Flower lakes as part of the BC 5 Peaks series.

Team-based climb on Grouse Mountain featuring a head to head race between Daniel and Henrik Sedin, random team assignments, fundraising and a mountaintop celebration.

A point to point ultra linking Mount Seymour, Grouse and Cypress across the North Shore, about 57 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain.

Trail race on October 3 2026 from Langdale into Roberts Creek offering 25 km and 50 km with proceeds to local search and rescue.

Season finale in Qualicum Bay on October 24, 2026, featuring multiple trail distances, aid stations, a banquet awards evening and a Halloween costume contest with prizes.

Trail races in North Vancouver include marathon, half marathon and 10 km, costume awards, multiple aid stations and a cup free policy requiring personal fluid containers.

Halloween 5K and a 400 m Mini Monster Dash at Swangard Stadium Burnaby on October 31, 2026, with chip timing and finish medals for kids.

Trail races at Sasamat Trail on November 1, 2026 supporting first responders, featuring a 21K half, 10K, 5K, team events and charity fundraising options.