Trail Running calendar near Ladysmith 2026-2027

Centennial edition of the Multi Grouse Grind Challenge at Grouse Mountain on June 22, 2026. Participants attempt as many ascents of the Grouse Grind as possible during official event hours while raising funds for North Shore Rescue.

Trail races at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith with roughly 20 km, 10 km and 1 km options, aid stations and a waterfront barbecue. Course maps and parking are available.

A 30 mile trail race along the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove, featuring about 8,000 feet of climbing and a field chosen by random selection.

A checkpoint-style trail race of 10 to 15 km through Vancouver trails and landmarks, held in the morning. The event includes coffee, food, DJs and prizes; tickets are limited and refunds are not available.

Trail races at Cypress Mountain feature technical singletrack and sustained climbs across distances from kids races up to 16.4 km. Live tracking, on course aid and a cup free policy are provided.

Mountain trail races at Mount Seymour Resort offering 35 km, 50 km and a 50 km two person relay across technical North Shore trails with significant elevation gain. A non timed 1 km kids run is also included.

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 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.

A 21 km mountain trail loop around Mt. Gardner in Snug Cove with chip timing and a three person relay option, three aid stations, and proceeds benefiting local trail and conservation groups.

Trail races at Goldstream Provincial Park on September 12 and 13, 2026. Options include 28 km, 50 km, 50 mile and a double with substantial elevation and multiple aid stations.

A two day 70 mile trail relay at Moran State Park on Orcas Island, run over twelve legs by teams of two to six. The course moves through forests, lakeshores, wetlands and the 2,399 foot Mount Constitution summit.

Timed track event in Duncan BC on September 19, 2026 offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats plus team and virtual options. The event benefits the Victoria Hospitals Foundation and includes awards and participant swag.

Ocean Athletics hosts the Festival of Cross Country on September 19 2026 at Crescent Park in South Surrey. Races cover categories from Seahorse to Masters and registration closes September 16 2026.

Trail races at Mount Seymour Provincial Park about 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, with distances from kids runs to a 14.1 km Grit course. Courses run through dense forest and around Goldie and Flower lakes, with a noncompetitive hiking..

A point to point ultramarathon linking Mount Seymour, Grouse and Cypress in one continuous route. About 57 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain, held in North Vancouver on October 3, 2026.

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 on North Shore terrain with marathon, half marathon and 10 km starting and finishing at Inter River Park. Aid stations, finisher medals, podium awards and costume prizes are part of the event.

A Halloween-themed 5 km at Swangard Stadium on October 31, 2026, with a 400 m Mini Monster Dash for children 10 and under. Registered runners receive swag, chip timing, and post-race refreshments; kits are picked up the day before.

Trail races at Sasamat Trail in Vancouver on November 1 2026, featuring a half marathon plus 10K and 5K. The event raises funds for first responder charities and offers chip timing, aid stations and finisher medals.

A November trail race on North Shore routes offering 12 km, 19.5 km and 25 km distances, on-site aid stations and a food drive for the local food bank. Expect technical trails, muddy sections and possible creek crossings.