Trail Running calendar near Lake Cowichan 2025-2026

We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 kilometers of Lake Cowichan. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join the 7 Summits of Mill Hill on January 3, 2026 at Mill Hill Regional Park in Langford. This non competitive challenge has you climb to the cairn seven times at your own pace and finish within 2.5 hours for entry into the prize draw.

April 2026

Run the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series at Royal Roads University in Colwood on April 11, 2026 with scenic 11 km and 6 km courses plus a 1 km kids race supporting local trail stewardship. GPX routes, a campus start and post race food..

May 2026

Hit the trails at the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series in Lake Cowichan on May 9, 2026, with scenic 26k and 13k course options plus a kids race. Enjoy beautiful singletrack, friendly competition and community vibes on Vancouver Island.

Tackle forested singletrack and coastal climbs at the Sooke Hills 25 km and 50 km on May 30, 2026, starting and finishing at Sooke Potholes Park in Sooke, BC. Choose a scenic runnable 25 km or a rugged 50 km with big climbs and sweeping vie..

June 2026

Hit the trails in Port Alberni for the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series with scenic 22 km and 10 km courses starting and finishing at E.J. Dunn Elementary. Stay for a post race BBQ and family fun with a kids race on offer.

Hit the trails on the Sunshine Coast at The Coaster, a scenic trail run in Sechelt offering marathon, half marathon, 10k and a free kids Cub Run. Enjoy coastal singletrack and help raise funds to protect local trails.

Run Saysutshun is a coastal single track loop around Saysutshun Island with cedar groves, sandstone cliffs and ocean lookouts. Choose timed or fixed distances from 10 km to 24 hours for a scenic trail and endurance challenge.

July 2026

Run scenic coastal trails at the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series in Ladysmith on July 4, 2026. Choose from a 20 km long course, a 10 km short course, or a kid's race for family friendly fun.

August 2026

Tackle technical single track through rocks, roots and old growth forest at Quarry Nature Park in Cobble Hill. Choose from a rugged 25 km, a 12 km or a kids race on August 15, 2026 as part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series.

September 2026

Tackle the Handloggers Half Marathon on scenic Bowen Island, a 21 km trail loop around Mount Gardner with a relay option. Enjoy a short ferry ride and classic Labour Day Saturday trail vibes for runners of all levels.

Experience Vancouver Island trail running with Coastline Endurance Running, from technical mountain routes to mossy Arbutus forests. Multiple distances and an Island Trail Series run April to October, supported by volunteer crews.

October 2026

Run scenic forest and coastal trails at the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series Qualicum Bay on October 24 2026, with 26 km and 11 km options plus a kids race. Friendly community atmosphere for runners of all abilities.