Trail Running calendar near Nanaimo 2025-2026

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan is a premier trail running event held at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall in British Columbia, Canada. It features two main race distances: a challenging 26-kilometer long course with 638 meters of vertical gain, and a shorter 13-kilometer cours..

The Iron Knee and Tender Knee are point-to-point trail races held in North Vancouver, starting from Cleveland Park (Iron Knee, 25 km) or Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (Tender Knee, 12 km) and finishing on the scenic shores of Deep Cove. Participants experience challenging trails, including the..

The Heritage Woods Trail Run is part of the TRiO Race Series, taking place in Port Moody, BC, on May 31, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K run, with options for individual and team registrations. The event promotes community engagement and encourages runners of all ages, offering..

The Coaster is a trail running event held on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, starting at Kinnikinnick Park in Sechelt. It offers a variety of race distances including a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and a free Cubs run for kids. The event showcases the natural beauty, community, and culture..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni will take place in Port Alberni on Saturday 7 June 2025. You can run between 10 and 22 kilometers.

Seek the Peak is a challenging 16 km race held at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. The course starts at Ambleside Park on the beach in West Vancouver and winds through North Vancouver before ascending the famous Grouse Grind trail, culminating at the Peak of Vancouver with a total ele..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Ladysmith is a premier trail running event held at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith, BC. It features two main race distances: a challenging long course of approximately 20 km and a shorter 10 km course, both set on scenic trail networks renowned in Western..

Buckin' Hell is a challenging trail running event held at Mount Seymour Resort in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The race features three distance options: 35 km, 50 km, and a 50 km two-person relay. With nearly 2,500 meters (8,250 feet) of climbing and descent, the course traverses rugged terrai..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill is a premier trail running event held at Quarry Nature Park in Cobble Hill, BC. Celebrating its 8th year, the race features challenging single-track trails through the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area, showcasing classic West Coast terrain..

The Handloggers Half Marathon is an annual 21 km mountain trail race held on Bowen Island, British Columbia, featuring a challenging counterclockwise loop around Mt. Gardner. The course offers stunning views and trails through pristine forest, starting and finishing near Snug Cove ferry dock.Partici..

The Dream Nation Apparel Vancouver Island 24 Hour is a multi-distance endurance running event held at the Cowichan Sportsplex in Duncan, BC, Canada. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, it features 3, 6, 12, and 24-hour solo and team events, as well as a 100km race, including the ACU 100km National Cha..

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Qualicum Bay is a premier trail running event held in Qualicum Beach, BC, showcasing some of Western Canada's most stunning trail networks. The 2025 race offers two main course distances: a challenging 26K long course with 380m vertical gain and a shorter..

Hallows Eve 2025 is a thrilling trail running event held at Inter River Bike Park in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Participants can choose from marathon, half marathon, and 10 km distances, all featuring some of the North Shore’s most challenging and spooky trails. The race starts at the base of Lynn..

The Vancouver First Responders Trail Run is a fundraising running event held at Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver, BC. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, it offers participants the chance to race through scenic trails featuring lush forests, babbling brooks, and towering trees. The event welcom..

The Phantom Run is a relaxed and enjoyable winter fundraising trail race held at Lynn Canyon Park East Parking Lot in North Vancouver, BC. Participants can choose from three distances: 12K, 19.5K, and 25K, running through the lower North Shore trails near the Seymour River. The course features a mix..