Trail Running calendar near Nanaimo 2026-2027

Trail races in Lake Cowichan on May 9, 2026 offering roughly 13 km and 26 km courses plus a kids race. The event is part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series and includes local fundraising.

An unofficial trail event on May 9 from Langdale Ferry Terminal serving as a tune up for The Coaster. A May 1 to 31 Strava segment challenge offers prizes and a one time 15% shop discount for showing activity.

A day at Sasamat Lake featuring open water swims, several SwimRun formats and a new 10K trail race. Distances range from a 1K swim and a 3.5K SwimRun Try It to a 13K SwimRun and 13K relay teams.

Trail races around Te'tuxwtun in Nanaimo with three distances, substantial elevation and multiple aid stations; GPX course files are provided.

Explore the scenic trails of North Vancouver with point to point races of 12 km or 25 km. Master the infamous Powerline Climb and enjoy a rewarding finish on the beautiful shores of Deep Cove.

Trail event in Port Moody on May 30, 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and team options, with tiered registration and pre event or race day packet pickup.

A 5 km obstacle course and festival at Laketown Ranch on May 30 2026 with over 25 optional obstacles, mud pits and large foam zones. The event includes a free kids zone, food vendors and a beer garden, with festival access for spectators.

Trail running in Port Alberni offering 22 km, 10 km and a 1 km kids race on technical, varied trails. The event includes aid stations, a cupless policy, course maps and post-race fuel with draw prizes.

Trail races in Sechelt on June 6, 2026 include a marathon, half marathon, 10k and a free Cub Run for kids. Fundraising is listed with CA$2,805.71 raised for CMBTA.

A loop-based trail race in North Vancouver with up to six 7 km laps, solo and team options, a kids and walk format, and a race village offering aid stations and live music.

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.

A 16 km course from Ambleside Park to Grouse Mountain with 1400 m of ascent. Solo and 2 to 4 person relay options, a 10 week training clinic, cupless aid stations, and funds support the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation.

Multi Grouse Grind Challenge at Grouse Mountain on June 22, 2026 asks participants to complete as many Grouse Grind ascents as possible while fundraising for North Shore Rescue; entry requires a $150 fundraising minimum.

Trail races in Ladysmith on July 4 2026 include a 20 km long course and a 1 km kids race with routes through Holland Creek and Heart Lake and a finish at Transfer Beach.

A volunteer run 30 mile trail race on Vancouver’s North Shore that supports North Shore Search and Rescue. The course follows the Baden Powell Trail, has nine aid stations and a 10 hour cutoff, and uses random selection for entries.

Trail race at Cypress Mountain offering multiple distances from kids races to a 16.4 km Grit course. The course mixes singletrack, steep doubletrack and technical alpine sections; cup free with on-course aid and optional finisher medals.

Test your endurance on the rugged North Shore Mountains with technical trail races of 35 km and 50 km. Experience a massive 2500 meter climb starting from the scenic Mount Seymour Resort.

A vertical kilometre in Gibsons on August 1, 2026, where runners can compete for King or Queen of the Mountain or climb together socially. Participants gather at the top and descend together.

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 trail half marathon and relay on Bowen Island circling Mount Gardner, held around Labour Day and sanctioned by BC Athletics. The event supports the Bowen Island Trail Society and opens registration in April 2026.