Trail Running calendar near Nanaimo 2025-2026

The Phantom Run 2025 is a winter trail fundraiser in Lynn Canyon Park with 12K, 19.5K and 25K routes that mix technical singletrack and steep climbs. Enjoy hot soup after the race and support North Shore Rescue and the Harvest Project.

Hit the scenic trails of Grouse Mountain with options for a 10 Mile, a 50 Mile, or a Virtual Challenge on Dec 30 and 31, 2025. Enjoy stunning views, volunteer trail cleanup, and support the Friends of Grouse Mountain while testing your limi..

Join Run Ridge Run in Port Moody on February 21, 2026 for 13 km and 25 km trail challenges with sustained climbs, technical descents and sweeping views around Sasamat and Buntzen Lakes. Kids can join a free untimed 1 km fun run.

Diez Vista is a rugged 50 km trail ultra around Sasamat Lake in Port Moody, BC, through west coast rainforest and gravel roads with roughly 2000 m of climb. A free 1 km kids race welcomes young runners.

Run the scenic Lake Cowichan trails on May 9, 2026 with races for kids, a 13k short course or a challenging 26k long course. Join the community fun and support the Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers.

Hit the trails at the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series in Port Alberni on June 6, 2026, with 10 km and 22 km options plus a kids race. Finish at E.J. Dunn School and enjoy a post race barbecue and community vibe.

Join the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series in Ladysmith on July 4, 2026 for scenic beach and forest trails at Transfer Beach Park. Choose about 20 km, 10 km or a kids race and enjoy island views and friendly community vibes.

Hit the trails at the 2026 5 Peaks Trail Running Series on Cypress Mountain near Vancouver for scenic routes and friendly competition. Runners of all levels welcome and the event benefits Girls Forward and Mito Canada Foundation.

Buckin' Hell at Mt Seymour Resort in North Vancouver is a rugged trail race offering 35 km, 50 km and 50 km two person relay across steep climbs and scenic singletrack. Finishers get a bottle opener medal and enjoy post race pizza and beer.

Tackle rugged single track through old growth forest and technical rock and root sections at Cobble Hill, choosing from 12k or 25k distances. Family friendly with a Kid's Race and local fundraising support.

Event The Handloggers Half Marathon is a trail race on Bowen Island, British Columbia. The main distance is a 21 km half marathon, offered as an individual race and as a relay. The course is a counterclockwise loop around Mt. Gardner and ta..

Join the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series in Qualicum Bay on October 24, 2026 for scenic coastal trails with options around 11 km and 26 km. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views, and a friendly community vibe for all abilities.