Trail Running calendar near Qualicum Beach 2025-2026

Run across mossy forests, coastal bluffs, and sweeping island views on Hornby Island on March 14, 2026 with 25 km and 50 km trail options for adventurous runners. Celebrate post race with food and community by the sea.

Join the Cumby Trail Race on May 2, 2026 for runnable, scenic routes through the Cumberland Community Forest with options from a new short youth course to the full Cumby. Proceeds support the forest and registration opens Feb 1, 2026.

Join the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series at Lake Cowichan on May 9, 2026 for long and short course options plus a kids race. Tackle scenic trails, soak up community vibes 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 22 km and 10 km technical courses through varied terrain. Celebrate with a post race barbecue at E.J. Dunn Elementary start/finish.

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.

Run the trails in Ladysmith on July 4 2026 with the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series. Choose from about 20 km, 10 km or a kids race and soak up coastal forest scenery and community vibes at Transfer Beach Park.

Challenge yourself on flowing singletrack through Cumberland BC's rainshadow forest with sustained climbs and steep descents. Choose 50K, 30K or 15K with start and finish at Village Park plus music, post race food and a beer garden.

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.

Discover coastal forests and singletrack on Vancouver Island with 26 km and 11 km options, plus a kids race for family fun. Join fellow trail runners in Qualicum Beach on October 24, 2026 for a memorable day on local trails.