Canyon to Coast Marathon
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Canyon to Coast Marathon
The Canyon to Coast event is held at Island 22 Regional Park in Chilliwack. The listed event date is June 5, 2026. The event links trails and farm roads along the Fraser River and highlights views of the Cheam Mountain Range, nearby Cascade peaks and Minto Island. The organizer acknowledges the event takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.
The course terrain is mainly flat with a mix of urban wide-path trails and farm roads. Routes run alongside the Fraser River and through farmland. The marathon route is an out-and-back that reaches the Agassiz Bridge; the 21 km and 11 km routes are also out-and-back. The 4 km route is a loop within Island 22.
Distances:
- 42 km marathon route
- 21 km half marathon
- 11 km route
- 4 km loop
Course specifics include aid stations and toilets along the routes, manual finish-line timing rather than chip timing, and finishers medals for all participants. Elevation totals given for routes are 250 m for the marathon, 140 m for 21 km and 100 m for 11 km. The event offers a virtual option with mailed packages and notes a participant limit of 350 for 2027. The event is cupless; participants are asked to carry a reusable cup. Parking at the park is limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.