Kusam Klimb

Event overview

The Kusam Klimb is an annual trail race held near the summer solstice in Sayward, BC. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, and registration opens December 15, 2025. The race uses a loop course that goes up and over the back of Mt. H’Kusam and down the Stowe Creek watershed, with access to Bill’s Trail.

Distances and course

• 24 km, 1,593 m elevation gain (full Kusam Klimb)
• 13 km, 491 m elevation gain (Mini Klimb)

The full route is described as wild and rugged. The Mini Klimb is a shorter option that follows part of the same terrain.

Logistics, aid and rules

There are four fully stocked aid stations on the full Klimb and two on the Mini Klimb; participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle because disposable cups are not provided. Cutoff limits are enforced at aid stations and a 12-hour maximum is applied to the full course; the Mini Klimb has its own finish cutoff. Bib pick-up requires government-issued photo ID and a wristband is used for food access. A pre-race pancake breakfast and a post-race BBQ with Driftwood Brewery are provided at the venue. Parking is available at the race site and along Sayward Road.

Entrants must be 14 years or older; 14 to 16 year olds must be accompanied by a registered adult, and entrants under 18 require parental or guardian signature. No support crews or spectators are allowed on the mountain, and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the course. Hiking poles are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.