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Perseverance Trail Run

Name: Perseverance Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Cumberland

Cumberland, Canada • 26 Sep 2026

Perseverance Trail Run 2026

The 23rd Annual Perseverance Trail Run takes place in Cumberland on September 26, 2026 at Number 6 Mine Park, Derwent Avenue, Cumberland, BC, Canada. The event raises funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society; current fundraising shows CA$1,009.17 toward a CA$20,000.00 goal.

Races use Cumberland's trail network with single track, cross country trails and twisting forest paths. The course includes both uphill and downhill sections.

Distances offered:

3K X-Country Romp
6K Cumby Cruise
12K Mountain Run

Team registration is available. Teams have a maximum of four individuals and team members do not need to run together. Team awards are based on fundraising totals rather than race performance; the top fundraising team receives special awards. Prizes are also offered for top individual fundraisers.

Volunteer registration and a merchandise only purchase option are listed separately. Registration fees and deadlines vary by distance and registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Cumberland

Race information

Website Registration

12 km

12k Mountain Run

6 km

6k Cumby Cruise

3k X-Country Romp

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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