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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

Event Details

The Perseverance Trail Run is a trail running event scheduled for September 26, 2026, in Cumberland, British Columbia. This marks the 23rd annual edition of the event.

Purpose and Charity

The primary goal of the event is to raise funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society. This community organization works to purchase and protect local forests for recreational and ecological purposes, having already secured over 545 acres of forestland surrounding the village. The run also aims to promote community connection and physical activity.

Organization and Support

The event is organized and supported entirely by volunteers. Local sponsorship is described as critical to its ability to raise donations for the charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Cumberland

Race information

Website

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

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