Perseverance Trail Run

Cumberland, Canada • 26 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Perseverance Trail Run is scheduled for September 26, 2026 in Cumberland, B.C. It is the 23rd annual running of the event. The race’s stated goals are to raise funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society and to promote community connection, physical activity and nature conservation.

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is a community-based organization that has helped protect over 545 acres of forest around the Village of Cumberland for recreational, ecological and climate adaptation values.

Organisation and course information

The event is organized and supported entirely by volunteers. Local sponsorship is described as important for raising donations and providing event prizes; the title sponsor is listed as foveo.run. Race maps and route information are available on Strava, Trail Forks and the event maps page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Hit the trails at the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series in Port Alberni on June 6, 2026, with 10 km and 22 km options plus a kids race. Finish at E.J. Dunn School and enjoy a post race barbecue and community vibe.

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.