Logo

Sooke Hills 50km

Sooke, Canada • 30 May 2026

Event overview

The Sooke Hills 50km and 25km take place on May 30, 2026, in Sooke, British Columbia. The start and finish are at Sooke Potholes Park. The event offers two distances:

  • 50 km
  • 25 km

Registration opens November 28, with an early-bird registration period running through March 1. Fees vary by distance and registration period.

Course details

The 25 km course begins below parking lot 2 of the Potholes park and uses a network of local trails. Key segments include the Peden Lake Trail, Lakes Connector, Sooke Mountain Park Road trail, Charters Connector, Grassy Lake Trail, the Monument Trail (a steep climb), the Harrison Trail, and a crossing of the Todd Creek Trestle before returning to the start/finish. There is an aid station at the Shields Lake Viewpoint and another at Grassy Lake.

The 50 km course also starts below parking lot 2 and includes summits of Empress Mountain, Monument Mountain, and Mt. Quimper. The route is described as roughly 2000 m of total ascent and includes long runnable sections. It passes along the Galloping Goose, Riverside Trail, Empress Mountain Trail, Lakes Connector, multiple aid stations (including Shields Lake and a Harbourview parking lot aid station), the Quimper Bike Push-up, Charter Creek Connector, and several crossings of the Charter Creek Trestle area before returning to the start/finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Sooke

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
25 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

7 Summits of Mill Hill

Langford

Join the 7 Summits of Mill Hill on January 3, 2026 at Mill Hill Regional Park in Langford. This non competitive challenge has you climb to the cairn seven times at your own pace and finish within 2.5 hours for entry into the prize draw.

OAT Run

Port Angeles

Run Kelly Ridge on the Olympic Adventure Trail in Port Angeles with 12K, half marathon and 50K single track courses offering coastal and forest views. Limited fields, pre registration required, proceeds support local trail groups.

Victoria – Royal Roads

Victoria

Run the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series at Royal Roads University in Colwood on April 11, 2026 with scenic 11 km and 6 km courses plus a 1 km kids race supporting local trail stewardship. GPX routes, a campus start and post race food..

Royal Roads Trail

Victoria

Take on scenic Royal Roads University trails in Colwood BC with 11 km and 6 km options plus a 1 km kids race, featuring rewarding climbs, post race food and prize draws. This cupless event asks you to bring your own drinking cup.