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Sooke Hills 50km

Name: Sooke Hills 50km
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Sooke

Sooke, Canada • 30 May 2026

Sooke Hills Races

The Sooke Hills event takes place in the Sooke Potholes Regional Park in British Columbia. This trail running event offers two main distances for participants:

50 km
25 km

The course features a diverse mix of terrain, including significant climbs and technical trails. These sections are balanced by flowy, runnable portions that allow for more consistent pacing. Throughout the route, runners are presented with various views of the Sooke hills.

Support is provided through three backcountry aid stations positioned along the course. Participants are supplied with high-quality food and receive custom printed apparel as part of the event. The races are organized with the help of volunteers who staff the aid stations and manage the logistics of the backcountry locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Sooke

Race information

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50 km

Sooke Hills 50km

25 km

Sooke Hills 25km

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

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