The Cumby

Cumberland, Canada • 2 May 2026

Event details

The Cumby 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. The event is organized by the Comox Valley Road Runners and will meet at Race Central in Village Park beneath the Douglas fir trees. The organizers say the planned routes will be completely runnable and that the course start allows competitors to spread out before the first climb.

Race programme

The event will include multiple trail races and a new short course for youth and new trail runners. Distances include:

  • Full Cumby - route updated for 2026
  • Half Cumby
  • Quarter Cumby
  • 4.5 km CUMBINO

All race routes join at Aid Station 3 for the CUMBINO connection. Registration for 2026 opens on February 1, 2026. Youth under 19 have reduced registration fees and additional youth medal categories are planned.

Community and fundraising

The Cumby Trail Race supports the Cumberland Community Forest. Over the past decade the event has raised more than $268,000 for the forest, and recent post-race cheques have exceeded $40,000. The organising team also highlights volunteer roles such as aid station staff, course sweeps, first aid attendants, and familiarization run leaders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
Full Cumby
16 km
Half Cumby
9 km
Quarter Cumby
5 km
Cumbino
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run across mossy forests, coastal bluffs, and sweeping island views on Hornby Island on March 14, 2026 with 25 km and 50 km trail options for adventurous runners. Celebrate post race with food and community by the sea.

Run mostly single track trails at the Snowden Trail Race in Snowden, BC on May 30, 2026, with 11 km and 26 km options. Enjoy a tailgate style finish with a live DJ, prizes and food while supporting Campbell River SAR.

Hit the trails in Port Alberni for the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series with scenic 22 km and 10 km courses starting and finishing at E.J. Dunn Elementary. Stay for a post race BBQ and family fun with a kids race on offer.

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.