The Cumby

Cumberland, Canada • 2 May 2026

The Cumby 2026 : event overview

The Cumby 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026 in the Cumberland Hills on Vancouver Island. Race central will be at Village Park beneath Douglas Fir trees. Organizers describe the routes as runnable and say the start area is arranged to allow competitors to spread out before an uphill section.

Races listed for the event include:

  • Full Cumby - 26 km
  • Half Cumby - 16 km
  • Quarter Cumby - 7.5 km
  • New youth course - 4.5 km

Community, fundraising and registration

The event supports the Cumberland Community Forest. Organizers report handing over a post-race cheque of more than $40,000 in recent years and a decade total exceeding $268,000 raised through registrations and donations. The Cumberland Community Forest Society has completed five major land purchases totaling over 545 acres and marks 25 years of local conservation work.

The event maintains lower registration fees for participants under 19 and offers additional youth medal categories. Registration is scheduled to open on February 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
Full Cumby - 25 Km
14 km
Half Cumby - 14 Km
8 km
Quarter Cumby - 7.5 Km
6 km
5 km
4.5 Km Youth Race
Virtual Cumby - 7.5 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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