Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill, Canada • 15 Aug 2026

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill 2026

The event takes place on August 15, 2026 at Quarry Nature Park, Empress Road, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada. It is part of the Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series, a Vancouver Island trail running series that moves runners off roads and onto trail networks in Western Canada.

The event is in its eighth year and uses single-track trails in the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area. Course features include rocks, roots, old growth forest and narrow single-track sections.

Course distances

  • Long Course - ~25 km, 915 m vertical gain
  • Short Course - ~12 km, 640 m vertical gain

A Kid's Race is listed with a fee of $13.14. Listed registration prices for the short and long courses vary by registration period, with higher race day fees noted. Online registration closes August 13, 2026. Fees are payable in Canadian funds; 5% GST and an online processing fee apply. Accepted payment methods include VISA, MasterCard, Amex and Discover.

The event lists fundraising for Southern Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society with $65 raised toward a $1,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
Long Course - 25k
12 km
Short Course - 12k
Kid's Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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