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 Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Quarry Nature Park, Empress Road, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada. It is part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series and is the eighth edition held in the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area. The course uses single-track trails and features rocks, roots and old-growth forest sections.

Courses and terrain

  • Long Course - ~25 km, 915 m vertical gain
  • Short Course - ~12 km, 640 m vertical gain
  • Kid's Race also listed

The event description notes single-track-packed mountain trails typical of west coast trail running.

Registration, fees and fundraising

Online registration opens on December 5, 2025 and closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Fee ranges are provided for each distance; prices are payable in Canadian funds and are subject to 5% GST and an online processing fee. Accepted payment methods include VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Posted fundraising information lists Southern Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society with $0 raised toward a $1,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
Long Course - ~25k - 915m Vertical Gain
12 km
Short Course - ~12k - 640m Vertical Gain
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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