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 Vancouver Island Trail Running Series and is the eighth edition at this Cobble Hill location. The course runs through the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area and uses single-track trails with rocks, roots, and old-growth forest features. A Kid's Race is included on the event day. A fundraising partner is the Southern Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society, with a stated goal of $1,000.

Courses and registration

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

Online registration opens on December 5, 2025, and closes August 13, 2026. Published online fees vary by entry and date; examples show Short Course fees of about $68.69 to $90.90 and Long Course fees of about $79.80 to $102.00. Race day fees are listed as higher. A 5% GST and an online processing fee apply. Payments are in Canadian funds and accepted by major credit cards. 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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