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Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill

Cobble Hill, Canada • 15 Aug 2026

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill event takes place on August 15, 2026 at Quarry Nature Park on Empress Road in Cobble Hill, British Columbia. This is the eighth edition of the trail run.

The course winds through the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area. Runners will experience classic west coast trail features including rocks, roots, old growth forest, and scenic single track trails.

Two main distances are offered:

  • Long Course: approximately 25 kilometers with 915 meters of elevation gain.
  • Short Course: approximately 12 kilometers with 640 meters of elevation gain.

A kids' race is also part of the event. Online registration closes on August 13, 2026.

The event is part of the Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series. A fundraising component benefits the Southern Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Cobble Hill

Race information

Website Registration
25 km
Long Course
12 km
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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