Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan, Canada • 9 May 2026
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series Lake Cowichan
The event is scheduled for May 9, 2026 at Centennial Park, Cowichan Lake Recreation Centre, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0. The race was introduced in 2025 and uses trails built largely by volunteers.
Three distances are offered:
- 26 km
- 13 km
- 1 km
The long course has 638 m of vertical gain and three aid stations at about 8.75 km, 16 km and 21 km. The short course has 171 m of vertical gain and one aid station at 8.75 km. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade and snacks. The event is cupless so participants should bring a reusable drinking container or purchase a cup on site.
Parking is available in the recreation centre upper lots, lower gravel lot and on Point Ideal Drive; parking volunteers assist in the lower lots. Bib pickup requires a government issued photo ID. The finish area includes post-race food and drinks and draw prizes from sponsors.
Course maps and downloadable .GPX and .TCX files are available on Trailforks. Lakeview Park Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis with 75 sites for race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.