Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan, Canada • 9 May 2026

Event details

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan 2026 is a trail running event in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. It takes place on May 9, 2026 at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada. The event is part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series and uses local trail networks around Lake Cowichan.

Race formats and course info

  • Long Course - ~26k, 638 m vertical gain
  • Short Course - ~13k, 171 m vertical gain
  • Kid's Race

Registration, fees and logistics

Registration opens December 5, 2025. Online registration closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Published registration prices for online periods include: Kid's Race $13.14; Short Course early price $68.69 and later $90.90; Long Course early price $79.80 and later $102.00. Race day fees increase to $120 for the Short Course and $140 for the Long Course. Five percent GST is applied at checkout. An online processing fee is applied to all online registrations. Payments are payable in Canadian funds and accepted by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Credit card charges appear from Race Roster or Fast North Corp.

Fundraising

Fundraising activity is listed for the event. The Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers organization is shown and total funds raised are $95.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 km
Long Course - 26k
13 km
Short Course - 13k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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