Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan, Canada • 9 May 2026

Event details

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan is part of the Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series. It takes place on May 9, 2026, at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada. The event includes a kid's race, a short course, and a long course.

Online registration opens on December 5, 2025 and will close on May 7, 2026. A fundraising organization listed for the event is Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers.

Courses and fees

  • Long Course - ~26k - 638m vertical gain
  • Short Course - ~13k - 171m vertical gain
  • Kid's Race - distance not specified

Published registration prices (Canadian funds): Kid's Race $13.14 (Dec 5 – May 7). Short Course: $68.69 (Dec 5 – Apr 24), $90.90 (Apr 24 – May 7); race day fee increases to $120. Long Course: $79.80 (Dec 5 – Apr 24), $102.00 (Apr 24 – May 7); race day fee increases to $140. Online registration will close at 11:59 pm on May 7, 2026. A 5% GST and an online processing fee apply at checkout. Accepted payment methods include VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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