Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan, Canada • 9 May 2026
Event Overview
The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series is described as Vancouver Island's premiere trail running series. The Lake Cowichan event is part of this series and takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event venue is the Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall on South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia.
Course Details
The event offers three course options with specific distances and elevation gain:
- Long Course: Approximately 26 km with 638 m of vertical gain.
- Short Course: Approximately 13 km with 171 m of vertical gain.
- Kid's Race: A separate run for children.
The courses utilize trail networks described as "some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada" and "some of the best kept secret single track on the island."
Registration Information
Online registration opens on Friday, December 5, 2025. Standard registration fees for the main courses are listed, with price increases scheduled for late April 2026. The listed base fees are:
- Short Course: CA$68.69 (increasing to CA$90.90)
- Long Course: CA$79.80 (increasing to CA$102.00)
- Kid's Race: CA$13.14
A 5% GST tax applies to all registrations. Online registration closes on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.