Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni

Port Alberni, Canada • 6 Jun 2026

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni 2026

The Port Alberni event is part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series and takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The venue is E.J. Dunn Elementary School on Argyle Street in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The event starts and finishes at the school and includes a post-race barbecue. The programme includes a kid's race plus two main trail distances.

Courses, registration and fundraising

Distances and elevation gain:

  • Long Course: 22 km - about 530 m vertical gain
  • Short Course: 10 km - about 250 m vertical gain
  • Kid's race available

Registration details: online registration opens December 5, 2025 and closes June 4, 2026. Early online fees (Dec 5 to May 22) are listed as CA$68.69 for the 10 km and CA$79.80 for the 22 km. Late online fees (May 22 to June 4) are listed as CA$90.90 for the 10 km and CA$102.00 for the 22 km. Race day fees are higher and are noted separately. Fees are payable in Canadian funds; 5% GST and an online processing fee apply.

A fundraising organization listed for the event is the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad, with a fundraising goal of CA$2,000 and current raised amount CA$0.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
530 m+
Long Course - 22km
10 km
250 m+
Short Course - 10km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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