Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni

Port Alberni, Canada • 6 Jun 2026

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni 2026

The event takes place in Port Alberni, with the start and finish at E.J. Dunn Elementary School on Argyle Street. The trails are described as technical, fast and flowy, and a post race barbecue is planned.

Offered distances include:

  • Long Course approximately 22 km, 530 m vertical gain
  • Short Course approximately 10 km, 250 m vertical gain
  • Kid's Race

Registration opens on December 5, 2025 and online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2026. Fees vary by registration period and race category; 5% GST applies at checkout and an online processing fee will be added. Payments are in Canadian dollars and major credit cards are accepted.

The event is part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series and is associated with fundraising activity for the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad, which lists an amount raised toward a stated goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
Long Course - 22k
10 km
Short Course - 10k
Kid's Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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