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Name: Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Qualicum Bay
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach, Canada • 24 Oct 2026

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Qualicum Bay 2026

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series presents a trail running event in Qualicum Beach at 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada. The event includes multiple course options and a separate kids race.

Course distances and vertical gain:

Long Course: 26 km (380 m vertical gain)
Short Course: 11 km (160 m vertical gain)
Kid's Race (child-focused distance)

Online registration opens December 5, 2025 and closes October 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Published prices are inclusive of mandatory charges; a 5% GST will be applied at checkout and an online processing fee applies to all registrations. Payments are payable in Canadian funds. Accepted payment methods include VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

The event lists separate registration categories and variable fees by registration period, with additional race day fees noted for late entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Qualicum Beach

Race information

Website Registration

26 km

Long Course - 26k

11 km

Short Course - 11k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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