Poco Trail Relay (25.4km)

  • Date Sun 31st August 2025
  • Location Port Coquitlam, BC
  • Price $45.18 - $55.94
  • Races 2 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of camaraderie and athleticism at the Poco Trail Relay on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Port Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver! This vibrant relay event features a total distance of 25.4 kilometers, broken down into four exciting legs that showcase the stunning beauty of the Poco Trail. Runners will embark on a thrilling counterclockwise route, including a challenging ascent known as the Poco Climb, starting next to the Hyde Creek Rec Centre.

Teams can consist of 1 to 4 runners, each choosing how to tackle the course, whether by running one leg or sharing multiple legs. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM with opening ceremonies at 8:15 AM, and participants can look forward to an electrifying atmosphere filled with support from friends and family. After crossing the finish line, runners can celebrate at the Runnersโ€™ Village, where they can enjoy delicious snacks and beverages, receive finisher medals, and compete for fun prizes. With music, cheers, and good vibes all around, the Poco Trail Relay promises to be an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike!

Organiser's Description

Sunday August 31, 2025 (all runners must register)The 2025 route will be run counterclockwise this year with a new exciting section up and over the Poco Climb. For detailed info go to Poco Trail RelayStart: Next to Hyde Creek Rec Centre on the Traboulay Poco TrailLeg 1 โ€“ 4.1k โ€“ Hyde Creek Rec Centre to Gates Park (next to outdoor gym)Leg 2 โ€“ 7.8k โ€“ Gates Park to Castle Park (at the bottom of Castle Crescent)Leg #3 โ€“ 6.1k - Castle Park to Tinhouse Brewing (on the dyke)Leg #4 โ€“ 7.4k โ€“ Tinhouse to Hyde Creek Rec CentreFor a more detailed map, click here: Poco Trail Relay Route (25.4km) - MapMyRun Hereโ€™s a structure breakdown: Each runner must register for this event. 4 runners โ€“ each runner chooses to run 1 leg on the course.3 runners โ€“ 2 runners choose 1 leg each, while 1 runner chooses to run 2 legs on the course.2 runners โ€“ each runner chooses how they wish to divide the legs up on the course.1 runner โ€“ runs the whole thingRace Day logistics:Each team is responsible for their own transportation. Travel as a team while cheering on your runner. On course support is encouraged. Each runner must register for this event. If you have registered a child under 18 yrs old, parents can run or bike with them. Please ensure that your child knows the route. You are encouraged to run/ride the route with your child beforehand so that they are familiar with where they are going.Teams report to Hyde Creek Rec Centre for the opening ceremonies at 8:15am. #1 runners will join the corral at the start line, while their team mates cheer them on.Once the race begins at 8:30am, the other team runners will make their way by vehicle to exchange point #1 at Gates Park. If this is an exchange point for your team, the #2 runner will then get ready for the tag and begin their leg #2 run. If your #1 runner is continuing to exchange point #2, give them some encouragement!!If your #1 runner just finished, gather them and your team then head to exchange point #2 at Castle Park.Once the exchange point #2 tag has been made, gather your team and head to exchange point #3 on the Poco Trail at Tinhouse Brewing for your final exchange.After the exchange, make your way back to the start/finish line at Hyde Creek Rec Centre and enjoy the amenities at the Runnerโ€™s Village. THE RUNNERSโ€™ VILLAGE: (Finish line area)The final runner will receive the finisher medals for the whole team.Prizes will be given out for โ€œFunniest Team Nameโ€ and โ€œBest Costumeโ€.Come vibe to some awesome music and the exhilaration of watching teams run through the finish line. Itโ€™s going to be electric.1st place medals will be awarded to teams in the following team categories: solo-runner, 2-person team, 3-person team, and 4-person team. 1st place medals will be presented as soon as 1st place finishers have crossed the finish line in all categories.Keep your race bib on as you will need it to access the products in the Village. Come sample dairy products by Saputo, beverages and snacks from Popeyeโ€™s supplements, a snack box from Chada Thai Fine Cuisine, grab a sweets bag from Poco Sweets, a drink token from Tinhouse Brewing, a bottle of electrolytes from Electrolit, water by Save-On-Foods, a treat from Safeway, or a massage from Trifecta Rehab.Don't forget to thank a sponsor, a volunteer, or Bob (LOL). We love good vibes all around.

Races

  • Poco Trail Relay

    $55.94

  • Poco Trail Relay U18 Yrs Old

    $45.18

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Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, Laurier Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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