Poco Trail Relay (25.4km)
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Location Port Coquitlam, BC
- Price $39.79 - $50.55
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of camaraderie and competition at the Poco Trail Relay on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the stunning Port Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver! This exciting relay race covers a total distance of 25.4 kilometers, featuring four distinct legs that each team can tackle in their own unique way. The event kicks off at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and takes participants on a scenic journey through the beautiful Poco Trail, including a thrilling climb that promises to challenge even the most seasoned runners.
Teams can consist of anywhere from one to four runners, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and colleagues to bond while enjoying the great outdoors. Each leg offers a different distance, with the first leg at 4.1 km, the second at 7.8 km, the third at 6.1 km, and the final leg stretching 7.4 km back to the finish line. With the race starting at 8:30 am and opening ceremonies at 8:15 am, be sure to gather your team, cheer each other on, and embrace the spirit of teamwork as you navigate this beautiful course. Join us for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community!
Teams can consist of anywhere from one to four runners, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and colleagues to bond while enjoying the great outdoors. Each leg offers a different distance, with the first leg at 4.1 km, the second at 7.8 km, the third at 6.1 km, and the final leg stretching 7.4 km back to the finish line. With the race starting at 8:30 am and opening ceremonies at 8:15 am, be sure to gather your team, cheer each other on, and embrace the spirit of teamwork as you navigate this beautiful course. Join us for a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community!
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 – 4.1k – Hyde Creek Rec Centre to Gates Park (next to outdoor gym)Leg 2 – 7.8k – Gates Park to Castle Park (at the bottom of Castle Crescent)Leg #3 – 6.1k - Castle Park to Tinhouse Brewing (on the dyke)Leg #4 – 7.4k – Tinhouse to Hyde Creek Rec CentreFor a more detailed map, click here: Poco Trail Relay Route (25.4km) - MapMyRun Here’s a structure breakdown: Each runner must register for this event. 4 runners – each runner chooses to run 1 leg on the course.3 runners – 2 runners choose 1 leg each, while 1 runner chooses to run 2 legs on the course.2 runners – each runner chooses how they wish to divide the legs up on the course.1 runner – 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 Runner’s Village. Post-race awards and celebrations to be announced.
Poco Trail Relay (25.4km)