Totem to Totem Haida Marathon, half and 10k

  • Date Sat 18th July 2026
  • Location Skidegate, BC
  • Price $57.34 - $178.87
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 10km, Marathon, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Totem to Totem Haida Marathon, half marathon, and 10K, taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the stunning Skeena-Queen Charlotte region of North Coast, British Columbia. This annual event is part of the vibrant Skidegate Days Celebrations and offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Haida Gwaii while participating in a scenic run along the picturesque shore roads.

Runners will enjoy a flat and fast course that starts and finishes at the iconic Totem Poles of the Haida Heritage Centre. With the backdrop of majestic ocean views and the presence of eagles and ravens, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. Whether you choose the full marathon, half marathon, or 10K, be prepared for an unforgettable day filled with community spirit. Additionally, the Skidegate Council will be raising three new Totem Poles during the celebrations, adding a delightful cultural element to your running experience. Make sure to pick up your race package at the Haida Heritage Centre on Friday or race day morning. Lace up your running shoes and come run Haida Gwaii!

Organiser's Description

This event is the Annual Run Haida Gwaii event held within the Skidegate Days Celebrations. It is part of the Haida community series of events. These running events are simple runs, that are out and back along the shore roads to the respective turn around points, amid the view of Ocean, the Eagles and Ravens. The course is a reasonable flat course with a start and finish at the Totem Poles of the Haida Heritage Centre... This year the Skidegate Council plan to raise three new Totem Poles in the Village during the week and on the day of the event after the last runner finishes... come and Run Haida Gwaii. Package Pick up will be at the location of start line, in the Haida Heritage Centre, in the Bill Reid Training room, starting on Friday afternoon at 3:30 pm until closing at 6:00 pm and again on race day before the race.
Marathoners need to complete in 6 hours as the pole raising starts at 2:00 pm at Mile 1 (or mile 25.2) on the course.

Races

  • Marathon

    $178.87

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    $123.63

    CLOSED
  • The 10 Km Run to Beyond Balance Rock

    $57.34

    CLOSED

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Haida Heritage Centre, 2 Beach Road, Skidegate, BC, Canada

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