Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Qualicum Bay 2026
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Location Qualicum Beach, BC
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Qualicum Bay on Saturday, October 24, 2026! Located in the stunning Nanaimo District, this event promises to showcase the breathtaking natural beauty of Western Canada’s trail networks. Runners of all levels can choose between two exciting distances: tackle the Long Course, approximately 26 kilometers with a vertical gain of 380 meters, or opt for the Short Course, around 11 kilometers with a 160-meter vertical gain.
With start times set for 11:15 AM for the Kid's Race, 11:30 AM for the Long Course, and 12:00 PM for the Short Course, participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that combines the thrill of competition with the joy of nature. Experience the fast, flowy, and fun trails that make this series a beloved tradition among trail running enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with fellow runners, and enjoy the spectacular views that only Vancouver Island can offer!
With start times set for 11:15 AM for the Kid's Race, 11:30 AM for the Long Course, and 12:00 PM for the Short Course, participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that combines the thrill of competition with the joy of nature. Experience the fast, flowy, and fun trails that make this series a beloved tradition among trail running enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with fellow runners, and enjoy the spectacular views that only Vancouver Island can offer!
Organiser's Description
The Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series is Vancouver Island's premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada.If you didn't run the inaugural race in 2022, you missed out! Keeping with Vancouver Island Trail Series tradition, this race will give you breathtaking views, beautiful trails and plenty of leg and lung burn. Fast, flowy and fun!COURSE DISTANCESLong Course - ~26k - 380m Vertical GainShort Course - ~11k - 160m Vertical GainSTART TIMES - Note: they are later than usualKid's Race: 11:15AMLong Course: 11:30AMShort Course: 12:00PM
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240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
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Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Qualicum Bay 2026