Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Cobble Hill
We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Cowichan Tribes First Nation. Let’s run with gratitude and with a commitment to respect and care for the lands we are privileged to explore.
It’s our 9th year for this single-track-packed event, we’ll send you up and around the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area for some exquisite mountain trails that will surely not disappoint! Race sold out quick in the last few years!
Address: 3606 Empress Road, Cobble Hill, BC. Parking is restricted to designated areas along Hutchinson Road, Watson Ave and Fisher Ave. No parking at Nature Quarry Park.
Courses:
- Long course: ~27 km, 1188 m vertical gain.
- Short course: ~12 km, 640 m vertical gain.
- Kids race: ~1 km.
Bib Pickup: Requires a government-issued photo ID. Times are staggered: Long Course (9:00am – 10:00am), Short Course (9:45am – 10:30am), Kids Race (9:00am – 10:00am).
Aid Stations: The short course has one aid station at 7km. The long course has aid stations at 7km, 14km, 17km and 21km. They supply water, Gatorade, fruit, chips, pickles, and snacks.
Cupless Event: Participants must bring their own drinking container.
Come and hang out after the race to enjoy post-race nutrition and be in with a chance of winning a draw prize!
