Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Port Alberni
We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Tseshaht and Hupačasath First Nation. Let’s run with gratitude and with a commitment to respect and care for the lands we are privileged to explore.
Voted your favourite race in 2024, you won’t want to miss this one in Port Alberni! Technical, fast, flowy, beautiful, fun, you name it, Port Alberni’s got it. See you at the finish line for some post-race food and epic draw prizes!
Registration fees for the kid’s race go towards the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad.
Course Details:
- Long Course: 22 km, 500 m vertical gain, 4 aid stations.
- Short Course: 10 km, 220 m vertical gain, 2 aid stations.
- Kids Race: 1 km.
Our events are cupless! Please bring something to drink from! (or purchase a cup from the Frontrunners merch tent!)
You are required to show a government-issued photo ID to get your race bib – No exceptions. Passport, driver’s licence, hunting licence, etc. all work! Bib pick up times are staggered:
- Long Course participants: 9:00am – 10:00am.
- Short Course participants: 9:45am – 10:30am.
- Kids Race: 9:00am – 10:00am.
There is ample street parking but please pay attention to not block driveways and observe the No Parking signs. Please do not park at the Gymnastics or Rugby Club. Carpool if you can!
Hang out with this awesome community at the finish line. Enjoy some post-race fuel served by our wonderful volunteers, plus stay until the end to be in with the chance of winning a draw prize from our sponsors!
Registration opens December 2026.