Saturday, October 31, 2026
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The long course of the Qualicum Bay stop covers roughly 26K of Vancouver Island singletrack with about 380m of climbing. It is pitched as a fast and flowy day out, with leg and lung burn on the climbs and beautiful views along the way.
Fast, flowy Vancouver Island singletrack
Beautiful coastal forest views
11K and 26K options on the same day
Lighthouse Community Centre race hub
Kids 1K race before the main events
Start / Finish
Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
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Race Day
What to bring
Reusable cup/bottle (all aid stations are cupless)
Government-issued photo ID for bib pick-up
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The long course gains roughly 380m of vertical over about 26K, and the short course gains roughly 160m over about 11K. The trails are described as fast and flowy rather than steep or technical.
Lighthouse Community Centre is the race hub, so it is the natural base for spectators. Because the courses loop out into the forest, supporters should plan to see runners at the start and finish and check the course map for accessible trailheads.
Yes. It is one stop of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series organised by Coastline Endurance Running, so the day carries a series and community atmosphere alongside the individual race results.
The organiser has not published a weather policy on this listing. Trail events on Vancouver Island typically run in rain, but check the organiser's website or contact them directly for the definitive position.
Qualicum Beach, Canada
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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