Sooke Hills 50km and 25km 2026

The Sooke Hills 50km and 25km is a trail race weekend in Sooke, British Columbia, set for Saturday, May 30, 2026. Both distances start at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park and run into the coastal hills and forest above the Sooke River corridor.

The courses are built around the terrain that gives the event its character: singletrack, old logging roads, steady climbing, and sections where runners can settle into a rhythm. The 25km offers a shorter tour of the system, while the 50km extends deeper into the hills with bigger summits and more ascent.

It’s a locally run event with a practical, community feel. Runners can also find other races in British Columbia if they’re planning a West Coast season.

Both distances start and finish at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park in Sooke, BC. The routes run through the Sooke Hills on a mix of singletrack and old logging roads, with technical trail in places and longer runnable sections elsewhere.

The 25km and 50km courses both include backcountry aid support. The 50km adds major summit sections, including Mt. Empress, Monument Mountain, and Mt. Quimper, with roughly 2000m of ascent.

• 25km and 50km trail races on the same day
• Start and finish at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
• Route uses singletrack and old logging roads through the Sooke Hills
• Expect a mix of sustained climbs and runnable stretches
• 50km route includes Mt. Empress, Monument Mountain, and Mt. Quimper
• 50km course features about 2000m of ascent
• Three backcountry aid stations support runners on course