Vancouver Island Trail Running Series – Cobble Hill 2025

Celebrating its 8th year, the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series at Cobble Hill features classic west coast single-track trails around Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area. Runners can expect a scenic and challenging route filled with rocks, roots, old growth forest, and beautiful single track.

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The event offers multiple race categories including long, short, and kids races, with aid stations, cupless hydration, and post-race nutrition and draw prizes. It’s a supportive and scenic trail running experience in beautiful British Columbia.

• Long Course: ~25 km, 915m vertical gain, starts 10:30 AM; entry fees $74.25 (Dec 6–Aug 1), $90.90 (Aug 2–Aug 14), $120 race day; trail running; no stroller
• Short Course: ~12 km, 640m vertical gain, starts 11:00 AM; entry fees $63.15 (Dec 6–Aug 1), $79.80 (Aug 2–Aug 14), $100 race day; trail running; no stroller
• Kids Race: ~1 km, starts 10:15 AM; entry fee $13.19 (Dec 6–Aug 14); trail running

• Long Course: ~25 km, 915m vertical gain, 4 aid stations, cutoff times at 11km (2h15m) and 17km (3h15m)
• Short Course: ~12 km, 640m vertical gain, 1 aid station
• Kids Race: ~1 km, supports Cowichan Valley Trailblazers Society
• Bib pickup requires government-issued photo ID with staggered times
• Parking not allowed at park; designated areas on Hutchinson Rd, Watson Ave, and Fisher Ave
• Cupless event: participants bring their own drinking vessels
• Aid stations stocked with water, Gatorade, fruit, chips, pickles, snacks
• Post-race nutrition and draw prizes available