Vancouver Island Trail Running Series

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series Vancouver Island's Premiere Trail Running Series! register at www.islandtrailseries.ca

September hits a little different on the trails. 🍂The mornings are cooler, the light starts to change, the trails feel a...
09/01/2026

September hits a little different on the trails. 🍂

The mornings are cooler, the light starts to change, the trails feel a little quieter, and you can tell summer is slowly starting to let go.

It’s that shift in the season where the hot, dusty runs start turning into crisp mornings, changing leaves, and eventually a little more mud underfoot.

But the trails are still here, and there’s still plenty of running left to do.
A new season, a different kind of trail day. 🌲

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08/30/2026

Because if it’s not on Strava… did it even happen? 😂

We’ve made our way across Vancouver Island, shared a whole lot of kilometres, climbed some questionable hills, crossed finish lines, collected race photos and, of course, uploaded it all to Strava.

Now there’s one final race left in the 2026 Vancouver Island Trail Running Series. 🌲🏃
📍 Qualicum Bay
📅 October 24th

Whether you’ve been racing with us all season or Qualicum Bay will be your first VITRS start line, we’d love to have you out there to close out another year on the trails.

One more bib. One more start line. One more finish line. One more activity to upload before we call the 2026 series a wrap. 🙌

Who’s joining us for the finale?

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Trail running isn’t always about pace, distance, or where you finish. Sometimes it’s about staying in it when your legs ...
08/25/2026

Trail running isn’t always about pace, distance, or where you finish. Sometimes it’s about staying in it when your legs are tired, trusting the work you’ve put in, and reminding yourself that you can keep going.

A few mindset reminders to carry with you into your next run. 🌲

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08/23/2026

If you know, you know 😂

Trail running: somehow trying to run fast while simultaneously dodging roots, rocks, branches, puddles and whatever else the trail decides to throw at you.

A little Jack Sparrow, a little questionable footing, and a whole lot of “I meant to do that.”
Who else looks like this on the trails? 🙋‍♀️

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Cobble Hill never fails to surprise us with that elevation 😮‍💨⛰️The climbs, the views, the legs questioning every decisi...
08/20/2026

Cobble Hill never fails to surprise us with that elevation 😮‍💨⛰️

The climbs, the views, the legs questioning every decision… and somehow, you keep coming back for more.

A few more moments from Cobble Hill 2026 and a race that always delivers a challenge. Huge congrats to everyone who took on the trails with us this year! 🌲🏃

Until next time, Cobble Hill. 🤝

Huge thanks again to our race photographer , photos are available to purchase now!

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08/18/2026

Cobble Hill, you’re still playing on repeat in our heads. 🌲🏃‍♀️

Another Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race in the books, and this one brought the climbs, the forest, the heat, and one seriously good day on the trails.

Thank you to every runner, volunteer, supporter, and crew member who made Cobble Hill such a memorable stop in the series. We hope you’re still riding that post-race high. 🙌

Next up: Finlayson Arm & Qualicum Bay. Who’s ready to do it all over again? 👀

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The Cobble Hill photo gallery is LIVE 📸🌲A huge thank you to our race photographer, Brett for capturing so many incredib...
08/18/2026

The Cobble Hill photo gallery is LIVE 📸🌲

A huge thank you to our race photographer, Brett for capturing so many incredible moments from race weekend!

The gallery is live now, with more photos still being added. Find your race-day moments, relive the trails, and purchase your favourites to keep. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Don’t forget to tag us when you share yours, we’d love to see them!

08/17/2026

Cobble Hill 2026, that’s a wrap! 🌲🏃‍♀️

A huge thank you to every runner, volunteer, crew member, supporter, sponsor, and person behind the scenes who helped make this weekend possible. We couldn’t do these race days without this incredible community showing up year after year. ❤️

Next up: Finlayson Arm ⛰️ We’ll see you out there September 12–13.

Or, join us for one final race of the Coastline Endurance Series at Qualicum Bay on October 24. One more chance to hit the trails with us before we close out the 2026 season!

Thank you, Cobble Hill. See you on the trails. 🌲

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It's 2026 Cobble Hill Race Day! 🌲🏃The trails are ready, the volunteers are in place, and we can't wait to see you all ou...
08/15/2026

It's 2026 Cobble Hill Race Day! 🌲🏃

The trails are ready, the volunteers are in place, and we can't wait to see you all out there!
As you take on today's adventure, don't forget to capture the moments that make race day special... dusty shoes, the cheering friends, the stunning views, the finish line smiles, and everything in between.

📸 Tag in your photos, stories, and reels so we can follow along and reshare your race day highlights throughout the day!

Most importantly, enjoy every kilometre, cheer on your fellow runners, thank our incredible volunteers, and soak in everything that makes trail running on Vancouver Island so special.

Good luck to everyone racing today + we'll see you on the trails! 💙🌲

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Tomorrow's the day. 🌲🏃We'll be back on the incredible singletrack of Cobble Hill Mountain for another unforgettable day ...
08/14/2026

Tomorrow's the day. 🌲🏃

We'll be back on the incredible singletrack of Cobble Hill Mountain for another unforgettable day on the trails. Whether you're chasing a podium, a personal best, or simply the finish line, remember to take a moment to look around and enjoy where your feet have brought you.

📍 Nature Quarry Park, Cobble Hill

Don't forget to pick up your bib before heading to the start line!
🏃 Long Course Bib Pickup: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🏃 Short Course Bib Pickup: 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Travel safe, get a good night's sleep, and we'll see you at the start line.

Who's ready? 👇💙

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