Hornby Island
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Hornby Island
Hornby Island hosts a set of trail races on Saturday March 13, 2027, with the start and finish at Joe King Park on Central Road, Hornby Island, BC. The courses run through mossy forest, coastal bluffs and runnable sections around the island and include varied terrain with rocks, roots and bridges that can be slick in March conditions.
Distances:
- 50 km (about 1,393 m elevation gain) full island tour.
- 25 km (about 806 m elevation gain) shorter island route.
- Friday night 5 km community run at Joe King Park.
Organizers provide course maps and Strava routes; GPX files are available for download. Aid station support differs by distance: four fully stocked aid stations for the 50 km and one for the 25 km. Disposable cups will not be provided; participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle. Drop bags are permitted for the 50 km only. Crews are not permitted for either distance. There is no motorized vehicle access on the mountain on race day. Hiking poles are allowed.
Bibs and wristbands are issued at on-site pick up and require a government issued photo ID. Entrants under 18 require a parent or guardian signature on the entry form. Travel to the island requires ferry connections via Denman Island; ferries to Hornby Island cannot be reserved and travel schedules mean participants are expected to be on the island the night before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
