The Monster Marmot
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Monster Marmot Trail Run
Monster Marmot is a community trail race held at Mount Washington Alpine Resort on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The event is scheduled for September 20, 2026, and net proceeds from registrations will support the Marmot Recovery Foundation.
Two distances are offered
- 5 km
- 10 km
Both routes begin with a steep, sustained climb on Giv'r Trail. The 5 km route then descends via Linton's Loop back to the Alpine Lodge. The 10 km route continues to West Summit Ridge, crosses exposed ridgeline terrain, drops into forested singletrack and returns by the Finger Trail, with over 500 metres of elevation gain.
The race takes place on steep, technical mountain terrain with rocky and rooted sections, exposed alpine segments and hands-on sections where hiking is expected. Timing will use a finish-line clock and a manual finish-order system; chip timing will not be provided. Proposed course cutoffs are listed for each distance.
Front Runners Cumberland will host optional alpine trail meetups in August on sections of the course. Registration opens June 30. Event policies note that participants must complete a waiver, attend a mandatory pre-race briefing, carry their race bib visibly, and that registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
