Totem to Totem Marathon

JUL
18
2026
This annual run on Haida Gwaii offers marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. The out-and-back courses start at the Haida Heritage Centre totem poles and provide views of the ocean and wildlife. The event coincides with Skidegate Days and a community totem pole raising.
Sat 18 Jul 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Totem to Totem Haida Marathon, half marathon, and 10k is an annual running event held on Haida Gwaii. It takes place during the Skidegate Days Celebrations and is part of a community series.

The Course

All three distances are out-and-back courses that start and finish at the Totem Poles of the Haida Heritage Centre in Skidegate, British Columbia. The routes follow shore roads. The course is described as reasonably flat. Runners will have views of the ocean, eagles, and ravens.

  • Marathon: The route goes from the Haida Heritage Centre to Saint Mary's Spring and back.
  • Half Marathon: The route goes from the Haida Heritage Centre to Miller Creek road and back.
  • 10k: The route goes from the Haida Heritage Centre to just beyond the Balance Rock parking area and back.

During the event week, the Skidegate Council plans to raise three new Totem Poles in the village. This ceremony is scheduled for after the last runner finishes on event day.

Registration Fees

Early bird registration is available from January 11 to May 29, with regular pricing from May 30 to July 15. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Marathon: Early bird $145.73; Regular $178.87.
  • Half Marathon: Early bird $96.00; Regular $123.63.
  • 10k: Early bird $46.29; Regular $57.34.
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
The 10 Km Run to Beyond Balance Rock