Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Ladysmith
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Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Ladysmith
The event takes place on July 4, 2026 at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Stz’uminus First Nation. The courses run through Holland Creek and Heart Lake and finish near the Transfer Beach waterfront where a summertime BBQ is planned.
Distances offered:
- ~20 km long course
- ~10 km short course
- ~1 km kids race
The long course has 680 m of vertical gain and two aid stations. The short course has 280 m of vertical gain and one aid station. Aid stations will provide water, Gatorade, fruit, chips, pickles, and snacks. Events are cupless and participants should bring a personal drinking container or purchase a cup at the merch tent.
Kids race registration fees go to the Cowichan Valley Trailblazers Society. Bib pickup is at the registration tent and requires a government issued photo ID. Pickup times are staggered by race category. There is ample parking at Transfer Beach Park and dogs are not permitted at Transfer Beach.
Course maps are available and Strava routes can be viewed; GPX and TCX downloads are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
