The Comox Valley Road Runners (CVRR) are hosting a 23k and a new 50k trail race!
The Cumby 2017 will take place in the hills above the picturesque and historic village of Cumberland. Where once it was the largest Chinese community north of San Francisco and was supported by coal mining, in the last decade Cumberland has developed a new reputation as a mecca for mountain biking and outdoor adventure.
The Cumby takes advantage of an extensive system of bike trails. The route also includes parts of the Vancouver Island Spine Trail and provides scenic vistas of Baynes Sound and Georgia Strait.
The race starts in No. 6 Mine Heritage Park in downtown Cumberland and proceeds through the Cumberland Community Forest and adjacent working forests. The 23k route encompasses a steady climb through rich timberland and reclaimed logging areas, then leads runners through winding singletrack. For those interested in a longer challenge and more elevation change, the 50k course begins with an early start on the shared 23k loop, then leads runners out to the upper reaches of the trail system over a variety of terrain, trail surfaces and views. The Cumby is a wilderness event and participants should expect technical trails with numerous stream crossings, narrow bridges and quick ups and downs (short snappers).
CVRR promises a race that is predominantly single track, with tough but runnable uphill climbs, fast descents and quick times. Visit our website www.thecumby.ca for full details of the 23k and 50k events.
The race is a fundraiser for the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS). All net proceeds go to the CCFS.
Only 300 spots available in the 23k event and the 50k is capped at 100 runners.
PLEASE NOTE - you must be at least 16 on race day to participate in the 23k, and at least 18 on race day to participate in the 50k. All particpants under 19 on race day must have parental consent.
Registration fees
23k Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Dec. 1 – Dec. 31
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$50.00Jan. 1 – May 7
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50k Closed
Online registration closed-
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$60.00Dec. 1 – Dec. 31
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$70.00Jan. 1 – May 7
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Fee Notes
1. Online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday May 7, 2017
2. There is an online processing fee applied to all online registrations.
3. Payable in Canadian funds
4. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted
5. Your credit card statement will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp for your online registration into this event.
Cancellation Policy
Registrations are non refundable and non transferable. You can move down from the 50 km event to the 23 km event at no cost (small processing fee may apply) providing space exists in the 23 km event. There is no credit provided for the difference in race fee. Please note that our race sold out quickly last year so there may be no room to change events.
No refunds or deferrals on race registrations for any reasons, other than at the sole discretion of the Race Director. Net proceeds will be donated to the Cumberland Community Forest Society.
Age Categories
We will be awarding our custom made medals to the top 3 male and female finishers of each of the following age categories:
23K Event
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and up
50K Event
18 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 - 79
80 and up
Event schedule
- Sat., May 13, 2017 7:00 a.m. - 50K Start
- Sat., May 13, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 23K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cathy Clark
- cathyclark@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website