What better way to celebrate British Columbia’s birthday than to take part in a true BC legacy event! The 53rd Annual Nautical Day’s 4 Mile Foot Race, the oldest continually held running race on Vancouver Island, is held annually on BC Day in downtown Comox. Old and young have charged through the streets of Comox since this great event started in 1971.
This short 4-mile (6.4km) distance is geared toward the whole family offering fun and challenge for all pace levels.
The Start line is at the Town Hall in downtown Comox. From there you will run along rolling streets through lovely neighbourhoods. You will catch some stunning views of the Salish Sea and Beaufort Mountain Range in the course of the route. Butchers Road is a spectacular stretch with a mix of Douglas Fir, Pine and other native species on both sides to give the feeling you are running through a forest - so refreshing at the 2.5K point. At 4.5K you will reach the water station. If it's hot (it usually is) don't hesitate to experience the sprinkler here as well. Shortly after that a kilometre long gentle downhill will lead you to the final flat and fast 200 metre sprint to the line. Just right for your perfect finish.
Post race food and beverage is served to all racers in the finish area located at 1770 Comox Avenue (the corner of Comox Avenue and Port Augusta Street). Awards and Draw Prizes are set to begin at 10:00am.
The Nautical Days Parade begins at 10:30 and flows right past our finish site so you are invited to stay and join in on the day's activities.
This is the race for you on the August long weekend! Join us in beautiful Comox, B.C.
Host Club Comox Valley Road Runners https://cvrr.ca/
What else is happening in Comox this weekend?
Nautical Days Festival
Events take place throughout the BC Day Weekend with over 100+ market vendors, fireworks, children’s activities, beer gardens and more. More info on the festival can be found here: https://www.comoxnauticaldays.com/
Filberg Festival
An art and entertainment event on the grounds of the historic Filberg Heritage Grounds and Park. https://filbergfestival.com/
RESULTS.....2022
please go to https://cvrr.ca/events/nautical-days-4-miler-2022/
Awards
Top male/female
Ribbons to 3rd place based on age categories
No team awards for 2023
Race Info
Registration is online only.
$15.00 - 18 and over
$10.00 - 17 and under
Bib Pick Up on race day morning: 8:00 - 8:30am. Located on Comox Avenue near Port Augusta Street.
9:00am Race Start.. no early start available. Race Cut-Off is 10:20am.
Roads are not closed to traffic during the event, so please follow the instructions of signage and our course marshals.
Here is a course preview: https://vimeo.com/572751827?fbclid=IwAR2DswqJV4PHbFP1EvndkD0NGG_sq2Ld6z9EVO6ybqV2M3Cix-C6Oo7vDQk
Information Email will arrive in your inbox Sunday morning, (August 6).
Draw Prizes
All registrants are eligible for various draw prizes from our local sponsors. You must be present to win.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4 Mile Foot Race - Adult Individual Closed
This race is done at your own risk. Use good safety strategies when reaching intersections. Watch for directional signage and/or chalk arrows. Marshals are at major intersections to keep you safe - not to stop traffic.
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CA$15.00May 1 - Aug 7
4 Mile Foot Race - Youth Closed
Under 18 years must be accompanied/supervised by an adult. Parent or guardian. This race is done at your own risk. Use good safety strategies when reaching intersections. Watch for directional signage and/or chalk arrows. Marshals are at major intersections to keep you safe - not to stop traffic.
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CA$10.00May 1 - Aug 7
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leslie Dargie
- nauticalday4mile@cvrr.ca
- Website
- Visit website
