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Cowichan Autumn Classic - Run Now Wine Later

October 19, 2025

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You won't want to miss out on this FUN!

Run 5K or 10K and have your kids run the Kids Race

We are excited to welcome you to the beauty and tranquility of the Glenora area including the Trans Canada Trail and the Zanatta Estate Winery (proud to be Vancouver Island's 1st Estate Winery).

This fun event has become a tradition for many and is a great way to kick off the Halloween season. Lots of folks run in their favorite costumes! There will be prizes for costumes. Participants can choose to do the 5K or 10K and your little ones will love our kids race!

Start /Times:

The 5K starts at 9:30 AM and then the 10K at 10:00 AM.

At 10:30 AM, kids aged 1–10 will start their 1 Km dash through the vineyards. Each runner gets their own bib and a special finisher’s treat.


Registration and Early Race Package Pick-up:

  • Online registration closes October 17 at 12:00 PM
  • Early bib pick-up and late registration will be on Saturday, October 18, from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Glenora Hall
  • Race day bib pick-up will be 8:00–9:00 AM for the 5K and until 9:45 AM for the 10K and the Kids Race
  • NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
  • The online registration closes October 17, 12:00 pm
  • Regular pricing will be in effect on October 18th
On Event Day the Participants will Receive:
  • Monogrammed wine glass with wine (or juice) and tasting at the finish line in the Zanatta Vineyard.
  • Original finisher medal.
  • Massage from Westcoast Massage students (minimum donation $5).
  • Swag and prizes, including running shoes (must be present to win).
  • Awards - medal placings to the first 3 in each 10-year age division.
  • Great food.
  • Photos by Joseph.
  • Support of Kidsport Cowichan.
Event Contact: Michelle Stroulger at cowichanclassic@gmail.com

Support our race charity –KidSport

Route: Please visit the Cowichan Classic website for up-to-date route information and maps!

Thanks to our Amazing Sponsors:

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Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K Spots remaining: 215

Price changes in 1 month 21 days

    1. $45.03

      Eary Bird Pricing

      Jun 1 – Jul 31
    2. $55.76
      Now registering Aug 1 – Sept 30
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    3. $66.49
      Oct 1 – Oct 17

Kids event Spots remaining: 66

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  • A special run just for the kids around the vineyard.

    1. $10.68
      Jun 1 – Jul 31
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    3. $10.68
      Oct 1 – Oct 17

10K Spots remaining: 205

Price changes in 1 month 21 days

    1. $55.76

      Early Bird Price

      Jun 1 – Jul 31
    2. $66.49
      Now registering Aug 1 – Sept 30
      Register for 10K
    3. $77.22
      Oct 1 – Oct 17

Safety first!

Due to safety of our runners:

No pets or strollers will be allowed.

Use of headphones in one ear is recommended.

Thank you.

Cowichan Autumn Classic directors. :)

Top donors

No. Name Amount
1 Anonymous $54.31
2 Tahnee Landsvik $27.60
3 Heidi Van Vliet $27.60

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Heidi

Heidi Van Vliet

Raised: $27.60

2 View fundraiser page for Brooklynn

Brooklynn Barendregt

Raised: $11.58

Event schedule

  • Sun, October 19, 2025 9:30 a.m. - 5K Start
  • Sun, October 19, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10K Start
  • Sun, October 19, 2025 10:30 a.m. - Kids Start

Contact information

Event contact
Michelle Stroulger
Phone
2507157057
Website
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