The Cumby 2025

Welcome to our tenth year of trail racing to support the Cumberland Community Forest!

“THE CUMBY X”

A Decade of Trails … Crushed It!

• 3 challenging races to choose from - the Full, Half and Quarter Cumby
• Chip timing and unique hand-crafted medals for all ages and events
• Same low cost to register for three years runningl
• Early bird discounts on opening day of registration (Feb 1, 2025)
• Special youth discounts for Quarter Cumby racers 19 and under
• An amazing selection of post race food - both hot and cold
• A custom bib for your collection
• Cumby Swag to order when you register
• Course familiarization runs on March 29 and April 12

THE CUMBY Is All About Supporting

The Cumberland Community Forest Society (“CCFS”)

THE CUMBY is a fundraising event in support of CCFS’s efforts to purchase and preserve large tracts of pristine forest surrounding the historic town of Cumberland. To date, The Cumby has raised $223,432 for this great cause, and the Comox Valley Road Runners (CVRR) are officially listed as one of the select few "Guardians of the Forest". We are so thrilled that the running community continues to generously support this cause.

Despite seeing some increases to our costs, we have kept our race fees unchanged for 2025. We strive to keep registration fees low relative to similar trail racing events so please consider donating to the CCFS when you register. Tax receipts will be automatically issued for all on-line donations of $20 and up.

Large tracts of forest in our area are being cleared, so as runners we need to support and celebrate the great work of the CCFS in acquiring and preserving the forest surrounding Cumberland. And this year we also show our appreciation and financial support of The United Riders of Cumberland who provide a vital link between the forestry companies and all of the recreational users on their land. UROC puts huge effort into ensuring a network of paths is controlled, kept clear, and accessible to all. Without the hard work of CCFS and UROC, we would simply not have these beautiful trails to run on!

Our Race Rules and Guidelines Are Very Important

For everyone's health and wellbeing we require you to closely read and abide by the Race Rules and Guidelines presented on our website www.thecumby.ca. Please note this is a wilderness race and runners must be prepared to use good judgment to keep themselves safe with adequate fuel and fluids and be able to follow a marked course.

Don’t Hesitate, We Sell Out Quickly…

Registration numbers are limited and we expect to sell out like in previous years. This year is capped at 900 participants so avoid disappointment and register early.

Transfers and Refunds

We will accommodate racer transfers between races up to April 20 if there is room remaining in the distance you wish to transfer into. A nominal transfer fee will apply and you will need to pay the difference if the new event fee is more than your original registration fee. You may not transfer or sell your registration to another runner. All race registrations are final - no refunds.

Three Challenging Courses

Our race routes are gnarly, rocky and include tough climbs and fast descents. The FULL Cumby is ~26 km, the HALF Cumby is ~16 km and our QUARTER Cumby is ~8 km. Check out our website www.thecumby.ca for more detailed course information - you can find maps under the "Choose Your Race" tab. And when you're on our website or our Cumby Facebook page check out details of the course familiarization runs on March 29 and April 12.

Start and Finish At Village Park

You can find our Race Central at Cumberland Village Park, east end of Dunsmuir Avenue beside Coal Hills BMX Park. Parking is very limited so please arrange to car pool, if possible. Race Start times are as follows: the Full Cumby @ 9:00 am; the Quarter Cumby @ 9:20 am; and the Half Cumby @ 9:50 am. Check-in opens approximately 1 hour before the start of each event.

Cut-Off Times

In an effort to support the safety of our runners and volunteers, we will have generous cut-off times on both the 16km and 26km race courses. Full details, including course maps, are available on our website www.thecumby.ca.

Our Custom Wood Medals Making A Repeat Performance

We will be awarding our custom wood cross-cut medals to the top 3 finishers for each age and gender category n the following age categories.

Quarter Cumby: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

Half and Full Cumby: Under 16 (Half only), 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

- Full Cumby participants must be at least 16 years old as of race day.

- We do not recommend youth under 10 run the Half Cumby.

- If there is a racer 80 years or older they will definitely get a medal!

A Bit About The Quarter Cumby

In 2019 we introduced our shorter event as an opportunity for people new to trail running and for our younger runners to experience trail running and racing in the forest, and to allow others simply to explore the Cumberland Community Forest at a slower pace. The shorter event continues to grow in popularity, and we want to encourage everyone to learn about trail racing in our gnarly Cumberland Hills.

We have special rates for our younger runners in the Quarter Cumby! We really want to encourage youth to participate in trail running. All Quarter Cumby registrants who are 19 and under will get half price entry fees ($15 early bird and $20 thereafter). Discounts are applied when you complete your registration and checkout (age is calculated as of race day).

Children and Youth Running The Cumby

Full Cumby registrants must be 16 or older on race day. We trust that parents and guardians will know their child's athletic capacity. All Cumby participants under 19 must have parental consent, and parents/guardians must review the special on-line waiver relating to minors, and by completion of on-line registration are considered to have accepted all the terms and conditions of the waiver. We always recommend that children and youth run with an adult - this is an important race safety issue.

Get Your Custom Cumby SWAG!

Check out our CUMBY X short sleeved technical shirts and hats. Shirts are only available for purchase until March 16 so as to allow for delivery time. We also have limited stock (40 each colour) of light weight, breathable running hats. Full details are available when you register.

Our Volunteers

Conducting 3 simultaneous races involving hundreds of runners who traipse across a large swath of mountain is no simple task. Over 100 volunteers will hopefully make this a memorable running experience for you. Be sure to show your appreciation! Are you, or someone you know, interested in volunteering? - please email us at cumbyvolunteers@cvrr.ca.

A Note About Fees, Transfers and Cancellations

1. Online registration will close at 11:00 pm on Sunday April 20, 2025. Based on past years, races will likely sell out well before that date.
2. There is a RaceRoster processing fee applied to all online registrations. As of 2025, these fees must be shown included in our race fees but, rest assured, our prices are the same as last year.
3. A portion of your registration payment supports UROC to assist them in managing and advocating for the Cumberland Trail Network.
4. Payable in Canadian funds. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card are accepted. Your credit card will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp.
5. Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person.
6. You can change events (if there are still open spots) and you only pay the difference between your original registration fee and the current cost of the event to which you want to transfer. A $1.95 processing fee charged by Race Roster will apply.
7. We hope you share in the spirit of this event and in the process have a great time out running in the forest. However in the unlikely event that The Cumby needs to be cancelled by forces outside our control, such as natural disaster or Public Health Order restrictions, there will be no refunds for this race. The Cumby is entirely a fund raising event and, as always, all net proceeds from our event go directly to the Cumberland Community Forest Society. So please treat your registration fee as support of this great organization.

The Cumberland hills are truly a special place. Thank you for registering!