
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 15 at 11:59 PM
- Early bib pick-up and late registration will be on Saturday, October 17, 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
- Regular pricing will be in effect on October 17th
- 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.
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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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 |
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| 1 | Tracy Corbett | CA$107.72 |
| 2 | Meghan Selbee | CA$100.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | CA$55.20 |
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Trax StarsCA$192.31 RaisedCA$300.00 Goal |
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Anna HilberryRaised: CA$55.20 |
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Heidi Van VlietRaised: CA$27.60 |
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Kalista LundgrenRaised: CA$27.60 |
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Event schedule
- Sun, October 19, 2025 9:30 AM - 5K Start
- Sun, October 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 10K Start
- Sun, October 19, 2025 10:30 AM - Kids Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Michelle Stroulger
- Phone
- 2507157057
- Website
- Visit website