The Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series is Vancouver Island's premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada.
The Port Alberni Vancouver Island Trail Running Series event is sure to impress as the trails here have it all. They are technical, fast, flowy, beautiful, fun, you name it, Port Alberni's got it. Start and finish at EJ Dunn Elementary School with a wicked post race BBQ!
COURSE DISTANCES
Long Course - ~22k - 530m Vertical Gain
Short Course - ~10k - 250m Vertical Gain
START TIME
10:15AM - Kids Run
10:30AM - 22km Long Course
11:00AM - 10km Short Course
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Kid's Race Opening soon
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$13.14Dec 5 - Jun 4
Short Course - 10K Opening soon
Registration opens in 1 month 12 days-
Race Day Fees increase to $120
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$68.69Dec 5 – May 22
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$90.90May 22 – Jun 4
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Long Course - 22K Opening soon
Registration opens in 1 month 12 days-
Race Day Fees increase to $140
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$79.80Dec 5 – May 22
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$102.00May 22 – Jun 4
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Fee Notes
1. Online registration will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, June 4th, 2026
2. 5% GST will be applied at checkout.
3. An online processing fee will be applied to all online registrations into this event.
4. Payable in Canadian funds.
5. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted.
6. Your credit card statement will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp for your online registration into this event.
Event schedule
- Fri, December 5, 2025 7:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
- Sat, June 6, 2026 10:15 a.m. - Kid's Race
- Sat, June 6, 2026 10:30 a.m. - Long Course Start
- Sat, June 6, 2026 11:00 a.m. - Short Course Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Myke LaBelle
- Website
- Visit website
