Bowen Mudder 2026
Get Ready to Get Muddy!
After four wildly successful “mudder” fun runs, Island Pacific School is thrilled to host this beloved family-friendly event again this year. Choose between a 2 or 5K obstacle run.
The race kicks off and finishes at Island Pacific School, located on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island), the ancestral and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Runners of all ages will take on a fun, forested course filled with classic “mudder” obstacles designed to immerse participants in the rugged beauty of our coastal temperate rainforest.
Costumes and team themes are highly encouraged! This playful, muddy adventure isn’t just about fun — it’s a key fundraiser supporting Island Pacific School’s bursary program, helping ensure accessibility for all students.
Notes:
1. Island Pacific School will provide shuttle bus service (Snug Cove ferry terminal to IPS) from the 8:05a and 9:20a ferries from Horseshoe Bay.
For those new to Bowen: walk off the ferry and go up the hill to your right. A pink, blue and yellow shuttle bus will meet you near the bus stop (at the corner of the first cross street). The bus will also shuttle back to Snug Cove after the race.
2. Registration & bib number pickup happens in front of the school. Be sure to keep your bib for a same-day 20% discount at the Bowen Pub!
3. Big thanks to the Bowen General Store for donating post-race hot chocolate and snacks.
4. Medicine Wheels Food Truck will be offering full service with an Indigenous flair.
5. We will have a group warm up to kick off the muddy fun!
6. The 5k participants will be released first and this will be followed by waves of teams for the 2k fun run. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the 5K event for both under 18 and over 18 year old participants. There will also be awards for best costume and team spirit so come ready for fun! See route map below.
7. All proceeds will support the IPS Bursary Fund so please encourage friends and family to participate or sponsor your muddy efforts.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
2k Mudder (Student)
2K Mudder
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Register for 2k Mudder (Student)CA$20.00Aug 3 - Nov 14
2k Mudder (Adult)
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Register for 2k Mudder (Adult)CA$40.00Aug 3 - Nov 14
5K Mudder Fun Run (Student)
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Register for 5K Mudder Fun Run (Student)CA$20.00Aug 3 - Nov 14
5K Mudder Fun Run (Adult)
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Register for 5K Mudder Fun Run (Adult)CA$40.00Aug 3 - Nov 14
Contact information
- Event contact
- Scott Herrington
- Phone
- 7782393945
