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The Monster Marmot

Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek), British Columbia · Sunday, September 20, 2026

The The Monster Marmot is a 5k, 10k, running, and trail running event held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. It is located at Alpine Road in Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek), British Columbia.

Date
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
Alpine Road
Area C (Puntledge/Black Creek), British Columbia
Canada
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The Monster Marmot is coming, and you’d better RUN.

About the event

The Monster Marmot Trail Race is a community trail-running event at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, created in partnership with Front Runners Cumberland and in support of the Marmot Recovery Foundation.

Inspired by Mount Washington’s famously steep “Monster Mile” terrain, the course features alpine views, forested trails, and punchy climbs that make this race tough, scenic, and seriously rewarding.

Choose between a rugged 5K or 10K route through the alpine terrain of Mount Washington. Both courses feature a demanding climb, technical trails, changing mountain conditions and some of the best views on Vancouver Island.

Whether you are racing for the podium, taking on your first mountain trail event or simply showing up for the marmots, you are invited to join us for one monster of a morning on the mountain.

Please review the full route descriptions, course requirements, race policies, and event information before registering: Monster Marmot Event Details

Fundraising

100% of net proceeds from the Monster Marmot Trail Race will support the Marmot Recovery Foundation and the continued recovery of the endangered Vancouver Island marmot.

Important Course Information

Both the 5K and 10K are challenging mountain trail courses. Participants should expect steep climbing, technical descents, rocky and uneven footing, exposed alpine terrain and rapidly changing mountain weather.

Sections of either route may require participants to hike, slow down, or use their hands for balance.

Please review the full route descriptions, course requirements, race policies, and event information before registering: Monster Marmot Event Details

Get Ready to Run for the hills. Literally.

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