Continue the tradition of running the 5th Street Mile on Canada Day,
Wednesday, July 1, 2026!
Come join a longstanding Comox Valley tradition! We will be running the parade route, down 5th Street and into Simms Park before the parade. This is a fun, family-friendly, fast mile.
Register before 9:00 pm, June 30th. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS.
Bib Pick-Up: Tuesday, June 30th 2:00-5:00pm at FOVEO Running.
Day of bib pickup starts at 8:30 am at Lake Trail Community School parking lot (805 Willemar Ave., Courtenay.)
Race Start: 9:30 am at the corner of 5th Street and Woods Ave.
Timing: No official timing. Finish line clock will display elapsed time from start.
Refreshments, Draw Prizes, & Awards: Immediately after the race at Simms Millennium Park. All kids receive a freezie award!
Due to safety concerns, no dogs, bikes, or skateboards. Strollers at the back.
Questions? Contact Sarah Olmstead at [email protected]
We respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is the Unceded Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
Devil’s Ladder Ultra is an epic trail race that features world-class singletrack in a spectacular rainshadow forest ecosystem – Welcome to Cumberland, B.C., Canada.
Not ready to take on an ultramarathon just yet. Maybe “your feet hurt”, “you’re too busy to train” or “you’re just not a morning person.” No worries, we have options for everyone 😉
Devil’s Ladder Ultra has three race distances to choose from, including the 15k Fun Run, the Dirty 30k, and the Full Send 50k. All three distances will take place in the Cumberland Forest and will treat runners to challenging climbs, flowy singletrack, and quad-smashing downhills. You aren’t going to want to miss this one!
The fun doesn’t stop when you cross the finish line. The start and finish for all three races will be located at Village Park in Cumberland. We plan to take advantage of this amazing value by providing all-day music, delicious post-race food for our racers, and a beer garden that will all be conveniently located close to the finish line so you can help us cheer on each and every racer.
We are doing everything we can to set the stage for an unforgettable experience for our racers, volunteers, and spectators. Join us for an incredible day of running and camaraderie on July 11, 2026
The goal of this event is to raise funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society, United Riders of Cumberland and Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue. We will promote community connection, physical activity and nature conservation all in one spectacular summer day in Cumberland, BC.
TRANSFERS, DEFERRALS, CANCELLATIONS, ETC.
Review the Race Policies tab on the left before registering which covers all of these questions. There is an option for you to purchase refund insurance if you cannot participate in the race for various reasons.
POLICIES
Please read the Race Polices before registering, it covers a lot of important information. There is a link on the left.
RACE INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about the Devil’s Ladder Ultra is on our website: https://devilsladderultra.com/
FIRE RISK
In 2023, we experienced warmer than normal weather which resulted in extreme wildfire risk throughout the region. The chances of our event being altered or cancelled depend on a number of factors, such as weather, current fire activity and firefighting resources currently available. These variables can change very quickly at any time. Our access permits to the lands on which our race takes place may be suspended on short notice. Please read the Race Policies before registering regarding cancellations.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN
As part of our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, participants with financial barriers who want to participate in our race can utilize the promo codes below to waive the cost of entry. There are limited quantities (10x each distance), so please only register once you know you can attend the race. Your registration cannot be reversed or transferred.
You will receive a race entry just as anyone else and use of the code will be kept anonymous. All aspects of this entry are the same except there is no entry fee. We ask that you donate any amount, during the registration.
Simply plug in the promo code below during registration.
15k - TH7EHKXT
30k - DTKCGUAJ
50k - QISFJRGP
The 7th annual 'CVRR Backyard Ultra' will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Don’t let the word ULTRA stop you. This is an event for everyone.
Beginning every hour, exactly on the hour, you will run the marked 6,706 meter route through the forests and fields of the CV Exhibition Grounds. All runners begin each subsequent lap exactly at the top of the next hour (not before or after) until they are no longer willing or able to continue this pattern.
When you are no longer willing to do another 'yard', you can relax and enjoy the entertainment as others continue to click off their laps.
*In the spirit of keeping our Comox Valley Backyard Ultra a fun, community-centric event, this year we will impose a maximum of 30 yards/30 hours for all runners. If more than one runner crosses the line after completing 30 yards, at 15:00 on Sunday, July 26, the finisher will be determined by a tie-breaking Mystery Challenge at the Start-Finish area.
There is only one finisher for this event
You might ask 'why this strange distance?' The distance of 6.706 km equals a 'yard' and 24 yards of this distance equals exactly 100 miles over 24 hours.
*The BYU committee has made efforts to be accurate with our route's distance but each yard may not be exactly 6.706 km. Roll with it.
TEAM CATEGORY: Although this is a solo event, you can register as part of a 3-5 person team. All team members start together at the race start and individually run as many laps as each member can. At the end, we will tally up the teams' total laps to see which team ran the most yards. There will be awards for the most yards completed by a team, the best costumes and special team draw prizes. Team members don't have to run the same number of yards. Gather your friends and register now as a solo runner or as a team. It's better to suffer together!
VENUE
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What better way to celebrate British Columbia’s birthday than to take part in a true BC legacy event! The 56th Annual Nautical Day’s 4 Mile Foot Race, the oldest continually held running race on Vancouver Island, is held annually on BC Day in downtown Comox. Old and young have charged through the streets of Comox since this great event started in 1971.
This short 4-mile (6.4km) distance is geared toward the whole family, offering fun and challenge for all running levels. Leaving the start line in downtown Comox, the rolling streets offer stunning views of the Salish Sea and Beaufort Mountain Range. Butchers Road is a spectacular stretch with a mix of Douglas Fir, Pine and other native species on both sides to give the feeling you are running through forest. A prime downhill finish we all love in a race - that gentle, perfect grade that you can really open up if you wish to finish hard!
Awards
Overall top male/female
Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place based on age categories.
Race Info
Registration is online only. Closes 1:00pm August 2rd
$15.00 - 18 and over
$10.00 - 17 and under
Under 12 must be accompanied by a registered adult
NEW Bib pick up on Sunday, August 2^nd at race central located at Comox Avenue and Port Augusta**
Race Start - 8:45am
Race Must Be Completed By 10:00am
Roads are not closed to traffic during the event, so please follow the instructions of signage and our course marshals.
Post race food and water are served to all racers in the finish area located at race central (the corner of Comox Avenue and Port Augusta Street).
The Nautical Days Parade begins at 10:30 am and flows right past our finish site so you are invited to stay and join in on the day's activities.
Draw Prizes and Awards - 9:45am
All registrants are eligible for various draw prizes from our local sponsors. You must be present to win.
NO headphones, earbuds or listening devices on course. Automatic disqualification will apply.
Also, no dogs or strollers please.
The Race is for RUNNERS only. Due to course constraints we can NOT accommodate walkers.
Questions or to volunteer contact Roslyn at [email protected]
23rd Annual Saturday SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
WALK “ 5k “ —-OR—
RUN —- 5K or 10K
*NEW
"NO"
10KM WALKERS
“EVERYONE “
STARTS
9:00am
(So, we all make it back at the same time)
The Women For Women originated back in 2003..... a community driven event. It’s energy and purpose was to bring awareness and funds to all kinds of women in education. With it's focus on supporting women in education...scholarships and bursaries were available for entering, continuing and graduation students in all program areas. While education is important, so is women in need, families and non - profit organizations....
The Women For Women event grew with popularity... sharing its wealth, also became a priority. Its charitable and educational causes are Campbell River & North Island Transition Society Women's Resource Centre) in the past Robron/ Continuing Education, Discovery Community College, Babies Best Chance, Forest Circle Society and Foundry were also recipients of the event.
The Women For Women Fundraising event continues its giving back. The Campbell River Hospice Society and Care-Mongering are now at the forefront.
While Campbell Rivers businesses have been generous over the years...the focus of the event continues to look for sponsorship...
Major sponsorship and donations in the past 23 years have been Troy Young REHN Enterprises, Lyn Paterson, Boston Pizza, All in One Party Shop, Tim Hortons, Al Sharpe/Tri Gem Cabinets.
IF YOU HAVENT REGISTERED ON RACEROSTER
No refunds, all registrations confirmed are for non-profit selected.
Its all about the cause, not the race!!
***Please show up at least 45 min before your start time...
to mingle, warmup and register...
ONE START 9:00am...for all 5k & 10k runners(no 10k walkers)
Frontrunners Fit Chiropractic Dodge City X
Exhilarating Lake Swim | Epic Mountain Bike | Kick-Ass Trail Run
2026 BC Cross Triathlon Championship | 2027 World Championship Qualifier
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Cumberland, BC
dodgecityx.ca
Sprint | Standard
Standard Relay | Youth Relay | Just 4 Fun Family Relay
Swim, bike and run your way through some of the best singletrack in the world, finishing in the heart of Vancouver Island’s most kick-ass trail community!
It’s all about the experience – Frontrunners Fit Chiropractic Dodge City X is a fun-forward event that’s as much about the camaraderie as it is about the competition. Kick back with your friends, family and fellow athletes at Race Central while you dig some upbeat tunes and commiserate about your accomplishments, and enjoy some food and drink in a laid-back, festival-like atmosphere. Once you’re here, you’ll get it.
No more hidden fees! Canadian law now requires ticketing and admission platforms to display an all-in price. We have not raised our registration fees from last year, but the display price now includes the Race Roster processing fees.
All athletes must have valid race-day insurance.
All athletes MUST have a valid 2026 triathlon membership which provides race-day insurance. We will carefully check all registrants before race day, and remind you if you don't have it. Avoid the nagging and do this now!
Triathlon BC Members: You’re covered with your annual membership. We will check!
Triathlon members from AB, SK, MB, NB, NS, PEI, and NL: your provincial sport organization (PSO) has a reciprocating agreement with TriBC and you are covered. We will contact you for confirmation.
Triathlon members from ON, QC, YT, NT, NU, and outside of Canada: your sport organization does not have a reciprocating agreement and must purchase 1-day TriBC coverage: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/memberships/triathlon-bc-day-membership-2026
Everyone else: You’ll need to purchase a 1-Day TriBC Membership before race day at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/memberships/triathlon-bc-day-membership-2026
Volunteers:
Please click the "register" button and choose the volunteer option.
The Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) is the ultimate weekend challenge, pushing your mind and body to the edge in the rugged forests and shorelines of Vancouver Island. Located in the historic mining town of Cumberland, this adventure race offers world-class single-track mountain bike trails, breathtaking terrain, and ocean views. Completing MOMAR is a test of mental and physical strength, coordination, and endurance. 2026 will mark the 46th edition of the MOMAR in our 26-year history.
1000 racers can choose to compete in one of three races: the 20K Quest–a paddle and trek-only adventure, or the classic 30K Sport and 50K Enduro races, which put your paddling, trekking, and mountain biking skills to the test.
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.
Walk for Glacier View Lodge September 20, 2026 Welcome to the 3rd Annual Walk for Glacier View Lodge Together for Glacier View: We Walk, We Give, We Grow Helping Glacier View bring harmony to today and hope to tomorrow. On Sunday September 20, 2026 teams and individuals will walk 2k in a scenic, park like setting at Glacier View Lodge or virtually, anywhere they choose. We walk to raise funds for music therapy, bringing joy to our elders. While walking the Glacier View Lodge property, you will view and imagine the future for seniors housing in the Comox Valley The walk starts at 1 PM at Glacier View Lodge, 2450 Back Road, Courtenay. Please allow time for parking and sign in. Parking details are on the Course Map found on the left sidebar of this page. Everyone is welcome to attend, to walk or simply relax and enjoy the view of the Comox Glacier and mountains. So residents’ families, Society members, friends of GVL and business supporters we hope to see all! After the Walk, we will have an
opportunity to tour lovely gardens and also be entertained by Sherri Smith, a local guitar playing, singer songwriter with an amazing voice. Enjoy the music with light refreshments. Throughout its extensive history, Glacier View Lodge has always maintained a close relationship not only with the residents it cares for, but also the entire Comox Valley.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.