We we’re back in Ladysmith for 2026 for a Trail Series classic. Experience some of Ladysmith’s best trails through Holland Creek and Heart Lake, and enjoy an amazing summertime BBQ at Transfer Beach right on the waterfront of Ladysmith.
Making your way past the boat launch and past the washrooms. We’ll be set up in the field near the play ground.
***Please note that dogs are not permitted at Transfer Beach***
KIDS RACE – 10:15 AM
- ~1k
- Registration fees for the kid’s race go towards the Cowichan Valley Trailblazers Society.
LONG COURSE – 10:30 AM
- ~20k
- 680m Vertical Gain
- 2 Aid Stations
SHORT COURSE – 11:00 AM
- ~10k
- 280m Vertical Gain
- 1 Aid Station
There is ample parking at Transfer Beach Park.
Carpool if you can, save space on parking, save fuel, and hang out with your trail running friends!
BIB PICK UP
You are required to show a government-issued photo ID to get your race bib – No exceptions. Passport, driver’s licence, hunting licence, etc. all work!
Pick up your bib from the registration tent in the field.
To ease congestion, bib pick up times are staggered.
- Long Course participants: 9:00am – 10:00am.
- Short Course participants: 9:45am – 10:30am.
- Kids Race: 9:00am – 10:00am.
AID STATIONS
There is one aid station for the short course and two for the long course. We’ll have water, Gatorade, fruit, chips, pickles, and our usual spread of snacks.
Our events are cupless! Please bring something to drink from! (or purchase a cup from the Frontrunners merch tent!)
DRAW PRIZES
Be sure to stick around after the race when we’ll be drawing names from our finisher list to win sweet prizes from our sponsors!
COURSE MAP
2024 LADYSMITH HIGHLIGHTS
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