LADYSMITH

July 2026

TRANSFER BEACH

LONG COURSE: 20KM

SHORT COURSE: 10KM

KIDS RACE: 1KM

REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 2025

We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Stz’uminus First Nation. Let’s run with gratitude and with a commitment to respect and care for the lands we are privileged to explore.

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.

July 2026

Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, BC

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***

GOOGLE MAP

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

COURSE MAPS

PARKING

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!)