Race Day Information
OCTOBER 27, 2024
3K & 12k courses
Race Day Info
The Perseverance Trail Run is a community-driven, grassroots trail running event held in Cumberland, BC. The race has been organized by volunteers and supported by local sponsoring businesses, since 2003, with the goal of raising funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society to purchase and protect the Cumberland Forest.
Short Course: 3km X-Country Romp
Elevation gain approximately 83 meters
This fun event will take you through lightly undulating wooded sections of the Cumberland Community Forest Trails. There are a few ups and downs, twists and turns and maybe even a little water. If you like fresh air and want to sample cross-country running, then this course is for you. All ages are welcome and this course is perfect for the little ones.
Children on the 3k course: Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety of their children and should accompany young children on the course.
Long Course: 12km Mountain Run
Elevation gain approximately 435 meters
The 12K course features some of the most breathtaking running trails imaginable. Any children under 14 years MUST be accompanied by a registered adult racer on the 12K mountain course.
This is a classic mountain run with steady climbs, flowing descents, technical single-track and breathtaking vistas. It is a classic mountain trail course, so expect to run up and down plenty of hills, through soft forest paths and technical single-track mountain bike trails, over bridges and logs, through water and along creeks in the Cumberland Community Forest. If you are looking for a trail running challenge – this course is for you. This is a very challenging course for its distance with technical terrain and steep sections.
Youth on the 12k course: Children under 14 years of age MUST be accompanied by a registered adult racer at all times on the 12k Long Course. No exceptions.
Time cut-off: There is a strict 50-minute cut-off on the 12k course is approximately 4kms from the start. View the course map for detailed location.
Title Sponsor
Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 26th
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Optional Bib Pick Up
Location: Foveo Running
442-A Duncan Ave, Courtenay (Corner of Duncan/4th)
Donuts, pre-race vibes, mingle with the organizers, and get your bib early! Avoid the big line-ups on race day and sleep in a little!
You can only pick up your own race bib, please. You must present ID if you are 19+.
Sunday, October 27th
9:30am-10:30am (not 10:31!)
Bib Pick Up
Location: Race Central, No 6 Mine Park
We must hardline this: If you have not picked up your bib by 10:30 you will not be allowed to race. No exceptions. Pick up at Foveo Running the day before if you want some breathing room!
10:20am
Dance Off in Costume Sponsored by Cherry Wine Fashions
Location: Race Central, No 6 Mine Park
This is the perfect chance to test out your Halloween costume. Prizes will be awarded!
Let’s see your moves!!
10:30am
Group Warmup lead by Run to Beer Comox Valley
Location: Race Central, No 6 Mine Park
Race smart and join us in a fun group warm-up before the race! This will be designed for all abilities to help get the blood flowing to increase performance and decrease risk of injury. If you skip this, just make sure you are at the start line on time!
10:45am
Mandatory Pre-Race Announcements
Location: Race Central, No 6 Mine Park
This is when any last minute updates/changes are communicated, it will only take a few minutes. There’ll be time to use the washroom, etc. before the race.
11:00am (3k) / 11:05 (12k)
Race Start
Location: No 6 Mine Park
Please seed yourselves based on your ability to run straight uphill right off the start line.
11:15am – 1:30pm
Finish Line Cheering
Location: Race Central, No 6 Mine Park
This is where everyone wants to be!
The first 3k racers expected in at 11:12am and the first 11k racers at 11:50am.
Post-race meal for racers is supplied by Perseverance Trail Run and Cumberland Community Forest Society. Spectators can enjoy the hot lunch by donation after all racers have been through.
1:15 (ish)
Awards
Location: Race Central, No 6 Mine Park
Top 3 overall men and women for both distances will receive chocolate medals! Sorry, we no longer do age-category awards. Let’s spend our time celebrating all of our accomplishments regardless of placing. Age-category placing will be available through the live results.
Be sure to check the draw prizes board! Hold onto your race bib as you will need to show it as proof of registration in order to enter the racer draw and claim your prize.
Post-Race
Party in the Park!
Location: No 6 Mine Park
The Cumberland Community Forest Society will be once again organizing our Party in the Park! Stick around for the social, music and beer garden!
more stuff!
- Be Social!
Instagram – @perseverancetrailrun
Facebook – Perseverance Trail Run
Tag #ptrun2024
Facebook Community – Perseverance Trail Run Community - Parking
600 racers showing up, don’t expect rock-star parking at the last minute! Please make best efforts to bike/walk/carpool to the race if possible. If you must drive, there is some parking at the Cumberland Recreation Institute (“CRI”) and the Cumberland Cultural Centre across the street from CRI. - Showers/Washrooms
Showers ($2) and Washrooms at the CRI from 9:00am – 4:30pm: Cumberland Recreation Institute, Dunsmuir Ave. - Minimal Waste – We are CUP-FREE
Please bring your own cup/travel mug to fill up with your post-race drinks/soup and a spoon to enjoy our famous post-race soup. Races can create a huge amount of garbage so let’s make an effort to decrease waste. Thanks for your support in this! - Change of Clothes
Bring a change of clothes/shoes/layers so you can stick around and enjoy the awards, celebrations and the Party in the Park! Rain gear, umbrellas, gumboats, all of the things! - Support our generous sponsors, they help make this race possible!
Race policies
For complete race policies, please visit the registration page on raceroster
Key Race Policies:
- This is a fundraiser for the Cumberland Community Forest Society, we appreciate your contribution
- No refunds, credits, or transfers are permitted for any reason
- Every runner including parents must register and have a bib on race day
- Connect to our Participant Facebook Group to connect with other runners and volunteers to carpool, share accommodations, get advice, etc.
- See RaceRoster for complete Race Policies before registering