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Participant Info & Resources
- This is my first walk/run event, what should I know?
- Check out our Helpful Hints resource, provided by Cowichan Valley Running
- Where exactly is the route?
- View the Route Map to scope out where you'll be walking/running
- Where can I get a pledge form?
- Here is a fillable Pledge Form - fill it in electronically or print it off
- What if I encounter wildlife during my walk/run?
- Visit WildSafeBC for information on staying safe around different types of wildlife
- Bears and cougars are most commonly encountered in these areas
May 31, 2022
Dear Participant:
Thank you for registering as a participant of the Lake to Lake Walk & Half Marathon (21.1 km event). Welcome! To help you get started, here is some information from your host committee:
Date of Event: Saturday September 10, 2022
Start Time: 8:30 am sharp! Please plan to arrive at Start site by 8:00 am for a warm up.
Start Site Location & Parking: West Shawnigan Lake Park located next to Camp Pringle in Shawnigan Lake. If driving, go west off the Trans-Canada Highway onto Shawnigan Lake / Mill Bay Road; Take a right onto Shawnigan Lake Road that turns into Renfrew Road; Take a left onto West Shawnigan Lake Road; The park entrance is on the left directly past the Camp Pringle entrance. It is recommended you find your start site in advance of the event so you know where to go. Parking at the start site is limited to 110 cars. You are encouraged to arrange to carpool or be dropped off and picked up on the day of the event.
Shuttle Options are available (limited seats). Pre-book and pre-pay by August 26. Drop-off/pick-up times and locations still to be determined and will be shared with those who register for the shuttle option.
Pledge Sheets: You are encouraged to raise money for the charity of your choice. Start collecting your pledges now. Pledge forms found here. You are responsible for remitting the money to your charity but are asked to give us a copy of your pledge sheet. Email Andrea Downey in advance or drop off at start site. We are tracking overall amounts raised for charity and awarding prizes for the individual or group who raises the most money for their charity.
Finish Site Location and Information: Glenora Trails Head Park area, Duncan. The event will be 21.1 km long.
Route: Map can be found here.
Condition of Trail: The Trans Canada Trail has been built along the old rail bed so it has a rough surface and, in some cases, there will be dips and hollows from dried up rain puddles and larger sized rocks. Please wear good shoes and watch your footing at all times. We encourage you to do your training along this route so you get used to the terrain.
Awards: As incentive to train you should know that each finisher will receive a medal upon completion; and special awards will be given out for the first male and the first female to complete.
Helpful Hints can be found here.
Volunteers still needed: We are still looking to fill some volunteer spots in this event. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them call Kyle Laberge, Recreation Programmer, 250.252.7015 or send Kyle an email.
May 31, 2022
Dear Participant:
Thank you for registering as a participant of the Lake to Lake Walk & Full Marathon (42.2 km event). Welcome! To help you get started, here is some information from your host committee:
Date of Event: Saturday September 10, 2022
Start Time: 8:00 am sharp! Please plan to arrive at Start site by 7:30 am for a warm up.
Start Site Location & Parking: West Shawnigan Lake Park located next to Camp Pringle in Shawnigan Lake. If driving, go west off the Trans-Canada Highway onto Shawnigan Lake / Mill Bay Road; Take a right onto Shawnigan Lake Road that turns into Renfrew Road; Take a left onto West Shawnigan Lake Road; The park entrance is on the left directly past the Camp Pringle entrance. It is recommended you find your start site in advance of the event so you know where to go. Parking at the start site is limited to 110 cars. You are encouraged to arrange to carpool or be dropped off and picked up on the day of the event.
Shuttle Options are available (limited seats). Pre-book and pre-pay by August 26. Drop-off/pick-up times and locations still to be determined and will be shared with those who register for the shuttle option.
Pledge Sheets: You are encouraged to raise money for the charity of your choice. Start collecting your pledges now. Pledge forms found here. You are responsible for remitting the money to your charity but are asked to give us a copy of your pledge sheet. Email Andrea Downey in advance or drop off at start site. We are tracking overall amounts raised for charity and awarding prizes for the individual or group who raises the most money for their charity.
Finish Site Location and Information: Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 311 South Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan BC
Route: Map can be found here.
Condition of Trail: The Trans Canada Trail has been built along the old rail bed so it has a rough surface and, in some cases, there will be dips and hollows from dried up rain puddles and larger sized rocks. Please wear good shoes and watch your footing at all times. We encourage you to do your training along this route so you get used to the terrain.
Awards: As incentive to train you should know that each finisher will receive a medal upon completion; and special awards will be given out for the first male and the first female to complete.
Helpful Hints can be found here.
Volunteers still needed: We are still looking to fill some volunteer spots in this event. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them call Kyle Laberge, Recreation Programmer, 250.252.7015 or send Kyle an email.
May 31, 2022
Dear Participant:
Thank you for registering as a participant of the Lake to Lake Walk & Full Marathon Relay Event (42.2 km). Welcome! To help you get started, here is some information from your host committee:
Date of Event: Saturday September 10, 2022
Start Time: 8:00 am sharp! Please plan to arrive at Start site by 7:30 am for a warm up.
Start Site Location & Parking: West Shawnigan Lake Park located next to Camp Pringle in Shawnigan Lake. If driving, go west off the Trans-Canada Highway onto Shawnigan Lake / Mill Bay Road; Take a right onto Shawnigan Lake Road that turns into Renfrew Road; Take a left onto West Shawnigan Lake Road; The park entrance is on the left directly past the Camp Pringle entrance. It is recommended you find your start site in advance of the event so you know where to go. Parking at the start site is limited to 110 cars. You are encouraged to arrange to carpool or be dropped off and picked up on the day of the event.
Shuttle Options are not available for relay participants. Each relay team will need to provide their own drivers to support with drop-off and pick-up at each leg.
Pledge Sheets: You are encouraged to raise money for the charity of your choice. Start collecting your pledges now. Pledge forms found here. You are responsible for remitting the money to your charity but are asked to give us a copy of your pledge sheet. Email Andrea Downey in advance or drop off at start site. We are tracking overall amounts raised for charity and awarding prizes for the individual or group who raises the most money for their charity.
Finish Site Location and Information: Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 311 South Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan BC
Route: Map can be found here.
Relay Route: Distances of each leg are approximate.
| Leg 1 | West Shawnigan Lake Park to Mountain Road | 8.5 km |
| Leg 2 | Mountain Road to Glenora Trails Head Park | 9.5 km |
| Leg 3 | Glenora Trails Head Park to Mayo Lake Road (Skutz Falls) | 14 km |
| Leg 4 | Mayo Lake Road (Skutz Falls) to Cowichan Lake Sports Arena (311 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan) | 10 km |
Condition of Trail: The Trans Canada Trail has been built along the old rail bed so it has a rough surface and, in some cases, there will be dips and hollows from dried up rain puddles and larger sized rocks. Please wear good shoes and watch your footing at all times. We encourage you to do your training along this route so you get used to the terrain.
Awards: As incentive to train you should know that: each finisher will receive a medal upon completion; and an additional award will be given out for the team to finish.
Helpful Hints can be found here.
Volunteers still needed: We are still looking to fill some volunteer spots in this event. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them call Kyle Laberge, Recreation Programmer, 250-749-6742 ext. 3605 or email at kyle.laberge@cvrd.bc.ca
Volunteers still needed: We are still looking to fill some volunteer spots in this event. If you know of anyone who might be interested please have them call Kyle Laberge, Recreation Programmer, 250.749.6742 ext. 3605 or send Kyle an email.