22nd Annual 2025 Stewart Mountain 10/5 Mile Challenge

22nd Annual 2025 Stewart Mountain 10/5 Mile Challenge

A fall challenge on character trails. Often muddy, wet and slippery. Two distances to choose from, with a classic climb to the summit of Stewart Mountain on the long course.

This cross country event is sanctioned by BC Athletics.

Location: Thetis Lake Park, Victoria, BC. Start and finish near main beach. Park in the main lot at the end of Six Mile Road, or cycle the Galloping Goose trail and park at the beach.

Distances:
- Long course: approximately 10 Miles (16 Kilometres)
- Short course: approximately 5 Miles (8 Kilometres)

Course: Main and secondary trails of Thetis Lake Park featuring mud, rocks and water crossings over rolling terrain. The long course also includes a significant climb to the top of Stewart Mountain.

Registration Fees:
- Early registration fee: $30.00 until September ?
- Regular fee: $40.00
- Race weekend fee: $50.00
Discounts are available for PIH club members, BC Athletics members, and multi-time volunteers.

Registration Closes: Online registration closes at 8am Saturday, December 7th, 2024. Day-of-race registration is by cash or cheque only.

Package Pickup: Only on race day, Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Thetis Lake, start/finish area on the main beach.

Start Times:
- 11:00 a.m. — early start for long course runners expecting to take over 2.5 hours.
- 11:30 a.m. — main start for the long course.
- 12:00 noon — start for the short course.

Amenities: Portable toilets will be available, as will be a dry bag drop area. Food and drinks will be provided.

Event Schedule:
- Sat, November 15, 2025 11:59 p.m. - Early price ends
- Sat, December 6, 2025 10:00 a.m. - On-line registration & info updates closes
- Sun, December 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Day-of race registration opens
- Sun, December 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. - Bib & wrist strap chip pickup opens
- Sun, December 7, 2025 11:00 a.m. - 10-Mile race early start
- Sun, December 7, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 10-Mile race main start
- Sun, December 7, 2025 12:00 p.m. - 5-Mile race start

Contact Information:
- Event contact: Gary Duncan
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.pih.bc.ca/stewartmountain