A community trail race hosted at Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Proceeds from registrations go towards the Marmot Recovery Foundation.
Registration details and event schedule coming soon.
A community trail race
for the marmots.
Monster Marmot is a new trail running event at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, open to runners, families, and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Two distances, one morning, and a course that showcases some of the best alpine terrain on Vancouver Island. Run in support of the Vancouver Island Marmot.
Event Partner
In Support Of
The Vancouver Island Marmot
30 → 427 Marmots in the wild, 2003 to todayFound nowhere else in the world, the Vancouver Island Marmot is one of Canada's rarest mammals. In 2003, fewer than 30 remained in the wild. Today, thanks to decades of conservation breeding, habitat support, and public awareness, the population has grown to 427 marmots across more than 30 mountains.
Mount Washington is home to the Tony Barrett Marmot Recovery Centre, one of the breeding facilities supporting the species' recovery. Marmots born through the program are released into the wild at one year old to help grow colonies and support genetic diversity. This race helps to raise funds and keep that story in the public eye.
Named After Monster Mile
The name Monster Marmot is a nod to Monster Mile, one of Mount Washington's most iconic mountain bike trails and a fixture of the Canada Cup circuit. Known for its steep terrain and gritty character, Monster Mile captures the same spirit this race is built on: a challenging alpine environment, a mountain that demands respect, and a community that shows up for it.
