10km Trail Run
Intermediate10km
325 m
Flowy single track, roots, short technical climbs, road sections, stunning views of Active Pass and the Southern Gulf Islands
2 aid stations on course. 1 aid station at the finish line
Presented byGaliano Trading Company
Galiano Gallop Trail Run
Everything runners, families, volunteers, and supporters need to know for race weekend on Galiano Island, including schedules, start times, course and safety details, travel and where to find updates.
September 27, 2026
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Lion's Field, Galiano Island
Experience the Challenge
Watch the journey through Galiano Island's most stunning trails
Event Overview
Everything runners, families, volunteers, and supporters need to know for race weekend on Galiano Island, including schedules, start times, course and safety details, travel and where to find updates.
Date
September 27, 2026
Start Location
Lion's Field, Galiano Island
Distances
10km, 6km, 1km Kids Run, 2km Walk/Wheel/Wag
Participant Cap
150
About the Event
A celebration of community, nature, and healthy living on beautiful Galiano Island, BC.
Organized by the Galiano Trails Society, the Galiano Gallop showcases forest trails, island terrain, and a welcoming race atmosphere. Whether you are chasing a personal best or your first trail finish line, there is a route designed for you.
The event is organized with stewardship in mind, including trail care, participant education, and a low-impact race day footprint.
Registration
- 6KM & 10KM TRAIL RUN registration closes Friday, September 25th at 12pm. Registration is online. If the race is not sold out by September 25th at 12pm, you will be able to register in person at the Saturday Market at Lions Field on Saturday, September 26th from 10-2pm. Sorry no dogs allowed on 6km & 10km run course.
- KIDS RUN (1KM) No need to register kids online, they are FREE, but they need to register at one of the package pick ups - Saturday, September 26th from 10-2pm (Saturday Market) or Sunday, September 27th (7:30am-8:30am at Lions Field).
- WALK/WHEEL/WAG (2KM walk) A NEW event! Everyone welcome! No need to register online, participation is BY DONATION. Dogs are welcome to participate this WWW event.
- Entry fee discounts will be given to Galiano Trails Society "active" members. If you are not sure if you are a GTS active member, please contact galianotrailssociety@gmail.com before completing your online registration.
Courses and Route Options
6km Trail Run
Intermediate6km
195 m
Flowy single track, roots, short technical climbs, road sections, stunning views of Active Pass and the Southern Gulf Islands.
1 aid station on course. 1 aid station at finish.
Kids Run - Free for all kids!
Beginner1km
Flat - One lap of Lions Field
Registration is at package pick up. Free for all kids!
1 aid station
Register at package pickup
Walk/Wheel/Wag - Everyone welcome! By donation.
Everyone!2km
Flat - Two laps of Lions Field
Walk, Wheel and (Wag) your dog is welcome to this event! Registration is at package pick up. By donation. Costumes are strongly encouraged!!
1 aid station
Register at package pickup
Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday 10am-2pm (Saturday Market - Lions Field)
6km & 10km package pickup and KIDS RUN (1km) & WALK/WHEEL/WAG (2km) registration at Saturday Market at Lions Field, Galiano Island
Sunday 7:30am-8:30am (Lions Field)
6km & 10km package pickup and KIDS RUN (1km) & WALK/WHEEL/WAG (2km) registration at Lions Field
Sunday 8:30am (Lions Field)
Kids 1km run start
Sunday 9:00am - 11:30am (Lions Hall)
Lions Club pancake breakfast - everyone welcome!!
Sunday 9:00am (Lions Field)
6km & 10km Start
Sunday 9:05am (Lions Field)
WALK/WHEEL/WAG Start
Sunday 11:00am (Lions Field)
Awards and community celebration
Travel and Logistics
Ferry travel planning is essential for race weekend. Participants should book early and allow extra travel time.
There is free parking in the Galiano Lions Hall parking lot located off Burrill Rd. Please take care not to block exits, roadways or park in ambulance parking spot. Please no parking along Bluff Rd.
Accommodation can be challenging on Galiano, especially on race weekend. Book early to avoid disappointment. A few options are: Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa, Driftwood Village Cottages and Bodega Ridge & Bodega Cove Resort. Camping option: Montague Harbour Marine Park campground. You can also find several different vacation rentals online.
Volunteer for Race Day
Help us deliver a safe, welcoming Galiano Gallop. Choose an open race-day shift below and apply. Our volunteer coordinator confirms placements within 48 hours.
Course Marshal
14 Open2-3 hours
Lions Field
Needed 14 • Filled 0 • Remaining 14
Comfortable standing outdoors, giving clear direction to runners
Aid Station Crew
6 Open2 hours
Lions Field
Needed 6 • Filled 0 • Remaining 6
Able to lift jugs of water, keep hydration/food tables organized
Race Package Pick Up
6 OpenSaturday, Sept 26th (4 hrs) Sunday, 27th (3 hrs)
Lions Field
Needed 6 • Filled 0 • Remaining 6
Friendly front-line support, basic comfort with check in lists and merchandise sales
Start/Finish Line Set Up
6 Open1 hour on Saturday 26th - 2-3pm
Lions Field
Needed 6 • Filled 0 • Remaining 6
Light lifting, tent/table set up and basic event prep support
Start/Finish Line Take Down
6 Open1 hour on September 27th - 11:30am-12:30pm
Lions Field
Needed 6 • Filled 0 • Remaining 6
Light lifting, tent/table take down and basic event take-down support.
Course Sweepers
2 Open2-3 hours
Lions Field
Needed 2 • Filled 0 • Remaining 2
Good trail footing to follow last runner/walker on the 6K & 10K course(s) and collect trail directional signage/flagging along the way.
Timing chip collector
2 Open2 hours
Lions Field - Finish line
Needed 2 • Filled 0 • Remaining 2
Comfortable standing at the finish line collecting timing chips from runners after they pass through the finish
Finish line Communicator
2 Open2 hours
Lions Field
Needed 2 • Filled 0 • Remaining 2
Comfortable using a two way radio to communicate runners coming into the finish area
Timer helper
1 Open3 hours
Lions field
Needed 1 • Filled 0 • Remaining 1
Good communicator, work alongside main timer to ensure the timing of the event runs smoothly.
Kids Race & Walk/Wheel/Wag course marshal
3 Open1.5 hours
Lions Field
Needed 3 • Filled 0 • Remaining 3
Comfortable standing outdoors, giving clear direction to runners around Lions Field
Not sure which role is best?
Submit a general volunteer signup and our coordinator will match you with a race-day position based on timing and fit.
Event Photos
A look back at moments from the Galiano Gallop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Registration details for the 2026 edition opens May 1st, 2026
Sorry to keep all runners safe, dogs are not allowed on the 6K or 10K run courses.
The WALK/WHEEL/WAG event welcomes dogs and their owners! Costumes encouraged!!
The WALK/WHEEL/WAG is a new event this year. It is a fun, all-inclusive event, open to participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you want to walk, small kids ride a bike, push a stroller, wheel a wheelchair, walk your dog....whatever!! Participants do two laps around Lions Field and entry is by donation at the registration desk on race day. The WALK/WHEEL/WAG starts immediately after the 6K & 10K start at Lions Field at 9:05am. COSTUMES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!
The 6K & 10K trail runs are open to all ages, but children under the ages of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult.
We are strongly encouraging friends and family to cheer you on from the start/finish area at Lions Field. We are trying to keep vehicles off Bluff Road to keep the run course safe for runners. If friends and family feel they really need to see you out on the 10K course, they can park at the top of Winstanley Rd and cheer from aid station #2 (See 10K map course).
The kids run is geared for kids aged 3-10 years old. Participation is FREE, but kids must register at either one of the race package pick up days/times: Saturday, September 26th (Saturday Market - 10am-2pm) Sunday, September 27th (race morning - 7:30am-8:30am)
Thank you for considering coming out to help! Kirsten Evanish would love to answer any questions you may have about volunteering. Please reach out to her via email at kirstenevanish71@gmail.com with questions. We need over 30 volunteers to make race day run smoothly. Any role you are willing to help out with (large and small) would mean a lot to our community!!
If the race hasn't filled up, you can still register for the 6K & 10K races on Saturday, September 26th at the Saturday Market from 10-2pm. There will be no race morning registration this year.
Sponsorship
Sponsor the Galiano Gallop
Your support helps fund a safe, community-powered race weekend and ongoing trail stewardship.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors for making race day possible!
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Non-Monetary Sponsors
Sponsorship helps power the full race-day experience, from trail prep to aid stations and community celebration at the finish line.
2026 Sponsorship Tiers
Interested in supporting the next event? Here are our current sponsorship options.
Platinum
$2,000- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor (up to four in total)
- Prominent logo placement in pre-event communications and on GTS website and multiple social media mentions
- Logo on runners racing bibs
- Verbal acknowledgement during event ceremonies
- Branded gifts in runner swag bags and acknowledgment for gifts-in-kind
- Charitable tax receipt
Gold
$1,000- Recognition as a Supporting Sponsor (up to four in total)
- Logo included in pre-event communications and on the GTS website
- Logo on runners racing bibs
- Verbal acknowledgment during event ceremonies and social media mentions
- Branded gifts in runner swag bags and acknowledgment of gifts-in-kind
- Charitable tax receipt
Silver
$500- Logo in pre-event communications and on the GTS website
- Group thanks from the podium and group social media post
- Branded gifts in runner swag bags and acknowledgment of gifts-in-kind
- Charitable tax receipt
Bronze
$250- Name listed in pre-event communications and on the GTS website
- Group thanks from the podium and group social media post
- Branded gifts in runner swag bags and acknowledgment for gifts-in-kind
- Charitable tax receipt
Aid Table
In Kind- Family? Business? Non-profit group? Volunteer your energetic group to run an aid station on the course. Food/water supplied.
- Name listed in pre-event communications and on the GTS website
- Group thanks from the podium and group social media post
- Branded gifts in runner swag bags and acknowledgment of gifts-in-kind
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