10km Trail Run
10km
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
Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, cheered, volunteered, and supported race day. You made it a special day on Galiano Island.
September 27, 2026
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Lion's Field, Galiano Island
This year’s Gallop
2026 Results & Photos
Photos by Brett Andrew Clarke
Photos from the 2026 Galiano Gallop are now available. Browse and purchase photos directly from Brett Andrew Clarke.
2026 Event Photos
Previous Gallops
2025 Results & Photos
2025 ResultsA look back at moments from the Galiano Gallop.
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Experience the Challenge
Watch the journey through Galiano Island's most stunning trails
2026 Courses & Event Details
Keep exploring the routes and revisit the details from this year’s Gallop.
Date
September 27, 2026
Start Location
Lion's Field, Galiano Island
Distances
10km, 6km, 1km Kids Run, 2km Walk/Wheel/Wag
Event Status
Finished · Registration closed
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.
2026 Courses and Route Options
These are the routes from the 2026 event. Future race routes will be confirmed before the next Gallop.
6km Trail Run
6km
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!
1km
Flat - One lap of Lions Field
Registration is at package pick up. Free for all kids!
1 aid station
Walk/Wheel/Wag - Everyone welcome! By donation.
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
2026 event detailsRace-day schedule, travel information, and FAQs from the completed event.
Archived for reference. Registration and volunteer signups for this event are closed.
Race Weekend Schedule
Saturday 10am-1pm (Saturday Market - Lions Field)
6KM & 10KM PACKAGE PICK UP & KIDS RUN REGISTRATION
Saturday - 7:30pm
JIM BYRNES CONCERT - 7:30PM LIONS HALL. TICKETS $35 AT THE DOOR
Sunday 7:30am-8:30am (Lions Field)
6KM & 10KM PACKAGE/TIMING CHIP PICK UP AND KIDS RUN REGISTRATION
Sunday 8:30am (Lions Field)
KIDS 1KM FUN RUN START
Sunday 9:00am (Lions Field)
10KM START
Sunday 9:05am (Lions Field)
6KM START
Sunday 9:10AM (Lions Field)
WALK/WHEEL/WAG START
Sunday 9:00am - 11:30am (Lions Hall)
LIONS CLUB PANCAKE BRUNCH - EVERYONE WELCOME!!
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.
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. Dogs are welcome in the Walk/Wheel/Wag event!
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 everyone. Whether you want to walk, small kids ride a bike, push a stroller, walk your dog....whatever!! Participants do two laps around Lions Field and entry is by donation online www.galianotrails.com or at the registration desk on race day. Note: while most of the walk is on the paved path around Lions Field, there is a small section of grass in front of Lions Hall that you will need to traverse. Unfortunately, the route will not be wheelchair accessible at this time. 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 12 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, there will be race morning registration at Lions Field on Sunday, September 27th from 7:30am -8:30am. Member pricing not available for same day registrations. We cannot guarantee accuracy of race day results for same day registrations. We are good, but not perfect!
Made possible by our community
From preparing the trails to welcoming runners and cheering at the finish line, our volunteers, sponsors, and community made this event possible. Thank you for every hour and every helping hand.
Wear the trails
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Browse official Galiano Gallop and Galiano Trails Society gear, available in person or by email.
Galiano Gallop
Maroon T-shirt
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With gratitude
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Your generosity brings our community together on the trails and makes race day possible.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors for making race day possible!
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