The best running trails on Vancouver Island

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Running on Vancouver Island is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes on Vancouver Island—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Westwood Lake loop from Seafair	Expert 01:06 10.3km
Mushroom Island – MacKenzie Beach loop from Tofino	Intermediate 01:25 13.4km
MacKenzie Beach – Chesterman Beach loop from Tofino	Expert 01:37 15.4km
Third Beach – Middle Beach loop from Tofino	Intermediate 01:20 12.4km

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Westwood Lake loop from Seafair
01:06
10.3km
6:22/km
70m
70m
Expert
5.0
(1)
112
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Mushroom Island – MacKenzie Beach loop from Tofino
01:25
13.4km
6:20/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
68
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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MacKenzie Beach – Chesterman Beach loop from Tofino
01:37
15.4km
6:17/km
70m
70m
Expert
64
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Third Beach – Middle Beach loop from Tofino
01:20
12.4km
6:26/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
51
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.