We all know, Hammerfest is your one-stop shop for fun and flowy single-track riding. The usual challenging climbs with sweet, loamy descents, with a sprinkling of roots and rocks. Twists, turns, and some old and new trails thrown in to keep you on your toes.
This race is brought to you by the ARROWSMITH CYLING CLUB.
Sunday June 7, 2026
For the 2026 season, we are introducing more categories, including U19-specific categories.
U19 Beginner: 1 Lap
U19 Intermediate: 2 Laps
U19 Expert: 3-Laps
Beginner: 1-Lap
Intermediate: 2-Laps
Expert: 3-Laps
Masters 40+ Men: 3 Laps
Masters 40+ Women: 2 Laps
The course is still being determined. Below is the 2025 race course as an example. Lap count may change.
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Parking is available at the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park day-use parking lot. Riders cannot park in the campground parking lot, along the road inside the park boundaries, or in front of the yellow service gate in the park.
Volunteers will help guide you to a parking spot. Parking will be limited. Please park in an organized manner.
Note: Cell coverage is poor in this area.
Each Island Cup XC Race counts for series points. Each placement is assigned a points value. Points will be calculated and overall titles awarded at the last XC race of the year.
Points are available for all Island Cup XC Races inluding the Round 5 Powell River Marathon XC.
The best 5/7 results are used when calculating the overall points. Attend at least 5 races this season to get the maximum points. You must attend 3 races to be considered for the Overall Title.
Points are awarded every race to the top 30 in each category.
