Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society Presents

ISLAND CUP Enduro #1
Mt. Tzouhalem

Sunday April 19th, 2026

Kicking off the 2026 season with a classic!

The Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society has put together another awesome event in North Cowichan. Back again for this year, the CTSS and community has worked to organize another fun race on Mount Tzouhalem for all ages and skill levels. 

If you haven’t participated in an enduro race before, this is the best race to start!

Land Acknowledgement

North Cowichan is situated on the traditional territories of the Quw’utsun Nation, which includes the Cowichan Tribes, the Halalt First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, the Stz’uminus First Nation, the Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nation and the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

This statement is not definitive and continues to evolve as we learn. We are committed to understanding the true history of the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

REgistration

Registration opens on 2026-03-19 at 8:00am

Event Sponsors

Race Details

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 19, 2026

  • 8:30-10:30 – Registration Package Pickup at Nevil Lane Parking Lot
  • 9:30 – Fill Course Racer Meeting (Expert, Jr. Expert, Masters)
  • 10:30 – Short Course Racer Meeting (All Remaining Categories)
  • 10:35 – E-Bike, Sport, U19 Race Start
  • 11:00 – U15, Youth Race Start
  • 12:00 -3:30 — Post Race BBQ put on by CTSS and the Duncan Butcher
  • *3:30 – 4:00 – Podiums & Prizes (Subject to Changes)

CAtegories

Expert: 5 Stages

JR. Expert (U19): 5 Stages

Master’s Expert (40+): 5 Stages

Sport: 4 Stages

E-Bike: 4 Stages

U19: 3 Stages

U15: 2 Stages

Youth (U12): 1 Stage

Note: Young racers can join any of the age categories as long as they do not exceed the posted age range. Ex. a 14-year-old rider can register for the U19 category.

STAGES

Stage 1 – Upper Finality, Middle Finality, Lower Twist & Shout

Stage 2 – YBAR, Fluid, Resurrection

Stage 3 – Rocky Mountain Ridge

Stage 4 – Full Double D

Stage 5 – Bisecticon

Stage Order

Expert Categories – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Sport & E-Bike Categories – 4, 5, 1, 2

U19 – 1, 2, 4

U15 – 2, 4

Youth – 4

Please note that the stage order may be modified before the rate. We want to keep riders flowing through the course and may need to juggle the stage order to minimize bottlenecks. Any changes to the stages, features, and orders will be announced at the racer meetings.

Course

GETTING THERE & PARKING

Nevilane Drive Parking Lot

The start/finish and parking is located at the Nevilane Drive Parking Lot. The barriers will be removed, allowing vehicles to park in the undeveloped plot of land beyond the standard parking area. NO STREET PARKING IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD. There are plenty of parking spaces available in the designated parking area.

Series Overall Title & Points

SEries Overall

Each Island Cup Enduro Race counts for series points. Each placement is assigned a points value. Points will be calculated and overall titles awarded at the last Enduro race of the year.

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 eligible for the Overall Title.

Overall Points

Points are awarded every race to the top 30 in each category. 

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