Poco Trail Relay (25.3km)

The Poco Trail Relay Overview

The POCO TRAIL RELAY is Presented by Race Roster. EACH RUNNER MUST REGISTER!!

• Event Date: Sunday September 6, 2026 (All runners must register)
• Location: 1379 Laurier Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC
• Distance: 25.3km
• Runner Registration: Solo runners - sold out, 2-person teams - sold out, 3-person teams - 2 teams left, 4-person teams - 3 teams left.

Race Route Details

The 2026 route will be the same as last year, except for a slight detour in the middle of leg 2 due to a trail closure in Tla-Hut-Um Park. While this shortens leg 2 by 1.4k, it makes the climb on Shaughnessy a lot longer before hitting the PoCo climb.

• Start: Next to Hyde Creek Rec Centre on the Traboulay Poco Trail
• Leg 1: 4.1k – Hyde Creek Rec Centre to Gates Park (next to outdoor gym)
• Leg 2: 6.3k – Gates Park to Castle Park (at the bottom of Castle Crescent)
• Leg 3: 6.1k - Castle Park to Tinhouse Brewing (on the dyke)
• Leg 4: 7.4k – Tinhouse to Hyde Creek Rec Centre

Team Structure

Here’s a structured breakdown: Each runner must register for this event.

1. 4 runner team: each runner chooses to run 1 leg on the course.
2. 3 runner team: 2 runners choose 1 leg each, while 1 runner chooses to run 2 legs on the course.
3. 2 runner team: each runner chooses how they wish to divide the legs up on the course.
4. Solo runner: runs the whole thing.

Race Day Logistics

1. Transportation: Each team is responsible for their own transportation. Travel as a team while cheering on your runner. On course support is encouraged.
2. Registration: Each runner must register for this event.
3. Child Participation: If you have registered a child under 18 yrs old, parents can run or bike with them.
4. Ceremonies: Teams report to Hyde Creek Rec Centre for the opening ceremonies at 8:15am.
5. Exchange Points: Once the race begins at 8:30am, the other team runners will make their way by vehicle to exchange point #1.

The Runners' Village

1. Finisher Medals: The final runner will receive the finisher medals for the whole team.
2. Prizes: Prizes will be given out for “Funniest Team Name” and “Best Costume”.
3. After Party: Enjoy some awesome music and the exhilaration of watching teams run through the finish line.
4. Accessibility: Keep your race bib on as you will need it to access the products in the Village.