Cannery Road Race returns to Port Edward

The 2026 Cannery Road Race is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward. Now in its 21st year, the event is one of the longest-running community races on the North Coast.

Participants can compete in 5-kilometre, 10-kilometre, and 21.1-kilometre half-marathon distances, alongside a non-timed one-kilometre fun run for children. The race features a course along Port Edward’s winding roads, characterized by a quiet coastal setting and rolling hills.

Organizers expect over 80 participants from surrounding areas, including Prince Rupert and other northwestern British Columbia communities. The event will conclude with a post-race barbecue and awards ceremony. The community group Rupert Runners is currently seeking volunteers for the event.