Loop the Lake 2026

Loop the Lake is a long-running road race in Invermere, BC, with a community feel and a mix of shorter and longer options. The event returns to the Columbia Valley each August and draws runners to a familiar local start line at College of the Rockies / David Thompson Secondary School.

Runners can choose from 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances, with a Marathon option also listed for the 2026 event. The race supports both local and international charitable causes, including the Columbia Valley Food Bank and Embrace International Foundation.

For runners looking for a road race in the East Kootenay, Loop the Lake offers a straightforward hometown setup with distance choices for a range of goals.

For runners comparing local road options, it fits alongside other road races in Invermere.

The course starts and finishes at College of the Rockies / David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere. Routes are road-based and use Westside Road plus nearby pathways around town.

• Road race in Invermere, BC
• 2026 event offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon options
• Start and finish at College of the Rockies / David Thompson Secondary School
• Uses Westside Road and nearby pathways around Invermere
• 29th annual edition in 2026
• Supports Columbia Valley Food Bank and Embrace International Foundation