Loop the Lake 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 8, 2026 edition in Invermere, BC. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Loop the Lake brings a familiar late-summer road-race feel to Invermere, with race options that suit runners looking for a short effort, a steady 10K, or a longer half marathon. It’s the kind of local event that fits neatly into the Columbia Valley calendar.

The 2026 edition is the 29th annual running, and the event keeps a simple setup at College of the Rockies / David Thompson Secondary School. Races in Invermere are few enough that this one stands out as a clear community fixture.

Beyond the race itself, Loop the Lake also supports local and charitable causes, including the Columbia Valley Food Bank and Embrace International Foundation.

The race starts and finishes at College of the Rockies / David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere. It follows a road-based route on Westside Road and nearby pathways around town, giving runners a straightforward Columbia Valley course setting.

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