The Virtual 7.5 km

The Cumby Organizing Committee has come up with a great plan to celebrate the Cumberland Community Forest that trail runners and racers have helped over many years to preserve. Last year we discovered that some people really prefer to run/race/walk  without 200 other people.  In addition to our in person events we are hosting a virtual type event, but on a marked course. The 7.5 km route that we used last year for our “Mini” Cumby will be marked for Friday May 6 and Sunday (Mother’s Day) May 8.  We will be very stoked if we find that lots of people want to register and participate in the Cumby in this way. 

•    If you are running on Friday, May 6 be particularly mindful of traffic on Davis Lake Main.  Always be mindful of the bike traffic, especially on weekends.   

•  Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. This is an important race safety issue. It is an unsupported race. We do not want young runners out there on their own.  We will not be marshalling this virtual event.      

• We will continue to follow the current Public Health Orders (PHO) in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.    

• The route starts and ends at the information kiosk below the beginning of Mama Bear.     Please be aware that this is a wilderness course with some uphill climbs, rocky and rooty sections, and steeper pitches. The course will be well marked with lime on the ground. Watch for the arrows on corners and lime spots on the trail every 50 meters or so.  If you notice that you haven't seen any lime on the trail for awhile you are likely off the course.  Go back to where you last saw lime deposit.   

• We strongly recommend that you download the map,  print the map and follow the map and the description of the race route available on The Cumby website.   

• Please carry a phone so that you can call for help.  Let someone know where you are going before you head out.  It is best to run with others. There are no marshals, and there are no first aid people, or aid stations.  Please run safely. Carry your own first aid kit.    Carry all water and any energy requirements you need.  There are no aid stations.     

• If you come across an injured runner, you must stop and provide assistance. Stay with the runner and call 911 for help.    

• We do not have priority access to the lands and they are used by many people, dog walkers, runners, elders, children in small and large groups and mountain bikers.  Please respect others on the trails. These trails are for everyone. 

• Mountain bikers pose a significant risk to runners.  Be particularly aware of bikers coming downhill on runners going uphill with restricted visibility. In some situations it may be advisable to step off of the trail.  You have a role to play in  minimizing your risk. Be aware of your surroundings!    Check out the Cumberland Trail Network Etiquette Guide under resources on this website. 

•  If you come across a bear or a cougar do not proceed.  Alert other trail users that there is a bear or cougar in the area.  Hopefully they will wander off.  Please see the links about travelling in bear and cougar country on our website.    

•  No smoking. No littering.   The route is unsuitable for baby strollers.  Please be cautious if you are choosing to run with headphones.  One earbud only.  You need to hear the mountain bikers, hikers, walkers, children, other runners,  bears and cougars trying to get your attention.   

• All trails have been inspected and brushed. However there are always hazards. This is a wilderness race. Be especially mindful of branches at eye level.