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Vancouver Harley Davidson dealer Fred Deeley is given credit for starting the “300 Miler” in 1930. It was a true test of man and machine and in those days, held on gravel and dirt roads, with many riders finishing long after dark. Photos of the 1938 start, taken at Stanley Park, show a long line of smiling riders on Indians, Harleys and British bikes, wearing leather helmets and peaked caps, all with numbered vests bearing a sponsor’s name (“Export”).
In 1948 it was re-named the “Caribou Trails” and went through many changes over the years. Often it was held as a one-day enduro, sometimes a two-day ride, or a ride plus a field meet the next day. The Caribou Trails has always been a timed event with checkpoints along the route and the winner was whoever had the closest time loss between the checkpoints.
The 1980 Caribou Trails Run was the 50th running of this event and the start and finish was held in Hope, B.C. This was a CMA sanctioned event and we had riders from all across Canada and the U.S.A. This was the largest motorcycle Run ever held by our Club and at the time, the largest in the Province with over 1200 people, riders and passengers included.
The weather was perfect and the City of Hope out did itself to welcome us. The Stolo First Nations of Hope prepared a salmon barbeque for all the participants and in the evening there was a beer garden and dance.
The Caribou Trails was conceived as a challenging event and has retained the tradition of a 300-mile endurance ride that continues to this day. The Ride now alternates between a one or two day event with the Run taking different routes through the Province each year depending on the judgement of the Ride Coordinator.
Current Information on the Caribou Trails Run
95th Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
Now a one day ride not an overnighter.
The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club Invites You To Our 95th Annual Caribou Trails Road Ride Saturday September 13th, 2025
Timed Event with Checkpoints and Prizes. Ride over some of the best roads in the Caribou. Route is approximately 550km. Open to all styles of motorcycles. (Cars welcome.) Bring your friends and meet ours. Route aprox.300 miles
One free Refreshment at the finish line. Dinner and Prizes later.
For More Information: Phil Blackburn - 604-534-7560 Or stop by the GVMC Clubhouse.
Check in the Photo Gallery and Past Events to see the great fun had at this event in the past.
Event Comments: 2025 the 95th Caribou Run Report
The 2025 95th Annual Caribou Run was held on September 13, 2025. The route went from the Clubhouse to Princeton and back . It totaled 518 Kilometers. Six Riders signed up at 7:00 am. The 1st Rider left at 7:35 am and the last rider left at 7:56 am.
One Rider had to drop out due to a family issue. But the other five finished the Run. We had beautiful weather for the Run. Although it was pretty smokey in Manning Park due to fires in the area.
The time to match was 7 hours and 7 minutes of riding time. After all Riders got back to the Clubhouse and their time was recorded we had the following results: 1st Place – Chris Carey 2nd Place – Kevin Kinneard 3rd Place – Bill Wells Rabbit – Kevin Kinneard Turtle – Dave Seifert
To wrap up the Run we all had a feast of BBQ Burgers, Coleslaw, and Dessert. We has a total of 15 people for dinner, which really helped with the expenses. There was also 3 door prizes given out in a draw for the Riders only.
My thanks goes out to Julie Julie Blackburn for all her help in the kitchen.
I should also mention that this year’s Run was being organized by Dave Kingston, who had an unfortunate accident on his bike. As I was helping him with putting on the Run I took over. We also decided to make it a one day Run due to low sign-ups.
