42nd Port Alberni Toy Run

42nd Annual Port Alberni Toy Run – September 19 & 20, 2026

What began in 1984 with eight friends and a few toys has grown into Western Canada’s biggest motorcycle toy convoy. Up to 1,500 riders now thunder into Port Alberni each September, collecting cash and toys that support children’s programs throughout the Alberni Valley.

Bring a toy, line the route, or join the ride—every rev of the throttle helps local kids.

Saturday, September 19

10:00 AM – Little Qualicum Falls
Toy Run registration begins at Little Qualicum Falls off Highway 4. Bike registration is free. Coffee and doughnuts are available by donation, along with dance ticket pickup and limited T-shirt sales.

12:00 PM – Toy Run Departs
The Toy Run leaves Little Qualicum Falls at 12 noon sharp for the ride into Port Alberni.

1:00 PM – Glenwood Centre Festivities
Activities begin at the Glenwood Centre and Fall Fair Grounds, including:

• Show & Shine (registration required)
• Vendors
• Beer garden
• Pig roast

2:00 PM – Adult Bike Games
Adult bike games begin at the Glenwood Centre. Registration is required.

7:00 PM–1:00 AM – Toy Run Dance
The Saturday night dance features live bands on stage at the Glenwood Centre. This is a 19+ event with two pieces of ID required. Bag checks will be conducted at the door.

Dance tickets are $25 per person and are available only at Little Qualicum Falls on Saturday morning. Admission includes Sunday’s pancake breakfast.

Sunday, September 20

8:00–11:00 AM – Pancake Breakfast
Start Sunday morning with a pancake breakfast at the Glenwood Centre.

9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Poker Run
The Poker Run starts and finishes at the Glenwood Centre.

1:00–4:00 PM – Sunday Afternoon Festivities
The weekend wraps up at the Glenwood Centre with the beer garden, raffles and a live auction.

Event Details

Dates: September 19 & 20, 2026
Saturday Toy Run Start: Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
Departure: 12:00 PM sharp
Weekend Festivities: Glenwood Centre, Port Alberni