Upcoming Vancouver Island Race Calendar
Upcoming race calendar for Victoria, Nanaimo, Gulf Islands, and nearby destination races.
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Date
Race
Type
Location
September
September 07 2024Finlayson Arm (2024)
Saturday, 7:00 AM
Tough 28K, 50K and 50 Mile (80K) races with lots of elevation (4400 feet for the 28K, 9750 feet for the 50K, 13,000 feet for the 50 Mile) and spectacular views!
The Finlayson Arm 28K, 50K and 50 Mile, is a mix of single track, double track and coastal mountain trails that are littered with Arbutus Trees and old growth forest. The run begins at the Goldstream group campsites at Goldstream provincial park in Victoria, BC. The run has numerous difficult climbs: Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, and McKenzie Bight to Jocelyn Hill. Awesome views from all three of these difficult climbs and the Cascade Creek Waterfall while climbing out of McKenzie Bight. (past results)
September 08 2024
Finlayson Arm (2024)
A tough 28k, 50k and 100k with lots of elevation (4400 ft for the 28k, 9750 ft for the 50k, 19,500 ft for the 100k) and spectacular views!
The Finlayson Arm 28k, 50k and 100k, is a mix of single track, double track and coastal mountain trails that are littered with Arbutus Trees and old growth forest. The run begins at the Goldstream group campsites at Goldstream provincial park in Victoria, BC. The run has numerous difficult climbs: Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, and Mckenzie Bight to Jocelyn Hill. Awesome views from all three of these difficult climbs and the Cascade Creek Waterfall while climbing out of McKenzie Bight. (past results)
Registration starts at 9:00am.
Run at 10:00am.
Mile 0, Beacon Hill Park at the junction of Dallas Rd & Douglas St - close to Terry Fox Monument
October
October 06 2024CIBC (2024)
Run 5K or walk 1K on Sunday, October 6, 2024 for the CIBC Run for the Cure in Victoria. Whether it’s your first time, or you’ve participated for years, we look forward to having you join the movement!
Race is held at the University of Victoria - 3800 Finnerty Road Victoria, BC.
October 12 2024
Royal Victoria Marathon (2024)
Come join us on Saturday October 12th in beautiful Victoria, BC as we host the 5K in Oak Bay that is part of the Victoria Marathon weekend. (past results)
Sunday, 8:15 AM
Sunday, 8:15 AM
Come join us on Sunday, October 13th in beautiful Victoria, BC as we host the marathon, half marathon, and 8K, and 5K in Oak Bay.
Note the new start time of 8:15 for 2024. (past results)
Note the new start time of 8:15 for 2024. (past results)
October 19 2024
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series (formerly Gutbuster) (2024)
Saturday, 12:00 PM
The Frontrunners VITRS is Vancouver Island’s premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada.
We’re in Qualicum Bay for this Vancouver Island Trail Running Series finale and Series Finale Banquet. We have a fast and furious finale for you! (past results)
We’re in Qualicum Bay for this Vancouver Island Trail Running Series finale and Series Finale Banquet. We have a fast and furious finale for you! (past results)
October 20 2024
Ceevacs Roadrunners (2024)
Sunday, 10:15 AM
Located in beautiful Glenora, BC. Enjoy the tranquility of the Trans Canada Trail, the Vineyard in the fall & the fantastic views at the Holt Creek Trestle which first opened in 1922.
FOUR EVENTS: 5K, 10K or Combo and have your kids run the Kids 1.2k
Like to be DIFFERENT? Love a CHALLENGE? Run the COMBO…at 9:30 run the 5K, then at 10:15 run the 10K, for a total of 15K and receive an AWESOME FINNISHERS MEDAL in all events!
Once again, we are offering a Kids run. A distance of 1.2k for ages 1 yrs. -12 yrs. 10:30 am start time for the kids dash around the vineyard. Kids receive their own bib and a special finisher goodie bag. (past results)
FOUR EVENTS: 5K, 10K or Combo and have your kids run the Kids 1.2k
Like to be DIFFERENT? Love a CHALLENGE? Run the COMBO…at 9:30 run the 5K, then at 10:15 run the 10K, for a total of 15K and receive an AWESOME FINNISHERS MEDAL in all events!
Once again, we are offering a Kids run. A distance of 1.2k for ages 1 yrs. -12 yrs. 10:30 am start time for the kids dash around the vineyard. Kids receive their own bib and a special finisher goodie bag. (past results)
October 20 2024
Edge to Edge (2024)
Sunday, 9:00 AM
The 10km race starts in Ucluelet, follows a scenic route along the Lighthouse Loop section of the Wild Pacific Trail, and finishes with the other runners at the Village Green. (past results)
November
November 11 2024Prairie Inn Harriers (2024)
2:18 Run and the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club are pleased to host the Harriers Thetis Lake 20K Relay. This popular trail relay, always held on Remembrance Day, is a good tune up for the Harriers Gunner Shaw 10K Classic and the Harriers Stewart Mountain Challenge. Schools, clubs, recreation centers, running clinics, families, competitive and recreational runners of all paces are welcome to join the fun at Thetis Lake Park. (past results)
November 23 2024
Prairie Inn Harriers (2024)
A must-do autumn classic! Great "10K" trail course with roots, rocks, stumps, puddles, branches and boulders - no whining!
DATE/TIME
Saturday, November 23, 2024. The race starts at 1:00 pm Sharp.
LOCATION
Thetis Lake Park, Main Beach, at the end of Six Mile Road
DISTANCE/SANCTIONING
Approximately 10 kilometers. This cross country event is sanctioned by BC Athletics.
ENTRY LIMIT
A maximum limit of 600 entries will be accepted for this race. No exceptions. Day-of-Race entries will only be accepted should the entry limit not be reached. Please register early to avoid the disappointment of a sell-out.
NO FRILLS
There will be limited food and fluid at the finish. Please be prepared by bringing your own refreshments and a dry, warm change of clothes. Hot chocolate, chicken soup, cookies and fruit are available.
MEMORIAL FUNDS
All race proceeds will be directed to Harriers Foundation projects. To date the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club has raised over $ 380,000.00 towards 107 Foundation projects in Greater Victoria including seven major scholarships and bursaries at UVic and Camosun College.
PRESENTATIONS
Awards and draw prizes will be presented at the finish line immediately after the last runner finishes at approximately 2:15 pm.
INFORMATION
Gary Duncan, Race Director Email: GunnerShaw@pih.bc.ca (past results)
DATE/TIME
Saturday, November 23, 2024. The race starts at 1:00 pm Sharp.
LOCATION
Thetis Lake Park, Main Beach, at the end of Six Mile Road
DISTANCE/SANCTIONING
Approximately 10 kilometers. This cross country event is sanctioned by BC Athletics.
ENTRY LIMIT
A maximum limit of 600 entries will be accepted for this race. No exceptions. Day-of-Race entries will only be accepted should the entry limit not be reached. Please register early to avoid the disappointment of a sell-out.
NO FRILLS
There will be limited food and fluid at the finish. Please be prepared by bringing your own refreshments and a dry, warm change of clothes. Hot chocolate, chicken soup, cookies and fruit are available.
MEMORIAL FUNDS
All race proceeds will be directed to Harriers Foundation projects. To date the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club has raised over $ 380,000.00 towards 107 Foundation projects in Greater Victoria including seven major scholarships and bursaries at UVic and Camosun College.
PRESENTATIONS
Awards and draw prizes will be presented at the finish line immediately after the last runner finishes at approximately 2:15 pm.
INFORMATION
Gary Duncan, Race Director Email: GunnerShaw@pih.bc.ca (past results)
December
December 08 2024Prairie Inn Harriers (2024)
Sunday, 12:00 PM
A fall challenge on character trails. Often muddy, wet and slippery. Two distances to choose from, with a classic climb to the summit of Stewart Mountain on the long course.
The Stewart Mountain race is organized and hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club and is subject to current Provincial Health Officials and BC Athletics guidelines and approvals.
Course Description
The races begin at the main beach of Thetis Lake and soon take you off into the character single-track sections of the park. The long course summits Stewart Mountain for some beautiful views; pause to enjoy! The short course follows similar trails out and then turns back toward the beach at the Aid Station.
Location
Thetis Lake Park, Victoria BC. Start and finish near main beach. Park in the main lot at the end of Six Mile Road. (past results)
The Stewart Mountain race is organized and hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club and is subject to current Provincial Health Officials and BC Athletics guidelines and approvals.
Course Description
The races begin at the main beach of Thetis Lake and soon take you off into the character single-track sections of the park. The long course summits Stewart Mountain for some beautiful views; pause to enjoy! The short course follows similar trails out and then turns back toward the beach at the Aid Station.
Location
Thetis Lake Park, Victoria BC. Start and finish near main beach. Park in the main lot at the end of Six Mile Road. (past results)
