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Timed ultra at the Cowichan Sportsplex: run or walk as far as possible in 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours, solo or in teams of 2-10. Hosts the ACU 100K Canadian National Championship, with 6, 12, and 24 hour performances eligible for Canadian ultrarunning records. Belt buckle for covering 100 miles or more.
Community trail race at Mount Washington Alpine Resort with 5K and 10K options on alpine trails. The event is hosted at the resort and uses RaceRoster for registration.
Annual Terry Fox Run fundraiser for cancer research, starting at Mile 0 in Beacon Hill Park near the Terry Fox Monument. The 2026 Victoria event offers a marked 5K route.
23rd annual community trail run through Cumberland Community Forest. Three distances from the family-friendly 3K cross-country romp to the challenging 12K mountain run with 435m elevation gain and technical single-track. All proceeds support the Cumberland Community Forest Society.
Galiano Trails Society trail race based at Lion's Field on Galiano Island. The 2026 event offers 10K and 6K trail runs plus a free 1K kids run, showcasing forest trails and supporting local trail stewardship.
Memorial 5K and 3K run/walk around Westwood Lake in support of families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Children under 12 participate free with registration.
Victoria's CIBC Run for the Cure offers 1K and 5K walk/run routes at the University of Victoria in support of people affected by breast cancer.
Saturday events of the 46th annual Royal Victoria Marathon weekend. Includes the Island Savings 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run at Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay.
Sunday events of the 46th annual Royal Victoria Marathon. Boston qualifier and World Athletics sanctioned event featuring the best oceanside course on the West Coast. Marathon, Half Marathon, and Westland Insurance 8K through the streets of Victoria and Oak Bay.
Ceevacs Roadrunners event based at Glenora Community Hall with 5K and 10K routes plus a 1K kids dash. The course uses Glenora-area trails and includes the Run Now Wine Later theme near Zanatta Estate Winery.
District of Ucluelet race with half marathon and 10K options starting in Ucluelet and finishing at the Community Centre. Courses include harbour and road sections plus parts of the Wild Pacific Trail.
Season finale event for Vancouver Island Trail Running Series with Halloween costume contest and post-race banquet. Fast, flowy and fun trails.
Popular trail relay held on Remembrance Day with teams of four completing one 5K lap each around Upper and Lower Thetis Lake. Friendly blast and good tune-up race with multiple team categories including Junior, Open, Master, Veteran, Super Veteran, Dual, Solo, Family, and Walk divisions.
All trails, many tough hills, rocky, rough, and always wet. An autumn classic cross country race with roots, rocks, stumps, puddles, branches, and boulders through Thetis Lake Park.
Fall challenge on character trails through Thetis Lake Park. The long course summits Stewart Mountain for beautiful views while the short course follows similar trails. Mix of main trails, technical singletrack, and forest double tracks. Often muddy, wet and slippery.
Free annual Boxing Day tradition hosted by the Prairie Inn Harriers: a 10-mile handicap where start times are staggered by predicted pace so everyone finishes together. Double out-and-back road course from the club's namesake Prairie Inn Pub via Mt. Newton Cross Road.
Running Room New Year's Run event in Victoria with a 5K walk/run and 1K kids walk/run. The Victoria edition starts from the Running Room at Thunder Centre on Royal Oak Drive.
Annual Goddess Run at Beaver Lake in Victoria with live 5K and 10K options. The event is a community run supporting local women's charities.
New for 2027, a Friday night 5km opens the Coastline Endurance Running season on Hornby Island, the evening before the 25K and 50K. More details to come.
Coastline Endurance Running trail race on Hornby Island, based at Joe King Park. The 2027 event offers 50K and 25K distances through forest, coastal bluffs, and island trails.
One of the fastest half marathon courses in Western Canada. BC Athletics-certified out-and-back route with views of Mount Washington, Forbidden Plateau, and the Tsolum and Puntledge Rivers. Climbs in the first half, descends on the return, producing fast negative splits.
Victoria's signature downtown community 10K returns with the RunSport TC10K and Thrifty Foods Family Run. The 2027 race is year three of the event's medal collaboration with local Indigenous artist Jamin Zuroski and supports multiple local charity partners.
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race at Royal Roads University, announced for April 2027. Long, short, and kids distances are listed, with the exact race day still to be announced.
Victoria stop in the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women series, supporting CMHA BC mental health programs. The 2027 event at Elk Lake Regional Park offers 10K, 5K, and 1K distances.
Obstacle-course fun run at Laketown Ranch Music & Recreation Park with more than 25 obstacles, including foam, mud pits, and inflatable features.
Oak Bay road race based at Windsor Park, announced for May 30, 2027. The event lists half marathon, relay, 10K, and kids 1K options.
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race in Lake Cowichan, announced for May 2027. The event lists 26K, 13K, and kids distances, with the exact race day still to be announced.
Coastline Endurance Running mountain trail race in Sayward with the full Kusam Klimb and Mini Klimb options. The 2027 race page lists 26K and 13K distances starting from Salmon River Guesthouse.
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race in Port Alberni, announced for June 2027. Long, short, and kids distances are listed, with the exact race day still to be announced.
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith, announced for July 2027. The event lists 20K, 10K, and kids 1K distances, with the exact race day still to be announced.
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race through the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation Area, announced for August 2027. The event lists 26K long course, 12K short course, and 1K kids race options, with the exact race day still to be announced.
Beginning at Goldstream Provincial Park, run through single track, double track and coastal mountain trails with views of Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, Jocelyn Hill, and Cascade Creek Waterfall. The 50 Mile and 50K run on September 11, 2027, with The Double option combining the 50 Mile and 28K across both days.
Beginning at Goldstream Provincial Park, run through single track, double track and coastal mountain trails with views of Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, Jocelyn Hill, and Cascade Creek Waterfall. The 28K runs on September 12, 2027.