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 12 2026Finlayson Arm (2026)
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 13 2026
Finlayson Arm (2026)
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)
September 20 2026
Terry Fox Run (2026)
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.
Lots of other race locations around the country.
September 26 2026
Perseverance Trail Run (2026)
Saturday, 11:30 AM
The Perseverance Trail Run is a community-driven, grassroots trail running event held in Cumberland, BC. The race has been organized by volunteers and supported by local sponsoring businesses, since 2003, with the goal of raising funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society to purchase and protect the Cumberland Forest.
It includes a long course (12K) and a short course (3K). (past results)
October
October 04 2026CIBC (2026)
Run 5K or walk 1K on Sunday, October 4, 2026 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 10 2026
Royal Victoria Marathon (2026)
Come join us in beautiful Victoria, BC as we host the 5K in Oak Bay that is part of the Victoria Marathon weekend. (past results)
October 11 2026
Royal Victoria Marathon (2026)
Sunday, 8:15 AM
Sunday, 8:15 AM
Come join us in beautiful Victoria, BC as we host the marathon, half marathon, and 8K races, as well as the 5K in Oak Bay. (past results)
October 18 2026
Ceevacs Roadrunners (2026)
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 18 2026
Edge to Edge (2026)
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)
October 24 2026
Vancouver Island Trail Running Series (formerly Gutbuster) (2026)
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)
November
November 11 2026Prairie Inn Harriers (2026)
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)
