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Challenging trail races through Sooke Hills with stunning views of the Sooke River, 3 lakes, and 3 summits (Empress, Quimper, and Monument). The 50K features ~1,989m elevation gain with 5 aid stations. A great mix of challenging climbs, technical terrain, and runnable sections.
Women's run/walk supporting mental wellness programs and postpartum depression prevention through CMHA BC. Three distances including 1K Little Steps for kids. Includes race bib, timing, and supports women's and postpartum mental health programs at CMHA Victoria.
Step into one of the most beautiful forests on Vancouver Island with miles of single-track featuring gentle rollers and some of the softest ground you'll race on. The 26K has approximately 265m elevation gain, while the 11K offers approximately 150m elevation gain. Speedy, flattish courses through the stunning Snowden Demonstration Forest. Fundraising event supporting Campbell River Search & Rescue.
Voted your favourite race in 2024, you won't want to miss this one in Port Alberni! Features 500m vertical gain for long course.
Unique timed ultra trail race on Newcastle Island featuring pristine cedar groves, oak meadows, sandstone cliffs, and coastal lookouts. 10km single-track loop with multiple timed options: 6hr, 12hr Day, 12hr Night, 24hr Ultra, and 24hr Relay, plus fixed distances of Half-Marathon and 10K. June 12-13, 2026.
A wild and rugged 24km loop heading up and over the back of Mt. H'Kusam then down the Stowe Creek watershed. With 1,593m elevation gain, it's tough! Mini Klimb is 13km with 491m elevation gain.
Beautiful trail race through Holland Creek and Heart Lake trails with BBQ at the waterfront after race. Dogs are not permitted at Transfer Beach.
Epic trail race featuring world-class singletrack in Cumberland Forest. Challenging climbs, flowy singletrack, and quad-smashing downhills. All-day music, post-race food, and beer garden. Raises funds for Cumberland Community Forest Society.
Last-person-standing backyard ultra where runners complete a 6.706km loop every hour until one remains. Soft surfaces including horse track and river trails at the Exhibition Grounds.
Single-track-packed event through Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation area. 27km long course features 1188m vertical gain with multiple aid stations and cutoff times.
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. 50 Mile starts at 5am, 50K starts at 8am.
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. 28K starts at 8am. Registration opens February 14, 2026.
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.
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.
Season finale event for Vancouver Island Trail Running Series with Halloween costume contest and post-race banquet. Fast, flowy and fun trails.