Racing

For many members of ORCA, racing provides a great way to set goals as well as have an exciting day or weekend away. Fortunately, there are many running races on Vancouver Island throughout the year with many included as part of race series.

Vancouver Island Race Series

This series includes eight races on southern Vancouver Island with distances from 5K to Half Marathon

Visit the Vancouver Island Race Series web site for details.

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series

The six races from the Victoria area to Qualicum Bay take racing to another level. You can expect narrow winding trails with significant elevation gains. Each event offers a short and a long course. First race is at the Royal Roads University in April 2026 and the series wraps up October 24, 2026 in Qualicum Bay.

Visit the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series web site for details.

Here is a listing of road and trail races on Vancouver Island in 2026

Race NameApproximate time of yearDistance(s)TypeOrganizer
Harriers PioneerJanuary8kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
Cobble HillJanuary10kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
Hatley CastlyFebruary8kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
BastionFebruary12kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
Wescoast SookeMarch10kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
CVRR 5km Fun RunMarch5kmRoadCVRR
Commox Valley HalfMarchHalfRoadCVRR
McLean MillMarch10kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
Hornby IslandMarch25km, 50kmTrailCoastline Endurance
Saanich Bazan BayApril5kmRoadVancouver Island Race Series
Royal RoadsApril6km, 11kmTrailIsland Trail Series
Earth Day Trail RunApril5km, 10kmTrailFoveo Running
TC10k (Victoria)April10kmRoadRunSport
CumbyMay4.5km, 8.5km, 16km, 25kmTrailCVRR
Lake CowichanMay13km, 26kmTrailIsland Trail Series
Oak Bay Half Marathon (Victoria)May10km, HalfRoadOak Bay
ORCA Mother’s DayMay5km, 10kmRoadORCA
Snowden Trail RaceMay11k, 26kTrailFoveo Running
Hillbilly HustleMay17km, 35km, 50kmTrailHillbilly Hustle
Run Saysushin IslandJune10km, Half, 6hr, 12hr, 24hrTrailRun Saysutshun
Port AlberniJune10km, 22kmTrailIsland Trail Series
Kusam KlimbJune13km, 24kmTrailCoastline Endurance
LadysmithJuly10km, 20kmTrailIsland Trail Series
Devil’s LadderJuly15km, 30km, 50kmTrailFoveo Running
CV Backyard UltraJuly6.706km to 201.18kmTrailCVRR
Cobble HillAugust12km, 25kmTrailIsland Trail Series
Finlayson ArmSeptember28km, 50km, 50m, ~106km “Double”TrailCoastline Endurance
PerseveranceSeptember3km, 6km, 12kmTrailFoveo Running
Autumn ClassicOctober5km, 10kmRoadCeevacs
Royal Victoria MarathonOctoberHalf, MarathonRoadRVM
Edge to EdgeOctober10K, HalfRoadEdge to Edge
Qualicum BayOctober11km, 26kmTrailIsland Trail Series