Dream Nation Apparel Vancouver Island 24 hr takes place on Sept 20, 2025 starting at 9am and features a 3 hr, 6 hr, 12 hr and 24 hr event, as well as a 100km. There is a limited number of registrations available for each event. You can also do the 3hr, 6hr, 12hr or 24hr event as a team of 2-10 people. The goal is for you (or your team) to go as far as possible in the chosen duration of time. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome.
CAPACITY LIMIT: maximum 50 participants in total from all event categories are able to be on the track at a time.
New for 2025: The 100km (note: the time limit for the 100km is 24 hours)
Last last year we received our IAU and ACU labels. Two Canadian women's age group records were broken at our event by Catrin Jones in 2024 and were recently ratified by the ACU. We also received our IAU label for 2025
Enjoy the beautiful scenery in Duncan and challenge yourself against the clock.
Dream Nation Apparel Vancouver Island 24 hr run benefits the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
The Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) works in partnership with Island Health to enable donations to every area of care at Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, and Gorge Road hospitals. As Island Health’s charitable partner, we raise donations for medical equipment, special projects, education, and research. VHF donors fund an incredible 40% of the equipment in Victoria General and Royal Jubilee hospitals.
The live event takes place at the Cowichan Sportsplex in Duncan, BC.
It also features a virtual event capped at 500 participants. The virtual event must be completed during the month of Sept 2025 on any day.
More details on parking, hotels, swag, draw prizes and sponsors will be provided closer to event date.
CASH PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- $500- top fundraiser (must raise over $5,000 to qualify for the prize)
- $250- top promoter (must refer at least 10 people to qualify for the prize)
- Additional cash prizes and performance incentives may be added as event revenues allow.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE SWAG FROM DREAM NATION APPAREL including the virtual run participants
Some food and refreshments will be provided to participants and participants are also encouraged to bring their own if they have special requirements. There will be room for participants to set up tents for the 100km, and the 6,12 and 24 hour events.
No refunds for registrations. If this event is canceled, the funds received from registration will be donated to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
You also have the option to opt into the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program for a small fee with your registration (it is insurance offered through Race Roster).
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Dream Nation Apparel 24 HOUR
How far can you go in 24 hours on the track? Participants who complete over 100 miles will receive a belt buckle. This event starts at 9am on Sept 20, 2025
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 24 HOUR$189.93Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 12 HOUR
How far can you go in 12 hours? Starts at 12pm (there is the potential to start earlier with the 24 hour participants)
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 12 HOUR$163.10Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 6 HOUR
How far can you go in 6 hours? It starts at 12pm
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 6 HOUR$136.27Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 3 HOUR
How far can you go in 3 hours? Starts at 6pm on Sept 21 2024
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 3 HOUR$109.43Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel Virtual Run
Complete the event on your own during the month of Sept 2024 and submit your distance.
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel Virtual Run$61.12Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 100km
How fast can you complete 100km? The time limit for the 100km is 24 hours. If you are unable to complete 100km in 24 hours or less, we recommend that you sign up for any of the timed events and see how far you can go.
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 100km$184.56Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 24 HOUR-TEAM
How far can you go as a team of 2-10 people. Registration cost is per team member.
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 24 HOUR-TEAM$163.10
per team member
Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 12 HOUR-TEAM
How far can you go as a team of 2-10 people? Registration price is per team member.
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 12 HOUR-TEAM$136.27
per team member
Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 6 HR- TEAM
Run the 6 hour event in a team of 2-10 people and see how far you can go!
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 6 HR- TEAM$109.43
per team member
Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Dream Nation Apparel 3 HR-TEAM
In a team of 2-4 people, see how far you can go in 3 hours...
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Register for Dream Nation Apparel 3 HR-TEAM$77.22
per team member
Jan. 12 - Sep. 18
Contact information
- Event contact
- Yana Hempler
- yhempler@gmail.com
- Phone
- 250-886-1217
- Website
- Visit website
