
Single race entry opens on November 12.
The 45th annual Vancouver Island Race Series is brought to you by Run Van Isle, previously known as Vancouver Island Runners' Association.The eight races take place in communities up and down the island, from Sooke to Sidney and from Colwood to Courtenay.
The races range in distance from 5K to the 21.1-kilometre half-marathon.
Each race is expertly organized by a local area running club on Vancouver Island. While proceeds help fund the clubs, donations can be made to the KidSport BC. Additional revenues support running on Vancouver Island.
Visit the series' website at www.islandseries.org for race schedules, deep race results, and discover more about Run Van Isle and the history of the series.
IMPORTANT: Come to the Series kickoff event on Friday, January 9th, at Frontrunners Footwear at Yates and Vancouver Streets. Enjoy beverages, food, entertainment, and pick up your season pass.
Also, Harriers Pioneer 8K race bib pick up is available at the event for those who have registered for the Pioneer 8K.
Learn all about series scoring for individual and team competitions here.
Registration fee includes admin fee, but not 5% GST.

Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Vancouver Island Race Series Season Pass - Adult
Registration closes in 1 month 3 days-
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ClosedOct 10 – Oct 10
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$225.00
Royal Victoria Marathon Expo weekend only
Oct 10 – Oct 11 -
ClosedOct 12 – Oct 12
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Register for Vancouver Island Race Series Season Pass - Adult$260.00
Early bird
Now registering Oct 12 – Nov 29 -
ClosedNov 30 – Nov 30
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$290.00
Standard pricing
Nov 30 – Jan 16 -
ClosedJan 16 – Jan 9
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Vancouver Island Race Series Season Pass - Youth
Registration closes in 2 months 21 days-
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ClosedOct 10 – Oct 10
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$130.00
Early bird
Oct 10 – Oct 11 -
ClosedOct 12 – Oct 12
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Register for Vancouver Island Race Series Season Pass - Youth$165.00
Standard pricing
Now registering Oct 12 – Jan 16 -
ClosedJan 16 – Jan 9
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Event schedule
- Sun, January 11, 2026 11:30 p.m. - Harriers Pioneer 8K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Christopher Kelsall
- Phone
- 250-857-6643
- Website
- Visit website