Date of race
Race date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Location
Courtenay, BC at the Florence Filberg Centre
- Early registration fee
$35
- Standard registration fee
$40
The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon offers one of the fastest courses in Western Canada. A beautiful, rural out-and-back route that takes in views of Mount Washington, Forbidden Plateau, and the Tsolum and Puntledge Rivers. In addition to fast times, the race is known for its’ great organization, tasty post-race food and lots of great draw prizes.
The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon has a history dating back to 1986 when it was a 20-kilometre race. Then, in 1995, it was extended to its current 21.1k half marathon configuration. Some legendary names have won the event over the years including five-time Royal Victoria Marathon winner Kelvin Broad, and Olympians Mike Creery, Jon Brown and Simon Whitfield. A number of national and provincial records have also been set here.
The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon offers participants the opportunity to run on a beautiful country road course. Runners will enjoy the small-community spirit and hospitality of the Comox Valley. Course and conditions are set to run fast. What more could you ask for?
Fast course
The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon offers a BC Athletics-certified out-and-back course. The course climbs in the first half, then descends on the return. The result is often very significant negative splits – and fast times. The course rewards runners who show patience in the first half and then are ready to push hard in the second half.
Great Organization
Over 100 volunteers from the Comox Valley RV Road Runners (CVRR) work diligently in the months leading up to the race, and on race day, to deliver an experience that we hope every runner will love. From pre-race, to race, to post-race, we strive to deliver the best experience possible.
Post-Race Festivities
Our post-race food and awards event are known for being top-notch. We pride ourselves in delivering abundant, delicious and nutritious food options post-race. We strive to recognize and celebrate the achievements of a wide range of runners through our awards and generous draw prizes.
| Register | Package pick-up | Early start | Main race | Post race |
| Online only | Sunday, March 23
9:00 am to 10:30 am | 10:00 am (only for those with a 2.5-plus hour finish time). | 11:00 | Food: 12:30
Awards:1:00 |
| Florence Filberg Centre | Florence Filberg Centre | Florence Filberg Centre | Florence Filberg Centre |
About the Comox Valley
The Comox Valley region includes the city of Courtenay, the town of Comox, the village of Cumberland, as well as Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek and Merville. Where else may you ski, kayak, mountain bike, and race a half-marathon all on the same day (not necessarily in that order)?
The Valley is known as “The Valley of Festivals”. Make sure the Comox Valley is on your itinerary list of places to visit in British Columbia. Visit Experience Comox Valley for more information: www.experiencecomoxvalley.ca.
Comox Valley Road Runners
The Comox Valley Road Runners, known also as CVRR, is for runners of all abilities, whether running on trail, track or road.
Visit the website here: www.cvrr.ca
Other Comox Valley Road Runners’ races
5k Fun Run (March)
The Cumby Trail Races (May)
Canada Day 5th Street Mile (July)
Backyard Ultra (July)
Nautical Days 4-Miler (August)
Memorial Run (November)
Santa Claus Run (December)
Title sponsor: Comox Valley RV
Comox Valley RV is the largest dealer for motorized units on Vancouver Island. Check out their website for more information on what they have to offer at: www.comoxvalleyrv.com. Visit the Comox Valley Road Runners’ website for more on the running community and sponsors.
Title Sponsor
Comox Valley RV
Comox Valley RV is the largest dealer for motorized units on Vancouver Island. Check out their website for more information on what they have to offer at: www.comoxvalleyrv.com.
Comox Valley RV is the largest dealer for motorized units on Vancouver Island. Check out their website for more information on what they have to offer at: www.comoxvalleyrv.com.
Road Safety Sponsor
Mainroad North Island Contracting
Primary Local Sponsors
Water Pure and Simple
XACT Nutrition
CBI Health Group
Gladstone Brewing Company
McDonald’s / Aldred Restaurants
Water Pure and Simple
XACT Nutrition
CBI Health Group
Gladstone Brewing Company
McDonald’s / Aldred Restaurants
Panago Pizza
J. McPhee Cider
Pathfinder Camp Resorts Parksville
Coast Courtenay Hotel
Community Sponsors
Blackfin Pub at the Marina
Crowe Chiropractic
Dynamic Spine, Sport, and Wellness
Mudsharks Coffee Bar
Comox Community Centre
Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre
Design Therapy
D’s Café
Comox Nautical Days Four Miler
Cobs Bread
Natural Pastures Cheese Company
Orca Running Club
The Cumby
Fit Chiropractic and Sports Therapy
Earth Day Trail Run
Snowden Trail Race
Devil’s Ladder Ultra,
Perseverance Trail Run
Tea Centre
Comox Golf Club
Central Builders
Graham’s Jewellers
Crown Isle Golf Resort and Golf Community
Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes
Evergreen Hospitality Group (Coast Courtenay Hotel)
I-Hos Gallery
Mountain City Cycle
West Coast College of Massage Therapy
Series Sponsors – Premier
Frontrunners Footwear
Quality Foods
Brooks
Dairyland
Smart Dolphin IT Solutions Inc.
Series Sponsors – Valued
BC Athletics
Moreau Real Estate Team
Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence
Andrew Smith / IG Wealth Management
Old Victoria Water Company
Athletic Brewing Company
Series Sponsors – Media
Virgin Radio 107.3
Bell Media
CTV
CFAX 1070
Athletics Illustrated
Black Press Media