Entries by Christopher Kelsall
RunSport Victoria Society partners with Run Van Isle to support Vancouver Island Race Series
Media Release RunSport Victoria Society supports Run Van Isle Monday, December 29, 2026 – Run Van Isle (fmr; Vancouver Island Runners’ Association) is proud to announce added support provided by sponsor RunSport Victoria Society (“RunSport”). RunSport owns and operates the TC10K and the Victoria Track Classic. Proceeds from these events are intended to support the […]
MINI Victoria partners with the Vancouver Island Race Series and Run Van Isle
The Vancouver Island Race Series, owned by Run Van Isle (formerly Vancouver Island Runners’ Association), is pleased to announce a new sponsor for the 2026 season. MINI Victoria has agreed to partner with the series for the 16 weeks it runs from January to April, as well as Run Van Isle, which provides support and […]
Getting ready for the 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series: Finding motivation, even when it’s pouring rain
Training for the Vancouver Island Race Series in 2026 feels both exciting and a little overwhelming, especially when motivation comes and goes. Anyone who runs on Vancouver Island knows that our winters can test even the most committed of us. One day, you feel unstoppable, and the next, you are questioning why you ever signed […]
Get Pumped! Austin is gearing up as your ambassador for the 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series!
By Austin Koevoets Finding motivation, connection, and momentum for the 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series Motivation isn’t something that just shows up. Getting started? That’s the hardest part. I’ve struggled with it more times than I can count. Back when I was working through my weight loss, even rolling out of bed to get moving […]
What is old is new again: A new race venue and route for 2026
The aphorism “what is old is new again” applies to the Harriers Pioneer 8K for 2026. The club will return to the Saanich Fairgrounds venue on Sunday, January 11th, for the first race of the Vancouver Island Race Series. The Harriers Pioneer 8K race will feature a new course starting and ending at the previously […]
Meet 2026 series ambassador Austin Koevoets
My name is Austin Koevoets, and I’m the founder of PAACE Magazine, a leader with Sunday Social Run Club in Nanaimo, and, as many friends would say, an “all-around vibes guy.” My passion sits at the intersection of sport, wellness, and human connection, and I try to carry that energy into every space I’m part of — whether it’s on […]
Meet 2026 series ambassador Travis Devonport
Originally from Nova Scotia, I began running marathons in 2024 with my friend Brett Pfliger. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion, leading him to log thousands of kilometres across B.C., including the 2025 Island Race Series. Motivated by the strength of the running community – where personal goals and peer support go […]