Jonah Brost and Jennifer Erickson won the 2026 McLean Mill 10K in 32:14 and 38:25, respectively, on Sunday, March 29. Post-race, all finishers enjoyed chowder, Dog Mountain Brewery beverages and snow—yes, it is nearly April, but the Alberni Valley is special. Men’s race Jonah Brost, representing the Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club, won the race […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]