Harriers Pioneer 8K: BC 8K Championships For us mid to north island runners, the day began early with a 6:45 AM bus departure from Courtenay. I would like to give a big shout-out to Derek Kaufman from Run to Beer Comox Valley (RTBCV) for organizing the bus and allowing a great group of approximately 40 runners […]
Hello Runners, I want to begin by sharing with you that I feel participating in the Vancouver Island Race Series alongside elite-to-recreational athletes is an honour. The truth is, my primary sport was on the ice, and shortly after retiring from show skating, I needed to channel my passion for physical activity in a new […]
Even after 40 years of running, I spend time in every training session paying attention to my form. I do quick scans for tension — working on being relaxed through my neck and shoulders and arms, tall in my trunk, and quick and smooth in the way my legs are moving. And I am thinking […]
Hey, Vancouver Island Race Series community! My name is Ellen Pennock and I am a 2023 Vancouver Island Race Series ambassador. After each Island Series race, I will be sharing my experiences at each event including the highs and lows that come along with toeing the start line. I hope that you may find some […]
Media Release Natasha Wodak and Thomas Nobbs win 44th annual Prairie Inn Harriers 8K For immediate release — North Saanich, BC — The 44th running of the Harriers Pioneer 8K kicked off the 41st annual Vancouver Island Race Series as well as the BC Super Series on Sunday. Participants enjoyed near-perfect race conditions. The race […]
Lucy Smith The 44th Annual Prairie Inn Harriers 8k is coming up on Sunday January 8th. Here are some things to think about this week as you prepare for this early-season event. First off, let’s congratulate the Prairie Inn Harriers for their sheer longevity and resilience. The fact that you are participating in the 44th […]
Make sure that you check the details of the race you plan to or have already entered. If you need an early start, it may not be available. The Comox Valley RV Half Marathon, for example, will have an early start as the event is long enough to warrant it. However, the Synergy Health Centre […]
No day-of reg, headphones may get you disqualified, reusable bibs still need care During the COVID – 19 pandemic, the Vancouver Island Race Series stopped day-of-race registration. The purpose was to cut down on person-to-person interaction as well as follow provincial health orders. The results worked very well for the runners as well as race […]
The 43rd running of the Prairie Inn Harriers Pioneer 8K will act as the BC provincial championships happening on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in North Saanich. The race is the first road race of the year in Canada. The Pioneer 8K is also the first race of the Vancouver Island Race Series as well as […]
Lucy Smith is a coach, mentor, and writer. She was an interim CEO of Triathlon Canada and is now the race director of the TC10K, an event she has won six times. Lucy has won 19 Canadian championships in her career. The volume of titles is one thing, but the diversity is another. She has […]
Pioneer 8K
Cobble Hill 10K
Cedar 12K
Hatley Castle 8K
Comox Valley Half Marathon
McLean Mill 10K
Sooke 10K
Bazan Bay 5K
