Harriers Pioneer 8K
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Vancouver Island Race Series
The Vancouver Island Race Series is a set of eight road races held on Vancouver Island. The series offers a season pass and individual race entries. Team competition is organised for clubs and corporate teams; a team is formed by gathering four others. The series lists team champions for multiple years: Speedfarm (Island Series Cup) and Harriers Running Club (VIRA Cup) for 2023–2025. Live results are posted automatically when a participant crosses the finish line.
Races and course information
All courses are measured to World Athletics and Athletics Canada specifications for accuracy. All courses are record-eligible except for the Hatley Castle 8K; the Hatley Castle course is still measured to World Athletics standards. The series includes the following races and 2026 race dates:
- 8K Harriers Pioneer 8K : January 11, 2026
- 10K Cobble Hill 10K : January 25, 2026
- 8K Hatley Castle 8K : February 8, 2026
- 12K Bastion 12K : February 22, 2026
- 10K Westcoast Sooke 10K : March 8, 2026
- Half marathon Comox Valley RV Half Marathon : March 22, 2026
- 10K McLean Mill 10K : March 29, 2026
- 5K Saanich Physio+ Bazan Bay 5K : April 12, 2026
Prices and registration are listed per race and a season pass price is published for the full series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.