Victoria Half & Sprint Triathlon

JUL

2026

Victoria Half on Vancouver Island pairs a calm Elk Lake swim with a fast bike through Saanich and a flat two loop run around Elk and Beaver Lakes. A long running race for elites and novices, it is a provincial title event and a 2027 ITU Worlds qualifier.

Sun 12 Jul 2026

Victoria, British Columbia

Website

Duathlon Olympic Triathlon Relay Sprint Triathlon Aquabike

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Event overview

The Victoria Half is a triathlon event held on Vancouver Island. The 2026 edition is listed as the Provincial Long Course Championships and a qualifying event for the 2027 ITU World Championships. The race has taken place for over 25 years and has served as National Championships and as a qualifier in past years. The event attracts a mix of high-level triathletes and first-time participants.

Course and race categories

The main course includes a calm one-loop lake swim at Elk Lake, a bike leg through the Saanich Peninsula, and a two-loop run on flat, soft lake trails around Elk and Beaver Lakes. The event offers multiple race formats, including Olympic, Sprint, Duathlon, Aquabike, and Relay categories. Participants receive a commemorative hoodie. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Duathlon

Olympic Triathlon

Relay

Sprint Triathlon

Aquabike