Vancouver Island Trail Running Series

Name: Vancouver Island Trail Running Series
Address: 1200 Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC, V8V0A4, CA
Telephone: +12503917373
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09/15/2026

Now that Finlayson Arm has had its moment… consider this your reminder that we still have one more VITRS race day left. 👀🌲

The 2026 Vancouver Island Trail Running Series wraps up in Qualicum Bay on October 24th, and we’re already looking forward to getting everyone back together for one final start line.

One more race. One more trail. One more chance to spend the day running through the forest with this community. 💙 And yes… Qualicum costumes are always encouraged. 🎃

Mark the calendar and start thinking about what you’re wearing. We’ll see you October 24th for the season finale!

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09/08/2026

At this point, they shouldn’t even be surprised 😂

“Another trail race?”
Yes. Another trail race.

And conveniently… there’s still one more VITRS race left this season 👀🌲
Qualicum Bay — October 24th

Choose your adventure:
🏃 Short Course — ~11K | 135m vertical gain
🏃 Long Course — ~25K | 345m vertical gain
🌲 Kids Race — ~1K

Whether you’re going for the 11K, taking on the full 25K, or bringing the little ones out for the kids race, there’s one more chance to hit the trails with us before we wrap up the 2026 Vancouver Island Trail Running Series.

Who’s already breaking the news to their family? 😂

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09/06/2026

Looking back on an unforgettable weekend at Cobble Hill 🌲🏃

From the climbs to the finish-line moments, this one always reminds us just how strong the VITRS community is.

Now, we’re wishing the best of luck to everyone taking on .endurance Finlayson Arm next week ~ we’ll be cheering you on out there! 💪⛰️

And for our VITRS crew, we’ll see you back on the trails for the final race of the series at Qualicum Bay on October 24. One more race to bring the season home. 🤝🌲

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09/03/2026

Our happy place. 🌲💙

There’s just something about spending a day on the trails... the early mornings, forest miles, tough climbs, finish-line cheers, and the people you meet somewhere along the way.

That’s what the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series is all about. Getting outside, exploring some pretty incredible parts of the Island, challenging yourself, and sharing the trails with a community that keeps coming back for more.

We’ve made a lot of memories out here this season, and we’re not quite finished yet.

One last day on the trails together: Qualicum Bay, October 24th. 🤍

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09/01/2026

September hits a little different on the trails. 🍂

The mornings are cooler, the light starts to change, the trails feel a little quieter, and you can tell summer is slowly starting to let go.

It’s that shift in the season where the hot, dusty runs start turning into crisp mornings, changing leaves, and eventually a little more mud underfoot.

But the trails are still here, and there’s still plenty of running left to do.
A new season, a different kind of trail day. 🌲

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08/30/2026

Because if it’s not on Strava… did it even happen? 😂

We’ve made our way across Vancouver Island, shared a whole lot of kilometres, climbed some questionable hills, crossed finish lines, collected race photos and, of course, uploaded it all to Strava.

Now there’s one final race left in the 2026 Vancouver Island Trail Running Series. 🌲🏃
📍 Qualicum Bay
📅 October 24th

Whether you’ve been racing with us all season or Qualicum Bay will be your first VITRS start line, we’d love to have you out there to close out another year on the trails.

One more bib. One more start line. One more finish line. One more activity to upload before we call the 2026 series a wrap. 🙌

Who’s joining us for the finale?

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08/25/2026

Trail running isn’t always about pace, distance, or where you finish. Sometimes it’s about staying in it when your legs are tired, trusting the work you’ve put in, and reminding yourself that you can keep going.

A few mindset reminders to carry with you into your next run. 🌲

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08/23/2026

If you know, you know 😂

Trail running: somehow trying to run fast while simultaneously dodging roots, rocks, branches, puddles and whatever else the trail decides to throw at you.

A little Jack Sparrow, a little questionable footing, and a whole lot of “I meant to do that.”
Who else looks like this on the trails? 🙋‍♀️

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08/20/2026

Cobble Hill never fails to surprise us with that elevation 😮‍💨⛰️

The climbs, the views, the legs questioning every decision… and somehow, you keep coming back for more.

A few more moments from Cobble Hill 2026 and a race that always delivers a challenge. Huge congrats to everyone who took on the trails with us this year! 🌲🏃

Until next time, Cobble Hill. 🤝

Huge thanks again to our race photographer , photos are available to purchase now!

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08/18/2026

Cobble Hill, you’re still playing on repeat in our heads. 🌲🏃‍♀️

Another Vancouver Island Trail Running Series race in the books, and this one brought the climbs, the forest, the heat, and one seriously good day on the trails.

Thank you to every runner, volunteer, supporter, and crew member who made Cobble Hill such a memorable stop in the series. We hope you’re still riding that post-race high. 🙌

Next up: Finlayson Arm & Qualicum Bay. Who’s ready to do it all over again? 👀

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Address

1200 Vancouver Street
Victoria, BC
V8V0A4

Telephone

+12503917373

Website

http://www.islandtrailseries.ca/

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