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Vancouver Island 24 Hour

Name: Vancouver Island 24 Hour
Start: 2025-09-20
End: 2025-09-20
Location: Duncan

Duncan, Canada • 20 Sep 2025

Dream Nation Apparel Vancouver Island 24 Hour is a multi-distance endurance event for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation held at the Cowichan Sportsplex in Duncan, BC. Open to all levels, it offers 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour races plus a 100 km option, with teams of 2–10 allowed. Capacity is limited to 50 participants on the track at a time, and a virtual edition is capped at 500 participants.

The event emphasizes scenic Duncan surroundings and a clock-driven, competitive atmosphere. New for 2025: ACU 100 km National Championship for ACU members; IAU/ACU labels and Canadian women’s age-group records. Swag, prizes, and Victoria Hospitals Foundation benefits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Duncan

Race information

Website Registration

24 km

24 Hour

12 km

12 Hour

100 km

100km

6 km

6 Hour

3 km

3 Hour

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Finlayson Arm

Victoria - 46 km from Duncan

28 km

50 km

50 mi

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Harriers Gunner Shaw Classic

View Royal - 41 km from Duncan

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