Victoria – Royal Roads

Victoria, Canada • 11 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Vancouver Island Trail Running Series - Victoria - Royal Roads 2026 is a trail running event set for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event is held at Royal Roads University on Sooke Road in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series organized by The Frontrunners. The event page lists a Kid's Race, a Long Course, and a Short Course as the planned race types.

Race details and registration

Course information lists approximate distances and elevation gain:

  • Long Course - ~11 km, 300 m vertical gain
  • Short Course - ~6 km, 100 m vertical gain
  • Kid's Race - entry listed separately

Online registration opens on December 5, 2025 and closes at 11:59 pm on April 9, 2026. The posted fees vary by registration period and category; later registration tiers and a higher race-day fee are indicated for both the Short Course and Long Course. Prices are payable in Canadian funds and include mandatory charges. A 5% GST and an online processing fee will be applied at checkout. The event lists the Southern Vancouver Island Nature Trails Society as a fundraising organization with a stated goal of $1,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 km
300 m+
Long Course
6 km
100 m+
Short Course
Kid's Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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