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Sun, Mar 08, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Location:
6218 Sooke Road
Sooke, British Columbia
V0S 1N0
Canada
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10k 1k Run

2026 Westcoast Sooke 10K

Enjoy some of the best road running that Vancouver Island has to offer. Distances range from 5km to the half-marathon.

For beginners to Olympians and everyone in between, walkers to runners and all ages.

Sooke offers a rolling and beautiful course on a forested out-and-back route. It is sheltered, so there is little chance of wind ,and the final 2.5K is super fast.

Race registration is capped at 800.

Visit the series' website at www.islandseries.org for race schedules, deep race results, and discover more about Run Van Isle and the history of the series.

IMPORTANT: Come to the Series kickoff event on Friday, January 9th, at Frontrunners Footwear at Yates and Vancouver Streets. Enjoy beverages, food, entertainment, and pick up your season pass.

Learn all about series scoring for individual and team competitions here.

Registration fee includes admin fee, but not 5% GST.

No pets are permitted to accompany a participant. Only registered guide dogs are permitted. All visually impaired participants, accompanied by an assisting runner or guide dog, must start at the back of the field.

The use of headphones of any sort is discouraged. While not banned, a participant can be disqualified for impeding another athlete, operations, or emergency services.

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