Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM
12.3 km from LadysmithCycling
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Frontrunners VITRS is Vancouver Island's premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada.
COURSE DISTANCES
Long Course - ~20km
Short Course - ~10km
START TIME
10:15AM - Kids run
10:30AM - Long Course
11:00AM - Short Course
10k 20k Run Trail
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Across the Lake Swim Westwood Lake
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Westwood Lake is Nanaimo's favourite freshwater swimming spot, and it's easy to see why. The lake sits high above the city with Mount Benson
as a backdrop and the water is calm and quiet.
Three distances: 1.5km, 2.5km, and 5km. Something for everyone, from first-timers to those ready to push further.
Register for both island swims & save $$! Register for the Island Series here
The prices shown include all fees and taxes. No surprises at checkout!
Wait! You could get a $60 swim credit, save 15% off additional registrations, skip the package pickup line, and get no charge transfers by becoming a Lake Club member. Learn more about all the perks!
1k 2k 5k Swim
Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Canaqua Sports is excited to be back in Nanaimo for our 2nd year, and we invite you to join us at the
2nd Annual
Nanaimo Open Water Swim
And
Mudskipper SwimRun Nanaimo
This year also features the
Nanaimo 10K Trail Run
Presented by Canaqua Sports
Date: August 9, 2026
LOCATION: Westwood Lake
381 Westwood Road
Nanaimo, B.C.
FEATURED EVENTS
The Nanaimo Open Water Swim
features distances of 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0 K
Mudskipper SwimRun - Nanaimo
Come and join us for a one-lap or two-lap Mudskipper event. Featuring distances of 10.0K and 20.0K in and around Westwood Lake
Powered by Canaqua Sports
The Nanaimo 10K Trail Run
Enjoy a 10K run around Westwood Lake
Come and join us for a great day of Open Water Swimming and
Individual SwimRun
We at Canaqua Sports are very proud of our local events, and we truly believe that British Columbia will grow into one of our top markets for both Open Water Swimming and SwimRun. We are looking for a few people to help us to make our events even better in the future. If you are interested in helping please let us know by emailing [email protected]
NEW FROM CANAQUA SPORTS
Save on Travel
Hotel bookings, Flights, and Car Rentals
Canaqua Sports announces a partnership with Sportsmasters Travel.
Save money when you book for your events, or even a non-sport trip.
Booking is Easy - Enjoy the Savings!
3k 5k 10k 20k Duathlon Open Water Run Swim SwimRun Trail
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
24.8 km from Ladysmith100k Run
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Butterfly Run Nanaimo
Van Isle
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
5km & 3km Run/Walk
If the cost of registration is a barrier please send us an email: [email protected]
5k Run