Vancouver Island 24 Hour

The 2026 Dream Nation Apparel Vancouver Island 24 hr takes place at the Cowichan Sportsplex in Duncan, BC on Sept 19, 2026 starting at 9am. It features a 3 hr, 6 hr, 12 hr and 24 hr option, so there is something for everyone.

You can also do the 3hr, 6hr, 12hr or 24hr event by yourself or as a team of 2-10 people (friends, coworkers, family members, your run crew). 

The goal is for you (or your team) to go as far as possible in the chosen duration of time. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome.

For 2026, we are looking to continue to grow the event and grow our impact. Whether you want to participate in the event or sponsor, please get in touch. 

CAPACITY LIMIT: maximum 50 participants in total from all event categories.

The 3,6,12, and 24 hour events are open to everyone of all levels, regardless of ACU member status.

In 2024, we received our IAU and ACU labels for the first time. Two Canadian women's age group records were broken at our event by Catrin Jones in 2024 and were recently ratified by the Association Of Canadian Ultrarunners. 

In 2025 we saw our biggest turnout since inception. We also hosted the ACU 100km Canadian National Championship. Three Canadian age group records were broken. Danny Keyes got a New M60 6 Hour record of 70.000km, breaking a record that previously stood since 2007. Catrin Jones broke her own age group records from the previous year in the 6 hour and 100km.

 

Dream Nation Apparel Vancouver Island 24 hr is also a fundraiser for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

100% of the net proceeds from the event will be donated.

The Victoria Hospitals Foundation (VHF) works in partnership with Island Health to enable donations to every area of care at Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, and Gorge Road hospitals. As Island Health’s charitable partner, we raise donations for medical equipment, special projects, education, and research. VHF donors fund an incredible 40% of the equipment in Victoria General and Royal Jubilee hospitals.

CASH PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• $500- top fundraiser (must raise over $5,000 to qualify for the prize)
• $250- top promoter (must refer at least 10 people to qualify for the prize)
• Additional cash prizes and performance incentives may be added as event revenues allow.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE SWAG FROM DREAM NATION APPAREL including the virtual run participants. 

Some food and refreshments will be provided to participants and participants are also encouraged to bring their own if they have special requirements. There will be room for participants to set up tents or tables for the 100km, and the 6,12 and 24 hour events.

Event photos will be available on the event Facebook Page.

If you would like to become a sponsor or need more information on putting a team together for the event, you can contact the race director here.