Hatley Castle 8K 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Feb 8, 2026 edition in Victoria, BC. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

The Hatley Castle 8K takes place each February in Victoria, British Columbia — the 2026 edition is scheduled for February 8. It is presented as one stop in the long-running Vancouver Island Race Series, a circuit of island road races that dates back to the early 1980s and draws club runners, walkers and destination visitors from around Vancouver Island.

The Hatley Castle event is an 8-kilometre road race with a late-morning start; the 2026 race is listed to begin at 11:00 am. It is offered both as a single-race entry and as part of the Vancouver Island Race Series season pass, so participants can sign up for this one race or collect points across the multi-race season.

What sets Hatley Castle apart is its place inside the island-wide series culture: team and club scoring are encouraged (gather four others to form a five-person team), local running shops support the series, and the event welcomes runners, racewalkers, walkers and wheelchair athletes. The series’ premier sponsor, Frontrunners Footwear, provides a visible local connection, and limited-edition series-branded merch — including the vented trucker hat — is available to purchase.

Registration for the 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series launches at the Royal Victoria Marathon Expo; single-race entries and season passes are promoted through that launch. Registrants should note the series’ no-refund, no-transfer policy when signing up.

• Paved road course — the Vancouver Island Race Series describes Hatley Castle as a road running race.
• Start time listed at 11:00 am on race day (February 8, 2026).
• Open to runners, racewalkers, walkers and wheelchair athletes only; no roller blades, baby strollers or personal bicycles permitted (official cyclists only).
• Race-day guidance strongly recommends not wearing headphones; standard series race rules and conduct apply.

• Team competition: Five-person teams are encouraged — gather four others to compete as a club or corporate squad.
• Season pass option: Enter Hatley Castle as a single race or sign up for the Vancouver Island Race Series season pass to score across multiple events.
• Local retail support: Frontrunners Footwear is the series’ premier sponsor with multiple Victoria-area locations for shoe fitting and training resources.
• Road-race accessibility: Open to runners, racewalkers, walkers and wheelchair athletes — this is an inclusive road-running event.
• Series-branded merch: Limited-edition vented trucker hat available for purchase from the series’ official store.