Saanich Physio + Bazan Bay 5K 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Apr 12, 2026 edition in Sidney, 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 Saanich Physio + Bazan Bay 5K takes place on April 12, 2026 in Sidney, British Columbia and is organized by Vancouver Island Race Series (Island Series). The in-person road race attracts fast 5K seekers and recreational runners alike and is capped at 900 entrants for 2026.

This is a single-day, in-person 5K road race with a mass start at 11:00 a.m. Packet pick-up is available Saturday, April 11 at Frontrunners (Shelbourne Plaza) from 1:00–4:00 p.m. and Sunday morning at Mary Winspear Centre from 9:00–10:30 a.m. There is no day-of registration; entries are online only and online registration closes at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 11, 2026.

What sets Bazan Bay apart is the course itself: a nearly flat, oceanfront out-and-back that ranks among the fastest 5K routes in Canada. The layout features a single 180-degree turnaround roughly 2.5 km from the start, a gentle uphill on the outbound and a quick downhill return, and sweeping views of Sidney Island along the waterfront. Island Series provides live online results and detailed scoring, including five-year age-group, age-graded and team/club points. The event also includes post-race refreshments, draw prizes and awards and incorporates a fundraising component for KidSport Greater BC.

Online registration is available through the official event site; because the field is capped and entries move quickly, runners planning travel via BC Ferries or Victoria International Airport should register early. Packet pick-up and race-day logistics are listed on the event page for registered participants.

• Start/finish: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC
• Course type: Out-and-back road course along the waterfront, starting near Tulista Park
• Turnaround: Single 180° turnaround at approximately 2.5 km
• Elevation: Nearly flat overall with a gentle uphill outbound and a downhill return
• Landmarks/views: Oceanfront running with views of Sidney Island and waterfront parks; ample parking at Mary Winspear Centre

• Extremely fast course: Nearly flat oceanfront 5K with a single 180° turnaround and an almost imperceptible incline on the first 2.5 km
• Capped field: Limited to 900 registrants in 2026, keeping the start less congested for fast times
• Detailed scoring: Live online results with five-year age-group, age-graded and team/club points
• Travel friendly: Close to BC Ferries terminal and Victoria International Airport for destination runners
• Flexible packet pick-up: Saturday pickup at Frontrunners (Shelbourne Plaza) and Sunday morning at Mary Winspear Centre
• Post-race perks: On-course ocean views plus post-race refreshments, draw prizes and awards