Bastion 12K
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Location Lantzville, BC
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of road running at the 2026 Bastion 12K, taking place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the scenic town of Lantzville, Nanaimo. This event promises to showcase some of the finest running routes Vancouver Island has to offer, with race distances catering to everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5km race and a half-marathon, making it an inclusive event suitable for all ages and abilities.
After a challenging year in 2025, where heavy snowfall led to the race's postponement, the Bastion 12K is eager to return to its new location in Lantzville. With a capped registration of 800 participants, runners will enjoy a gently rolling, rural course that is nearly traffic-free, featuring only two 180-degree turns. Be sure to mark your calendars and join the excitement of this community-focused event, where the spirit of competition and camaraderie thrives. Don’t miss the chance to kick off the season at the Series kickoff event on January 9th for fun, food, and entertainment!
After a challenging year in 2025, where heavy snowfall led to the race's postponement, the Bastion 12K is eager to return to its new location in Lantzville. With a capped registration of 800 participants, runners will enjoy a gently rolling, rural course that is nearly traffic-free, featuring only two 180-degree turns. Be sure to mark your calendars and join the excitement of this community-focused event, where the spirit of competition and camaraderie thrives. Don’t miss the chance to kick off the season at the Series kickoff event on January 9th for fun, food, and entertainment!
Organiser's Description
2026 Bastion 12KEnjoy 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.Fingers crossed, this will be the first year that the event is taking place in Lantzville. For 2025, a heavy snowfall called for the postponement of the race and a move back to the old Cedar location.Race registration is capped at 800.The course is gently rolling, very rural and nearly traffic-free. Good news is there will only be two 180-degree turns.
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.
For beginners to Olympians and everyone in between, walkers to runners and all ages.Fingers crossed, this will be the first year that the event is taking place in Lantzville. For 2025, a heavy snowfall called for the postponement of the race and a move back to the old Cedar location.Race registration is capped at 800.The course is gently rolling, very rural and nearly traffic-free. Good news is there will only be two 180-degree turns.
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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Aspengrove School 7660 Clark Dr, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
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