Harriers Pioneer 8K
- Date Sun 11th January 2026
- Location Saanichton, BC
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 46th annual Harriers Pioneer 8K on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the beautiful Central Saanich, Capital. This inclusive event welcomes participants of all levels—from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned Olympians—making it the perfect occasion for walkers and runners of all ages. The race starts and finishes at the scenic Saanich Fairgrounds, offering a course that maintains a similar difficulty and elevation profile to its original layout.
As part of the Island Series, this event not only promises a thrilling race experience but also features a kickoff celebration on Friday, January 9th, at Frontrunners Footwear where participants can enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, and pick up their race bibs. With prizes for high-performing athletes and an engaging atmosphere, the Harriers Pioneer 8K is a fantastic way to kick off your running season. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event!
As part of the Island Series, this event not only promises a thrilling race experience but also features a kickoff celebration on Friday, January 9th, at Frontrunners Footwear where participants can enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, and pick up their race bibs. With prizes for high-performing athletes and an engaging atmosphere, the Harriers Pioneer 8K is a fantastic way to kick off your running season. Don’t miss out on this exciting community event!
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2026 Harriers Pioneer 8K
For beginners to Olympians and everyone in between, walkers to runners and all ages.Enjoy the 46th annual Harriers Pioneer 8K back at its original home in Saanichton, starting and ending at the Saanich Fairgrounds.The course is not the original; however, the course difficulty (or easiness), and elevation profile will be very similar. 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.
Also, Harriers Pioneer 8K race bib pick up is available at the event for those who have registered for the Pioneer 8K.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 are discouraged. While not banned, a participant can be disqualified for impeding another athlete, operations, or emergency services.
HIGH PERFORMING ATHLETES – This race has prize money and offers complimentary entries to applicants who meet or are near set performance standards. Details on the club's Pioneer 8K page.
For beginners to Olympians and everyone in between, walkers to runners and all ages.Enjoy the 46th annual Harriers Pioneer 8K back at its original home in Saanichton, starting and ending at the Saanich Fairgrounds.The course is not the original; however, the course difficulty (or easiness), and elevation profile will be very similar. 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.
Also, Harriers Pioneer 8K race bib pick up is available at the event for those who have registered for the Pioneer 8K.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 are discouraged. While not banned, a participant can be disqualified for impeding another athlete, operations, or emergency services.
HIGH PERFORMING ATHLETES – This race has prize money and offers complimentary entries to applicants who meet or are near set performance standards. Details on the club's Pioneer 8K page.
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Saanich Fairgrounds, Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton, BC, Canada
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