Races in October 2026 in British Columbia
52 races with a confirmed date in October 2026 across British Columbia — the biggest group is 5K races (28). The busiest day is Saturday, October 3, 2026 with 15 races. Every listing links to the organizer's official registration page.
The big ones in October
Multi-distance race weekends — the ones worth planning around.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
West Van Run
West Vancouver, BC · Road · 5km / 10km / 15km / 1km · from $83
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Live Love Run 21K, 10K, 5K & 1K
Langley Twp, BC · Road · 10km / 1km / 5km / 21km · from $55
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
2026 Wild One Run
Kelowna, BC · Road · 10km / 5km / 1km · from $61
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
Reason 2 Rise
Quesnel, BC · Road · 5km / 11km / 22km · from $51
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
Wandering Moose 35k, 25k, 12k
Kelowna, BC · Road · 1km / 12km / 25km / 35km
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
2026 Royal Victoria Marathon
Victoria, BC · Road · 42km / 21km / 8km / 5km
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
Around The Lake Give 'R Take 30
Chilliwack, BC, BC · Road · 30km / 1km / 17km / 13km · from $104
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
2026 Great Trek
Vancouver, BC · Road · 21km / 10km / 5km / 36km
What October is made of
Where they are
Every race in October
52 races listed
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

2026 Wild One Run
Kelowna, BC · Road running · 10km / 5km / 1km · from 61
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Whistler 50 Relay and Ultra
Whistler, BC · Trail · 50km / 80km · from 122
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Live Love Run 21K, 10K, 5K & 1K
Langley Twp, BC · Road running · 10km / 1km / 5km / 21km · from 55
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

West Van Run
West Vancouver, BC · Road running · 5km / 10km / 15km / 1km · from 83
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Okanagan 2026
Kelowna, BC · Road running · 5km · from 66
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert, BC · Road running · 5km · from 56
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Vancouver Island 2026
Nanaimo, BC · Road running · 5km · from 77
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Kamloops 2026
Kamloops, BC · Road running · 5km / 1km · from 77
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Whistler 2026
Whistler, BC · Road running · 5km · from 66
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Vancouver 2026
Vancouver, BC · Road running · 5km · from 93
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

The Larix
Bridesville, BC · Road running · 10km / 21km · from 41
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Butterfly Run Trail 2026
Trail, BC · Trail · 5km · from 66
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Ned's Wish Heroes Run 2026 - Bandit 5km
Prince George, BC · Road running · 5km · from 55
- Saturday, October 3, 2026

Valley Royals XC Invitational
Abbotsford, BC · Cross country
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
Frank Reynolds Memorial Cross Country
North Vancouver, BC · Cross country
- Sunday, October 4, 2026

Reason 2 Rise
Quesnel, BC · Road running · 5km / 11km / 22km · from 51
- Sunday, October 4, 2026

Run for Sobriety 2026
Langley, BC · Road running · 10km / 5km · from 10
- Sunday, October 4, 2026

Penticton 8.2K Trail Race and 3K Fun Run
Penticton, BC · Trail · 8km / 3km · from 5
- Sunday, October 4, 2026

Battle of the Beatton 2026
Charlie Lake, BC · Road running · 12km / 5km · from 40
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
Fernie Half Marathon
Fernie, BC · Road running · 21.1km / 10km / 5km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
CIBC Run for the Cure — Vancouver
Vancouver, BC · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
CIBC Run for the Cure — Victoria
Victoria, BC · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
CIBC Run for the Cure — Kelowna
Kelowna, BC · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
CIBC Run for the Cure — Prince George
Prince George, BC · Road running · 5km / 1km
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
Season's End Trail Run/Ride
Vernon, BC · Cycling
- Saturday, October 10, 2026

Wandering Moose 35k, 25k, 12k
Kelowna, BC · Road running · 1km / 12km / 25km / 35km
- Saturday, October 10, 2026

VALLEY VERTIKILLER TRAIL RACE 2026
Abbotsford, BC · Trail · 30km / 20km / 10km · from 104
- Saturday, October 10, 2026

2026 UBC Farm Fest XC Race & Pre-Canada West Championships
Vancouver, BC · Cross country
- Sunday, October 11, 2026

2026 Royal Victoria Marathon
Victoria, BC · Road running · 42km / 21km / 8km / 5km
- Sunday, October 11, 2026

Pen Run Half and Full Marathon Fall 2026
Langley, BC · Road running · 21km / 42km · from 110
- Sunday, October 11, 2026

Whistler Turkey Trot
Whistler, BC · Road running · 5km / 10km · from 53
- Monday, October 12, 2026

2026 Granville Island Turkey Trot
Vancouver, BC · Road running · 10km / 1km
- Thursday, October 15, 2026

OAC Twilight Meet #3
Kelowna, BC · Track
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
OAC Twilight No. 3
Kelowna, BC · Track
- Saturday, October 17, 2026

Around The Lake Give 'R Take 30
Chilliwack, BC, BC · Road running · 30km / 1km / 17km / 13km · from 104
- Saturday, October 17, 2026

Seawall Classic
Vancouver, BC · Road running · 1km / 10km · from 79
- Saturday, October 17, 2026

2026 BC Athletics Cross Country Championships
Nanoose Bay, BC · Cross country
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
Seawall Race
Vancouver, BC · Road running
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
Canadian Backyard Nationals
Sicamous, BC · Trail
- Sunday, October 18, 2026

Run TWENTY - Strachan Hartley Legacy Run
North Vancouver, BC · Road running · 5km / 10km
Races in October 2026 — FAQ
- How many races are there in October 2026 in British Columbia?
- 52 with a confirmed date, and the biggest group is 5K races with 28. The busiest single day is Saturday, October 3, 2026, with 15 races. Recompiled nightly from the organizers' own calendars, so the number moves as races are announced.
- When should I register for a October race?
- Most Canadian races take entries until race week — what expires first is the price tier, not the spot. Check the fee window on the race's page before you wait.
- Do I sign up here?
- No. Every listing links straight to the organizer's own registration page. RaceFinder never takes signups or a cut.
Planning further out? Build a season, see when race season peaks in Canada, or check which entry fees go up next.