Saanich Physio + Bazan Bay 5K 2026

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.

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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.

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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.

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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