The event was initiated in 2013 by 2 Canadian Armed Forces members, aiming to raise funds & awareness for Wounded Warriors Canada. Over the years, it’s grown into an annual event, where a dedicated team of 8 runners takes on a relay-style challenge, traversing the entire length of Vancouver Island over 8 consecutive days, covering 800 kilometers with the goal of raising $250,000. This year’s run begins in Port Hardy, February 21st & ends in Victoria March 1st. All proceeds raised along the way benefit Wounded Warriors Canada, a national mental health service provider specializing in group-based, residential trauma therapy programs for injured Veterans, First Responders & their family members. See the event schedule below:

February 21st / Port Hardy 
February 22nd / Port McNeil 
February 23rd / Woss /Sayward 
February 24th / Campbell River
February 25th / Oyster Bay / Comox
February 26th / Cumberland / Bowser /Port Alberni /Qualicum Beach
February 27th / Parksville/ Lantzville / Wellington
February 28th / Nanaimo / Ladysmith / Chemainus / Duncan
March 1st / Mill Bay / Langford / Esquimalt / Victori

To find out more, or to donate to a runner or team, visit Wounded Warriors Run BC.