Traffic Advisory - 2026 Road Races/Permits

Below is a list of approved 2026 road races/permits taking place in Central Saanich 

  • Victoria Half Multisport Festival - Sunday, July 12, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    Details: The  Victoria Half Multisport Festival will take place on Sunday, July 12, between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
    Motorists travelling through Central Saanich may experience minor traffic delays during this time. Please use caution, follow directions from traffic control personnel, and allow extra travel time if you are travelling in the area.The bike course is along West Saanich Road, Wallace Drive, Stelly's Cross Road, Veyaness Road, Keating Cross Road, Brookleigh Road and Oldfield Road.While no road closures are planned, traffic control personnel and the Central Saanich Police Service will be on-site to support traffic management and public safety. Thank you for your patience and support of this community event.
    Website: https://www.thevictoriahalf.com/
  • 2026 Ironman - Sunday, May 24, 2026 (see traffic impact times in image)
    Details: The 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria will be held at Hamsterly Beach on Sunday, May 24. The event consists of a 1.9-km swim in Elk Lake, a 90-km bike throughout the Saanich Peninsula, and a 21.1-km run around Elk and Beaver Lakes. All roads will remain open during the bike portion of the event.  Police and traffic control personnel will be positioned at various intersections. 
    Website: https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-victoria 
  • Victoria Club League, Newton Heights Bicycle Race - Sunday, April 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Details: Route map.
    Website: https://www.victoriacyclingleague.com/

If you have any questions concerning the above, please don’t hesitate to contact the Engineering Dept. at 250-544-4210 or email csengineering@csaanich.ca