8 RUNNERS
800 KMS
1 CAUSE
A Journey Across Vancouver Island That Supports Our Canadian Veterans, First Responders And Their Families.
A journey supporting our Veterans, First Responders, and their families
In 2027, our runners take on Vancouver Island again, 800 kilometres, eight runners, one mission.
The Wounded Warrior Run BC brings communities together to support the Veterans and First Responders who’ve served us, and the families.
Every kilometre raises funds for real mental health support through Wounded Warriors Canada. And every dollar raised on Vancouver Island stays on Vancouver Island, helping the people right here who need it.
This year, we’ve brought the whole island into a single run. What was once a separate one-day event is now woven into the main journey itself, so the full 800km, from Sooke to Sidney, then Port Hardy all the way to Victoria, runs as one continuous story from beginning to end.
What’s new for 2027
Our Journey
The Run
February 6-14th, 2027
It all begins on the Sooke-to-Sidney route on February 6th, alongside our alumni, before the team travels north to Port Hardy to start the main journey south on February 7th, via Port Alberni, all the way to Victoria. Come cheer along the route or meet us at one of 28 stops to support our runners, Canadian Veterans, First Responders, and their families.
THE GALA DINNER
February 27th, 2027
Our grand finale. Join us for an elegant evening celebrating everything achieved throughout the 2027 campaign, with all proceeds supporting Trauma-Exposed Professionals and their families on Vancouver Island.
8 RUNNERS • 800 KMS • 1 CAUSE
THE MOMENTS
WE RUN FOR
« The parents of a young, injured Afghan veteran asked us to come outside and see their son step out in public, out of isolation because of his PTSD. Their thank you for what we do was emotional and profound, and it has stayed with me through every year of running since. »
— Founding Team Member
« It reminds us why we run, who we run for, and the strength that comes from community. »
— Head Runner, on the traditional blessing by Chief Calvin Hunt in Port Hardy.
« This dog saved his life. I understand exactly how he feels, because my service dog saved me and gave me my life back. »
— Support Team Member
MEET OUR 2027 TEAM
OUR 2027 SUPPORT TEAM
OUR ALUMNI
The Wounded Warrior Run BC wouldn’t be possible without our past runners and support crew. We’ve felt incredible support from our communities, and we want to give a special shoutout to our core alumni: Jason Laidman, Rob Brennan, Paul Jones, Francesca Lott, Matt Carlson, Chris Stranger, Yana Hempler, Daryl Baswick, Jeff Kibble, Lori Timpson, Maria Marciano, Pat Bryant, Susan Marcotte, Stephan Marcotte, Amver Cinco, Marissa Morison and Kevin Whiteside. Thank you for your dedication, heart, and the kilometres you’ve put in to make this run what it is.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS THAT MAKE THIS JOURNEY HAPPEN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO WE GET IN TOUCH WITH THE TEAM?
Email Jacqueline@woundedwarriors.ca or call 250-661-4333.
AM I ABLE TO RUN WITH THE TEAM DURING THE EVENT?
If you are interested in applying for a position on the team or to join the team in a smaller portion of the run, please contact jacqueline@woundedwarriors.ca. Please note that this is not an open running event and strict timings are kept to ensure our stops are on time.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AS A SPONSOR?
We have several ways to get involved as a sponsor of the 2027 Wounded Warrior Run BC campaign. Please contact jacqueline@woundedwarriors.ca to receive our 2027 sponsorship pack.
HOW MUCH OF THE FUNDS DONATED GO TO COMMUNITIES ON VANCOUVER ISLAND?
100% of the funds donated from Vancouver Island stay on Vancouver Island. In fact, any money donated on the island comes back tenfold from the rest of Canada to provide life-changing programs on the island.