2026 Saskia Says Tri

The 2026 Saskia Says Tri takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM PDT from Saanich Commonwealth Place on Elk Lake Drive in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Organized as a beginner-friendly triathlon event, this welcoming and supportive race features a 500m pool swim, followed by a 20km bike ride, and ending with a 4km run, with all proceeds supporting the Saanich Fire Fighters' Charitable Foundation and End2End.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• -- Transition Area: Located in the parking lot at Commonwealth Pool.
• -- Event Package Pickup: Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Trek Bikes (338 Catherine Street, Victoria).
• -- Insurance Requirement: Non-TriBC members must pay Triathlon BC Day-of-Race Insurance at registration or purchase a Tri-BC membership in advance.
• -- Age Requirement: Participants must be 16 years of age or older by December 31, 2024.
• -- Refund Policy: This event is non-refundable.
• -- Waitlist: If the race is full, participants can join the waitlist to be notified if a spot opens.

Included in Registration:

• -- Well-supported swim course
• -- Bike course with professional traffic control
• -- Silicone swim cap
• -- Custom event socks
• -- Supportive, enthusiastic, and experienced event volunteers
• -- Post-race finish line nourishment
• -- Finish line high-fives!

Fundraising and Charitable Impact:

• -- Beneficiaries: Saanich Fire Fighters' Charitable Foundation and End2End.
• -- Fundraiser Incentive: Athletes who make a donation to either charitable foundation will be entered to win a grand prize. Donations can be made during registration or afterward from the event page.
• -- Winner Announcement: The grand prize winner will be announced at the end of the event on June 7, 2026.
• -- Fundraising Leaderboards: Real-time fundraising totals and goal tracking are displayed for both beneficiary organizations.

Sponsors and Community Support:

• -- Tier 1 Sponsors: Trek Bikes, Prairie Inn Harriers, 2:18 Run
• -- Tier 2 Sponsors: Fix Healthcare, Outway, lululemon, Milk and Honey Beauty Bar
• -- Tier 3 Sponsors: Country Grocer, Baked in Z2, Starbucks Coffee, Third Space Movement, Cycles West, Running Room, Habit Coffee, Romeo's Restaurant
• -- Volunteer Support: The event relies on supportive, enthusiastic, and experienced event volunteers to create a welcoming atmosphere.

The 2026 Saskia Says Tri offers a perfect starting point for anyone intimidated by triathlon, providing a fun, supportive, and well-organized experience that might just inspire participants to sign up for more amazing local races after.