Human Powered Update
Here is an update on what is happening with Human Powered Racing in 2023.
Author: Rob Dibden
Rob was the Director for Youth Development for Triathlon BC from 2002 to 2007. As an athlete he has represented Canada at the Age Group World Triathlon Championships at the Standard and Long Distance and has completed several Ironman distance races. Rob is the race director of the Triathlon of Compassion, the Victoria Youth Triathlon, SwimRun Victoria, and The HPR Youth Triathlon West Shore. Rob is committed to the development of the sport of Triathlon and Human Powered Racing.
New presenting sponsor for XTERRA Victoria Trail Run
We are very pleased to announce that Outway is the new presenting sponsor for the XTERRA Victoria Trail Run on July 8. With the motto of “Inspiring Personal Bests” Outway is a great fit for your feet and a great fit for our trail run. We have been wearing Outway performance socks since 2016 and…
New Youth Bike Course Designs
Changes to youth bike courses are designed to help improve bike handling skills.
A Youth Triathlon Series on Vancouver Island
Triathlon is a fantastic sport for kids. Youth triathlon teaches so many lessons and leads to life long fitness. Thanks to the ongoing support of Dr. Gerald and Lisa Kersten of Kersten Orthodontics, we are able to continue to provide a great opportunity for kids to participate in our sport. The Kersten Orthodontics Greater Victoria…
Join our Youth Team
The Human Powered Racing Youth Team is back for 2023. Starting on January 7th, our youth team practices on Saturday afternoons at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. The program runs to the end of June. It focuses on preparing athletes to participate in the Kersten Orthodontics Youth Triathlon Series in May and June and to race…
2023 Triathlon and SwimRun Registration is Open!
Registration is open for 2023 Human Powered Racing Events, including triathlons, trail runs, and a swimrun.
5K added to the XTERRA Trail Run
The XTERRA Victoria Trail Run now has a 5K run in addition to the traditional 15K.
Multisport racing in 2022
At Human Powered Racing we are committed to providing fun, challenging events in a safe, healthy environment.
Human Powered Racing takes on the Cowichan Challenge Triathlon
Human Powered Racing is hosting the Cowichan Challenge in 2022.
Registration is open for our 2022 Events
Registration is now open for all 2022 Human Powered Racing events.
Cowichan Valley Team
The Human Powered Racing team is coming to the Cowichan Valley.
Triathlon of Compassion, 2021, is Over (Fundraising Continues Until Tomorrow)
What a beautiful morning for a race! Donations for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre are still coming in. Last time we looked we were over $20,000! If you know someone who wants to support VSAC please let them know they can still donate. The work that VSAC does changes lives, and we’re very thankful to have…
XTERRA Victoria 2021 Pro Race
XTERRA Victoria is offering prize money for the 2021 race.
Canadian Tire JumpStart program supporting community sport
We are excited to share that Human Powered Racing has partnered with Triathlon BC in delivering youth specific programming to South Island participants. Through the @CTJumpstart program, community sport organizations like ours continue to provide access to sport and play for Canadian kids.
The Kersten Orthodontics Youth Triathlon Series
The Greater Victoria Youth Triathlon Series is presented by Kersten Orthodontics. Register for all three races to receive a custom hoody.