2025 Oceanside Mother’s Day 10km Run and 5km Run/Walk

ORCA’s Mothers Day Event is Sunday May 11, 2025

The Oceanside Running Club Association (ORCA) is pleased to again host the Mother’s Day 10 K Run & 5 K Run/Walk in 2025.

We look forward to welcoming new and returning runners, walkers, and valued volunteers on May 11th.

Centred in the heart of the quaint seaside Town of Qualicum Beach, the 2025 event builds on the success of the “new in 2023” and the 2024 versions of the be the well-loved Oceanside Mother’s Day 10 K and 5 K run/walk.

The start/finish will be the grounds of the Qualicum Beach Legion (Br.76) located on Veterans Way – the site of the famous QB Saturday Farmer’s Market.

Given the growing popularity of the event, to best assure a fun and safe time by all, there is a registration limit of 500 participants. So secure your place by registering early and take advantage of the lower fees!

Here are the courses for the 2025 5km and 10km races.

The course is fully paved, utilizing both the popular Dollymount Trail and town streets, providing a safe journey through the urban forests, hobby farms and quiet residential areas of Qualicum Beach. “Once around” for the 5K, and a slightly modified “twice around” for the 10K. Over 70% of the route is shaded – a great bonus should it be warm day!

Entry Fees and Registration

Note – registration is limited to 500 total participants – register early for best rates!

The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable from one participant to another.

Early – until March 15 –$30 (online only) plus service fee

Regular -March 16 to April 12 –$35 (online only) plus service fee

Late – April 13 to May 07 – $40 (online only) plus service fee

Online registration closes at 23:59 PM, Wednesday May 07, 2025

Race day/in person entry (cash only) – subject to availability. If entries are available following closing of online registration, more details will be provided then.

You may transfer from one sub-event to another for a fee of $1.95 (plus applicable tax) at the current registration price point at time of transfer up until online registration closes at 23:59 on Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Race numbers not picked up by the commencement of the event will be forfeited and the registration fee will be considered a donation to our charities. Thank You!

Timing and Results are provided by Startline Timing

2025 results will be posted on the Startline Timing website.

Previous Years	5K	10K
2024	Startline Timing 5K	Startline Timing 10K
2023 – new course	Startline Timing 5K	Startline Timing 10K
2019	Startline Timing 5K	Startline Timing 10K
2018	Startline Timing 5K	Startline Timing 10K
2017	Startline Timing 5K	Startline Timing 10K

Facilities

Washrooms (portable) will be available at the start/finish area, as will be limited access to washroom facilities inside the QB Legion.

Charities

Net Proceeds in support of local charities: details to be announced shortly.

Parking

There is NO parking at the race start/finish area. Participants are encouraged to first find space in one of the following parking lots :

• Kwalikum Secondary School – enter via CONDOR off Village Way – some parking at east side of school (first left off Condor), large lot at top of Condor (please do NOT use the parking lot for visitors to The Gardens (lot to the right at the top of the drive). A 2-minute walk to the start/finish area.
• Qualicum Beach town centre – parking lot opposite Qualicum Foods at Memorial and Fern – entrances from either street. An approximate 8-minute walk to the start/finish area.
• Qualicum Commons – (former elementary school) entrance on Primrose Street, just south of Fern. Approx. 10-minute walk to start/finish area.
• Street parking is available throughout Qualicum Beach central area.

Volunteers

We welcome VOLUNTEERS … we sincerely appreciate the scores of great volunteers who make the event a success! We couldn’t do it without your assistance. Interested in lending a helping hand (or two)? Please go to the Mother’s Day Run Volunteers Page for details.

Race Director

Questions for the Race Director can be placed through email to racedirector@orcarunning.ca