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# ORCA Running Club

Running in Beautiful Parksville and Qualicum

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://orcarunning.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Mother's Day 2023 Donation Presentation](https://orcarunning.ca/mothers-day-2023-donation-presentation/) - On Nov 7, 2023, ORCA presented donations to three local charities, Haven Society, Forward House, and the Oceanside Community Track. The $5300 was raised at the 2023 ORCA Mother's Day race. An additional $1800 was donated to these charities directly from sponsors and online donations. The ORCA executive and race committee extend their gratitude to
- [ORCA Mother's Day Run is Returning for 2023](https://orcarunning.ca/orca-mothers-day-run-is-returning-for-2023/) - The Oceanside Running Club Association (ORCA) Mother's Day Run is Back for 2023 After 3 years the club is extremely pleased to bring it back. New location.
- [Learn to Run is Returning in 2023](https://orcarunning.ca/learn-to-run-is-returning/) - The Learn to Run Clinic will be re-launched in February 2023. Planning is happening now as the club executive works out the details for the Mother's Day run and this clinic. We know there are many people in the community wishing to participate in this popular activity. For those wanting to start running for the
- [ORCA web site Refreshed](https://orcarunning.ca/orca-site-refreshed/) - Here it is! A rejuvenated look and feel for the ORCA web site. The ORCA executive realized in early 2022 that the site needed to be updated along with the content. As we are hopefully pulling out of the pandemic, we are seeing a return of runners to our club. Providing current information to existing
- [It may be December yet we continue to run](https://orcarunning.ca/it-may-be-december-yet-we-continue-to-run/) - It's December 17, 2022. A brisk 2 degrees C and no wind. Nice turn out at Serious Coffee. Most everyone is sporting extra layers since this is supposed to be an easy long run day. The forecast is for snow in the coming days yet here we are enjoying another beautiful day in Parksville.

## Pages

- [ORCA Running in Oceanside - Parksville/Qualicum](https://orcarunning.ca/) - Oceanside Running Club Association - ORCA. This Parksville/Qualicum based club is a welcoming and friendly group to make friends and achieve your fitness goals.
- [Easy Paced Runs](https://orcarunning.ca/easy-paced-runs/) - Easy Paced Runs Are you looking for group runs that are more casual? We may have something that suits you. The focus of these runs is on enjoyment and building fitness - not speed or competition. You won't be expected to run hard, to feel out of breath, or to feel that you are racing.
- [Mothers Day Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mothers-day-run/) - The ORCA Mother's Day Run returns May 14, 2023 in the Town of Qualicum Beach. Featuring a beautiful new 5K course, doubled for the 10K run.
- [Mothers Day Run 2026 - Archive](https://orcarunning.ca/mothers-day-run-2026-archive/) - 2026 Oceanside Mother’s Day 10km Run and 5km Run/Walk The ORCA Mother's Day Event is Sunday May 10, 2026 The countdown is on The Oceanside Running Club Association (ORCA) is pleased to again host the Mother’s Day 10 K Run & 5 K Run/Walk in 2026. We look forward to welcoming new and returning runners,
- [mday run update](https://orcarunning.ca/mday-run-update/) - The ORCA Mother's Day 5K / 10K Run Returns for 2023. After a 3-year break due to COVID-19, the popular run is back and moved to a new Qualicum location.
- [Mday Volunteer](https://orcarunning.ca/mday-volunteer/) - Volunteer for the 2026 Mother's Day Run Volunteer for the Oceanside Mother’s Day 10k and 5k Run We welcome and appreciate event-day volunteers! This event isn’t possible without the generous donation of time by more than 65 volunteers. Are you interested in being part of this great Mother’s Day Run? Please continue reading. There are
- [MDay Sponsors](https://orcarunning.ca/mday-sponsors/) - Mother's Day Run Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of this event
- [My Calendar](https://orcarunning.ca/my-calendar/)
- [ORCA Wear](https://orcarunning.ca/orca-wear/) - ORCA Clothing The latest ORCA T-Shirt is available for ordering We are partnering with Montreal-based Balmoral Sports for our new team shirts. After investigating several options, we decided to go with Balmoral Sports for the following key reasons: They are Montreal based and 100% Canadian owned They make all their products in Montreal They use
- [T-shirts](https://orcarunning.ca/t-shirts/) - ORCA T-shirts New ORCA t-shirts will be available soon. Expect an announcement in February 2026. Along with the new shirts, a revised club logo will be revealed and used on these shirts.
- [Learn to Run 2026](https://orcarunning.ca/learn-to-run-2026/) - ORCA Learn to Run Clinic Here we go again! Start 2026 by joining us for a gentle, safe, and fun training program. The Oceanside Running Club Association is pleased to again offer a winter/spring Learn to RunProgram for adults 19 years or older who want to learn or re-learn healthy running skills at apersonalized pace in a
- [Contact Us](https://orcarunning.ca/contact-us/) - Contact Us We want to hear from you! We appreciate your feedback, questions, accolades, suggestions, opinions or complaints. Oceanside Running Club Association (ORCA) P O Box 2040 Parksville, BC, V9P 2G1 You may use the emails below for specific questions or comments Robert Watt, President: president@orcarunning.ca Robert Watt, Membership: membership@orcarunning.ca Mary Beil, Treasurer: treasurer@orcarunning.ca Doug Brown, Learn
- [Island Racing](https://orcarunning.ca/island-racing/) - Racing For many members of ORCA, racing provides a great way to set goals as well as have an exciting day or weekend away. Fortunately, there are many running races on Vancouver Island throughout the year with many included as part of race series. Vancouver Island Race Series This series includes eight races on southern
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- [Ticket Receipt](https://orcarunning.ca/ticket-receipt/) - [sc_event_tickets_receipt]
- [Membership](https://orcarunning.ca/membership/) - Membership Welcome to new and returning ORCA members.ORCA is a club for adult walkers and runners, 19 years or older. Scheduled weekly road runs and trail runs of varying distances at a pace to suit everyone Runs to improve speed and strength Training advice and plans Injury prevention tips Motivation to help achieve your running
- [Board of Directors](https://orcarunning.ca/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors The Oceanside Running Club Association is a non-profit society registered in the Province of BC governed by a volunteer-led board of directors elected from the membership at the Annual General Meeting in November each year. Executive - 2026 (Elected at AGM Nov 18, 2025) Robert Watt – President and memberships Mary Beil - Treasurer Heather
- [Thursday AM](https://orcarunning.ca/thursday-am/) - Thursday AM Speed Workout The group typically meets at the Qualicum Curling Club on Veterans Way at 8:00am. (subject to change) The sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes. The workouts are varied by distance, time, or pace. Do expect to run some hills. Coached by Heather. Where Qualicum Curling Club on Veterans Way -
- [Tuesday AM](https://orcarunning.ca/tuesday-am/) - Tuesday AM Tempo Runs These are challenging sessions designed to improve your pace and running form. There is an expectation that you can run continuously for 5km but it doesn’t have to be fast. The sessions included a warmup jog, dynamic stretching, the main workout, and a cooldown jog. Coached by Heather. Where We meet
- [Sponsors](https://orcarunning.ca/sponsors/) - Club Sponsors Thank you to our Club Sponsors and Oceanside Mother’s Day Race Sponsors. The success of the Oceanside Running Club Association would not be possible without the generous support of our local sponsors for both the Oceanside Mother’s Day 10k/5k Race and our ongoing running, training and community events. All of our partners help provide
- [Ken Owen Award](https://orcarunning.ca/ken-owen-award/) - Ken Owen Award The Ken Owen Award is presented annually to the Team ORCA member voted “most inspirational” by their teammates. The award was created by Mike Bourcier and Michele Levesque to commemorate Ken Owen (pictured to the right), a long-time member of Team ORCA who passed away in 2005. Ken was a great friend
- [Learn to Run 2025](https://orcarunning.ca/learn-to-run-2025/) - ORCA Learn to Run Clinic 2025 Yes – we’re doing it again! Start 2025 by joining us for a gentle, safe, and fun training program. The Oceanside Running Club Association is pleased to again offer a winter/spring Learn to RunProgram for adults 19 years or older who want to learn or re-learn healthy running skills
- [Club Info](https://orcarunning.ca/club-info/) - Club Info ORCA's Mission To bring together runners of every level of ability and interest. To promote good health, friendship, training, and sportsmanship. To encourage participants in all types of running, walking and athletic events. To support charitable causes in our Oceanside community from the proceeds of our races or other events. Board of Directors
- [Workouts](https://orcarunning.ca/workouts/) - ORCA Run Workouts Saturday Long(er) Runs The meeting location alternates between Serious Coffee, Parksville Beach, Springwood Park, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Elementary, and View Rd. Start time is typically 8:00AM. Distances vary from 8km to 24km to suit people’s training needs. Details are provided by email to those signed up for the Saturday runs. You can
- [Confirmation](https://orcarunning.ca/confirmation/) - ORCA Confirmation Thanks for reaching out to ORCA. Your submission will be directed to one of our club members. You should receive a response within a few days. In the event that you do not hear back, you can reach out to members of the club executive that are listed on our "Contact Us" page.
- [Wednesday PM](https://orcarunning.ca/wednesday-pm/) - Evening Run Workout Sessions The Qualicum Beach Wednesday Night Run Club started in November 2023, as a means to bring local runners together for evening speed workouts. The QB Run Club is excited to join forces with ORCA to continue to bring even more running options to our community! Please reach out to Val Hunter,
- [Learn to Run 2024](https://orcarunning.ca/learn-to-run-2024/) - ORCA Learn to Run Clinic 2024 Yes – we’re doing it again! Start 2024 by joining us for a gentle, safe, and fun training program. The Oceanside Running Club Association is pleased to again offer a winter/spring Learn to RunProgram for adults 19 years or older who want to learn or re-learn healthy running skills
- [Learn to Run](https://orcarunning.ca/learn-to-run/) - The ORCA Learn to Run Clinic is back for 2023. Qualicum and Parksville area people can start or return to running in a safe and fun training program.
- [Community](https://orcarunning.ca/community/) - Community Once the domain of quiet retirees, the picturesque Oceanside area of central Vancouver Island has flourished into a vibrant, growing community – and a runners’ dream come true. On eastern Vancouver Island, about 30 minutes north of Nanaimo, two towns make up the Oceanside region: Parksville and Qualicum. Presided over by the majestic Mt
- [Monday Trail](https://orcarunning.ca/monday-trail/) - Monday Trail Runs This Monday morning trail run is a chilled out run through the forests around Qualicum. Expect to enjoy nature and to engage in friendly conversation with your running mates. The distance ranges from 5km to 10km at an easy pace. There can be numerous stops to regroup or to enjoy the surroundings.
- [Trail Runs](https://orcarunning.ca/trail-runs/) - ORCA Trail Runs Several members of ORCA enjoy trail running. The areas in and around Oceanside provide an abundance of beautiful trails. If you are interested in trail running, reach out to any members during our run sessions for feedback. Currently, many of these runs are spontaneous and loosely organized. There is a regularly scheduled
- [Training](https://orcarunning.ca/training/) - Training with ORCA Through the efforts of passionate and experienced volunteers and coaches, ORCA offers multiple training options. Whether you are committed to taking your current fitness to a higher level or looking to begin your fitness journey, there are plenty of opportunities each week to help you to reach your goals. Running with a
- [Run Sessions](https://orcarunning.ca/run-sessions/) - Run with Us Whether you want to get out for casual runs or have bigger dreams like a 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon race or even an ultra marathon – on roads or trails – ORCA offers you running partners and coaching. Check out our running programs by visiting our road and trail running
- [Privacy Policy for ORCA](https://orcarunning.ca/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy for ORCA Who we are Oceanside Running Club Association - https://orcarunning.ca Comments When visitors leave comments on this site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called
- [PEO](https://orcarunning.ca/peo/) - Philanthropic Educational Organization Women helping women reach for the stars P.E.O.s are women of all ages, from all walks of life, united in friendship and a shared passion for educating women. We believe that educating women can change the world. Our chapter has most recently provided local central Vancouver Island area women with financial aid
- [Racer of the Year](https://orcarunning.ca/racer-of-the-year/) - Racer of the Year Award Donated by Rhys Harrison, the aim of this award is to encourage members to enter races and especially to support our local Vancouver Island Series. Any publicly advertised road or trail running races would count but not track, triathlon, or multi-sport adventure races. Any location including outside Canada is eligible.
- [Haven](https://orcarunning.ca/haven/) - Haven Society About Haven Society Parksville Qualicum Haven House is a program delivered by Haven Society in collaboration with the Society of Organized Services. Opened in October 2013, the Parksville Qualicum Haven House is a direct response to many local community members and organizations who felt strongly that women and children needed access to a
- [Forward House](https://orcarunning.ca/forward-house/) - Forward House Community Society In Parksville (since 1982) and more recently in Qualicum Beach, Forward House programs have fostered mental well-being and provided creative and educational enrichment and support to adults in our community who are dealing with mental health challenges. Our ORCA family is proud to share a dynamic relationship with Forward House, highlighting
- [Saturday Long Run](https://orcarunning.ca/saturday-long-run/) - Saturday Long(er) Runs Saturday run summary The meeting location alternates between Serious Coffee, Parksville Beach, Springwood Park, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Elementary, and View Rd. Start time is typically 8:00AM. Distances vary from 8km to 24km to suit people’s training needs. Directions are provided by email to those signed up for the Saturday runs. This is
- [Other Activities](https://orcarunning.ca/other-activities/) - ORCA Other Activites The Oceanside Running Club Association is a run club however several members engage in other physical activities that may be of interest to you. Although these activities are not organized by the club, you can reach out to fellow members about joining them in the following activities: Hiking Swimming at the pool
- [Bylaws](https://orcarunning.ca/bylaws/) - Club Bylaws Bylaws The Oceanside Running Club Association was incorporated on December 22, 2003 in the Province of BC. Constitution of the Society The name of the Society is “OCEANSIDE RUNNING CLUB ASSOCIATION.” The purpose of the Society is: TO PROMOTE the sport of running for fun, friendship and health in the Oceanside area of
- [Volunteers](https://orcarunning.ca/volunteers/) - Volunteers We appreciate and welcome volunteers to: (1) Serve on the board of directors (2) Lead runs or clinics (3) Assist with the Oceanside Mother’s Day 10k/5k Race in May of each year (4) Lead, dream up, or join in on events throughout the year The Oceanside Mother’s Day Race relies on volunteers in order
- [Awards](https://orcarunning.ca/awards/) - Club Awards Annual recognition of outstanding efforts within the club. Ken Owen Award Racer of the Year Award Lifetime Membership Award
- [Lifetime Membership Award](https://orcarunning.ca/lifetime-membership-award/) - Lifetime Membership Award Recognizing a member or members who have long served the interests and growth of the club, its members and the community at large. This honour is duly awarded to the member or members recognizing the contributions made and their commitment to continued service. As a token of our appreciation and admiration, we

## Events

- [Saturday Easy Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/saturday-easy-run/)
- [Wednesday Easy Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/wednesday-easy-run/)
- [Monday Easy Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/monday-easy-run/)
- [St Patrick's Day Run and Celebration](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/st-patricks-day-run-and-celebration/)
- [ORCA Mother's Day Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/orca-mothers-day-run/)
- [ORCA Social Activity at Rathtrevor Park](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/orca-social-activity-at-rathtrevor-park/) - More details will be provided soon
- [Qualicum Beach Wednesday Night Runners](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/qualicum-beach-wednesday-night-runners/) - Check out the Facebook page for workout details.
- [Monday morning trail run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/monday-morning-trail-run/) - Get on the mailing list to receive updates about this run.
- [Post run social get together](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/post-run-social-get-together/)
- [Saturday Long Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/saturday-long-run/) - Meet up locations and run routes vary weekly.
- [Thursday morning speed session](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/thursday-morning-speed-session/)
- [Tuesday Morning Tempo Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-events/tuesday-morning-tempo-run/)

## Locations

- [Qualicum Beach Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-locations/qualicum-beach-royal-canadian-legion-branch-76/)
- [Rathtrevor Park, Parksville](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-locations/rathtrevor-park-parksville/)
- [Qualicum Beach Train Station](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-locations/qualicum-beach-train-station/)
- [Qualicum Beach Curling Club parking lot](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-locations/qualicum-beach-curling-club-parking-lot/)
- [Parksville Curling Club parking lot](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-locations/parksville-curling-club-parking-lot/)
- [Demo: Minnesota Orchestra](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-locations/demo-minnesota-orchestra/)

## Categories

- [General News](https://orcarunning.ca/category/general/)
- [Learn to Run](https://orcarunning.ca/category/learn/)
- [Mothers Day Run](https://orcarunning.ca/category/mday/)

## Event Categories

- [General](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-event-category/general/)
- [Training](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-event-category/training/)
- [Social](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-event-category/social/)
- [Trail Run](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-event-category/trail-run/)

## Location Accessibility

- [Accessible Entrance](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/accessible-entrance/)
- [Accessible Parking Designated](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/accessible-parking-designated/)
- [Accessible Restrooms](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/accessible-restrooms/)
- [Accessible Seating](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/accessible-seating/)
- [Wheelchair Accessible](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/wheelchair-accessible/)
- [Bariatric Seating Available](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/bariatric-seating-available/)
- [Elevator to all public areas](https://orcarunning.ca/mc-location-access/elevator-to-all-public-areas/)