Victoria Queer Run Club

PKOLS Thursday crew got out for a jaunt and we had the energy!! We talked about things we recently learnt, races and upcoming adventures that we’re excited about. If you want to join in our the trail running fun, reach out or join us!

Stay tuned for our Monday post, and mark your calendars for Q***r Jock Night on June 25th!

We’re joining forces for Q***r Jock Night🤩🏳️‍🌈✨

Mark your calendars for June 25th at 6pm 📆 we’re all on the same team and getting together at Stevenson Memorial Park (Park behind Fernwood Community Centre) for a big q***r sport social! 🏃🏻🥎🏀⚽️🧗🏾‍♂️🥌

We have come together with the q***r sports clubs in encourage all q***r sport groups (or people interested in looking for 2SLGBTQ+ active spaces) to attend 🥏🏉🛼🛹🥊🧘🏼‍♀️🏄🏾🚴‍♀️

Join us for an evening of:
✨park hangs (BYO blanket/snacks/hydration) 🧃
✨some friendly competition (lawn games, tossing frisbees, etc.)
✨a soft place to land and learn about q***r sport clubs in town🏳️‍🌈 (sometimes online registration is spooky without knowing anyone first!)
✨ most importantly, mingle and socialize🧚!

Bring a friend, bring your fav lawn game, share with your network, and looking forward to seeing you there! 😊 have questions? Let us know!!

VQRC will be bringing freezies 🧊 (it also might be our 1 year birthday week so come celebrate 🥳)

*the term “jock” refers to anyone who is a part of the q***r sport community, or is interested in q***r sport teams. You do not need to identify with the word “jock” to attend* (more of a catchy event name) 😋

💛PKOLS beach parking lot washroom at 6pm💛

Emma will be leading the trail enthusiasts for a loop around PKOLS - we’ll be starting at 6pm, ending roughly at 7 pm. We typically run on flat/downhill sections and walk up the inclines. If you’re feeling keen, you can run up to the summit after the loop, but make sure you bring a headlamp!

For these runs, make sure to have a pair of running shoes with good tread that can grip a variety of surfaces (gravel, dirt, roots, and rocks). If you find yourself needing water, it is recommended to bring a hydration vest.

We’ll meet at the public washrooms in the PKOLS Beach Parking lot (4501 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 2S8).

Welcoming all paces for these runs! They are a spring/summer highlight!

This June we stride in Pride! Our first run of the month was met with beautiful (but hot!) weather and a few hills to see the gorgeous views of the coastline. We talked about all the pride we feel in our lives, and how it has shaped our past present and future 🥰

Next run is Wednesday in Westshore at Thetis Lake parking lot for 5:30pm! ☺️

For the Westshore chapter run, we’ll be stating at Thetis Lake for a 5:30pm start. Bring your pals, bring your dogs! It’ll be a fun lap around the park!

⚡️Groovin’ - someone who is looking for a social/casual pace, anywhere between ~6:30-7:00min/km, and opportunities for stops as the group decides.

⚡️Movin’ - someone who wants to move their body and is looking to take their time, perhaps a newer runner, or coming back from injury!

VQRC is a “no drop” club. This means that every 1.5km or so, we take a to regroup and take a breather. If you feel like the run is out of your capacity, then there is also the option to cut it shorter and turn around, no questions asked! As the club grows, we will have groups to accommodate various paces/goals, but right now we’re welcoming everyone, no matter the experience. 🌈

Hear ye, hear ye! Join us tomorrow for a run meant for royalty, as we traverse around the gardens and up to the top of Gonzales lookout for a lovely evening jaunt!

We will offer three pace groups (see below!).

⚡️Zoomin’ - someone who is looking for a swift pace, anywhere between ~5-5:30, with no stops, and offers opportunities for a second lap. Chatting optional!

⚡️Groovin’ - someone who is looking for a social/casual pace, anywhere between ~6:30-7:00min/km, and opportunities for stops as the group decides.

⚡️Movin’ - someone who wants to move their body and is looking to take their time, perhaps a newer runner, or coming back from injury!

Last run of the month! Heart is full and we got out for a groovy run around PKOLS 💫 stay tuned for the June Calendar! 🌞🌝

On Monday, our crew got out on the wet ground running and came across a whale on their run! What kind of whale you ask!? A humpback whale!! 🤩🤩🐋

See you Thursday for our next Run!

Tomorrow’s run is at Cook Street Village Moka House 💛 We will offer three pace groups (see below!). Afterwards, for those who are looking to continue those conversations, we will have a post-run social for cold cooldown bevy’s!

⚡️Zoomin’ - someone who is looking for a swift pace, anywhere between ~5-5:30, with no stops, and offers opportunities for a second lap. Chatting optional!

⚡️Groovin’ - someone who is looking for a social/casual pace, anywhere between ~6:30-7:00min/km, and opportunities for stops as the group decides.

⚡️Movin’ - someone who wants to move their body and is looking to take their time, perhaps a newer runner, or coming back from injury!

💛PKOLS beach parking lot washroom at 6pm💛

Leah will be leading the trail enthusiasts for a loop around PKOLS - we’ll be starting at 6pm, ending roughly at 7 pm. We typically run on flat/downhill sections and walk up the inclines. If you’re feeling keen, you can run up to the summit after the loop, but make sure you bring a headlamp!

For these runs, make sure to have a pair of running shoes with good tread that can grip a variety of surfaces (gravel, dirt, roots, and rocks). If you find yourself needing water, it is recommended to bring a hydration vest.

We’ll meet at the public washrooms in the PKOLS Beach Parking lot (4501 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 2S8).

Welcoming all paces for these runs! They are a spring/summer highlight!