Clover Point parkrun

Good morning friends,

Hopefully you have all heard the news by now, but a friendly reminder that we will be cancelled this week as victoriatrinationals are taking over Clover Point all weekend.

It’s a great opportunity to check out our island neighbours Shawnigan Hills parkrun Beban parkrun or Courtenay Airpark parkrun- or if you are staying in town, come check out the racing and take part in the free family 5k at 1:00pm on Saturday.

We’ll be back on the 29th, ready for a belated 🇨🇦 10th anniversary. See you then!

2026 Tour de Victoria - August 15, 2026

Friendly reminder that the 2026 Tour de Victoria is coming up this Saturday, and with it comes road closures and parking restrictions along Dallas Road.

We will be open for business as usual, but will be prompt in packing up to make sure we are out in good time. If you plan to linger in the park much past 10:00, we might suggest parking in Cook Street village and walking down to the start, or better yet ride your bike!

Weather is looking great and it should be another fun event. Best wishes to the organizers and all participants!

Clover Point parkrun #389
August 8, 2026

A slightly overcast summer day brought out a great crowd, as 182 enthusiastic participants completed parkrun today. We welcomed 11 new parkrunners and a further 25 completing our course for the first time, including tourists from the UK, Australia, and all across Canada. Thanks for coming!

The calm overcast skies certainly led to some speedy times, as a healthy 21 participants recorded new PBs. First finishers were the speedy Paul Blazey (well named, sir) and Elani Bykowski in 17:37 and 20:25, respectively. Furthermore, a hearty congratulations to Mark Miele for completing his 50th parkrun milestone, and to Amir Heydari, Nathaniel Moreau and Justin Aylward for completing their 25th! Well done to all of you.

Our favourite Maltese Canadian photographer was roaming the finish area taking photos - you can find them at the album link below. Feel free to share, but please tag Joe. Thank you!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jT1qne6hmgnBmeZZ6

Last but most certainly not least, a big thank you to our wonderful volunteer team Amanda HILL, Anne SHACK, Brian CONNON, Ed MACDONALD, Huaping ZHU, Jeannette HERNANDEZ, Joseph CAMILLERI, Karen SEYFFARTH, Katie BENNETT, Leo PHAM, Marc MOLGAT, Michael SHACK, Mike LAGADYN, Min CHEN, Mona MCCLELLAND, Natalia SEAL and Sean MITCHELL. Parkrun would literally not go on without you! If you'd like to volunteer at an upcoming parkrun, please reach out to us via email or DM and we can get you signed up - it's that simple.

That's it for now, gang - make sure to get outside and enjoy this fantastic weather. And remember that we will not be holding a parkrun on Aug 22nd (the Saturday after next) due to the Triathlon Canada event at Clover Point that weekend. Until next week!

Clover Point parkrun #387
July 25, 2026

It was an unseasonably cool (15C!) and breezy morning down at Clover Point today, but our 160 participants didn't seem to have minded too much! We welcomed 12 first time parkrunners and 26 participants who completed our course for the first time, including folks from the UK, USA, Australia, and across Canada. Welcome, and thanks for joining us!

The breeze didn't seem to bother too many, as we had 20 participants achieve new PBs. First finisher congrats go to Max Ballard and Natalia Seal in 17:58 and 21:50, respectively. Well done to all of you. Special congratulations also go out to our pal Rick Bylsma, who completed his 100 milestone today. Way to go, Rick!

Our pal was snapping shots around the start area - we've included a few of our faves, but feel free to review the rest of the album at the link below. Feel free to share, but please thank Joe as a courtesy. Thank you!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/X4nAQmFh9FX4cVbn9

Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to our volunteer team Camille TITTLEY, Drew STOTESBURY, Ed MACDONALD, Gail THEVARGE, Jeannette HERNANDEZ, Joseph CAMILLERI, Karen SEYFFARTH, Karen SMALLWOOD, Leo PHAM, Louise MCLEAN, Marc MOLGAT, Mary Jane HENDERSON, Michael BUTTERFIELD, Sean MITCHELL and Trevor COX. If you'd like to volunteer at an upcoming event, just drop us an email or send us a DM and we can sign you up - it's that simple.

On behalf of the team, have a great week and we'll see you back next Saturday morning.

Clover Point parkrun #386
July 18, 2026

Wow! It was a pretty fast parkrun this morning, as our friend Mike brought out some of his Speedfarm mates out for a time trial. Our 176 participants were treated to a pretty good day, calmer than anticipated under overcast skies. Perfect PB weather, to which 33 finishers agreed after lowering theirs. A healthy 29 runners finished under 20 minutes, led by first finishers Taylor Chan and Claire Babiuk in 17:01 and 18:00, respectively. Well done to all finishers.

Special welcome goes out to 21 participants running their very first parkrun, and a further 15 completing our course for the first time. Welcome! We'd also like to send out a big congratulations out to Tirth Upadhyay for hitting his 50th milestone and John Cooper for his 25th; and for Dave Anderson for 200, which is not an "official" milestone but still impressive nonetheless.

Our photographer snapped a few pictures, which we've included at the link below. Feel free to share, but please credit Joe. Thanks!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9UBC1a4PVPFGCxii7

A reminder that we will be cancelled on Aug 22nd due to the Triathlon Canada Super Sprint Nationals event at Clover Point - but there is a free community 5k on the Saturday afternoon, so come on down to enjoy the competition and get your (not) parkrun in!

Until next week, everyone - get outside and enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

Friends!

While if you haven’t heard we are cancelled on Aug 22nd due to the National Super Sprint Triathlon Championships, there will be a Free community 5k on Saturday afternoon as part of the festivities!

Put your route knowledge to good use and come be part of this fun event. Register at the link below, and hope to see you there!

https://ccnbikes.com/ #!/events/31404-clover-point-5k-fun-run

🏊🚴🏃 National championship racing is coming home and we have a race for everyone!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Triathlon Canada National Championships, returning to Victoria on August 22-23, 2026.

Hosted at the iconic Clover Point Park and along the scenic Dallas Road waterfront, Canada’s premier championship event will welcome everyone - from the nation’s top elite triathletes to age-group competitors, first-time racers and youth athletes.

Whether you’re chasing a national title or crossing your very first finish line, Victoria is the place to race.

🔗 Register today and be part of Canada’s biggest championship weekend! 👇

https://www.triathloncanada.com/registration-opens-for-triathlon-canadas-2026-national-championships-in-victoria/

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🏊🚴🏃 Les championnats nationaux reviennent chez nous, et il y en a pour tous les goûts !

Les inscriptions sont MAINTENANT OUVERTES pour les Championnats nationaux 2026 de Triathlon Canada, qui reviennent à Victoria les 22 et 23 août 2026.

Organisé dans l’emblématique Clover Point Park et le long du front de mer pittoresque de Dallas Road, le plus grand championnat du Canada accueillera tout le monde, des meilleurs triathlètes d’élite du pays aux concurrents par catégorie d’âge, en passant par les débutants et les jeunes athlètes.

Que vous visiez un titre national ou que vous franchissiez votre toute première ligne d’arrivée, Victoria est l’endroit idéal pour courir.

🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui et participez au plus grand week-end de championnats du Canada !

https://www.triathloncanada.com/registration-opens-for-triathlon-canadas-2026-national-championships-in-victoria/

Clover Point parkrun #385
July 11, 2026

Wow - what a day! It was an exceptionally busy day down at Clover Point, with a record turnout of 189 participants, a FSRC Pride Run flyby, the UVic Cycling club on hand with cold drinks, and even a coffee bike! Whew...

We were joined by 22 people completing their first ever parkrun, and a further 24 who took in our course for the first time, including what felt like half of Scotland but also folks from Atlanta, GA, across Canada and elsewhere in the UK. Welcome, and thanks for joining us.

Special congratulations go out to our 29 participants who achieved new PBs, well done to all of you. Other congratulations go out to:
- first finishers Oliver Carroll and Jolaine Boucher in 17:59 and 20:06, respectively
- our two Mikes, Mike Shack (100th) and Mike Haisell (50th) who achieved new milestones today, and even colour coordinated for the occasion. Well done, gents!

We'd also like to wish our absolute best to Guy and Kirsten, as they move across country to Newfoundland. Good luck, and we will miss you.

Our trusted photographer Joseph was on hand to capture all the fun, the photo album link is below. Feel free to share, but please credit Joe when you do.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/8fiwjyb7cjra3V8RA

Lastly, huge thanks to our wonderful volunteers Amanda HILL, B. Kate RESTON, Camille TITTLEY, Giselle URBAN, Heather A JONES, Ian RESTON, Jeannette HERNANDEZ, Joseph CAMILLERI, Karen SEYFFARTH, Karen SMALLWOOD, Lani DOMALOY, Leo PHAM, Louise MCLEAN, Marc MOLGAT, Mike LAGADYN, Natalia SEAL, Sean MITCHELL and Tony ROTHERAM. Parkrun would not exist without volunteers, and we thank these folks for giving up their time. If you'd like to volunteer at an upcoming event, just send us a message or an email and we can get you signed up. It's that easy!

That's all for now, gang - looking forward to next week already. Get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather!