BC Athletics is planning on running a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Road Running Instructor Course in Kelowna on the weekend of January 16th 2015. The course is ideal for the walk/run clinic leader, community volunteer, personal trainer, or school educator/coach. Click here for more information and please register your interest with Jennifer Schutz at… Continue reading NCCP Road Running Instructor Course
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2015 races
We are currently working on finalizing the dates for the IRA Series races for 2015 and shall have the calendar up as soon as possible. In the mean time its go ahead and book your first race of the year – as usual it will be the fantastic Starting Block 10k road race in Lavington,… Continue reading 2015 races
Runners of the Year 2014
Congratulations to the Interior Running Association Runners of the year. These awards are based upon a runners success during the year and also their involvement in IRA and club events. Female runner of the year: Wendy Schroeder Male runner of the year: Richard J. Dueck
Race attendance 2014
Race attendance for the 2014 series races has now been updated. Road race numbers on average are very similar to 2013 and the cross country numbers continue to grow slightly.
Larry Nicholas 9K
All the results for the last cross country race, the Larry Nicholas 9k and cumulative results are now available.
Kal Park 9K
All results are now available for the Kal Park X-Country. Many thanks to the organizers and the volunteers for all their work putting on a great event.
IRA AGM
Our Annual General Meeting will be taking place on the afternoon of November 2nd straight after the Larry Nicholas Memorial 9K. All interested parties are invited and each member club is asked to send a representative.
Reino Keski-Salmi
All results are now available for the Reino run. Many thanks to the organizers and the volunteers for all their work putting on a great event.
31st Memorial Larry Nicholas Cross Country 9K
Many thanks to Shawn Baenziger for his interview with Donna Nicholas about the Larry Nicholas memorial bursary. Charming teahouse helps receiving donations Bursary for sports and outdoor education and recreation Going to Donna Nicholas’ house is like entering into another world, a world we only know from fairy books and never thought it would exist… Continue reading 31st Memorial Larry Nicholas Cross Country 9K
Run Exchange
An interactive evening discussing training and racing, featuring Graham Hood (2 x Olympian, 10 x Canadian Champion), Gary Reed (2 x Olympian, Silver World Championships) and Mike Van Tigham (International Coach, Okanagan Sport Hall of Fame). October 17th 5:30-7pm Fresh Air Concept Store, Kelowna