Bastion Run Club

Bastion Run Club is Nanaimo's longest-running non-profit running club. Since 1981, we've brought people together through a shared love of running.

Whether you're training for a race, getting back into running or simply looking for people to run with, you'll find a welcoming community here. Our volunteer-led club offers road runs, trail runs, track workouts and social events for a wide range of abilities and goals.

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Find Your Run

We offer weekly runs and workouts throughout Nanaimo, including:

  • Social road runs

  • Trail running adventures

  • Structured track workouts

  • Group training sessions

  • Post-run coffee meetups

No matter your experience level, there's a place for you.

Weekly Schedule

Bastion 12K

Each year, we proudly host the Bastion 12K, Nanaimo’s premier road race and a featured event in the Vancouver Island Road Race Series.

Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying the race-day atmosphere, the Bastion 12K is a highlight of the local running calendar.

Race Details
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For more than 40 years, Bastion Run Club has helped build a stronger community through running.

We support local athletes, contribute to community initiatives and award annual scholarships to young runners. Our members enjoy friendships, encouragement and opportunities to give back to the community we call home.

More than a running club

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Lots of friendly Bastion faces at Nanaimo’s inaugural @parkrunca Thanks Charlotte and the volunteer team for bringing @bebanparkrunca to life! 🙌 📸 @behnksy
We’re proud to recognize Nanaimo Rheumatology, our platinum local sponsor of the Bastion 12K! 🏆 Thank you for your generous $500 contribution, which helped make race day a success for runners and volunteers alike. Dr. Yip of Nanaimo Rheumatolo
We're still looking for 16 more course marshals for the Bastion 12K on Sunday February 22, 2026 in Lantzville from around 10:30am to 1:00pm. There's a link to the volunteer sign-up form in our bio!