The Vancouver Island Runners’ Association (VIRA) is composed of clubs and businesses with an interest in running. The association is a society created in 1984 under the Society’s Act. VIRA directors include an executive with the following positions:

- President
- Vice-president
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Members at large (0-20)
The race directors from the Vancouver Island Race Series and representatives from member clubs also attend board meetings.
The current board consists of:
President
Christopher Kelsall
Vice-president
Bob Reid
Treasurer
Kathleen Quast
Secretary
Chris Sullivan
General Manager
Christopher Kelsall
Members-at-large
Wayne Crowe
Jeff Beddoes
Eric Ellis
Mariah Kelly
Gary Duncan
Race directors
Harriers Pioneer 8K
Jeff Beddoes
Westcoast Sooke 10K
Jason Ball/Kathleen Quast
Cedar 12K
Brad Rush
Synergy Health Mgt Bazan Bay 5K
Rob Hare
Cobble Hill 10K
Brenda Niziol/Cara Light
Hatley Castle 8K
Nick Walker
McLean Mill 10K
Sasha Visona
Comox Valley RV Half Marathon
Rob Kelly/Wayne Crowe