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Hair of the Dog 9K Fun Run & Walk
(Jan)
www.balmybeachclub.com/
Next race: Monday, January
1, 2007
Held at the Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Ave. Registration: 10:30
a.m. Start: walkers 11:30 a.m., runners 12 noon. Cost (including lunch)
$15 per person, $10 under 18, $40 family of 3 or more. Payment by cash
or cheque. All welcome. Info: Sue Stuart (416) 691-6869.
Robbie Burns 8K Road Race, Burlington
(Jan)
www.burlingtonrunners.com/
The Burlington Runners Club would like to extend an invitation to your
club members to participate in the annual Robbie Burns 8K Road Race. Register
online at the Web site above. Starts at 9 a.m. From the organizers: January
25, 2009, will be our 30th anniversary and Robbie Burns’ 250th
birthday. It’s going to be a wonderful celebration. Hope you can join us!
Next races: Sunday, January
25, 2009
Paul Davis Systems Valentines 5K Run,
Burlington (Feb)
www.vrpro.ca/
This race features a couples or individual 5K run and will be the most
romantic race of the year. Location: Cedar Springs Health Racquets and
Sportclub, 960 Cumberland Avenue, Burlington.
Next race: Sunday, February
11, 2007
YMCA Half-Marathon and 5K, Peterborough
(Feb)
www.peterboroughymca.org/marathon/index.htm
Next race: Sunday, February
24, 2008
A rare half-marathon in the middle of Canadian winter.
Report:
2003 Peterborough Half (Una)
Chilly Half-Marathon and Frosty 5K,
Burlington (Mar)
www.vrpro.ca/
10th anniversary in 2006! Lives up to its “chilly” name! Start at Lakeshore
and Elizabeth Street. Online registration available or phone (905) 639-8053.
Clydesdale division in both certified courses. Finishing medals and long
sleeve shirts available. Organized by VR Pro.
Next race: Sunday, March
2, 2008
Achilles St. Patrick’s
Day 5K (Mar)
www.achillestrackclub.ca/
Next race: Sunday, March
15, 2009
Organized by the Achilles Club of Toronto. New for 2008: This year
we are moving back to Steam Whistle Brewing at The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner
Boulevard, because the Automotive Building will be under major renovations
next year. The Toronto Penguins have organized the midway water stop
for the last five years! One of the
Toronto Star’s “Ten Top Runs,”
2003. Team entry: $300 for up to 10 runners. Entry form available on Web
site. Julie’s first race, 2002! Tenth anniversary in 2009!
Report:
2002 St. Pats 5K (Julie)
Paul Davis Systems St. Patrick’s Day
5K Run, Burlington (Mar)
www.vrpro.ca/
Starts and finishes at Joe Dogs Restaurant, 531 Brant Street. First
200 to enter will receive a free t-shirt. Organized by VR Pro.
Next race: Sunday, March
17, 2007
Around The Bay Road Races 30K &
5K, Hamilton (Mar)
www.aroundthebayroadrace.com
Next race: Sunday, March
29, 2009
The 30K is the oldest continuously-held running race in North America!
John Bingham was the keynote speaker in 2000. Tune-up for Boston Marathon
and other spring marathons. There’s always a few Toronto Penguins who make
it down to Hamilton for this race.
Report:
2004 ATB Road Races (Esther, Christine and Maureen N)
Report:
2003 ATB Road Races (Kate, Patricia, Una and Maureen N)
 Harry's
Spring Run-Off 8K Run & 5K Run/Walk (Apr)
www.canadarunningseries.com/
Popular High Park race and the kickoff of a Toronto race series that
includes the Downhill 10K, Nissan
Foundation 5K, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront
races and ZOORUN 10K. One of the Toronto Star’s
“Ten Top Runs,” 2003. Notorious hill at the end. Brutal icy conditions
in 2003. From CRS: Kick off a healthy new you in one of the spring’s
premier running events. The 8K and 5K loops are on the scenic, traffic-free,
paved roads of High Park. 100% of the first 2,500 entry fees will go to
prostate cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Cotton
shirts for all entrants plus technical shirt to finishers.
Next race: Saturday,
April 5, 2008
Good Friday 5K and 10 Mile Road Races,
Burlington (Apr)
www.burlingtonrunners.com/
Next race: Friday, April
10, 2009
The Burlington Runners Club would like to extend an invitation to participate
in the 32nd Annual Good Friday Road Races. This event will be chip timed
for both the 5K and 10-Mile events on certified courses. Nalgene water
bottles will be given to the first 400 participants. The overall winners
and masters winners will receive gift certificates for running shoes. There
will be great draw prizes so please join us in the post race festivities,
as we will have live entertainment, lots of food and Easter chocolates.
Report
& Map: 2004 Good Friday Road Races (Richard)
Canada Life
CN Tower Climb For WWF- Canada (Apr)
www.wwf.ca
Team challenge: Thursday,
April 17, 2008
Public climb: Saturday,
April 19, 2008
One of two annual charity climbs held at the world’s tallest freestanding
structure. Benefits World Wildlife Fund. The fall
climb benefits the United Way.
Report:
2003 CN Tower Climb (Jane)
Bob Hartwell Runner’s Challenge Half
Marathon & 5K, Aurora (Apr)
www.hartwellchallenge.org/
Also includes a two-person half-marathon relay. Races begin at Town
Park in quaint historic Aurora, Ont, a 30-minute drive north of Toronto.
Starts at 9 a.m. Bob was a well-known Aurora businessman, civic leader
and veteran marathon runner who died in 2001 while running a marathon.
In support of The Community Safety Village of York Region.
Next race: Sunday, April
26, 2009
Backs In Motion 5K Run/Walk (Apr)
www.cmcc.ca
Glenn’s first race (10K), 1996. Organized by the Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College, so there’s lots of massages after the race! Changed
from a 10K to a 5K in 2003. 10 a.m. start.
Next race: Sunday, April
27, 2008
Legacy 5K Run/Walk, Markham (Apr)
www.legacy5k.ca/
In the Legacy Community/Markham Green G.C. (9th Line and
14th Avenue). In support of Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Next race: Sunday, April
26, 2009
Toronto Ultra Races 30K, 50K & 100K
(May)
ouser.org/races.htm
This race is part of the Ontario Ultra Series and Trail Running Series,
a challenging series of races involving a wide variety of courses throughout
Ontario. This course is run entirely on bike paths alongside the Humber
River before turning around in Maple Bush Park. Race directors: John A.
Remington and Leslie Nigh. E-mail: johnremington@hotmail.com
Next race: Saturday,
May 3, 2008
Sporting
Life Downhill 10K (May)
www.canadarunningseries.com/
Next race: Sunday, May
4, 2008
Run down Toronto’s famous Yonge Street (the world’s longest). Heather:
All
downhill, good friends, good food, and a nice relaxing stretch on the lawn
behind SkyDome. One of the Toronto Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003.
From CRS: Check out the nation’s fastest 10K race... much of it is downhill!
Go for a personal best. Entertainment along the route will motivate you
to a fast finish. Starts on Yonge St. just north of Eglinton, finishes
at Roundhouse Park by the CN Tower with a post-run party.
Report:
2005 Downhill 10K (Rose, Sanjay & Julie)
Bell Walk for Kids 5K/10K (May)
bellwalkforkids.ca/
Coronation Park. In support of Kids Help Phone. 10 a.m. start. The
Bell Walk for Kids in support of Kids Help Phone is a national pledge-driven
event that raises funds for Canada’s only national, bilingual, 24-hour,
toll-free, confidential and anonymous phone counselling, referral and Internet
service for troubled and abused kids.
Next race: Sunday, May
3, 2009
Forest City Road Races, London (May)
www.forestcityroadraces.com
Next race: Sunday, May
11, 2008
Held on Mother’s Day. Dave’s first marathon, 1998. Clydesdale divisions!
Includes marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon, 10K and 5K. All proceeds
go to the Thames Valley Children’s Centre to benefit children with disabilities.
Report:
2003 FC Road Races (Heather)
Mississauga Marathon (May)
www.mississaugamarathon.com/
Next race: Sunday, May
10, 2009
First-time running of this event attracted more than 5,700 participants.
Starts at the Mississauga Civic Centre and ends at the Lakefront Promenade
Park. Also includes a marathon relay, half-marathon, 10K, 10K student relay,
“The Hazel” 5K and a 2K Family Fun Run/Walk. Register before February 2,
2008, to beat the price increase.
Report:
2005 Mississauga Marathon (Maureen N, Eric, Mau & Esther)
Report:
2004 Mississauga Half-Marathon (Richard)
Sulphur Springs Trail Races, Ancaster
(May)
www.burlingtonrunners.com/
The Burlington Runners would like to invite your club members to participate
in the 11th Annual Suphur Springs Trail Races in the Dundas Valley Conservation
Area. The 20K forested loop course is used for all five race distances
(10K, 25K, 50K, 50M, 100M). Check out the club Web site for more details,
maps and registration information.
Next race: May 24-25,
2008
Triple "A" 5K & 10K Run/Walk, Whitby
(May)
www.runningroom.com/
Starts at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Starts and finishes at the Heydenshore
Pavilion on the Whitby Waterfront Trail. Earlybird fee (until May 20):
$25. Barbecue, refreshments and prizes post-race. In support of allergy,
asthma and anaphylaxis research and education.
Next race: Sunday, May
25, 2008
Ottawa Race Weekend (May)
www.ncm.ca
Next races: May 23-25,
2008
Changed from Mother’s Day weekend. New one-loop marathon course for
the NCM 30th anniversary. Heather (2000), Una (2003) and Esther’s
(2004) first marathon. Distances include a marathon, half-marathon, 5K
and 10K (both Sat). Inline skating full and half-marathon as well as a
wheelchair half.
Report:
2004 NC Marathon (Esther)
Report:
2003 NC Race Weekend (Una, Tash, Mau, Tracy C, Richard and Dave L)
Report:
2000 NC Marathon (Heather)
YMCA Corporate Team Challenge (May)
www.ymcatoronto.org
25th anniversary in 2005! Route runs through Exhibition Place and along
Lakeshore Boulevard. Each runner will complete the five-kilometre route
for a team total of 20 kilometres.
Next race: Wednesday,
May 27, 2009
Becel Ride For Heart (Jun)
www.heartandstroke.ca/
Next race: Sunday, June
1, 2008
A very popular charity bicycle ride and inline skate. It’s one of the
rare times they close the Don Valley Parkway to traffic for something other
than construction! Cyclists can ride 25K, 50K or 75K (new for 2003); inline
skaters can do 5K, 10K or 20K.
Photo:
2002 Becel Ride For Heart (Glenn)
Alfie Shrubb 8K Museum Fun Run, Bowmanville
(Jun)
www.alfieshrubb.ca/
$25 earlybird registration until May 15. Includes a t-shirt and a commemorative
medal, which is a replica of Alfie Shrubb’s world record 3-mile run medal
of 1902. Shrubb was the fastest runner of his day: 14 world records in
1903/04! Raced Tom Longboat 12 times and beat him ten. Online registration
available on the Running Room Web site. For more info, contact Al Storie
at 1-905-623-3565.
Next race: Sunday, June
1, 2008
YLIR Campaign Of Hope 5K & 1K Walk/Run
(Jun)
www.ylir.org/
High Park Grounds. YLIR is a non-profit organization which was founded
in 2003 to alleviate poverty in children and youth in third world countries
through various fundraising activities. Online registration at the YLIR
or Running Room Web site. For more info or to become a volunteer, call
(416) 944-9363.
Next race: Saturday,
June 7, 2008
Bread & Honey 15K and 5K Races,
Mississauga (Jun)
www.breadandhoneyrace.com
Next race: Sunday, June
8, 2008
8 a.m. start. Starts and finishes at Streetsville Secondary School.
Limited technical shirts. Organized by the Credit Valley Marathon Club.
Race hotline: (416) 518-9702.
Report:
2004 Bread & Honey Races (Deb)
Mud Run 10K (Jun)
www.mudrun.ca
The Mud Run is a challenging and fun 10K run, with hills, river crossings,
climbing walls, tunnel crawls, hay bales, obstacles and lots of mud! What
you get: Race entry, Race souvenir, Digital photo, Computer timing, Swag
bag, Outdoor showers and a lot of dirty clothes. Cost: $40 per person ($15-25
for kids/teens). Also a Kid’s Mud Run (1.5K)! For more info, call (416)
444-3899 or e-mail <info@adventureracingcanada.com>
Next race: Sunday, June
8, 2008
Wal-Mart Walk For Miracles (Jun)
www.walmartwalkformiracles.ca
Course along Toronto waterfront, Coronation Park on Lakeshore Road,
just across from the Princes’ Gates of the C.N.E. Walk begins at 10 a.m.
In support of the Children’s Miracle Network. For more info, call 1-866-475-6565.
Next race: Sunday, June
8, 2008
Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion (Jun)
www.rickhansen-toronto.com/
Join in the fun at the Toronto Beaches at New Woodbine Park (Coxwell
& Lakeshore Boulevard). Canadians of all ages and abilities will be
wheeling, biking, skating, running or walking to help raise awareness and
funds to improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury.
We will have two routes: one approximately 2.5 K and the other 10K. There
is no registration fee, however we ask participants to sponsor themselves
and to encourage others to support them. Please visit our Web site or call
(416) 512-6435 for more information and to download pledge forms. For other
locations, please visit www.rickhansen.com
Next race: Sunday, June
8, 2008
Toronto Challenge 5K Run/1K Walk (Jun)
www.toronto.ca/challenge
Starts and finishes at Metro Hall (King and John Streets). Hosted by
Toronto Homes for the Aged, the Nissan Canada Foundation and a vast array
of community partners, all working together to support Toronto’s seniors.
Call the Challenge hotline at (416) 392-8911 for more information. Glenn
has run this race for the last several years as part of his job at Port
Union Seniors!
Next race: Sunday, June
8, 2008
Scotiabank Bay Street Rat Race 5K (Jun)
www.unitedwaytoronto.com
From the Web site: All participants are encouraged to wear “SUIT-able”
business attire (vintage is of no concern). Each individual must raise
and submit at least $50 in pledges. For more info, call (416) 761-STEP.
Starts and finishes at Scotia Plaza. Toronto Penguin Maryanna won a costume
award in 2003! Benefits United Way of Greater Toronto. One of the
Toronto
Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003.
Next race: Thursday,
June 12, 2008
Step It Up 10K & 5K, Burlington
(Jun)
www.vrpro.ca/
Next race: Saturday,
June 16, 2007
Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate
Cancer (Jun)
www.fathersdayrun.ca
Distillery District. Established in 2001. Run starts at 9:30 a.m. $25
earlybird, $30 regular registration.
Next race: Sunday, June
17, 2007
The Night Crawler 5-Miler (Jun)
www.nightcrawler.to
Unique Wednesday night race along Toronto’s western beaches.
Reputation for hot temperatures! Organized by the Toronto Olympic Club.
One of the Toronto Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003.
Next race: Wednesday,
June 18, 2008
Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay (Jun)
www.24HourRelay.org
Coronation Park, Toronto. Teams take turns running, walking (or crawling)
for 24 hours. Round-the-clock entertainment and activities, such as beach
volleyball, dancing, live bands, movies, etc. Each team can consist of
anywhere from 10-30 people, and each team needs to raise a minimum of $3,000.
For more information, visit the Web site or call (416) 421-8377.
Next race: June 21-22,
2008
The Bell City Chase (Jun)
www.thecitychase.com/
Next race: Saturday,
June 21, 2008
A combination of an urban adventure race and scavenger hunt. Think
The
Amazing Race and Survivor. Suggested: Use a high-speed Internet
connection to visit Web site. A second race will be held in the fall. Date
TBA.
Report:
2003 City Chase (Tash)
Pride & Remembrance 5K (Jun)
www.priderun.org
The Pride & Remembrance Run is a 5K fundraising run/walk organized
and operated by the Pride and Remembrance Association in Toronto that attracts
competitive athletes and spirited community members alike. Each year the
Pride and Remembrance Association selects community charities who receive
100% of the charitable pledges that are raised. The run has grown in popularity
and profile every year, becoming one of the most anticipated and exciting
events of Pride Week. This premier athletic event and community fundraiser
is the largest event of its kind in Canada, and among the most popular
running events of the entire Greater Toronto Area. The start and finish
is at the intersection of Church & Wellesley. One of the Toronto
Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003. For more info, e-mail: runorwalk@priderun.org
Next race: Saturday,
June 28, 2008
HBC Run For Canada 10K (Jul)
www.hbcrunforcanada.ca/
Canada Day run! Includes 3K Family Walk and 1K Kids Run. Free technical
running shirt, commemorative medal. Charitable focus on local Canadian
athletes, currently training for the Commonwealth, Paralympic and Olympic
Games.
Next race: Tuesday, July
1, 2008
Karmel Sakran Law Office Canada Day
Run/Walk, Burlington (Jul)
www.vrpro.ca/
5K Run at 9:30 a.m.
Next race: Tuesday, July
1, 2008
The Great Green Challenge (Jul)
www.urbanexpeditions.com/GreatGreenChallenge
Starts 10 a.m.at George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus. Ends at The
Esplanada Bier Markt. From the Web site: A scavenger hunt race across
Toronto, this is an opportunity to compete with friends, discover the diversity
of the city, and show your support for environmentally conscious living.
Help be a part of a sustainable solution!
Next race: Saturday,
July 12, 2008
Nissan
Toronto 10-Miler and 5K (Jul)
www.canadarunningseries.com/
Formerly the Powerbar Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K. In 2007, the race
changes from a Friday night race to a Sunday morning race, starting and
finishing at the Distillery. The Friday version was one of the Toronto
Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003. Another race with a reputation for hot
temperatures!
Next race: Sunday, July
13, 2008
Lindsay Milk Run 10K Race & 2K Fun
Run (Jul)
Annual summer 10K race near Peterborough. Start and finish at the Lindsay
Recreation Complex. Fee includes t-shirt (10K run only), refreshments,
snacks, free swim following the race, draw prizes and more. Starts at 9
a.m. Expect a lot of milk-related post-race goodies!
Next race: Sunday, July
20, 2008
Downtown Dash 5K and 10K, Burlington
(Jul)
www.vrpro.ca/
Races start at 7:00 p.m. Online registration available or phone (905)
639-8053. Organized by VR Pro. First 500 registrants of both races will
receive a free t-shirt.
Next race: Thursday,
July 24, 2008
Whitby Waterfront Races (Jul)
www.runningroom.com/
7:30 a.m. start. Half-marathon and 5K. Location: Whitby Yacht Club.
Run or walk along the Scenic Waterfront Trail at Whitby Shores. $30-50
for Half Marathon. $20-40 for 5K.
Next race: Sunday, July
27, 2008
A Midsummer Night’s Run 30K Run &
15K Run/Walk (Aug)
www.amidsummernightsrun.ca/
New for 2007: Redesigned Course. 30K and (new) 15K running events.
15K moonlight walk. New start time. A magical evening of running staged
on Toronto’s east end trails and Lake Ontario. The run will start before
the sun sets and will be finished by the light of the moon.
Next race: Saturday,
August 16, 2008
Dundas Cactus Dash 5K Run & 1K Walk
(Aug)
www.vrpro.ca/
5K flat course through streets of old downtown Dundas and 1K walk.
Online registration available at the Running Room Web site or phone (905)
639-8053. Organized by VR Pro. 10 a.m. start.
Next race: Sunday, August
19, 2007
The Underwear Affair 10K Run/5K Walk
(Aug)
www.uncoverthecure.org
Join runners and walkers of all ages and athletic abilities, dressed
in everything from briefs and boy-shorts to t-shirts and tracksuits, and
help fund life-saving research for cancers like prostate, colorectal, cervical,
ovarian, and others that occur below the waist. After you cross the finish
line, enjoy dancing, a few well-deserved drinks and an outrageous costume
contest at the EXPOsed Afterparty! 5:00 p.m. For more info, contact (416)
777-2873.
Next race: Saturday,
August 23, 2008
Don River Run For Recovery 10K Run and
5K Run/Walk (Aug)
www.camh.net/run
Both courses start at the Donwood west parking lot, proceed down a
hill and then weave through Sunnybrook Park. Huge hill at the beginning
(and end) of the out-and-back course. $25 by August 1, $35 on race day.
Presented by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Next race: Sunday, August
26, 2007
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer 60K
Walk (Sep)
www.endcancer.ca
Next walk: September
5-7, 2008
Thousands of women and men will unite for one weekend and walk 60K
through the scenic neighborhoods of Toronto in a bold display of courage
and commitment. Each participant commits to raising at least $2,000 for
the cause. Training and support will be provided. Julie did the 2003 walk.
A team of Penguins and friends called the Dream Girls did the 2004
walk. Toronto Penguins have done this event on a regular basis.
Report: 2004
WTEBC (Julie & Marcella)
Grandma’s Run 5K Run/Walk, Markham (Sep)
Fourth annual in 2004. In support of Markhaven Home for Seniors. $25
advance registration or $30 day of event. Online registration at the Running
Free Web site closes September 9. In-person registration at the Markhaven
Foundation and Running Free. For more information, call (905) 472-4779
or e-mail <markhavenfoundation@bellnet.ca>
Next race: Saturday,
September 8, 2007
5KSM Run for Hope, Oakville (Sep)
www.kerrstreet.com/5ksm/
5K in support of Kerr Street Ministries, a charitable organization
which caters to the extensive needs of low-income families, and in particular,
at-risk youth. Fast course, excellent for pre-marathon speed training.
Next race: Saturday,
September 6, 2008
Stryker Waterfront Trail 5K, 8K &
Double Crown (Sep)
www.vrpro.ca/
The “Double Crown” event is a combination of both races (total of 13K).
Run alongside Lake Ontario in Burlington, Ont. Starts and finishes at Emma’s
Back Porch.
Next race: Saturday,
September 6, 2008
Terry Fox Runs (Sep)
www.terryfoxrun.org
2005 is the twenty-fifth anniversary! In memory of Canadian hero Terry
Fox to raise money for cancer research. Many locations and run distances
(usually 5-10K) in Toronto.
Next runs: Sunday, September
14, 2008
Longboat Toronto Island 10K & Races
(Sep)
www.torontoislandrun.com/
Next race: Sunday, September
21, 2008
Glenn’s (aka Grand Poobah’s) opinion: This is Toronto’s best race.
One of the Toronto Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003. Family atmosphere.
Excellent organization by the Longboat Roadrunners. Great view of the skyline.
Very flat course with varied terrain. Also includes a 5K run, a 5K walk
and a 1K kids fun run. Tracy G:
The atmosphere of taking a ferry to
where you race and the fact I was there as a kid for picnics and amusement
rides makes it the best. BTW, the ferry costs $6 (adult) for a return
trip. Jacquie’s (10K) and Anne’s (5K) first races, 2001 & 2004. The
weather can be very hot. Best advice: Take the early ferries (see above).
Report:
2001 Longboat 10K (Jacquie)
Photo:
2000 Longboat 10K (Glenn)
The Gatehouse Race for a Safe Place
5K Run & 2.5K Walk (Sep)
www.thegatehouse.org
New date. Starts at 10 a.m. at Humber College — Lakeshore Campus (Lakeshore
Boulevard West and Kipling Avenue). Also includes a 2.5K Family Scavenger
Hunt. For more info, visit the Web site or call (416) 255-5900 ext. 225.
Next race: Sunday, September
23, 2007
 Scotiabank
Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half & 5K (Sep)
www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/
Next race: Sunday, September
28, 2008
Out-and-back course along Lakeshore Boulevard. Most run the half and
many use it to tune up for October marathons such as the Toronto
Marathon. One of the Toronto Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003. Very
flat course. Early start for the marathoners. Mila’s first race, 2002.
Anne’s first half (2006). Stacie (2004), Rebecca and Chelsea’s (2005) first
marathon. Two age-group world records for the marathon were set here in
2003! John Bingham was the guest speaker for the 2004 and 2005 races! Toronto
Penguins have volunteered as course marshalls at Bay & Wellington since
2004. From CRS: Sign up for the marathon, half marathon or 5K on courses
that are fast, flat and festive. Entertainment stations along the routes
will keep you motivated and entertained (11 on the marathon route), as
will the welcome concert at City Hall, a huge free 2-day runners expo,
online training help and more. This event features a “Charity Challenge”
that in 2006 raised over $700,000 for local charities.
Report: 2006 Scotiabank
(Anne, Julie, Glenn, Esther, Eric & Merenda)
Photos:
2005 Scotiabank
Report:
2004 Scotiabank (Stacie)
Report:
2002 Scotiabank (Myra, Helen, Mila, Mau N & Deb)
Photo:
2000 Scotiabank (Jane from Charlotte)
CIBC Run for the Cure (Oct)
www.cbcf.org
Raising money for breast cancer education and reserach. 5K or 1K, run
or walk. Probably the biggest run, attendance-wise 20,000+, in Toronto.
Next race: Sunday, October
5, 2008
OASIS
ZooRun 10K & 5K Fun Run/Walk (Oct)
www.canadarunningseries.com/
Next race: Saturday,
October 18, 2008
The finale of the Canada Running Series. Held at the Toronto Zoo in
N.E. Scarborough. Starts at 9:30 a.m. RBK PlayDry t-shirt for all 10K entrants;
cotton ZooRun t-shirt for 5K entrants. From CRS: Imagine running past
hundreds of wild animals at Toronto’s Zoo – some of them chasing you down
the length of their pens. Hang out after the run to talk to all of them!
Runners, walkers and families will love this fun event at the Zoo. Free
entrance for runners, half price for friends & family of runners.
Report: 2002
Grand Prix Final 10K (Lucie)
Toronto
Marathon (Oct)
www.runtoronto.com
Next race: Sunday, October
19, 2008
Race starts at Mel Lastman Square in North York and ends at Queen’s
Park. One of the Toronto Star’s “Ten Top Runs,” 2003. Marathon attracts
around 2,000 runners. Also a very popular half marathon. Average course
support. Sparse crowds. Maureen P’s (2000), Kelly’s (1999) and Glenn’s
(1996) first marathons. Formerly the Canadian International Marathon.
Report:
2004 Toronto Half-Marathon (Julie)
Photos:
2002 CIM
Report:
2001 CIM & Half (Maryanna, Kelly, Kathryn, Jacquie, Carlene and
Helen)
Report:
2000 CIM (Maureen P)
Report:
1999 CIM (Kelly)
Enbridge CN
Tower Stair Climb for the United Way (Oct)
www.stairclimb.org
1,776. That’s the number of steps on the world’s tallest staircase.
A quarter-mile straight up! You’ve earned the t-shirt if you finish this
“race.” There is also a spring climb that benefits
the World Wildlife Fund of Canada.
Public climb: Saturday,
October 20, 2007
Team Challenge climbs:
Thursday, October 18 and Sunday, October 21, 2007
Niagara Falls International Marathon
(Oct)
www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/
Next race: Sunday, October
26, 2008
An alternative to the marathons in Toronto. Includes marathon, half-marathon
and 5K distances. Runners start in Buffalo, New York, and cross the Peace
Bridge into Canada. Due to U.S. and Canadian immigration requirements,
no applications will be accepted after October 12. They finish at Niagara
Falls, Ontario, and “the most famous finish line in the world.” Dimetre
(2001) and Julie’s (2002) first half and Helen’s first marathon (2002).
Photo:
2004 Casino Niagara Half-Marathon (Kelly)
Volunteer
Report: 2003 Casino Niagara Marathon & Half (Deb)
Report:
2002 Casino Niagara Marathon & Half (Helen, Julie, Deb and Una)
Mad Dog Scramble 8K Trail Run (Oct)
www.xsnrg.org/
Next race: Sunday, October
26, 2008
Presented by the XSNRG Running Club at Edwards Gardens. Held on the
last Sunday in October. Race starts at 11:00 a.m. Registration and kit
pickup 9:45-10:45 a.m. No one knows the course before the start,
but expect trails, hills and puddles! Awards are given out to 1st, 2nd,
4th, last and dirtiest dogs. Limited to 140 runners only! $25 pre-race/$30
day-of registration.
Report:
2004 Mad Dog Scramble (Mike)
Angus Glen Half Marathon & 10K Reindeer
Run (Nov)
www.angusglenhalfmarathon.com/
Angus Glen Golf Club in Unionville. 10 a.m. start. In support of Markham
Stouffville Hospital’s Emergency and Mental Health Services.
Next race: Sunday, November
2, 2008
Hanukkah Hustle 5K & 10K Runs, Hamilton
(Nov)
www.vrpro.ca/
Race to benefit Shalom Village
in Hamilton. Start time: 9:30 a.m. 1K walk; 10K at 9:50 a.m.; 5K at 10
a.m. Saturday registration at the Hamilton Running Room and day-of registration
at Shalom Village. 5K is $25 until Nov. 13, $30 afterwards. T-shirts to
the first 300 entrants. Kosher barbeque and traditional Latkes courtesy
of Shalom Village.
Next race: Sunday, November
23, 2008
Whitby Waterfront Races 10-Miler and
5K (Nov)
www.runningroom.com/
Run or walk along the Scenic Waterfront Trail at Whitby Shores. $40-50
for 10-Miler. $30-40 for 10K. $25-35 for 5K. Races start at 10 a.m. Free
fleece toque! For more info, contact Ian Barron at <melgumroad50@hotmail.com>
Next race: Sunday, November
25, 2007
Santa Shuffle 5K (Dec)
www.santashuffle.com/
Next race: Saturday,
December 6, 2008
A fun end-of-the-season Saturday morning run, organized by the Running
Room on behalf of the Salvation Army. Race entry fee of $15/20 minimum,
but additional donations appreciated. Wear jingle bells on your shoes or
put on a pair of antlers! This race is a Toronto Penguin tradition! We
usually have a big breakfast afterwards. 2007 run to be held at Sunnybrook
Park.
Photos:
1999 Santa Shuffle
Santa Speedo Run (Dec)
www.runningfree.com/storeevents_details.htm
Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is. A group of runners in red Speedos
run through Yorkville (!) in the cold weather for charity. Started in 2005.
Next race: Saturday,
December 8, 2007
Jingle Bell 5K, Burlington (Dec)
www.vrpro.ca/
Emma’s Back Porch. Online registration available at the Running Room
Web site or phone (905) 639-8053. Organized by VR Pro. First 500 registrants
will receive a free t-shirt.
Next race: Sunday, December
9, 2007
Resolution Run and Walk 5K (Dec)
www.runningroom.com/
The race will start at The Distillery at 9:30 a.m. Resolution Run clothing
with entry.
Next race: Sunday, December
30, 2007
PENGUIN BRIGADE EVENTS, RACES AND ENCOUNTERS
Walt Disney World Marathon, Orlando, Fla.
(Jan)
dwws.disney.go.com/wideworldofsports/index
Next race: Sunday, January
11, 2009
Always a popular Penguin marathon, the Disney Marathon has a reputation
as “beginner-friendly” because of its generous finishing time (7 hrs) and
excellent organization. Many Penguins participated in the tenth annual
WDW races in 2003. FYI, the finishers medals are shaped like Mickey Mouse
and Donald Duck — for the marathon and half-marathon, respectively. Bonnie’s
first marathon, 2002.
Report:
2002 WDW Marathon (Dave G)
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon and Half,
Phoenix (Jan) www.rnraz.com/
First-ever running of this race in 2004 was a BIG Penguin encounter.
Race course runs through Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Ariz.
Next race: Sunday, January
18, 2009
Carlsbad (Calif.) Marathon and Half
(Jan) www.sdmarathon.com/
Longtime San Diego Penguin Bill Hermann is on the organizing committee
of this race (previously the San Diego Marathon), which competes
with the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon in June. A fun part of this race is that
first-timers can have their finishing medals placed around their necks
by their families.
Next race: Sunday, January
25, 2009
Myrtle Beach Marathon, S.C. (Feb)
www.mbmarathon.com
Next races: February
12-15, 2009
This South Carolina beach town was home of the “Penguin Cup,” awarded
annually to the winners of the Penguin predicted-time relay event. Past
winners include: Team Go Amy! (1999), Team Cooper River Penguins
(2000) and Team Dazed But Not Confused (2001). A Penguin tradition:
The pre-race dinner at Mrs. (formerly
Mr.) Fish.
 Arizona
Distance Classic Half-Marathon (Mar)
www.arizonadistanceclassic.com/
Established in 2005. Located in the Oro Valley, near Tucson. Organized
by John Bingham Racing, who also organizes
the Chicago Distance Classic in August and the Capital
City Half-Marathon in Columbus, Ohio, in April.
Next race: Sunday, March
16, 2008
Martian Marathon and Half-Marathon,
Northville, Mich. (Apr)
www.martianmarathon.com
Next race: April 4-5,
2009
Events include a marathon, half-marathon and a 20-mile “Boston-Bound
Training Run.” In past races, Penguins have walked the half-marathon. Detroit
Penguin Mary Demattia is involved with the organizing of this event!
Report:
2003 Martian (Marcella, Kathryn L, Myra, Liesha and Mary D)
Columbus
Half Marathon, Ohio (Apr)
www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com/index.htm
Next race: Saturday,
April 12, 2008
Organized by John Bingham Racing, who
also organizes the Chicago Distance Classic in August
and the Arizona Distance Classic in March. Includes
a 5K run. Penguins Shelton and Harriet Kang started the inaugural race
in 2004! Neat idea: At the JBR races, early registrants get their names
printed on their race bibs!
Report:
2004 Capital City Half Marathon (Shelton & Harriet)
Spirit of St. Louis Marathon (Apr) www.stlouismarathon.com
Next race: Sunday, April
19, 2009
Our Penguins in St. Louis hosted the Brigade during the centennial
year of the 1904 World’s Fair and Summer Olympics. Other distances include
a half-marathon and 5K run (Sat). Deena Kastor placed second at the U.S.
women’s Olympic marathon trials and won the bronze medal at the Athens
2004 Summer Olympics in August 2004!
Report:
2004 Spirit of St. Louis Encounter (Glenn & Kecia)
Boston Marathon (Apr) www.bostonmarathon.org/
Next race: Monday, April
20, 2009
The mother of all marathons. Penguin participation at Boston
takes many forms, including running, cheering and volunteering. There is
also a popular pre-race dinner held by the local Penguins and “Dead” runners
(i.e., from the Dead Runners Society). The race is always held on
Patriots’ Day, the third Monday in April and a New England public holiday.
Toronto Penguin Esther qualified for and ran the 2005 race! New early start
for 2007 race.
Volunteer
Report: 2003 Boston Marathon (Glenn)
Kentucky Derby Festival Races, Louisville
(Apr)
www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/
Highlight is a pre-race dinner organized by local Penguins Bill and
Jody Kramer. There are two race distances: the half-marathon (aka the “KD
Mini”) and a full marathon introduced in 2002.
Next race: Saturday,
April 25, 2009
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, San Diego, Calif.
(May) www.rnrmarathon.com
San Diego hosts this popular marathon. The first edition of this race
(1998) was one of the biggest Penguin encounters in history. Unfortunately,
the race didn’t live up to expectations; plenty of first-time mistakes
left it with a bad rep. However, organizers corrected those mistakes the
following year and the race is now deservedly a popular Penguin encounter.
Next race: Sunday, May
31, 2009
Utica Boilermaker 15K, N.Y. (Jul) www.boilermaker.com/
Next race: Sunday, July
13, 2008
Popular Penguin encounter in upstate New York that attracts 10,000
runners. Utica also is home to the Distance Running Hall of Fame. One potential
problem: Lack of accommodation in Utica proper; in the past, Penguins have
had to stay at motels far from the city centre.
Report:
2003 Boilermaker (Una)
Chicago
Distance Classic Half-Marathon (Aug)
www.chicagodistanceclassic.com/
In 2004, the half-marathon distance replaced the former 20K. John “The
Penguin” Bingham bought the rights to the oldest race in Chicago and has
grown it back to a must-do race in the Windy City. Consistently ranked
by Runner’s World as one of the premier races in the nation, it
attracts more than 6,000 participants from the United States, Canada and
as far away as New Zealand. The CDC was also the host race of the first
Penguin World Conference in 1999. Be warned: The race attracts notoriously
hot and sunny weather! Race starts and finishes at Grant Park. New for
2006: LaSalle Bank becomes title sponsor of the half-marathon!
Next race: Sunday, August
10, 2008
Dances With Dirt 100K Trail Relay, Hell,
Mich. (Sep)
www.danceswithdirt.com/
Next race: Saturday,
September 6, 2008
You read it correctly: The race takes place in Hell! Always a fun encounter
for teams of Penguins. Includes 50-mile and 50K ultra races for single
runners. London (Ont.) Penguin David Gegear has participated in two DWDs.
You have to read the course descriptions on the Web site: Some of
the relay legs are named Butt Kicker, Where’s The F’N Bridge?
and This Sucks.
Report:
2002 DWD (David and Julie)
*Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon,
Half & 5K (Sep)
www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/
Full details above. John Bingham will be
returning to Toronto to participate in this race!
Next race: Sunday, September
28, 2008
Chicago Marathon (Oct) www.chicagomarathon.com/
One of the most popular and fastest marathons in the world. More than
20,000 runners tour the Windy City on a pancake-flat course. The men’s
marathon world record was set here on several occasions. In 2004, Virginia
Penguin Nancy Toby and other Penguins are planning to run the race in
memory of Nancy’s child, Anna. Glenn’s (1997) second and PR marathon
(4:21).
Next race: Sunday, October
12, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon, Washington, D.C.
(Oct)
www.marinemarathon.com
Next race: Sunday, October
26, 2008
Where the Penguin Brigade began. In 1996, a group of runners
calling themselves the “Penguin Brigade” ran for the first time. Today,
that group has grown to more than a thousand international members. In
2000, the Brigade celebrated its fifth anniversary by returning to Washington,
D.C., and running the “Marathon of the Monuments.” Mila and Nancy’s (2002),
Kathryn’s (2000) as well as Tony’s (2005) first marathon. The 2005 race
will represent the tenth (!) anniversary of the Penguin Brigade.
Report:
2006 MCM (Mau)
Report:
2005 MCM (Tony)
Report:
2002 MCM (Mila and Nancy)
Report:
2000 MCM (Kathryn and Glenn)
New York City Marathon (Nov) www.nycmarathon.org/
Next race: Sunday, November
2, 2008
Charlotte Penguin extraordinaire Ron Horton calls it a “26.2-mile standing
ovation.” Wear something with your name on it and people will respond!
Canadians can participate in the 4-mile International Fun Run the day before
the race. And don’t miss the excellent pre-race pasta dinner organized
by New York City Penguin Daniel Wellner. More than 50 Penguins ran the
race and cheered in 2002. Thinking about running NYCM? There is an excellent
archive
of past reports and race tips on the Ron’s tricharlotte Web site. Liesha’s
(2000) and Richard’s (2001) first marathon.
Report:
2005 NYCM (Shari)
Report:
2002 NYCM (Dave G, Mary D and Kelly)
Report:
2001 NYCM (Richard)
Report:
1999 NYCM (Glenn)
Penguin World Conference
An opportunity for Penguins worldwide to gather, discuss and run together.
This yearly event attracts more than 100 Penguins from across North America.
Full
archive: 2002 PWC4 (Toronto)
Photos:
2000 PWC2 (Burlington, Vt.)
Penguin Winter Carnival 2005, Tampa,
Fla. (Feb) www.angelfire.com/ult/pwc2005/
The Penguin Winter Carnival was held in February 2005 and was a fun
social meeting of runners, walkers, friends and family attending the Run
Tampa 2005 events. It included special Friday morning workshops and
get-togethers throughout the weekend. Lead organizer was Nancy Toby.
Penguin Stampede 2006, Calgary, Alta.
(Jul)
Penguins from across North America gathered in Calgary in July 2006
for the first-ever Penguin Stampede, organized by the Calgary Penguins.
Grand Poobah Glenn of the Toronto Penguins was one of the attendees.
Report:
2006 Stampede (Glenn)
Penguin Stampede Blog: completerunning.com/penguin-running/
Yahoo! Group: sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/PenguinStampede/
Race Web site: www.calgarymarathon.com |
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