Barrie Spring Thaw 5/10k race Apr 20, 2013

Hi Folks

My name is Doug Fairchild. I've been running in Barrie for over 10 years now. It now time for me to give back to the sport. I have volunteered to organize this coming Barrie Spring Thaw race.

I'm writing you in hopes that you may put out the good word to your members. Perhaps even list it on your website. It's a 5 or 10 km event. Even have a 1k for the kids. The coarse will be familiar to you guys. A single loop course for both distances, around the lake shore. We are small time, looking to grow the event. Not much happening in Barrie in the Spring. Think of it as a good tune up for the marathon season. The event is timed and a nice t-shirt for signing up.

Registration can be done through the running room. We even have team rates (discount of $5/person). I have a bunch of t-shirts left over from last year I would be happy to drop off to any interested runners. One of of our volunteers was out to the running room last month giving some away, so perhaps you've heard of us.

Running Room Race Website

The Barkley Marathons 101

The Race that Eats its Young!!!

A few RoadRunners will on their way to Tennessee this weekend to try and complete the Barkley Marathons. Here is a good write up from the New York Times, tells you all you need to know.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/28/sports/the-barkley-marathons-few-know-how-to-enter-fewer-finish.html?smid=pl-share

Entering This Race Is as Hard as Finishing It
Only 12 ultrarunners have completed the 100-mile Barkley Marathons, and those connected to it hope a coming documentary does not alter its counterculture charm.

2013 Barrie Half Marathon

Registration is open for the 2013 edition of the Barrie Half Marathon. The race is to take place on Sunday June 16th.
More details can be found on the race website Barrie Half Marathon

For registration go to the web site or EventsOnLine

Midhurst Fun Run

5k Fun Run on Sat Sept 29 at the Midhurst Autumnfest. Great scenic run through the village and it's only $10. Lots of draw prizes and a free 1k kids run. Stick around for lots of family oriented activities and the Lions club duck race. Please go to Midhurst/Autumnfest facebook page for more info.

Punishment and Vindication

One of the runners in the Running Room's Marathon clinic has written a blog item that she is hoping will win her a space in iRun magazine. The more hits she gets, the better the chance she has to win. So please go to the link below and read a short inspirational posting. http://www.irun.ca/blog/index.php/punishment-and-vindication/

Barrie Summer Classic 5k/10k

Barrie Summer Classic 5K/10K Race – July 29th, 2012 Registration fee only $15 for online registration (https://www.karelo.com/events.php) Prizes for top three finishers in each women’s and men’s categories, plus entry prizes! Location: Start and Finish at Oro Worlds Fairgrounds, Oro, Ontario Directions: North or South on the 400, exit on West 7th Line N. towards Barrie's Airport continuing to 15th/16th Side Rd. E.; Turn RIGHT on 15th/16th and your next LEFT at Oro Worlds Fairgrounds. Time: 10k starts at 9:00 am, 5k starts at 9:10 am Race Package Pick-up: MEC, 61 Bryne Drive, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 8V8 Friday, July 27th from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm For race information, e-mail marco.campana@mec.ca Or call 705.792.4675 Ext. 247 For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Cheers Marco Campana Store Outreach & Learning Coordinator 705.792.4675 Ext.247 Mountain Equipment Co-op Barrie Store 61 Bryne Drive Barrie, ON Canada L4N 8V8 mec.ca

Base Borden Run

Register for the Base Borden Run Oct. 21

Lace up with the Canadian Forces and Georgian College for the Base Borden Run on Sunday, Oct. 21. Walk, run or roll in the 5km, 10km or half-marathon events hosted on the scenic grounds and training facilities of Canadian Forces Base Borden.

Proceeds support Operation Hero, an endowed scholarship for military family members who are pursuing an education at Georgian College.

This is Simcoe County’s fastest growing charity run – uniquely military from start to finish.

Registration includes t-shirt and commemorative dog tag. Enjoy a challenging, chip-timed course on varying terrain.

Register on-line at:

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=7707