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Russell Run Club's Weekly Run-Down September 1, 2024

We are into race season! There are lots of upcoming local events to choose from, including some of our own. If you're looking for a fall race or to support some great causes, now is the time to register.

In This Issue

Prescott-Russell Trail Relay Registration Open

This Week in Pictures


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Some new, young faces joining our Tuesday group run!
 

Club News

Join our Terry Fox Run Team

Don't forget, we have a team registered with the Embrun/Russell Terry Fox Run.


If you want to participate or donate, please do so through our Team Page:


We will cancel our regular group run on September 15th to encourage our members to participate in the Run and support this great event.


 

Early Bird Pricing Ends September 2nd

Hurry! Early bird pricing is about to end. You don't want to miss our very own local run.

Join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024 for:

  • 1.2 km Kids Run (under 12)

  • 5.0 km Fun Run/Walk

  • 10.0 km Road Race


Are you a member of the Russell Run Club? If so, you get an extra discount! No discount code is required; it is automatic.


Click the button below for more information and to register.



 

Prescott-Russell Trail Relay Registration Open!

We are pleased to announce that registration for the Prescott-Russell Relay is officially open!

Join us on November 2nd, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m. for what is sure to be a fun event.

Gather your team of 2 to 11 people to cover the 72km distance. With legs varying from 4 to 12km, any runner can find a segment or two that they feel comfortable with.


This simple no frills event starts in St. Eugene and goes to Hammond where there will be a banquet room, food, and lots of opportunities to share stories from the trail.

Click the button below for all the details and to get your team registered:



 

New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun

While everyone is enjoying the last weekend of summer, our diehards were out at  New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun No. 124 getting the training in.  





Parkrun is a free timed 5km run, walk or jog every Saturday morning at 9:00 AM. To register, go to https://www.parkrun.ca/register/. You only have to do it once. Remember to bring your barcode or take a snapshot of it on your phone.


 

This Week in Pictures

 Check out what we're doing this week. Click on or hover over the pictures for more details.



 

Member's Achievements

Labour Day Chase



Congratulations to Claire Sadler and her husband, Dave on completing the Labour Day Chase on Monday.

Claire completed the 5km course in a time of 31:26. Meanwhile, her husband won the race in a time of 23:50!


Did you run a race or event this past weekend? What about

a PR or milestone? How about just a great run/walk in a new location? Feel free to share in the comments.

 

This Week's Schedule

NOTE: Walk Club and Trail Runs on pause for the summer

We meet at various times and locations throughout the week for a run, walk or workout.

If you are new to these events, please complete our waiver and select a two-week trial. We hope you enjoy it and meet our awesome members.



NOTE: To register for Parkrun, go to https://www.parkrun.ca/register/. You only have to do it once. Remember to bring your barcode or put a snapshot of it on your phone.


Group Runs

New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun

Track Thursdays


 

Upcoming Events


Terry Fox Run


Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 9:30am.


We will cancel our usual Sunday group run on the 15th and encourage everyone to participate in the Terry Fox Run instead.

If you want to participate or donate, please do so through our Team Page:


 

Community Running Run Inspired

September 21, 2024 in Alexandria with races starting at 9:10am

There is a distance for everyone: 1, 2, 5, or10km.


 

Coureurs des Bois Challenge



Looking for something a little bit different? How about the largest obstacle course in the region? Events for children and adults so register the family!

September 28, 2024 with the first event starting at 10:00am.

Events take place in 3 locations in and around Bourget, ON.

Get more information and get yourself registered here: https://deficoureursdesbois.com/en/


 

Zombie Run


Saturday, October 5, 2024 Hammond Hill

Want to see if you can you survive the zombie apocalypse at this sure to be fun event all while raising money for CHEO?

Choose to run a 2km course full of obstacles and zombies or, volunteer to be a zombie stalking the humans on the course!

Get all the details here.

 

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