DECEMBER LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
Happy New Year!
It is hard to believe 2024 is nearly finished. What is really hard is trying to run at least 20 minutes a day regardless of parties, family, parties, vacations, weather, and parties. Good luck to everyone attempting their December Running Streak.
May all your runs be Merry! Happy Holidays from the SRRA
Don’t forget to renew your 2025 SRRA Membership
https://raceroster.com/memberships/4746/srra-club-membership-2025
Happy Running!
Annual General Meeting
Our annual general meeting was held on November 10th. Thank you for everyone that attended (including those that suffered through our Zoom version). The meeting resulted in a board of directors and a list of upcoming SRRA events in 2025.
The latest version of the board consists of Carl Potts, Dave Neuberger (Treasurer) Peter Goode, Lorrie Dobni, Lyndon Smith, Erin Eccelston, Kaden Nilson, and Greg Fenty. Many thanks and appreciation to Shona Iverson, who is stepping down from the board after serving as our President and Past President over the last few years.
For 2025 we have the following events planned:
Saskatchewan Marathon May 25
Whiteswan Mile July 6
Ekiden Relay August 17
Blackstrap Trail Race October 4
You can read entire minutes of the Annual General Meeting here:
https://saskatoonroadrunners.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023-2024_AGM_Minutes_SRRA-3.pdf
The SRRA supports the community
The SRRA has a long history of supporting the community in Saskatoon. Our dedicated treasurer Dave Neuberger crunched the numbers and his results were jaw-dropping. Since 2010 the SRRA has donated over $586,000 to the community. (This amount does not include the $95,000 Saskatchewan Marathon participant donations to the Meewasin Valley Authority).
Over the years we have made donations to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan ($50,000) as well as smaller donations to New Hope Dog Rescue, RUH Foundation, Autism Services, Saskatoon Zoo Society, Saskatoon Food Bank, Canadian Breast Cancer Society, and the Alzheimer Society.
On November 21 the SRRA presented the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) with a cheque for $85,000 resulting from the proceeds of the 2024 Saskatchewan Marathon. This brings the total of all the SRRA donations to the MVA to an amazing $521,000
Saskatoon Ekiden
Sunday, October 27
25 km 3 person relay (10.5/9.5/5.0)
The results are in. Check them out at
http://www.racepros.ca/
THE WHITESWAN MILE was completed on Sunday, July 7, 2024
Special thanks to the City of Saskatoon and Race Pro Sports
Whiteswan Mile RESULTS can be found here
https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=358079&embed=2
Whiteswan Mile PHOTOS can be found here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hYrEhEYT6jey3ome7
Whiteswan Mile FINISH LINE VIDEO can be found here:
https://youtu.be/8ZlS53zNhmk
The 46th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon is now history. You can check out the complete results here:
https://saskmarathon.ca/results/?mc_cid=2aa2824384&mc_eid=d9f3c9090f
Saskatoon has a Parkrun!
Thank you to all the Parkrun volunteers for this wonderful addition to the Saskatoon running scene!
Mendel Riverbank Parkrun
https://www.parkrun.ca/mendelriverbank/
Parkrun is a worldwide running movement that features timed 5 km runs every Saturday. Saskatoon has its own Parkrun led by a wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers.
The run is free, but you need to register. Visit their website for more information.
The Mendel Riverbank Park Run takes place every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the Meewasin Trail by the WonderHub (950 Spadina Crescent East). All ages and paces welcome. Remember, Parkrun is completely organized by volunteers, so please consider volunteering.