JANUARY 2025 NEWS AND EVENTS
Happy New Year and welcome to January 2025!
First things first: It’s a new year and time to renew your SRRA membership. Your membership is in support of a strong running community in Saskatoon. And with all the perks that come from membership, it’s the best $25.00 deal in town. You can renew your membership at
https://raceroster.com/memberships/4746/srra-club-membership-2025
MaraFun
The MaraFun is the extremely popular kid and family event at the Saskatchewan Marathon. Even though the Saskatchewan Marathon is months away, the MaraFun program kicks of March 17, so you need to register now.
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/96307/2025-marafun-saskatchewan-marathon
Over the weeks leading up the marathon participants will accumulate 40 km of running and end by running 2.2 kilometers, a full 42.2 km marathon distance, on May 25 with their friends and family cheering them on.
PARENTS: please reach out to your teachers to see if the program will be offered at your school. If not, don’t worry! You can register as a Family Team and follow the program as well.
TEAM LEADERS: If you are planning on participating in the 2025 MaraFun Program, click on the link to create your team.
Mendel Riverbank Parkrun
(https://www.parkrun.ca/mendelriverbank/ )
The run is free, but you need to register before you arrive.
(https://www.parkrun.ca/register/?eventName=mendelriverbank)
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.
Upcoming Events
Dead Cold Run
https://www.deadcoldrun.ca/saskatoon/
February 9
21, 10, 5, 1 km
Proceeds of this event will support the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundations Mending Little Hearts Fund of Saskatchewan and we want to thank you for helping us to raise maximum funds! (https://pattisonchildrens.ca/)
Their team of volunteers will be present from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to accept on-site donations!
Ê-kwêskît 50km Ultra Marathon
5, 10, 20, 50 km (Includes team options)
Saskatoon
March 16, 2025
Ê-kwêskît is a road race to raise funds for supporting homelessness populations in Saskatoon and change mindsets about homelessness. The full 50-kilometre route is designed to represent a medicine wheel. Participants can also sign up to tackle the distance as a team or run shorter 5-, 10- or 20-kilometre distances. Registration includes tickets to an evening gala, which includes dinner and a fashion show.
Gopher Attack
https://www.marathonmatters.ca/gopher-attack
Sunday, April 27
Regina
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km & 5 km distances.
Gopher Attack is an early spring Boston Qualifier with a flat and fast course that winds through scenic Wascana Park and the University of Regina campus. There are four distances – Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, as well as a virtual option. The event is a fundraiser for the MS Society and hosted by Marathon Matters Running Club.
Spring Bridge City Duathlon
May 10
Run Bike Run
See https://www.triathlonsaskatoon.org/ for more details.*(Fall BCD scheduled for October 4 or 5)
Reesor 50
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/97240/reesor-50
May 17, 2025
83 km Trail Run
Reesor Mountain Marathon (42.2 km)
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Presented by Prairie Sky Running Company, the Reesor 50 is an unforgettable adventure through the rugged beauty of the Cypress Hills. The journey takes you across rolling meadows, winding trails, and beneath the towering conglomerate cliffs that stand as silent guardians of the land. Registration is capped at 300 runners.
Saskatchewan Marathon
https://saskmarathon.ca/
May 23-25
Saskatoon
Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 2.2 km
Registration is now open!
Hosted by the Saskatoon Road Runners since 1979, the Saskatchewan Marathon has grown to be one of the premiere running events in the province. And the marathon is a Boston qualifier. Come join us this coming may for a flat, fast and scenic view of both the city of Saskatoon and the South Saskatchewan River.
Not running? Consider volunteering. The Saskatchewan Marathon weekend requires over 450 volunteers.
Run Walk Ruck for Mental Health
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/run-walk-ruck-for-mental-welln/772986431667525/
June 7
Regina
5K, 15K, Half Marathon
Rucking is a running with a weighted backpack.
Whiteswan Mile
Sunday, July 6
Saskatchewan’s fastest road mile is back! Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 6th and join the Saskatoon Road Runners on fast and slightly downhill Certified International World Athletics Measurement course on Whiteswan Drive.
Watch for registration information coming soon.
I Heart Regina
https://facebook.com/events/s/i-love-regina-run-walk-present/1009399064356382/
Regina
August 16
3, 5, 10 km
Saskatoon Ekiden
Sunday, August 17
Saskatoon
25 km Relay
The Saskatoon Road Runners present our second annual Ekiden distance relay.
Grab two of your running buddies and mark your calendar for Sunday, August 17. An ekiden is a distance relay. (You can read more about their history here: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/training/ekiden-explained/). Our event will feature teams of three runners each running a different leg (10.5, 9.5, 5 km) for a total of 25km Sound like fun? Watch for more details coming soon.
Queen City Marathon
https://runqcm.ca/
September 5-7, 2025
Regina
5km, 10km, 21.1 km , 42.2 km, Mini Marathon 1km, 2km or 3km
It’s QCM’s 25th Anniversay! Presented by Run Regina, it is Saskatchewan’s premier running festival featuring an entire weekend or running events. And offers a race for every pace. (Run more than one event and you can qualify for a “Scribbly” – check out the QCM website for details)
SRRA members can receive a 10% discount by using code 25QCMSRRA
Blackstrap Trail Race
Sunday, October 4
Blackstrap Lake Provincial Park
An exciting trail race on the challenging trails at Blackstrap Provincial Park.
Presented by the Saskatoon Road Runners Association.
Watch for details coming soon.
(volunteers needed too!).
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.