June 2026 Run-Down

Tammy Williams
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Celebrating Global Running day and dipping our toes in the ultra distance world were the name of the game this month.

In This Issue

Global Running Day Challenge

Chase the Sun

Logan's Mad Trapper

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Global Running Day Challenge

June 3 was Global Running Day and of course the club celebrated with a fun challenge.

Participants had to run "naked" - no watches, no GPS - out and back arriving at the finish line in as close to 30 minutes as possible. There were a few pylons marking distance but otherwise runners really needed to go by their internal odometer to estimate when to turn around and head back to the start/finish.

Many thanks to Yves Carrière for being Run Director at the event and congratulations to France Girard for coming back in 29:56 - just four seconds off the goal time! France's response: "Slow but steady. It's the only kind of race I can win." Very impressive pacing, France.

Chase the Sun

The 2nd Chase the Sun event took place on June 13, 2026. How many laps can you run around a 400m track between sunrise and sunset? The registration doubled this year drawing in experienced ultra runners as well as many local runners challenging themselves to run further than they ever have before.

The event went very smoothly, cut just a tiny bit short by a thunderstorm. While the organizers felt the event went very well, we'll let one of the participants describe it for you:

"I participated in the chase the sun event yesterday. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I liked the idea of running around a track all day… but boy, was I wrong!

This event allows you to test your limits in a unique way. You’re surrounded by incredible support, encouragement, and other runners working toward their own goals,(regardless of where they are in their distance). The atmosphere is motivating and inspiring.

Twice, circumstances stopped me from achieving my marathon goal. Yesterday, not only did I complete my first marathon, but I completed my first 50K!

Thank you for Michelle and to all the volunteer for putting on such an amazing event.I can definitely see this event growing and selling out in the future." Mel G.

Congratulations to the following club members on their achievements:

Sunrise to Sunset:

Patricia Yates	252 laps	100.8 km	1st female
Mathew Blondin	242 laps	96.8 km
Erika Morris	230 laps	92 km	2nd female
Norman Shippee	213 laps	85.2 km
Karen Telford	212 laps	84.8 km
Shirley Masson	184 laps	73.6 km
Jessica Lamoureux-Desforges	163 laps	65.2 km
Crystal MacKinnon	150 laps	60 km
Mélisande Carrière	141 laps	56.4 km
Melanie Gagne	125 laps	50 km
Marc Fortier	84 laps	33.6 km

6 Hour Challenge:

Tom Vance	146 laps	58.4 km	1st male
Daniel Hebert	106 laps	42.4 km
Tara-Lynn Quesnel-Paul	100 laps	40.0 km	2nd female
Julie Huot-Hebert	99 laps	39.6 km	3rd female
Leana Farlam	94 laps	37.6 km
Charlotte Vance	53 laps	21.2 km

Kudos also to the relay team who chased the sun from sunrise to sunset. The team included club members Clair Sadler, Dave Sadler, Rachelle Doth and Maurice Bonneville.

Event results:

Results

Event Photos:

Photos

Rumour has it that this event will be back again next year and maybe adding more time. Chase the Sun (and the Moon) anyone? Stay tuned as the organizers start planning next year's challenge!