We are getting the most out of the last few weeks of Summer. Check out what we have been up to and what is happening in the coming weeks.
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Club News
Terry Fox Run Team
We have a team registered with the Embrun/Russell Terry Fox Run. We will cancel our regular group run that day to encourage participation in the Run and support this great event. If you want to participate or donate, please do so through our Team Page:
Let's represent our club at this event.
Russell Run Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon!
Early Bird pricing for the 13th Annual Russell Run ends on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 11:59PM.
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.
Save the New Date: Prescott-Russell Trail Relay
We are delaying the Prescott-Russell Trail Relay to Saturday, November 2nd.
While we're still figuring out the details, here is what we have in mind:
8:00 AM start. Finish hopefully by 6PM but it’s whenever we finish. It depends on the teams.
Finish at Hammond Hill. We have a banquet room booked and there will be food.
Teams of 2 - 11.
Legs ranging from 4km to 12km. Team members can run as many as they want.
Link to the map: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/4djLChQjZRsekyfE9ZzXkzqk
Fees around $50 to 75 per person (TBC) to cover post run meal, insurance, aid station food/drink and other miscellaneous expenses.
This is to be a fun event and perhaps something we'll do again. Having participants is key so if you are interested, email info@russellrunclub.ca
We'll be sharing confirmed details as we have them.
New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun
New York Central Fitness Trail parkrun No. 123 took place on Saturday morning under near perfect running conditions. We welcomed 11 runners and walkers, including 2 Parkrun tourists from Kingston this week who happened to be in Russell for the weekend.
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
Brent Smyth's Chicago Sprint Triathlon
Congratulations to Brent Smyth, who completed the Chicago Sprint Triathlon on August 24, 2024. Brent swam, biked, and ran the 29.9km course in 2:13:47.
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 (No Workout this Week)
Upcoming Events
Glen Tay Block Race
This historic 14.7km race runs in one large block, starting and finishing at the Perth Museum in Perth, ON.
You can register in advance or on the day, Thursday, August 29, 2024. It only costs $20 to enter and the race starts at 6pm.
A unique race with a unique history. Read more about the Glen Tay Block Race and find all the registration information here: https://glentayblock.wordpress.com
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:
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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