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Updated November 5, 2008

Marathon Directory and Boston Qualification Times
Marathons within a days drive of the Sault

 Upcoming events

Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - 3rd Annual
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9:00 AM, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Same course and location as Cabin Fever 5K in the spring
Contact: Stephen Eles 906-635-2765   Entry Form

Sault Stryders Running Club Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 7:00 PM
John Rhodes Centre, Accessibility Office
Located on the main level between the ice pad and the swimming pool.

Boxing Day Fun Run & Fitness Walk
December 26, 2008, 2K, 5K and 10K, Algoma's Water Tower Inn, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Run or walk off those Christmas calories. Swim, sauna & soak in the Club Cabana
Brunch & prizes after the run/walk in Lone Star Cafe. This is a non-competive event. There is no timing, results, or finish place prizes.
Lots of draw prizes though. From Algoma's Water Tower Inn, one overnight stay, dinner for 2 at Lonestar Cafe and passes to Club Cabana. Plus lots of prizes from Athlete's Foot and the Sault Stryders.
Registration 8:00 to 8:45. All events start at 9:00 am. Adults $12, Children $6, Run only $5.

Alzheimer's Society Run/Walk for the Memories
Sunday, January ??, 2009, White Pines Collegiate
 Walk registration 12 noon, indoor walk starts at 1 PM, Run registration 11:45, outdoor run starts at 12 noon. Top individual & team pledge earner announced, prizes, entertainment & refreshments 2 PM
See www.walkformemories.ca for more information.

LSSU Open Indoor Track & Field Meet
January ??, 2009, Norris Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
More Information
Lake Superior State University athletics web site

Hypothermic Half Marathon
February ??, 2009, Sudbury, ON
Each registrant will receive a small duffle bag, post race 'brunch' and a finisher's medal.
Event is limited to 64 entries. Information and registration

LSSU Track & Field Clinic
Saturday, March ??, 2009, Norris Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Lake Superior State University athletics website

Lake State High School Classic
Tuesday, March ??, 2009, Norris Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
More information and entry form

Sault Stryders Annual Meeting
March ??, 2009 at 6:00 pm at the YMCA

Upcoming runs will be discussed, membership renewals, and elections for a new executive.
The meeting marks the beginning of the year for memberships and the kickoff for the upcoming running season. Members and interested public are encouraged to attend. There will be a pizza and pop social to follow.

13th Annual Cabin Fever 5K
Saturday, April ??, 2009, 9:00 AM, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
Information & entry form

Sudbury Rocks Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K
Sunday, May 3, 2009, Sudbury, Ontario    Information        Race website

Starker-Mann Duathlon
Sunday, May ??, 2009, Gaylord, Michigan, 5K run, 30K bike, 5K run
Contact Latitude 45 at 989-731-4540.    More information

City Track and Field Championships
Wednesday, May ??, 2009, Jo Forman Track, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

The Mountain Maple Run/Walk
Sunday, May ??, 2009
Mountainview Centennial Grounds, St. Joseph Island, Ontario
5km & 10km run and 5km walk. Early bird discount ends May 16.
Information and registration form (in MS Word format)

NOSSA Track and Field Championships
May ??, 2009, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Run the Great Lakes
Sunday, June ??, 2009,   Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
Flat and fast courses along the waterfront. The Sault's premier running event.

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk
Saturday, June ??, 2009, 9:30 AM, Mackinac Island, Michigan     Information & Registration

Ontario Track and Field Championships
June ??, 2009

Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life
Friday June ??, 2009, 7:00 pm, John Rhodes Center, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Friday June??, 2009, 7:00 pm, Elliot Lake Secondary School, Elliot Lake, ON
Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history. Come and celebrate with cancer survivors. Remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back in the hope of finding a cure.
   Information & Registration

Black Fly Run
Saturday, June ??, 2009, Wawa, Ontario. Half marathon, 10K & 5K.
For more information contact Silvana Dereski at 705-856-4286 or Madeline Besner at 705-856-7987
Spaghetti dinner on the Friday evening, June 20.

Kinross 5 Mile Run
Saturday, June ??, 2009, Kinross Correctional Facility, Kinross, Michigan
Contact Ross Mervyn (705-253-0503) to register. Must register at least one week in advance and provide full name and date of birth. Only open to males. No entry fees. Start time and entry details will be provided to registrants. Car pool arrangements may also be made.

Run Charlevoix
Saturday, June ??, 2009, Charlevoix, Michigan
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon    Information and Registration

Billy Mills Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, July ??, 2009, 8 am. Chi Mukwa Recreation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Tot Trot for 5 & under. Youth 1 mile for 12 & under, 5K run/walk, 10K run
First 150 registered participants receive free T-shirt. $10 fee by July 11, $15 after that date.
Billy Mills is the only American to win the Olympic 10,000 meter race.
Contact Tammy Graham at 906-635-4758

Friendly Massey Marathon and Half Marathon
Sunday, July ??, 2009, Massey, Ontario. Information & Registration

Rudyard Summerfest Triathlon and 5K Run
Sunday, July 26, 2009, Rudyard High School, Rudyard, Michigan
5K Run, 24K Bike, 0.5K Swim (pool). Contact Gary Davis at 906-478-5244
Information and Registration

Elliot Lake Triathlon
Sunday July ??, 2009, 9 am, Elliot Lake, Ontario
Olympic Distance Triathlon
1.5 km triangle route swim in Elliot Lake
(typically about 75 F)
40 km bike over hilly roads with little traffic
10 km run on mainly flat roads with one large hill and almost no traffic
A
id stations at bike turnaround (20 km), transition area, 2k, 4k, 6k & 9k of run
Register by Friday July 25. For more information or to register contact
Pat Stirling

Pickford Hay Days
Saturday, August ??, 2009, 9:00 AM, 10K, 5K and 2K Fun Run, Pickford, Michigan   Information

27th Annual St Joseph Island Cornfest
Saturday, August ??, 2009, 10 am, Richards Landing, Ontario
10K & 5K Run/Walk.   
Information and Registration in MS Word format

6th Annual St Joseph Island Triathlon
Saturday, August ??, 2009, Richards Landing, Ontario
Information and Registration

The Prince "Run with the Wind" Family Fun Run/Walk & Race
Saturday, August ??, 2009, Prince Township, west of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Early Bird Registration:
Family Fun Run/Walk 5K - $15 per individual & $40 per family (2 adults & 2 children)
13.5K
Race - $25
Registration includes: t-shirt, pancake breakfast and prizes for various categories.
To be followed by the 2nd Annual Prince Family Fun Day which includes, Windmill Tours by donation, inflatable rides/games, dunk tank, pancake eating contest, silent auction and much more!
Information and registration form

Mackinac Island 8 Mile Run & Walk
September ??, 2009, 9:30 AM, Mackinac Island, Michigan    Information & Registration

The Terry Fox Run/Walk
Sunday, Sept ??, 2009, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
More information and pledge forms available at www.terryfoxrun.org

24th Annual Trail Trot
Saturday, September ??, 2009
Kinsmen Park (Hiawatha Highlands).

Kinross Marathon and Half Marathon
Saturday, September ??, 2009, Kinross Correctional Facility, Kinross, Michigan
Contact Ross Mervyn (705-253-0503) to register. Boston qualifier. Must register at least one week in advance and provide full name and date of birth. Only open to males. No entry fees. Start time and entry details will be provided to registrants. Car pool arrangements will also be made.

Espanola Sprint Duathlon
Sunday, September ??, 2009, Espanola, Ontario     More information

Boyne 2 Boyne Marathon
Sunday, September ??, 2009, 8 am,
Boyne Highlands Resort, Michigan
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids fun run       More Information

CIBC Run for the Cure
Sunday, October ??, 2009, 10 am, 5K & 1K      Information and registration

Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run
October ??, 2009, Mackinac Island, Michigan    Information & Registration