Have not run a Marathon in around 40 years, and with activities underway with my recent retirement, this looks like a good time to see if this a wise idea. Montreal is relatively close, so giving it a go!
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Boilermaker 2023
Boilermaker is an huge 15K super competitive run in Utica, NY – fully endorsed with massive town support. There is an epic after-party, tons of snacks and treats – and free beer to boot at the legendary Saranac Brewery. If you’ve never run 15K before, this is your venue. Come join 8500 participants for the run, at 8:00, or the smaller 3500 person 5K that starts at 7:00am. That’s 12,000 runners in all!
Fredericton Fathers Day Run
Great small venue run on a nice course in Fredericton if you happened to be there at the right time, for a modest $35 entry fee. Support the local UNB Track Club.
Tupper Lake Tinman 70.3 Triumph
Tupper Lake Tinman is a nearby triathlon started 41 years ago in Tupper Lake, NY – well before triathlons became popular. Finish the race to be officially declared “You are a TinMan” at the finish line. Can’t beat that!
H&H at the Canton Maple Run
Fun, fairly local small venue race in the USA, less than a 90 minute drive from Ottawa! Great SWAG, chip timing, with cash prizes(!) for top 3 finishers. While other folks are in Boston, why not do a day-trip next year and start the running season off with a 21.1 with Maple Syrup on the course!
Around The Bay with Harold
Start and finish in the FirstOntario Centre, so no waiting around in the cold at the beginning, and a super stadium entry on the finish! The course is a Classic ‘Older Than Boston’, since 1894. At 30K, not your standard distance, and plenty of characters on the route that make this a must-do at least once. Final 10K has rolling hills, and it’s a 2K downhill slope to the finish! Visit original Tim Horton’s in Hamilton as a Bonus!
Summerstown SnowShoe Run
Summerstown Snowshoe Race was a great day to be outside running through the woods on fresh snowfall: great mini road trip to the Cornwall area! Fun unique wooden SnowShoe Finisher medals!
Mad Trapper Snowshoe
Mad Trapper Snowshoe race is a classic series, and we love the night version. Snowshoe by moonlight & your headlamp, navigating through peaceful woods through silky deep snow on somewhat compacted trails. Venues with Mike at The Arc are always fun!
Berlin 5K Run For Joy
Berlin 5K Run for Joy is a great warmup for the upcoming marathon. You get to meet alot of great people from around the world, fun costumes and lots of national flags. Great reason to visit the historic defunct TempleHof Airport as well!
Run K2J 