Brain Tumour Walk / Run This Sunday Oct 2

The 3rd annual Newfoundland & Labrador Brain Tumour Walk is this Sunday October 2 at the Rotary Paradise Youth Center on McNamara Drive. Registration opens 8:30 am the event starts 10am with your choice of 2.5k or 5k walk or run.

Whether you've just begun your journey, you’re honouring a survivor, or you have lost someone close to you, you are part of the National Movement to End Brain Tumours. Bring your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours to celebrate and pay tribute to everyone impacted by a brain tumour.

For more info call 1-800-265-5106 or email btwalkhelp@braintumour.ca. Volunteers please contact Jennifer McIntosh by calling 1-800-265-5106 ext. 231 or emailing jmcintosh@braintumour.ca.

Cross Country School Series Final Meet This Saturday

The 3rd and final meet of the Atlantic Home Furnishings Cross Country Series For Schools is tomorrow morning Saturday October 1 at the Pippy Park Golf Driving Range, across from Marine Institute on Ridge Road.

Hundreds of kids will participate and dozens of volunteers are required to assist with course set-up, marshalling and general assistance.

CLICK HERE to sign up as a volunteer, or simply contact Nikita by email nlaaoffice@gmail.com or phone 709-576-1303 with your offer to help.

Peters & Royle Win Huffin' Puffin Marathon

Ian Royle defended his Capital Subaru Huffin' Puffin Marathon title Sunday, completing the 42.2 kilometer course in 2 hours 41 minutes 53 seconds for the win. Andrew Bruce was 2nd in 2:53:29 with Ed Durnford 3rd in 2:56:24. In the ladies race it was Adrienne Peters (pictured) 1st in 3:22:54 followed by Melinda Saunders in 3:39:21 and Amy Adams in 3:40:51.

The Half Marathon was won by Jason Guy in 1:17:30 with Glen Lear 2nd in 1:20:32 and Brandon Sager 3rd in 1:21:03. For the ladies it was Jennifer Murrin for the win in 1:23:45, then Karen Stacey in 1:25:12 and Allison Hobeika in 1:29:03.

The event also features a Marathon Team Relay with teams of 4 and each runner completing 10-11 kilometers of the course. The winning team was PGTFC (Levi Moulton, Keeley Cox, Evan Knight, Eric Knight) in 2:46:06. 2nd place team was Pokemen (Jon Lodge, Matthew Norman, Michael Taylor, Michael Godsell) in 3:01:09 and 3rd was Greying Locks and the Three Bears (Scott Fitzgerald, Diana Quinton, Jeremy Korchoski, Sheldon Quinton) in 3:04:43.

All in all some 830 participants and 220 volunteers enjoyed a beautiful early-fall day at Bowring Park, downtown St. John's and Quidi Vidi Lake!

Results are posted to huffinpuffinmarathon.com.

Thanks to the NLAA for a great photo album on Facebook HERE.

Huffin' Puffin Road Closures & Registration Deadline

This Sunday's Capital Subaru Huffin' Puffin Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Team Relay will see some 900 runners take to the streets in the area of Bowring Park, downtown St. John's, and Quidi Vidi.

The Road Closure Public Service Announcement indicates several 1-way closures throughout the morning including:

• Southside Road eastbound to Blackhead Rd: 7am–10:30am
• Harbour Drive eastbound: 7am–11am
• Temperance Street both directions: 7am–noon
• Quidi Vidi Road eastbound: 7:30am-noon
• Quidi Vidi Lake counterclockwise Lakeview Ave to Carnell Dr: 7:30am–noon
• Lake Avenue Kings Bridge - Carnell: 7:30am-noon
• Water Street westbound (Temperance to Waldegrave): 7:30am–noon
• Waterford Bridge Road westbound: 8am–1pm

Registration for all 3 events remains open until 11:59pm tomorrow evening (Thursday) and note there is no in-person registration.

For more information and registration visit huffinpuffinmarathon.com.

Humber Valley Marathon October 2

The Humber Valley Marathon including a 10K, Half and Full will be held on Sunday October 2, starting and finishing at Marble Mountain. The course is certified by Athletics Canada and note that registration is on-line only.

CLICK HERE to register now.

Turkey Tea 10K Sunday Oct 9

New World Running Club presents the annual Turkey Tea 10K on Sunday October 9 starting 8am on the corner of Glencoe and Dundee in Donovan's.

CLICK HERE to register now.

Trinity Fort To Forge 10K & 5K September 25

The Town of Trinity is excited to announce the inaugural Fort to Forge 10K & 5K on Sunday September 25 starting 10am at Fort Point Lighthouse and finishing at The Forge in the center of Trinity. You will be transported from Trinity to the start line either by road or by boat (weather depending)!

Scenic course follows the shore line with spectacular views of Trinity Harbour as you pass through Dunfield and Goose Cove. The 5K finishes in Dunfield where you will be transported back to Trinity. Much of the route is on gravel and off the main roads, and there are some challenging hills.

CLICK HERE to register now. You can pick up your kit and register in person at the Parish Hall in Trinity Saturday 2-4pm or race day from 8-9am.

MUN 1st Place At Acadia XC Meet

Memorial's Matt Power led the Memorial Men's Team to a first place finish at the annual Acadia University Cross Country on Saturday. Power, winner of the Provincial 5K and the Five and Dime 5K claimed his third race victory in a row, covering the tough 6K course at Acadia in 21:03 for the win. Jordan Fewer was 4th in 21:56, Seamus Boyd Porter was 9th in 23:06, Zach Putt 11th in 23:29, Kyle MacLeod 12th in 23:30 and Jon Low 30th in 26:24.

In the Women's 5K race, Nicole Hollohan led the Seahawks finishing 9th in 21:17, followed by Megan Ryan 11th in 21:27, Emily Hickey 17th in 22:23, Jenny Brace 24th in 22:59 and Victoria Healey 35th in 24:00. The Women's Team finished 4th.

The Seahawks next race will be the St. Mary's / Dalhousie meet on October 8th in Halifax.

Submitted by Art Meaney - Memorial Head Coach

Lab West Berry Run Results

Last weekend's Berry Run in Labrador City saw more than 50 people take part in a full range of events from 5k to a full marathon.

Pictured left to right are the 3 marathon finishers Elliot Rowe (3:44:22),  Josephine Rowe (4:34:25) and Doug Kean (3:40:37).

CLICK HERE for all results.

Cross Country Series Starts Saturday

The NLAA Atlantic Home Furnishings Cross Country Series starts tomorrow Saturday September 17 (continuing on the following 2 Saturdays) at the Pippy Park Driving Range on Ridge Road (across from the Marine Institute).

CLICK HERE for registration, noting you can register in person race morning although it is quite busy and you would have to show up at least 1 hour prior to your event. Anyone pre-registered should show up 30 minutes prior.

Volunteers are needed for set-up, timing, registration, bib pick-up, etc so if you can spare the morning, or even an hour, please email athletics@nlaa.ca. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated, and you will really enjoy watching the young ones run!

Diamond Dash In Glovertown September 24

The 10th annual Diamond Dash is set for Saturday September 24 on the Ken Diamond Memorial Park trail just behind the Glovertown Arena.

Sponsored by the Town of Glovertown and The Fry Family Foundation, events include the 250M or 500M “Small Fry Runs”,  and the 1.8K, 3.8K, or 5.4K distances for older runners. There is also a non-competitive group walk just prior to the races.

CLICK HERE for the registration form and for more information call Pam Thornhill at the Glovertown Town Hall 709-533-2351.

Photo credit The Gander Beacon

Five & Dime Course Records For Power & Fewer

Matthew Power set a course record of 15:33 at Saturday's Paradise Five & Dime 5k event, with Jennifer Murrin first in the ladies race in 18 minutes flat.

Colin Fewer won the 10k race with a course record of 32:17 while first place woman was Jennifer Barron in 39:52.

Pictured are Kevin Pardy and Maria Chafe, the oldest and youngest medalists in the race!

CLICK HERE for all results.

Blueberry Harvest 10K Returns Sunday Sep 18

After a 1-year hiatus the Blueberry Harvest 10K in Harbour Grace returns to the race calendar, set for Sunday September 18 starting 10am.

The mostly flat course is very scenic, and quite fast for the first half with a slight climb from the 6k mark slowing you down a little. There's also a 3K race for the younger ones.

This year sees the introduction of online registration (NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION), and a custom finisher medal for everyone that crosses the line.

CLICK HERE to register now.

GFW Downtown Dash Saturday Sep 24

The Exploits Valley Road Runners present the Downtown Dash in Grand Falls - Windsor on Saturday September 24, including distances of 1.2k, 4.8k, and 8.4k.

Contact cpower6305@gmail.com for more information.

Five & Dime Registration Closes Thursday

Online registration for the PRC Five and Dime 5K & 10K road race closes tomorrow Thursday September 8 at 11:59pm.

Race is this Saturday September 10 starting 8am.

CLICK HERE to register now.

Huffin' Puffin Early Bird Deadline TONIGHT

Early Bird registration for the September 25 Capital Subaru Huffin' Puffin Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Team Relay ends at midnight TONIGHT Thursday September 1.

If you are not registered, or if you have relay teammates that have not signed up yet, get on it TODAY for a $15 saving, a coveted Huffin' Puffin race shirt, and maybe win a registration fee refund!

Visit huffinpuffinmarathon.com to register now.

Labrador City Berry Run Sep 11

Check out the Berry Run in Labrador City on Sunday September 11 including a 5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathon.

CLICK HERE for more information and registration.