MRA MISSION:
To promote and support the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to runners of all ages and abilities.
1986-1990
Welcome to the seventh monthly installment in the 50-Year History of the Manitoba Runners’ Association! You may or may not recognize many of the people, events, Race Directors, and Board Members that have made important contributions to Road Running in Manitoba from 1986 to 1990!!
MRA VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard Kish (1995-2003)
Marilyn Fraser (1997-2000; 1990-1995; 1982-1987; 1978)
Dave Bowman (1994-1999)
Randy Bodner (1998-2000; 1990-1991)
Michael Gwynne (1989-1995)
Don James (1989; 1991-1995)
Steve Gajerski (1989-1993)
Jim Baillie (1990-1994)
Brenda Michel-Drabyk (1991-1995)
Janice Sterling (Gill) (1992-1994)
Terry Reutcky (1989-1991)
Rosemary Gerrard (1993-1994)
Andy Schewe (1993-1995)
Randy Bodner – President 1990-1991
Marilyn Fraser – President 1998-1999; 1992-1994; 1985-1986
Les Harder – President 1994-1995
Margaret Lesage – President 1995-1997
Bob Gyde (1994-1998)
Jacquie Beckta (1994-1995)
Margaret Lesage (1993-1997)
Connie Makarchuk (1994-1997)
Les Harder (1993-1997)
Chris Glowach (1995-1997)
Lutz Mattfeld (1995-1997)
Alex Willm (1995-1997)
Ken Perchaluk (2014-2019; 1991-2000)
Joel Remis (1990-1991)
Rennie Benedict (1990-1991)
Judy Titarniuk (1990-1991)
Paula Nordal – Executive Administrator (1991-1992)
Janice Gill (Stirling) – Executive Administrator (1992-1993)
Michelle Vermette – Executive Administrator (1993)
Darlene Jarvis – Executive Administrator (1993-1999)
SANCTIONED EVENTS
The following events were offered on the MRA Race Calendar for this period:
* indicates an event that is still taking place
Alpha House
Athletes in Action
Athletes Wear
Birds Hill 20k
Brandon YMCA
Calm Air
Camp Kakeplay
Carman Annual
Cdn Mental Health Women’s Run
Children’s Hospital
Churchill Drive Ice Cream Run
Corporate Masters
Crime Prevention
Dieticians Eat to Run
Exchange District 5k Run
Falcon Beach
Falcon Lake
Grand Beach Sun Run
Great Grain Relay *
Islendingadagurinn *
Jingle Bell Run
Kilcona
Miseri 5-Mile Run
MRA Halloween Hustle
MRA Awesome Twosome Relay *
Physio Fit Run *
Puma Run Series (April Run Series) *
Reebok Fury
Run for Chiropractic
Run for the Cure *
Run for the Rainbow
Running Room New Years Eve Run (Resolution Run *)
Running Room 5-Mile Classic
Running Room Red River Ex Run
Running Room Santa Claus Shuffle*
Scottish Heritage Fun Run
Selkirk Catfish Classic
Sri Chimnoy
Terry Fox Run *
Wings Spring Fling Run Off
STARS OF THE ROAD
ALLAN FINKEL
Athlete; MRA Board Member
If you were involved in running in the 1980’s, one of the most omnipresent figures in the community was Allan Finkel…..READ MORE
DARCY READY
Athlete
Darcy Ready has been one of the most prominent runners on Manitoba’s roads over the past 50 years…..READ MORE
JOEL REMIS
Athlete, MRA Board Member
“Why? You’re no jock!” was his Phys. Ed teacher’s comment when Joel asked to join the indoor running club…..READ MORE
OZZIE YOUDELL
Athlete
If a grotesque caterpillar can transform itself into a stunning butterfly, can an overweight, chain smoker transform himself into a 2:29 marathoner runner?…..READ MORE
ROGER SCHWEGEL
Athlete
To say the least, Roger Schwegel has left a very large, indelible footprint on Manitoba road running…..READ MORE
RON LATTER
Athlete; Race Director-Grand Beach Sun Run; MRA Board Member
Ron was always interested in track and field while growing up, but did not start running until the 70s, when he decided to quit smoking and started to gain weight…..READ MORE
THOMAS PODRUCHNY
Athlete
It all started in 1979 when the late John Robertson – Founder orchestrated the inaugural run of the Manitoba Marathon…..READ MORE