MRA MISSION:

To promote and support the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to runners of all ages and abilities.

2011-2015

Welcome to the second monthly installment in the 50-Year History of the Manitoba Runners’ Association! You may recognize many of the people, events, Race Directors, and Board Members that have made important contributions to Road Running in Manitoba from 2011-2015.

MRA VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Dreena Duhame (2003-2020)
John Wichers (2006-2017)
John Murphy (2009-2016)
Judy McMullen (2009-2021)
Brenlee Muska (2011-2016)
Rockford McKay (2004-2005; 2014-2016)
Ken Perchaluk (1991-2000; 2014-2019)
Bobbi Nicol-Cote (2014; 2016-2018)
Sam Neis (2015-2018)
Audrey Goertzen (2015-2016)
Jennifer Toews-Dueck (2014-2015)

John Murphy – President 2010-2016

Kathy Wiens (2013-2015)
Cynthia Menzies (2013-2014)
Fern Berard (2013-2014)
James Slade (2003-2014)
Brad Havixbeck (2010-2013)
Edwina Keats (2010-2014)
Reesa Simmonds (2010-2014)
John Gray (2011-2015)
Jeff Vince (2012-2015)
Lindsey Green (2014-2015)

Leni Kenny (Campbell) – Executive Director (1987-1991; 2002-2015)

SANCTIONED EVENTS

indicates an event that is still taking place

The following events were offered on the MRA Race Calendar for this period:
The following events were offered on the Athletics Manitoba Race Calendar for this period:

Frost Bite River Run *
Great Grain Wellness Relay
Don’t Stand Still: Run or Walk for Japan
Kenora Borealis Multi-Sport Mother’s Day Run
MEC Winnipeg Race One, Two, Three, Four & Five
Windburn Multi-Sport Academy Road Race Series #1 & #2
Pure Lifestyle Race Series #1, #2 & #3
Manitoba Trail Marathon & 50k
Go for the Burn *
Run Your Heart Out
Run at the Ridge
Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) *
Physio Fit Run *
Women Running for Women
Lake of the Woods (Mother’s Day) Charity Road Race
Run the 5ive
Headingley Fire Dept Run for Wishes *
Run & Walk to Remember *
Lace Up with Team Diabetes (Run for Diabetes) *
RCAF Run *
Run with Porter
Run with Me for NF 
Run to Finish Huntington Disease *
Virden’s Fun Run *
WalMart Walk for Miracles
Run for Rights
Grand Beach Sun Run
Commit to Get Fit
Swan River Fun Run *
Winnipeg Frontrunners’ Pride Run *
Manitoba Marathon *
Pace Setter 5k Prediction Race
Fairmont Paws in Motion Super Hero Run
MRA Family Ice Cream Run #1, #2 & #3 *
Grand Beach Sun Run
Clearwater Lake Half Marathon *
Manitoba “Try a Trail” Series #1, #2 & #3
Color Me Rad Winnipeg
Islendingadagurinn Road Race *
Neepawa Chiropractic Lily Duster Race
Birtle River Run
MEC Big Wild Challenge Trail Run for CPAWS
River Run at the Forks
Awesome Twosome Goes Both Ways
Run the Awesome Twosome with Haiti *
The Color Vibe Race
The Kidney (Renal) Ride, Glide, Stride
Winnipeg 10&10 *
Treherne Run for the Hills *
Point Douglas Run *
Going Beyond Run for Aids
A Run Through History
All Charities Fun Run, Walk & Roll
Fort Garry Rotary Half Marathon *
Run for Mums
Imagine Mental Health Matters
The Diana Stevens Empower Run
Ted’s Run for Literacy *
Linden Woods Fall Classic
Legacy Run for ALS
Beaudry Lemming Loop
Winkler’s Thanks for Giving Run *
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) Run *
Run Hand in Hand with Haiti

Puma Road Running Series #1, #2 & #3
Brandon Family YMCA Spring Run
Headingley Fire Dept Run for Wishes *
Physio Fit Run *
Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) *
Run at the Ridge
Manitoba Marathon *
Run for Rights
Grand Beach Sun Run
Neepawa Chiropractic Lily Duster
Islendingadagurinn Road Race *
McMahon Mile
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Women’s Run & Walk
Canadian 10k Championships
Empower Run
Fort Garry Rotary Club Half Marathon *
Race for Your Heart Hi-Speed Hounds
Treherne Run for the Hills *
Winnipeg 10&10 *
MEC Fall Classic
Ted’s Run for Literacy *
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) Run *

MRA AWARD WINNERS

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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ROAD RUNNING awards

2015

2015 Male Athlete – Robert Beinke

2014

2014 Female Athlete – Cathy Cullen
2014 Male Athlete – Sam Zhou

2012

2012 Female Athlete – Lyndsey Carroll
2012 Male Athlete – Keith Bilous

2011

2011 Female Athlete – Cathy Mckay
2011 Male Athlete – Dale Kirk

STARS OF THE ROAD

CLAUDE BERUBE

Athlete, Coach
Claude is a well-known figure on the Winnipeg road running scene……READ MORE

MASSAGE ATHLETICA

Sponsor
Michael Booth was an elite, national team runner in his prime.…..READ MORE

JUDY MCMULLEN

MRA Board Member/Treasurer, Athlete
I started in my mid-twenties @ RRC (there was an indoor track)…..READ MORE

BRIDGET ROBINSON

Race Director-Point Douglas Run, Athlete
When I was a kid hiking breath-taking mountains with my Dad…..READ MORE

NICK PAULET

Race Director-Winnipeg Police Service (WPS), Athlete
I have been involved as a Race Director since 2003……READ MORE

JONATHAN TORCHIA

Race Director- Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) Run, Athlete
I have been involved in road running in Manitoba…..READ MORE

COREY GALLAGHER

Athlete
Corey Gallagher was a very active child. So when there was an opportunity…..READ MORE

BRIAN WALKER

Athlete, Athletics Manitoba Board Member/Treasurer
Brian has for many years been one of the fastest distance road racers…..READ MORE

DAROLYN WALKER

Athlete
Darolyn Walker is one of the elite road running athletes in Manitoba…..READ MORE

BRADLEY KEEFE

Athlete
Bradley has been a fixture in the Winnipeg road running community…..READ MORE

NICOLE WALKER

Athlete
Nicole Walker is a star on the local road running scene, but she didn’t start out as a runner……READ MORE

JEREMY WALKER

Athlete
Jeremy Walker is one of Manitoba’s elite road runners in 2021…..READ MORE