MRA MISSION:

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

2006-2010

Welcome to the third 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 2006-2010.

MRA VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dreena Duhame (2003-2020)
John Wichers (2006-2017)
John Murphy (2009-2016)
Judy McMullen (2009-2021)
Jim Cook (2003-2007)
Wayne Sprague (2003-2007)
Mario Potenza (2005-2006)
Rainer Wosnitza (2005-2006)
Keith Cloete (2002-2006)
Janie Parson (2007-2009)
Natalie Duhamel (2006-2009)
Ron Latter (2009-2010)
James Slade (2003-2014)

Jim Cook – President 2004-2007
James Slade – President 2007; 2009-2010
Natalie Duhamel – President 2008; 2009
Robert Klassen – President 2008
John Murphy – President 2010-2016

Brad Havixbeck (2010-2013)
Edwina Keats (2010-2014)
Reesa Simmonds (2010-2014)
Neil Ternowetsky (2010)
Candace Trussler (2010)
Gwen Bonneville (2007-2008)
Bill Ward (2007-2008)
Cathey Gornik (2007-2008)
Philip Veness (2007)
Joe Heaver (2007-2010)
Robert Klassen (2007-2008)
Joanne Zuk (2008-2009)
Jeffrey Booth (2008-2009)

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 *
Polar Bear Run
Out of the Shadows Epilepsy Awareness
Lake of the Woods Race
Women Running for Women
Run the 5ive
Lace Up with Team Diabetes (Run for Diabetes) *
RCAF Run *
Run with Porter
Run with Me for NF
Virden’s Homecoming Fun Run
WalMart Walk for Miracles
Re-Max Catch Us if You Can
Commit to Get Fit
Manitoba Marathon *
Support our Forces Run
Pace Setter Prediction Race
Niverville Family Fun Run
MRA Family Ice Cream Runs *
East Beaches Run Series
Manitoba “Try a Trail” Series
Birtle (Birdtail) River Run
Forks River Run
Frog Follies
Jerome Malbranck Walk of Remembrance
Run for the Mouse
Awesome Twosome Goes Both Ways (MRA Awesome Twosome) *
Winnipeg Run for Darfur
Linden Woods Fall Classic
Beaudry Lemming Loop
Winkler’s Thanks for Giving Run *
MRA Halloween Hustle

Puma Road Race Series for Hemophelia
Brandon Family YMCA Spring Run
Headingley Fire Dept Run for Wishes *
Winnipeg Police Half Marathon *
Physio Fit Run *
RCAF Run *
Run at the Ridge
Joe Keeper-Angela Chalmers Run
HBC Run for Canada
Run With Me
Run for Rights
Debra Supeene Run
Grand Beach Sun Run
Beaches Half Marathon
Neepawa Chiropractic Lily Duster
ALS Run
Islendingadagurinn Road Race *
Quinn’s Quest
Ron Melnichuk Memorial Run
Investors Group Run
Homecoming Run
Race for Your Heart Hi-Speed Hounds
Treherne Run for the Hills *
CN Tracks of Glory
Athletics Manitoba Provincial 5k Championships
Athletics Manitoba Y2K Race
Concordia Foundation Caring for Community Running Event