MRA MISSION:
To promote and support the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to runners of all ages and abilities.
1991-1995
Welcome to the sixth 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 1991 to 1995!!
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
JANICE GILL (STIRLING)
Athlete; MRA Board Member
Janice (Stirling) Gill was born in 1957 and raised in Winnipeg, spending most of her life in Fort Garry…..READ MORE
JIM MELNYK
Athlete
Jim Melnyk has been a prominent figure in road racing for almost all of the MRA’s 50 years…..READ MORE
LEON CLEGG
Athlete
Leon Clegg has been a dominant force in his age class for decades….READ MORE
MIKE GWYNNE
MRA Board Member; Athlete
Michael Gwynne’s day job was at the Provincial Auditor’s office and so it was a natural…..READ MORE
STEPHANIE ROBERECKI
Athlete; Race Director-Physio Fit Run
I have been the Race Director for the Physio Fit Run since 1980…..READ MORE
TERRY COOKE
Athlete; Organizer-Trudge & Tour; Editor “On The Run” MRA Newsletter
I started running in 1988. At that time, I taught aerobics…..READ MORE