MRA MISSION:
To promote and support the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to runners of all ages and abilities.
1976-1980
Welcome to the ninth 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 1976 to 1980!!
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
CHRIS MCCUBBINS
Athlete; Olympian; Coach
Chris McCubbins was an exceptional elite runner but he was an even more exceptional person…..READ MORE
LEN ROLFSON
Athlete
Len Rolfson had been an athlete for years before he took up running. Once he discovered running, though, he embraced it to the point of becoming the only person to complete every one of the 40 plus Manitoba Marathon full marathons…..READ MORE
MARILYN “MOUSE” FRASER
Athlete, MRA Board Member; Race Director
I started running cross country in high school at Isaac Newton Junior High…..READ MORE
NANCY GAJDOSIK
Athlete; Volunteer Extraordinaire
Who wasn’t inspired by Terry Fox? But in the case of Nancy Gajdosik, it was the Marathon of Hope that inspired her to enter the world of running…..READ MORE
ROB GUY
Athlete; Athletics MB Executive Director; Athletics Canada CEO; Coach
For younger members of the MRA, you know Rob Guy as the 8 year CEO of Athletics Canada…..READ MORE
ROBERT FREDERICK MOODY
Athlete
While working for Great West Life in Winnipeg, Bob started running five miles after work every Friday at the YMCA track. This was the starting point for a lifelong love of running…..READ MORE
SHELDON REYNOLDS
Athlete
How many MRA members can say that they ran their first MRA race in 1971? Sheldon Reynolds would guess, “not many”…..READ MORE
TIM WALKER
Athlete
Tim Walker was born to be a sprinter, but an accident with his MRA Hall of Fame older brother, Bob, when he was in Grade 5 changed him from a fast twitch specialist to being an accomplished distance runner…..READ MORE