MRA MISSION:
To promote and support the sport of running for health, fun and fitness for life to runners of all ages and abilities.
1971-1975
Welcome to the tenth and last 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 1971 to 1975!!
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
BRUCE SOULSBY
Athlete; Coach
As we look back 50 years at the MRA, a good place to start might be with the first marathon organized in the Province in that fateful year that the MRA started, 1971…..READ MORE
DIANNE SPROLL
Athlete
I began running just before Junior High when I was invited along with my best friend to run with St. James Optimist club…..READ MORE
KARL SPROLL
Athlete; Coach
1972 was a pivotal year in my own running journey and MRA was a fun
part of that…..READ MORE
LARRY SWITZER
Athlete; Coach
Larry Switzer has been prominent in the Winnipeg running community since the 1960’s and he is arguably as big a figure now as he was in the early years…..READ MORE
RON CHOPEK
Athlete; MRA Board of Directors
When one thinks of the charter founders of the MRA, Ron Chopek is definitely in that group. Before 1974, no one, including Ron, could have imagined that…..READ MORE
STEVE GAJERSKI
Athlete; Timer; MRA Board Member; Race Director; Volunteer
Steve Gajerski could easily be named Stevey Wonder so unparalleled is his contribution to the sport of running in Manitoba…..READ MORE