Time to start your training for Limestone Race Weekend (April 27-28). The weekend features 5k, 10k and half marathon races as well as the ever popular Start2Finish 3k for kids.
Registration is now open for our biggest weekend of racing in the year. To join the fun, click here. Registration form for KidsFest 3k available here.
For a peek at the half marathon course from past races, see here.
2013 KRRA Series Standings
Posted: 2013-03-07
Here are the 2013 KRRA Race Series standings after the first two races of the year.
131 runners took to the streets in the annual 5k KRRA Twosome Run at Winston Churchill Public School. Last year's winners, Nick McGraw and Lauren Prufer successfully defended their title on some snow-covered streets.
Congratulations to all who raced and thanks to our race volunteers! Team results available here and full individual results available here. More pictures (and maybe some video) from the race will be available soon. The KRRA Race Series continues April 27-28 with the Limestone Race Weekend.
2013 Twosome Run
Posted: 2013-01-29
Race #2 in the 2013 KRRA Race Series is fast approaching!
Full details on the race website. So grab a teammate (or not) and join for some February (and Valentines?) fun! Need a teammate? See here or find us on Facebook.
See you at Winston Churchill PS on Feb 10th!
Limestone Race Weekend
Posted: 2013-01-27
Time to start your training for Limestone Race Weekend (April 27-28). The weekend features 5k, 10k and half marathon races as well as the ever popular Start2Finish 3k for kids.
Registration is now open for our biggest weekend of racing in the year. To join the fun, click here.
Grab a teammate (or not) and join us on February 10th for the KRRA Twosome 5k in support of the Limestone Learning Foundation. In this unique race, runners can compete as combined-time "twosomes" for awards and prizes as well as individual points in the KRRA Race Series.
video courtesy Sue McIver
2013 Santa Run
Posted: 2012-12-14
Join Runners' Choice and the KRRA on Sunday, December 23rd at 10am for the annual Santa Run in support of the food bank. Prizes! Refreshments! and it's FREE!
It all takes place at Runners' Choice, 56 Brock Street. See you there.
Survey for Runners
Posted: 2012-12-11
Want to find out what drives you to be physically active?
The University of Ottawa is seeking adults aged 35-54 who are currently physically active and would like to participate in a study that examines their motives for being physically active. Your participation would take approximately 20 minutes and you can request a summary of the findings. If you would like to participate, please follow the secure web-link: www.surveymonkey.com/s/X9M3C9W
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact Mr. James Vallerand at jvall37@uottawa.ca.
2012 Race Series Winners
Posted: 2012-12-05
The following are the top 5 in the 2012 race series overall standings:
Men
Women
1. MILLER, ROB
2. COSMAN, NICK
3. HULSE, MATTHEW
4. FRANTZESKOS, SAVVAS
5. RAAFLAUB, RICHARD
The 2013 Race Series will be upon us in no time! (did you know your 2013 KRRA membership fee will be fully recovered just by racing these two early season races?)
Please join us on November 29th at 6pm for the 2012 KRRA Annual General Meeting. This is our annual celebration (with a few orders of business) of the year's running accomplishments. Speaking of 2012 running accomplishments, this year's guest speaker will be Kingston native and London Olympic marathoner Dylan Wykes!
Where: Kingston Brewing Company (34 Clarence St)
When: 6pm meet and greet, 7pm business items, 7:30pm guest speaker followed by the KRRA Series awards.
See you there!
Final 2012 Race Series Standings
Posted: 2012-11-13
Congratulations to Rob Miller and Margarita Babkova as the overall 2012 KRRA Race Series winners!
Congrats to Trevor Walmsley and Laura Goodfellow for their victories in the Anniversary Run! Full results here.
The KRRA Race Series year-end results are being tabulated and will be announced shortly. Series awards will be presented on November 29th at the KRRA Annual Meeting at the Kingston Brewing Company. See you there!
There is plenty of running and racing still available this month. Please consider the Tracy Kirkland Family Fun Run/Walk being held on November 10th at Lemoine Point. It's all to assist with the medical care and recovery of a fellow Kingston runner!
Join us on November 4th for the final race in the 2012 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series. This race is a fun and challenging 10k run from the airport through Westpark subdivision back to the lake, with a little jog into Lemoine Point and back to The Landings Golf Club. The KRRA is also proud to be associated with the Kingston Humane Society again this year by having the 3km KHS Dog Walk one hour before the race. Full race details here.
Run With the Wild
Posted: 2012-09-23
From the Run with The Wild Race Director...
Hello Runners, I like to thank for the 111 runners that came out to the 2012 Run With The Wild. With support with the volunteers we were able to raise over $4,000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association. I like to congratulate Alex Hutton 17:06:6 and Patricia Roney 19:05:2 for coming in first overall. (full results here). I would also like all the support I received from the sponsors and looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2013 Run With The Wild.
If you want any pictures they will be on the Facebook Page! Thanks,
Derek Sykes, RWTW Race Director
2012 Run With the Wild
Posted: 2012-09-20
It's the trail race in the KRRA Race Series. Join us on Sept 22nd at Lemoine Point for the Run With The Wild XC 5k. Trails! KRRA Points! Fun! Prizes! ...and maybe some MUD! Registration now open! Results here.
Terry Fox Nat`l School Run Day
Posted: 2012-09-12
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Click here for further information and sponsor a student today!
KRRA Race Series
Posted: 2012-09-08
Here are the remaining races in the 2012 KRRA Race Series:
Effective July 1st, the 2012 Race Series standings will include ONLY those KRRA Members who registered by July 1, 2012. For a full description of the series rules, click here.
Over 450 runners took to the streets in the ever-popular Beat Beethoven 8k road race in support of the Kingston Symphony Association. Matt Hulse and Paula Wiltse captured the men's and women's title. Full results are available at sportstats.ca.
The KRRA Race Series continues on Canada Day with the Limestone Mile. Registration will be opening soon!
He's Pretty Fast for an Old Guy!
Posted: 2012-05-26
Join us on June 3rd for the popular Beat Beethoven race in downtown Kingston! The Kingston Symphony will play a Beethoven selection and it's up to you to finish the 8k run or 4k walk before they finish (50 minutes or so).
Congrats and thanks to all who raced or volunteered at the 2012 Limestone Race Weekend. Great weather greeted the athletes who challenged the 3k, 10k, 5k and half marathon courses.
Dylan Wykes will be racing the Olympic Marathon at 6:00 AM EST on Sunday, August 12, 2012. Support him on his road to London by making a donation to his training fund.
Join the KRRA in supporting this local athlete who has made all of Canada proud. Go Dylan Go!
Donations can also be made (cash or cheque) at any branch of the Kingston Community Credit Union or at Runners' Choice.
Limestone Race Weekend 2012
Posted: 2012-04-28
Limestone Race Weekend
is finally here! This popular suite of races includes something for everyone!
Saturday, April 28
- 3:45pm, Start2Finish 3k for kids, City Park (Bagot Street)
- 5:00pm, KGH Trauma 10k, waterfront (Emily Street) Sunday, April 29, Confederation Park (City Hall)
- 9:30am, 5k and Half Marathon
Congrats to all who raced today in day one of Limestone Race Weekend. Great weather greeted the kids at City Park for the Start2Finish 3k. Then it was time for the grownups to challenge the new waterfront 10k course in support of the KGH Trauma program. Kudos to Colin Shannon and Nicole Phythian who overcame not only the other 100+ runners but also considerably more waterfront shadflies.
Limestone Race Weekend
This popular suite of races includes something for everyone! Join us April 28-29 for the next events in the 2012 KRRA Race Series.
Saturday, April 28
- 3:45pm, Start2Finish 3k for kids, City Park (Bagot Street)
- 5:00pm, KGH Trauma 10k, waterfront (Emily Street) Sunday, April 29, Confederation Park (City Hall)
- 9:30am, 5k and Half Marathon
Join the Kingston Road Runners for 2012 and you'll enjoy the following benefits:
participation in the series standings and eligibility for year end awards (join by July 1, 2012)
$10 off the pre-registration fees for each of 5 KRRA races (Resolution Run, Twosome Run, Half/5K, Limestone Mile, Anniversary Run)
10% discount at Runners' Choice Kingston
participation in a club that promotes a healthy lifestyle through fun and fitness for adults and children
participation in a club that supports many local charitable organizations, with a focus on elementary and high school students
The first release of the 2012 Race Series Standings should be available soon.
Twosome Run Report
Posted: 2012-02-13
Mother Nature delivered wintery conditions right on time for the 2012 KRRA Twosome Run on February 12th. That fact didn't deter 165 runners (and 72 teams) from racing the 5k course in support of the Limestone Learning Foundation.
Congrats to Nick McGraw and Lauren Prufer as the top Twosome (in addition to their individual victories)!
Grab a teammate (or not) and join us on Feb 12th for Twosome 5k. Here's a little video of the fun from last year!
video courtesy Runners' Choice
It all starts at 10:30am Sunday. Registration form here. Race results by Chip Time Results.
2012 Resolution Run
Posted: 2012-01-17
Clear, crisp skies greeted approximately 100 runners at the 2012 KRRA Resolution Run 8k race on January 8th.
This race represents the start of the 2012 racing season. In this year's race, mother/son tandem Heather Ostic and Ben Workman pulled out victories to launch the 2012 KRRA Race Series.
Some race photos are now available on Facebook. Race results are available through Running By Design.
The KRRA Race Series continues on February 12th with the KRRA Twosome Run.
The Runner Newsletter
Posted: 2012-01-17
The Runner goes online!
Join us online for the January edition of the KRRA Newsletter The Runner.
In this month's newsletter, hear about the great KRRA bus trip to Peterborough, meet the 2012 KRRA Executive, enjoy a recap of the 2011 KRRA Race Series and once again enjoy some words of wisdom in "Prez Says" (KRRA President Ed Brand's own personal soapbox).
Past KRRA newsletters can still be found on our website.
Contributions to future newsletters are most welcome! Got a race report to share? Running tips? Jokes? Share them with us!
2012 KRRA Twosome Run 5k
Posted: 2012-01-07
The 2012 KRRA Race Series continues on February 12th with the 5k Twosome Run. In this unique event, runners compete as individuals for KRRA series points, but can also compete as male-female teams for "twosome" overall and combined age group placings. Same-sex teams and "onesomes" are also welcome.
Post-race refreshments, draw prizes and awards take place in the warmth of the Winston Churchill Public School gymnasium. It's all in support of the Limestone Learning Foundation.
KRRA Weekly Workouts
Posted: 2012-01-05
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Mondays: an easy run of 30 - 60 minutes from Runners' Choice at 6pm
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Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - current location is Barriefield Village
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Thursdays @ 6PM: Women-only Group Run from Runners' Choice
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Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Runners' Choice (56 Brock St.), 8:30AM
Note that you don't have to be a KRRA member to take part in these workouts.
2012 KRRA Race Series
Posted: 2011-12-19
The 2012 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series kicks off on January 8th with the Resolution Run 8k. Here is the early season schedule:
Remember that your KRRA Membership earns you a $10 discount to each of these three events.
2012 Resolution Run 8k
Posted: 2011-12-19
New Years Resolution time - join us for the 32nd Annual KRRA Resolution Run 8k on January 8th.
This challenging course includes a trip up and down Fort Henry Hill - the gun goes at 10am.
Oh, the best part - warm up with some nice hot chili (meat or veggie) from the Kingston Brewing Company. ANNNND - there's a free indoor fun run for kids under 12. The proceeds help to support the Brenda Cupido Memorial Breast Cancer Service in memory of Colleen Wall.
Pssst ... also remember that KRRA members enjoy a $10 discount.
Runners' Choice Santa Run
Posted: 2011-12-13
Join Runners' Choice on Sunday, Dec 18th at 10:30am for the annual Santa Run in support of the food bank.
Join KRRA for 2012
Posted: 2011-12-02
Benefits of a 2012 KRRA Membership:
participation in the series standings and eligibility for year end awards (join by July 1, 2012)
$10 off the pre-registration fees for each of 5 KRRA races (Resolution Run, Twosome Run, Half/5K, Limestone Mile, Anniversary Run)
10% discount at Runners Choice Kingston
participation in a club that promotes a healthy lifestyle through fun and fitness for adults and children
participation in a club that supports many local charitable organizations, with a focus on elementary and high school students
The KRRA Membership form is available here. Online registration available through Events Online.
Please join us for the 2012 Race Series.
KRRA's 2011 AGM
Posted: 2011-11-26
Please join us on December 1st for the KRRA Annual General Meeting. Our venue for this event is upstairs at the Kingston Brewing Company (34 Clarence St). It all starts at 6pm - join us for food, drinks, fun ... and even awards!
Our guest speakers at the AGM are Mary and Edward Farrar who will be making a 20 minute presentation about The Great Cataraqui River Trail! See you there!
Don't forget ... the 2012 race series starts up on January 8th with the 32nd Annual Resolution Run 8k.
The New krra.org
Posted: 2011-11-26
Welcome to the new krra.org!
We hope you will enjoy the new look of our website! With this launch, we are also kicking off the 2012 KRRA Race Series which begins on January 8th with the Resolution Run.
The new website is also more tightly integrated with Facebook and Twitter so be sure to like or follow us for the latest news! You'll also find that krra.org works much better now with your mobile device (iPhone, Blackberry, etc).
We welcome your feedback on this new look, so send us a note (webmaster@krra.org) and tell us what you think!
2011 KRRA Race Series Winners
Posted: 2011-11-18
Congratulations to everyone who competed in the 2011 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series, earning points toward overall and age group titles.
The following are the top 5 in the overall standings:
Men
Women
1. COFFEY, KEVIN
2. LEVAC, CAMERON
3. BALE, DOUGAL
4. CLOWATER, DON
5. RAAFLAUB, RICHARD
All are welcome to join us on December 1st for the KRRA Annual General Meeting. Our venue for this event is upstairs at the Kingston Brewing Company (34 Clarence St). It all starts at 6pm - join us for food, drinks, fun ... and even awards!
Our guest speakers are Mary and Edward Farrar who will be making a 20 minute presentation about The Great Cataraqui River Trail! See you there!
2011 Race Series Standings
Posted: 2011-11-05
2011 Race Series standings now include results from Flight at Fort Fright!
The 2011 KRRA Race Series concludes on Sunday, November 6th at 1pm with the KRRA Anniversary Run 10k in support of the Kingston Humane Society. Valuable Race Series points are at stake! Current Race Series standings available here.
Our 2011 season concludes on December 1st with our Annual General Meeting. Please join us at 6pm at the Kingston Brewing Company for food, drinks, fun and maybe an award!
Happy Running!
Fort Fright Event Schedule
Posted: 2011-10-25
It's Race Week! The KRRA Race Series continues on October 29th at Fort Henry with the Great-West Life Flight at Fort Fright 5k! Here's the event schedule:
3:30-4:15pm Registration for "Waking Up The Dead" Family Run/Walk
4:15-4:45pm "Waking Up The Dead" 1km Family Run/Walk
4:45-5:00pm Closing Ceremonies
2011 Anniversary Run
Posted: 2011-10-16
Join us on November 6th at 1PM for the final race in the 2011 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series. This race is a fun and challenging 10k run from the airport through Westpark subdivision back to the lake, with a little jog into Lemoine Point and back to The Landings Golf Club.
The KRRA is also proud to be associated with the Kingston Humane Society again this year by having the 3km KHS Dog Walk one hour before the race. Full race details here and Find us on Facebook.
Flight at Fort Fright
Posted: 2011-10-10
Flight at Fort Fright
The KRRA Race Series continues on October 29th at Fort Henry with the Great-West Life Flight at Fort Fright 5k!
KRRA is pleased to announce that Megan Kiley and Blair Morgan are the winners of
the 2011 KRRA Bursaries.
Megan Kiley is a graduate of Loyalist Collegiate. A multi‐sport athlete, Megan was a
member of her school’s Cross Country team and has competed in KRRA Road Races and the KTown
Short Course Triathlon.
Blair is a graduate of Ernestown Secondary School. He entered his first
road race in 1996 and his first triathlon at the age of eight. Blair has been a multisport
athlete at Ernestown and has represented his school at OFSAA five times and will be attending McMaster University in September to study Engineering.
The bursaries will be presented at the 2011 Limestone Mile on July 1, 2011.
For more information on Megan and Blair, please see the media release here.
Ed Brand, President
Kingston Road Runners Association ebrand7@cogeco.ca
Limestone Mile 2011
It's a Canada Day tradition! The action gets going on July 1 at 9:00am with the Junior Mile, followed by the High School, Women's and Men's races. All through the streets of Downtown Kingston. Full details here and of course on Facebook.
Posted: 2011-06-10
2011 Race Series Results
Includes results from the Resolution Run, Twosome Run, Limestone Race Weekend and Beat Beethoven. Please note that all standings are UNOFFICIAL until the July 1 KRRA membership deadline.
Please join us at the RMC Arch on Tuesday for KRRA's tempo and interval workout led by Coach Al Cantlay (and the occassional special guest). Here's a look at some of the fun!
Courtesy Runners' Choice
It all starts at 5:45pm - free parking available at the Ft. Henry Information Booth.
Posted: 2011-06-06
Beat Beethoven 2011
Congrats to Rob Asselstine and Richelle Moore for their victories in today's Beat Beethoven race!
Full Results,
Pictures
Posted: 2011-06-06
Beat Beethoven 2011 - All The Details
Race start 10:30am Sunday, June 5th
In-person registration available until 10am Race Day: (Saturday at Runners' Choice, 56 Brock Street, Sunday from 8:30am at the race site)
From the May 2011 KRRA Newsletter:
On behalf of the Limestone Half-Marathon/5K Race Committee, thanks to all the volunteers and runners for making this year’s event a great success...
To hear more and for news on
The High School bursaries and
Club Jackets
please see our May 2011 newsletter "The Runner" here.
The KRRA Race Series continues on June 5th with the ever-popular Beat Beethoven 8k race. This race features a challenging course that also includes an Ontario Street City Hall start and finish line. It also offers a 4k non-timed walking event.
Congrats and thanks as well to all who ran and volunteered at Limestone Race Weekend. The KGH Trauma Unit and the children in the Kidsfest Run and Read program thank you for all the support!
Congrats to all our race winners: Brendan Kenny, Heather Ostic, Matt Hulse, Agathe Nicholson, Richard Hayes and Brittany Morris!
Note: If you were top 3 in your age group and didn't pick up your medal on Sunday, you can get it at Runners' Choice!
The KRRA Race Series continues on June 5th with the ever-popular Beat Beethoven 8k race. This race features a challenging course that also includes an Ontario Street City Hall start and finish line. It also offers a 4k non-timed walking event.
There's a great article on this race in May/June issue of Canadian Running magazine. See www.krra.org/beat for more details.
Posted: 2011-05-02
Limestone Race Weekend 10k
A record field of 114 runners enjoyed a beautiful Saturday afternoon on the streets and waterfront paths of Kingston as Limestone Race Weekend kicked off.
Results |
Photos
Congrats to race winners Richard Hayes and Brittany Morris!
Posted: 2011-04-30
Limestone Race Weekend
There's something for everyone at KRRA's biggest weekend!
Saturday, April 30
City Park (Bagot St.)
• 3:45pm, KidsFest 3k
• 5:00pm, KGH Trauma 10k
Sunday, May 1
City Hall
(Downtown Kingston)
• 9:30am, 5k & Half Marathon
Registration still available in-person at Runners' Choice or at the race sites. Full details here.
Oh, and FIND US ON
Posted: 2011-04-28
KidsFest in Kingston
Thanks to everyone who has registered for the Limestone Race Weekend. You are helping to support local Run & Read programs at both First Avenue PS and Frontenac PS. Every Tuesday at 2:35 pm while the majority of students at First Avenue get ready to leave for home, an excited and energetic group of grades 1 to 6
students head for the gym. The
same scene plays out at
Frontenac on Thursday at 2:35
pm. For more on this see the April 2011 newsletter.
Posted: 2011-04-25
The Runner April 2011
Learn more about Limestone Race Weekend and the KidsFest running program in our latest issue of The Runner.
Posted: 2011-04-10
KRRA Jackets
KRRA members wishing to order club jackets will be able to do so on Saturday, April 2, at Runners Choice (56 Brock St.) from 2:00 to 5:30 pm. The cost will be $45.00 and you will have to pre-pay with a cheque or cash to confirm your order.
Orders will also be accepted at Runners Choice on Monday, April 4 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. This is a short timeline; we would like to have them in time for the Limestone Race Weekend.
Posted: 2011-03-30
Gananoque to Kingston Run
Some dedicated KRRA Runners visited Hwy 2 today in the annual Gan-to-Kingston 30k run.
Thanks to Al and Runners' Choice for organizing the logistics and providing refreshments along the way! More photos on Facebook!
Posted: 2011-03-27
Gananoque to Kingston
It's an annual KRRA/Runners' Choice event! For those not making the trek to Hamilton for the Around The Bay Road Race, here's a local (and free) 30k (or less) event (not a race) for you.
Join some of the regular KRRA runners on Sunday morning (March 27th) as they run from Gananoque (Subway) to Kingston (Runners' Choice) - approximately 30k. Options exist to run just a portion or team up and run it as a relay.
The group will meet at Runners' Choice Kingston (56 Brock) at 8AM Sunday - contact Runners' Choice to get your name on the list and coordinate rides.
Posted: 2011-03-23
2011 Race Series Results
Includes results from the Resolution Run and Twosome Run. Please note that all standings are UNOFFICIAL until the July 1 KRRA membership deadline.
Thanks to all who came out to race or volunteer at the 2011 KRRA Twosome 5k. Winning team Rob Asselstine and Cleo Boyd displayed strong individual performances in capturing his year's team title.
109 runners competed in this race in support of the Limestone Learning Foundation. Please see the race website for full race results.
Race photos from ZoomPhoto.ca should be available shortly ... for now, enjoy a few nice photos here.
Once again, help beat the February blahs by running or helping out at the KRRA Twosome Run 5k on February 13th. Join us once again at Winston Churchill Public School for a wintery 5k through the streets of Kingston, and then join us in the school gym afterward for refreshments, snacks and awards.
This year the KRRA Twosome Run directly supports health and wellness initiatives at Kingston area schools through the Limestone Learning Foundation.
See the Twosome Run newsletter#1 here.
See the Twosome Run newsletter#2 here.
Runners are welcome to register as onesomes or twosomes. Volunteers are also needed - please contact Race Director Jane Howe to help us out.
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - current location is Barriefield Village
Wednesdays @ 6PM: Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays @ 6PM: Women-only Group Run from Runners' Choice
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Runners' Choice (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2011-01-30
KRRA Weekly Workouts:
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - current location is Barriefield Village
Wednesdays @ 6PM: Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays @ 6PM: Women-only Group Run from Runners' Choice
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Runners' Choice (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2011-01-30
Runners' Choice Friday Night Sale
Friday Jan 28th only, from 7 to 10 PM, Runners' Choice will be offering every pair of shoes on our wall for less than $100. This includes running, walking, cross-training, and hiking models. That's a savings of 30 to 110 dollars!
As if that wasn't incentive enough to visit us after hours, we also have a selection of apparel that will be offered at 50% off. Still not interested? Fine. We'll throw in a second piece from our straight racks for ten bucks. Confused? That's okay! Come to Runners' Choice store between 7 and 10 PM tonight and we'll explain everything.
Posted: 2011-01-27
2011 Resolution Run
Warmer temperatures and bare roads greeted 83 runners at this year's Resolution Run on the grounds of the Royal Military College and CFB Kingston.
For overall results - see here
For event pictures - see here
Happy New Year from the Kingston Road Runners Association!!
Posted: 2011-01-06
2011 Resolution Run
Remember to add this one to your New Years Resolutions ... the 31st Annual KRRA Resolution Run 8k!
The race starts at 10AM on Sunday, January 2nd. Runners can expect a wintery trip around the RMC point, followed by a nice excursion up Fort Henry Hill and into CFB Kingston before returning down the hill for a sprint finish (?). Oh, and then the best part - warm up with some nice hot chili (meat or veggie) from the Kingston Brewing Company.
Don't forget that there's also a free indoor fun run for kids under 12 and the proceeds help to support the Brenda Cupido
Memorial Breast Cancer Service in memory of Colleen Wall.
Pssst ... also remember that KRRA members enjoy a $10 discount ;-)
Remember that in 2011, a KRRA Membership is required to be eligible for any race series awards. But note as well that your $20 membership earns you a $10 discount on each of these three races (as well as the Limestone Mile and Anniversary Run), so it will pay for itself by mid-February!
Membership has other privileges: a 10% discount at Runners Choice Kingston and providing support for local charitable organizations, with a focus on elementary and high school students, so sign up today!
For those who'd like to volunteer at the Resolution Run, please contact the Race Director.
Posted: 2010-12-14
Annual Santa Run
Join Runners’ Choice for the Annual Santa Run on Sunday, December 19th. Meet at the store at 9:30 for a fun 5k run and then join us for refreshments and draw prizes for everyone afterwords. Holiday attire is encouraged as there will be prizes for best costume. This will also be the first of many Runners’ Choice events that will be filmed! This run is purely for fun and is not timed. There is no fee however a food bank donation is required to be eligible for prizes.
Posted: 2010-12-13
Benefits of a 2011 KRRA Membership
participation in the series standings and eligibility for year end awards (join before June 30, 2011)
$10 off the pre-registration fees for each of 5 KRRA races (Resolution, Twosome, Half/5K, Limestone Mile, Anniversary – in 2010 that would have given you 5 races for $100)
10% discount at Runners Choice Kingston
participation in a club that promotes a healthy lifestyle through fun and fitness for adults and children
participation in a club that supports many local charitable organizations, with a focus on elementary and high school students
2011 KRRA Membership form available here. Online registration available through Events Online.
Please join us for the 2011 Race Series, which kicks off on January 2nd with the 8k Resolution Run.
Posted: 2010-12-07
KRRA Annual General Meeting
Join us on Thursday, November 25 at the Brew Pub (34 Clarence St) to help celebrate a year of running in Kingston and the surrounding area. This year we are happy to welcome Ingrid Golemiec as our guest speaker. Things get under way at 6:00 pm with a social hour. There will be a brief business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by our guest speaker and then the presentation of series awards.
Final race series standings for 2010 are now available - see here for full details.
Please join us for the 2011 Race Series, which kicks off tentatively on January 2nd with the 8k Resolution Run.
Posted: 2010-11-23
2010 KRRA Race Series Winners
Congratulations to everyone who competed in the 2010 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series, earning points toward overall and age group titles.
The following are the top 5 in the overall standings:
Men
Women
1. ASSELSTINE, ROB
2. WYKES, DYLAN
3. WEBSTER, KEVIN
4. COFFEY, KEVIN
5. BLACKWELL, TIM
The 2010 KRRA Race Series concluded on Nov 7th with the Anniversary Run 10k in support of the Kingston Humane Society. 114 runners completed the course, which started and finished at The Landings golf course at the Kingston Airport.
Please join us for the 2011 Race Series, which kicks off tentatively on January 2nd with the 8k Resolution Run.
Posted: 2010-11-09
November News
Flight at Fort Fright: Congrats to Kevin Webster and Jutta Merilainen for their victories at Flight at Fort Fright on October 30th. Full race details here.
Anniversary Run: Join us on November 7th for the final race in the 2010 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series. This race is a fun and
challenging 10k run from the airport through Westpark subdivision back to the lake, with a little jog into Lemoine Point and back to The
Landings Golf Club. The KRRA is also proud to be associated with the Kingston Humane Society again this year by having the 3km KHS Dog Walk one hour before the race. Full race details here.
KRRA AGM: Join us on Thursday, November 25 at the Brew Pub to help celebrate a year of running in Kingston and the surrounding area. This year we are happy to welcome Ingrid Golemiec as our guest speaker. Things get under way at 6:00 pm with a social hour. There will be a brief business meeting at 7:00 pm, followed by our guest speaker and then the presentation of series awards.
Race Series Standings: standings now reflect Flight at Fort Fright results - see here.
Posted: 2010-11-02
Great-West Life Flight at Fort Fright
Here is the lineup of races at Flight at Fort Fright (formerly the Big Gun Run) at Fort Henry on October 30th:
10am – 98.9 The Drive Dead Rock Star Run – 1 mile
10:30am – The Fort Fright Freaky Zombie Run – 1 mile
11am – KRRA Competitive Run – 5km
11:30am – Ladies Lap – 1 mile
12noon – Business Suit Run – 1 mile
12:30pm – Kingston Military Run – 1 mile
1pm – Trots for Tots Family Run – 100 meters
See the race website for the course map and other details.
Thanks to everyone who Ran With The Wild on Saturday at Lemoine Point and to everyone who volunteered in Support of the Canadian Diabetes Association!
Race results (order of finish) are now available, but due to timing issues, only some runners have received finishing times. Apologies to those whose times were not available.
Next Up - the Great-West Life Flight at Fort Fright. There's something for everyone at this race, including the 5k race for KRRA Series Points.
Posted: 2010-10-15
Run With The Wild
Thanks to everyone who Ran With The Wild on Saturday at Lemoine Point and to everyone who volunteered in Support of the Canadian Diabetes Association!
Race results (order of finish) are now available, but due to timing issues, only some runners have received finishing times. Apologies to those whose times were not available.
Next Up - the Great-West Life Flight at Fort Fright. There's something for everyone at this race, including the 5k race for KRRA Series Points.
Posted: 2010-09-18
NOTE: Fall Fair Setup has begun but the Sept 14 workout will be held at the Memorial Centre Track as scheduled.
KRRA Weekly Workouts:
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - current location is the Kingston Memorial Centre Track
Wednesdays @ 6PM: Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays @ 6PM: Women-only Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays: West End Runners' Choice Womens Group - 5pm at Tim Hortons at Sydenham Rd and Princess St.
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Runners' Choice (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2010-09-14
KRRA Weekly Workouts:
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - current location is the Kingston Memorial Centre Track
Wednesdays @ 6PM: Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays @ 6PM: Women-only Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays: West End Runners' Choice Womens Group - 5pm at Tim Hortons at Sydenham Rd and Princess St.
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Runners' Choice (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2010-09-14
Run With The Wild
First of all, congrats to all who ran the Brockville Half Marathon or 5k on the Thousand Island Parkway on Saturday!! What a great day for a race! Please check the Brockville Road Runners website for race results when they become available.
Next up is the Run With The Wild Cross Country 5k at Lemoine Point on Saturday, Sept 18th. You can register online or in person for this race - see the race website for full details or Find Us On Facebook!
Saturday's race goes at 11AM at the Lemoine Point Conservation Area (North Gate).
Remember as well that Run For The Wild is a fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association and you'll find a pledge form on the website.
Posted: 2010-09-13
Brockville 5k and Half Marathon
September 11, 2010, 8AM (half), 9:15AM (5k)
Don't forget that Saturday brings us the Thousand Island (Brockville) Half Marathon, which is race #7 in the KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series.
These are both great races on certified courses, hosted by the Brockville Road Runners, who are celebrating their 25 year anniversary! The best part is the cost - ONLY $12 - you can't beat that!
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - current location is the Kingston Memorial Centre Track
Wednesdays @ 6PM: Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays @ 6PM: Women-only Group Run from Runners' Choice
Thursdays: West End Runners' Choice Womens Group - 5pm at Tim Hortons at Sydenham Rd and Princess St.
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Runners' Choice (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2010-09-01
Posted: 2010-08-28
Run With The Wild
Run with the Wild is a 5km cross country run through the trails at Lemoine Point Conservation Area ( North Entrance ). The race will start at 11am on Saturday, September 18th. The course has changed this year to allow runners to experience more of the park. There will be awards, post refreshments and many door prizes donated by local Kingston businesses.
To enter you can get an entry form at Runners Choice or online at this site. T-shirts will be available if you enter by Saturday, September 4th. For more information look for Run With The Wild on Facebook.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Posted: 2010-08-24
2010 Race Series Results
Race Series Standings now include the results of the Limestone Mile:
KRRA is pleased to announce that Jeff Archer is the winner of the 2010 KRRA Bursary. Jeff is a graduate of Sydenham High School and will be attending Queen’ University in the fall. Jeff is an accomplished runner having successfully competed at OFSAA Track, OFSAA Cross Country, and a number of EOSSA and KASSAA meets during his high school running career. As well he has competed in a number of local and area road races. He has been active as a volunteer coach, in leadership programs and in races. He has maintained a high academic standing and prides himself as a runner who gained success through hard work and perseverance. The bursary will be presented on Thursday, July 1 at the award ceremony for the Limestone Mile.
For more information please contact:
Ed Brand, President
Kingston Road Runners Association ebrand7@cogeco.ca
Posted: 2010-06-29
2010 Race Series Results
Race Series Standings now include the results of Ks4Kids 5k:
Thursday July 1st we’ll run the four Limestone
Mile races: The Kids’, The Highschool,
The Women’s and the Men’s miles. It’s the
kick off for a day full of fun with Downtown
Kingston that includes the Red and White
People Parade and the most amazing fireworks
display you’ll see all year to finish off
the day.
Did you know kids run free? Thanks to Ironstride Triathlon Training, public school students under the age of 13 run absolutely free. Plus we encourage moms and dads to run with their little athletes. If you can keep up.
Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact John Reid at john@ironstride.com
Call For Volunteers: The Kingston Symphony Association is looking for volunteers to help out at the Beat Beethoven Run. Volunteers needed for the following areas: Registration, Race Course, Water Stations, Finish Line. If you would like to help out, please contact us at 613-546-9729.
Also, be sure to check out the exciting changes to the Big Gun Run, now known as the Great-West Life Flight at Fort Fright and scheduled for October 30th!
Posted: 2010-05-28
Limestone Race Weekend 2010
Congratulations to Steve Boyd, Paula Wiltse, Jeffrey Manley and Leslie Sexton for their victories Sunday at the KRRA Limestone Race Weekend. Pleasant skies greeted over 400 runners in the 5k and half marathon events.
Something for everyone! 3k for kids, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon for adults. More info
here.
Posted: 2010-04-19
Limestone Race Weekend 2010
April 24-25, 2010
Something for everyone! 3k for kids, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon for adults. More info
here.
Posted: 2010-04-19
The world in coming to Kingston on April 11, 2010 as the World University Cross-Country Championships are held at Fort Henry Hill. Full details at www.xc2010.com.
Volunteers are needed for this event! See the volunteer signup page here.
There will also be an open 5k race (to be held on the same course used for the world championships) on Saturday, April 10th - register here.
And there's more! There will be an elementary age race for girls and one for boys on the course 30 minutes prior to each race on April 11th. Details here.
Posted: 2010-03-29
March 2010 KRRA Newsletter
Check out the latest isuue of our newsletter "The Runner" here. This month's issue features news and articles on the upcoming Limestone Race Weekend (aka "Moving Day Weekend")
Posted: 2010-03-16
Limestone Race Weekend April 24-25
Reduced Race Fees for 10k and Half Marathon in effect until March 15th.
Register now and save $$. You can register online, by mail or in person at Runners' Choice. $40 for a Half Marathon is VERY hard to beat!
Race Weekend Schedule:
KidsFest 3K Race Saturday, April 24th, 3:45pm, City Park
KGH Trauma 10K Race Saturday, April 24th, 5:00pm, City Park
5K and Half-Marathon Sunday, April 25th, 9:30am, Confederation Park downtown
New edition of the KRRA Newsletter "The Runner" just published! Check it out here.
Posted: 2010-02-14
Twosome Run
Pleasant February temperatures and sunny skies greeted 139 runners (including 60 teams) at the 2010 KRRA Twosome Run for a 5k race on the streets of Kingston.
The winning team Dylan Wykes and Francine Darroch completed the 5k course in a combined time of 35:12.9.
Congrats to everyone that took part and thanks to all volunteers and sponsors.
Nick McGraw and Heather Ostic were the big winners as a fresh blanket of snow and a hilly course greeted almost 100 of Kingston's heartiest runners at the 30th annual Resolution Run on January 3rd.
Introducing a new weekly workout for the Kingston area!
Meet every Thursday @ 5PM at Tim Horton's at Sydenham Rd and Princess St. All abilities welcome.....we'll make sure you have someone to run with and will keep you motivated!! For more information please contact: audethy@hotmail.com
KRRA Weekly Workouts:
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - check with Runners Choice 613-542-2410 for location details
Thursdays: West End Runners' Choice Womens Group - 5pm at Tim Hortons at Sydenham Rd and Princess St.
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Second Cup (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2010-01-05
Resolution Run 8k
A fresh blanket of snow and a hilly course will await some of Kingston's heartiest runners on Sunday, January 3rd at the 30th annual Resolution Run.
The fun begins at 9:30 with an indoor fun run for kids, with the 8k outdoor race beginning at 10AM on the RMC side of Highway 2. At 10:15, Colleen's Memorial Run/Walk begins with proceeds going to The Andy Fund.
For full details, see the race website.
Posted: 2010-01-02
Annual General Meeting Wrap Up
The Kingston Road Runners celebrated the end of its 2009 Race Series with its Annual General Meeting and Awards on November 19th.
Randy Zabukovec gave an entertaining and motivational talk about his career as a runner, triathlete and coach. In addition to the Series Awards, Al Cantlay presented the 2009 Coach's Award to Heather Ostic.
Please note that if you couldn't attend the AGM, and you are a Series Award Winner, you can pick up your award at Runners' Choice. You don't have to be a KRRA member to win an award!
One final item - the KRRA is looking for interested volunteers to become a member of the KRRA Board of Directors for 2010. We need a new secretary, as well as members-at-large. If anyone is interested in learning more, they can email Ed Brand or come to our next Board meeting at the Brew Pub on Monday, Dec. 14 at 7:00pm.
Agenda:
1. Welcome and call to order.
2. Adoption of Agenda.
3. Approval of minutes from AGM 2008.
4. Report from the President.
5. Standing reports:
Treasurer, Statistician, Membership, Secretary
6. Guest speaker – Randy Zabukovec.
7. Request for volunteers to the Board.
8. Meeting adjourned.
9. Presentation of the Series Awards - see final standings here.
Mondays: join the Running Dragons at 6PM Mondays at the Kingston Brewing Company (annual membership required)
Tuesdays: join KRRA for up-tempo workouts Tuesdays at 5:45 - check with Runners Choice 613-542-2410 for location details)
Sundays: join KRRA for long runs from Second Cup (Princess and Sydenham), 8:30AM
Posted: 2009-11-10
$500 KRRA Bursaries for Students
In 2010, the KRRA will be awarding $500 bursaries to one male and one female graduating high school runners who are planning to attend post-secondary education in the Fall of 2010.
Graduating students from KASSAA schools will be eligible. For full eligibility criteria, please see the application form.
In 2009, bursaries were awarded to Charly Allan of KCVI and Rosanna Beattie of Frontenac S.S. Click here for the press release for this award. Congratulations to Charly and Rosanna!
Thanks as well to all the Kingston runners who have supported KRRA initiatives such as these through your memberships!
Posted: 2009-10-15
Anniversary Run 10k
KRRA Race Series event #10 goes Sunday, Nov 1st with the Anniversary Run 10k. This race starts at 1PM at The Landings (Kingston Airport). It's also the LAST race in the KRRA Race Series for 2009 so Race Series Standings could be on the line!
This event also features a 1k fun run for kids and a 1k/3k dog walk in support of the Kingston Humane Society. Click here for the pledge form for the 1k/3k.
Online and mail-in registration is available for this race!
The 2010 KRRA Race Series tentatively opens on January 3, 2010 with the Resolution Run 8k.
Posted: 2009-10-14
Gananoque to Kingston 30K The annual Runners' Choice Gananoque to Kingston 30K will take place on Sunday, March 29th. If you aren't up to doing the whole distance you can do 15, 20 or 25 instead (all distances are approximate). There is no cost to take part and we will be carpooling so volunteer drivers are also required. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the store at (613)542-2410 or email info@runnerschoicekingston.com . We would like to know who is planning to take part and what distance you intend to run so that we can plan transportation and with any luck we will have the wind at our backs. Date: 2009-03-16 __________
Tuesday Night Training February 24th will be the last Tuesday Night Work-out at the KMCSC. Join Al and special guest coach Kevin Dunbar at 5:45 in the field house for a great work-out then we will be moving back outside on March 3rd. Meet at the Fort Henry information booth at 5:45 p.m. Clocks go ahead the following week-end so we won't be in the dark too much longer. Date: 2009-02-22 __________Tuesday Night Training The tuesday night work-out moves indoors on Jan 20th for six weeks. Meet in the field house at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre, located just east of the causeway at 5:45 p.m. The work-out is coached by Al Cantlay of Runners' Choice and there may be some special guest coaches. If you aren't a member of the KMCSC the cost is $6. for a day pass and that allows you the use of the facility for the rest of the evening. Please be sure to bring clean footwear. For more information call Runners' Choice at 613-542-2410. Hope to see you there Date: 2009-01-16 __________Get off the Road!
5 Peaks Trail Running Series is coming to Kingston! More details available soon at www.5peaks.com
Date: 2009-01-15 __________Res Run Results, Photos
Congratulations to Alexander Hinton (27:06) and Heather Ostic (31:55) for taking top spots among the men and women in the 29th Annual KRRA Resolution Run on January 4.
Nearly 100 runners completed the 8KM run around RMC and over Fort Henry Hill, while more runners and walkers participated in the 2nd Annual Colleen Wall Memorial Event, held inside the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre in support of the Andy Fund of Kingston.
Thanks to all who participated and volunteered to make the events a success.
Date: 2009-01-05 __________Res Run Shirt Deadline Nears
Just a reminder that the deadline for T-shirt orders from all participants in the 29th Annual Kingston Road Runners Association Resolution Run and the Second Annual Colleen's Memorial Fun Run/Walk — both Sunday, January 4, at the Kingston Military Community Sports Centre — is Saturday, December 27.
Since last year, when the charity run/walk in memory of Colleen Wall was paired with the long-standing 8km New Year's event of the Road Runners, all profits from the day's activities have gone to the Andy Fund of Kingston and its Cancer-patient support efforts.
Whether registering for the 8km run around RMC and over Fort Henry Hill or opting for Colleen's event on the indoor track at the Sports Centre, December 27 is the deadline for registrants who want to ensure they receive a T-shirt commemorating their participation.
Participants in Colleen's Memorial Event are eligible for Resolution Run shirts (or a running hat) if they raise $50 or more in pledges. It's important that those collecting pledges also complete a hard-copy event registration form to reserve their shirt or hat.
Hard-copy Resolution Run registration forms and Memorial Event pledge sheets can be picked up at Runners' Choice, 260 Princess Street, or downloaded from the Resolution Run Website.
Online registration for 8K runners is also available through Events Online (where 8K runners can save money on their entry fees).
Date: 2008-12-22 __________Santa Claus Fun Run The annual Santa Claus Fun Run takes pace this sunday, December 21st at Runners' Choice. Join us at the store at 260 Princess St at 9:30 a.m. for a fun, social, 5KM run followed by refreshments and draw prizes. Donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the Kingston Food Bank. See you then. Date: 2008-12-15 __________2009 Limestone City 10K, Half-Marathon, 5K Registration for the 2009 Limestone City 10K, Half-Marathon, 5K is available at: https://eventsonline.ca/events/limestone/.
The deadline for early registration is March 16, 2009. Date: 2008-12-09 __________2009 Resolution Run
You can now register for the 29th Annual KRRA Resolution Run and and pick up your pledge sheets for Colleen's Memorial Fun Run/Walk Sunday, January 4, at the Kingston Military Community
Sports Centre.
Competitors in the popular 8K run on the grounds of CFB Kingston and the Royal Military College and pledge collectors participating in the Second Annual Colleen's
Memorial Event in memory of Colleen Wall will all be helping to raise money for the Andy Fund of Kingston.
Online Registration is available through Events Online, allowing 8K runners to
save on their entry fees.
Hard-copy registration forms and Memorial Event pledge sheets can be picked up at Runners'
Choice, 260 Princess Street, or downloaded from the Resolution Run website.
Participants in Colleen's Memorial Event are eligible for KRRA Resolution Run shirts (or a running hat) if they raise $50 or more in pledges. Those
collecting pledges should also complete a hard-copy event Registration Form to reserve their shirt or hat.
Date: 2008-12-04 __________2008 Coach's Award Congratulations are in order for Bob and Sharon Klassen, recipients of the 2008 KRRA Coach's Award. Both runners have shown incredible work ethic and are reaping the benefits with ever-improving results. Well done! Date: 2008-11-25 __________
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With Limestone Race Weekend now behind us, it's time to set our sights on the next races in the KRRA Race Series.
Time to start your training for 
Team results available 
Time to start your training for 
Please join us on November 29th at 6pm for the 2012 KRRA Annual General Meeting. This is our annual celebration (with a few orders of business) of the year's running accomplishments. Speaking of 2012 running accomplishments, this year's guest speaker will be Kingston native and London Olympic marathoner Dylan Wykes!
Join us on November 4th for the final race in the 2012 KRRA/Runners' Choice Race Series. This race is a fun and challenging 10k run from the airport through Westpark subdivision back to the lake, with a little jog into Lemoine Point and back to The Landings Golf Club. The KRRA is also proud to be associated with the Kingston Humane Society again this year by having the 3km KHS Dog Walk one hour before the race. Full race details 
From the Run with The Wild Race Director...
2:15:26 and 20th place finisher!
Congrats and thanks to all who raced or volunteered at the 2012 
Dylan Wykes will be racing the Olympic Marathon at 6:00 AM EST on Sunday, August 12, 2012. Support him on his road to London by making a donation to his training fund.
Mother Nature delivered wintery conditions right on time for the 2012 KRRA Twosome Run on February 12th. That fact didn't deter 165 runners (and 72 teams) from racing the 5k course in support of the 
Clear, crisp skies greeted approximately 100 runners at the 2012 KRRA 
The 2012 KRRA Race Series continues on February 12th with the 5k 
Congrats to Jordan Maynard and Myra Mcdonald for their victories at the 2011 Flight at Fort Fright 5k!
It's Race Week! The KRRA Race Series continues on October 29th at Fort Henry with the Great-West Life 
Prez Says
Limestone Race Weekend 10k
There's something for everyone at KRRA's biggest weekend!
Thanks to everyone who has registered for the 
Some dedicated KRRA Runners visited Hwy 2 today in the annual Gan-to-Kingston 30k run.
Thanks to all who came out to race or volunteer at the 2011 KRRA Twosome 5k. Winning team Rob Asselstine and Cleo Boyd displayed strong individual performances in capturing his year's team title.
2011 KRRA Race Series
Run With The Wild
Pleasant February temperatures and sunny skies greeted 139 runners (including 60 teams) at the 2010 KRRA Twosome Run for a 5k race on the streets of Kingston.
