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Historic Half Marathon Takes an Exciting Detour… eNewsletter
The 2025 KRRA Limestone Race Weekend is fast upon us and there is big news to share…
The Limestone Race Weekend is the Kingston Road Runners’ marquee annual event. As registrations pour in, the event is on the trajectory to be the biggest in years. 2025 not only boasts a newly designed race shirt for participants, medals for all Historic Half finishers, and a slew of prizes from Gold Sponsors New Balance Canada and Runners Choice Kingston, but there’s news that will make running the Historic Half Marathon an even bigger thrill.
This year, the KRRA’s half marathon course will include running inside and through the historic Kingston Penitentiary, both out and back on the course.
Check out the latest issue of the KRRA’s eNewsletter by clicking here.
Update from KRRA Chair
2025.04.04
I wanted to reach out to all members of the Kingston Road Runners Association (KRRA) and update you about some of the exciting things that have been happening within the club.
My name is Dalton Cote and I have been the Chair of the KRRA since January 2025. I am a long-time resident of Kingston and have a wide background in participating in all types of endurance events. I am excited to be working alongside a lot of incredibly motivated and talented fellow KRRA Board members that do so much behind the scenes for the KRRA. The KRRA is a non-profit organization that exists to support you, its members, and our local running community. We are focused on being community based and providing running experiences of value. We plan to reach out to all of you over the next months to ensure that we continue to stay true to our history while looking at ways to always improve. I can always be reached at the following email chair.krra@gmail.com .
Some of the highlights from the last few months include:
- The purchase of a timing system so that the KRRA could continue to have access to a modern and affordable timing system that was available for our desired race dates. There were no longer any local timing services and those services available were becoming prohibitively expensive. This was a big investment for the Club but will allow us to keep our race fees stable when many other races have had to raise their fees tocover costs.
- We have developed a detailed sponsorship framework that ensures that we have a fair, transparent and objective framework to attract sponsors and ensure value for their important contributions to our races.
- We have conducted two successful 2025 events: The Resolution and Twosome runs that saw a growth in entrants and were great events for all involved. Unfortunately, there is no Howe Island or Beat Beethoven race planned this year so they will not be part of the race series and there will be no Tri-Island Series. The 2025 KRRA race series can be found on the Race Series Calendar
However, I am very happy to announce some really exciting news for the upcoming Limestone Race Weekend (LRW). The LRW, hosted by the KRRA, is historic Kingston’s largest annual running event. Choose from the 5K, Waterfront 10K or the Historic Half Marathon race. There is even a 2K Tom Compton Memorial Run for kids. After many months of planning and coordination with the City of Kingston and other partners, we can now officially announce that the 2025 LRW half marathon route will transit through the famous Kingston penitentiary, not once, but twice. This is a unique opportunity to see some of the inside parts of the prison grounds while competing in this event. The race medals and t-shirts for all LRW events will incorporate some exciting new designs with a focus on the historic Kingston Penitentiary.
Information on the LRW races can be found at here. LRW Registration can be found at this Trackie link. LRW Volunteers are always needed and can sign up here.
I look forward to seeing all of you participating and/or assisting at upcoming events. Cheers,
Dalton.
PJ Marshall – Lifetime Achievement Award 2024
The recently held KRRA Annual General Meeting, included a unique award given to a very special retiring board member PJ Marshall who we presented with the first KRRA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. We celebrate PJ’s tireless efforts not only in his personal running career, but the hard work and dedication he has shown volunteering for the KRRA, since its inception.
Enjoy the photo collage of just a few of his many historic running and triathlon achievements.
Kids Race Series Celebration
Let’s celebrate our kids’ year of running. The Kids Series has closed and it’s time for a party. We are heading to Conquer Training, this Saturday December 7th from 12:30pm sharp, to 2pm. Directions here.
We will be playing games and giving awards for the hardworking young runners who finished 6 or more running events in 2024. You don’t have to be an awardee to attend. Any runner under 12 is invited. Please RSVP to robby via text at 613.876.3220 or email at publisher@365ontario.info.
2024 KRRA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The 2024 KRRA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is fast approaching.
It all begins on Thursday November 28th, 2024 at The Tir Nan Og (200 Ontario St.) Doors open at 5:30 pm for social hour, followed by munchies at 6:30pm.
Meeting will commence at 7pm. Some of the highlight include: AGM business, presentation of this year’s age graded and 2024 race series awards, guest speaker Ironman competitor Nick Cosman.
The KRRA board looks forward to hosting the evening and would encourage members and non-members to attend.
The KRRA board is also recruiting for the 2025 race series. We are seeking some fresh ideas and new personnel. Current vacancies : President, Secretary, members at large and race director(s). The next KRRA board meeting is December 9th at 7pm at 24 Barrie St.
Click here to register for the 2025 KRRA Membership. The first 100 members* to register will receive a gift the night of the AGM. (*1 gift per family membership.)
Resolution Run Supports Lionhearts
The Resolution Run was the first of the 2024 KRRA Series, and the first race directed by Scott Farmer, after the retirement of former race director, Casey Kidson.
The event was very well attended despite a respectable amount of snow covering the course just days before the race. Shirts were part of the signup and Scott’s charity of choice was Lionhearts Inc.
Lionhearts provides a long list of services from rescuing food and household goods, to operating warming shelters, to retraining people to help rebuild their lives, Lionhearts restores dignity and hope. Click to learn more.
Not only did Scott manage to buy a generator and the coolest pylon costume you will ever see, he and his team’s efforts generated a total of $1,858.79 as a donation for Lionhearts Inc. Well done Scott, and kudos goes out to everyone who volunteered, raced, and cheered on the event.
Scott and crew are looking forward to next year’s Resolution Run with big plans to expand the Race.
Learn more about the Resolution Run, here. Enjoy photos from the Race, here.
Kingston Kids Race Series Annual Celebration
This is year TWO, for the KKRS – also known as the KINGSTON KIDS RACE SERIES, celebration. Everyone is invited to attend this fun celebration where we reward our young KRRA members who took on the Kids Series and ran at least SIX of the KRRA Kids races in 2023.
We will be having games and prizes and a special award for each of the members who achieve the SIX RACE participation in the Series. This year’s event will be at Conquer Training, Fitness Centre as generously donated by owner Rodney Wilson. It will be taking place Saturday November 25th from 2pm – 4pm.
Please RSVP at PUBLISHER@365ONTARIO.INFO with # of attendees. Please note the name of the participant who completed the six races, so we know they are attending.
You don’t have to be a Series winner to attend. Siblings (and parents) are welcome. Wear thick socks (we go shoeless) and comfortable clothes as we will be doing activities.
Conquer Training’s address: 7C – 785 Sir John A MacDonald Blvd, Kingston ON, K7L 1H3
Enjoy photos from last year’s Annual Celebration.
The KRRA Needs You!
The Kingston Road Runners is looking to recruit. We are seeking some fresh ideas and new personnel. The following positions are available.
KRRA President
With Lana Saunders’ upcoming retirement as President (10 years at the helm), the KRRA is looking for a new President to head the KRRA Board of Directors. Lana has done a stellar job for the past decade and she looks forward stepping back to allow this opportunity for someone new.
The President oversees the Treasurer’s responsibilities, chairs KRRA Board Meetings, liaises with race directors, and corresponds with outside organizations on behalf of the club. The KRRA is looking for someone who is knowledgeable about the Kingston running community, a good leader, and someone who can commit approximately 25-30 hours a month to these efforts. The President is supported by a solid Board of Directors, and an excellent team of Race Directors.
The Club Presidency would commence in 2024.
KRRA Secretary
The Board of Directors meet on a monthly basis, requiring a well-organized individual to attend, and document these meetings. The Secretary would generate meeting minutes, meeting agendas, for Board members and the members. Some light administrative tasks are occasionally tasked to the Secretary. This position is not a big commitment and you don’t have to be a runner to apply.
This position is available immediately.
Resolution Run Race Director
The first race of the KRRA Series is seeking an energetic Race Director to manage this event, which takes place the first Sunday in January. This position will organize the event prior to and on Race day. Tasks include securing a Parade Permit, online race registration, organizing volunteers, booking timing company, bibs, race swag, medals, light food and drink, sponsors and prizes, event communications and marketing, booking event venue for bib pickup and post-event awards ceremony. It sounds like a lot of work but there is lots of support for this position, including the past Director providing plenty of help to make light work of the position.
This position is available immediately for the upcoming 2024 event, and the commitment would be for at least two years.
If you, or anyone you know may be interested in any of these positions, please contact President Lana Saunders for more information. Email: lanaonhowe@gmail.com
Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship
Vision
The Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship is a community-based education scholarship fund in honor of the legacy of Kevin Dunbar. Kevin had a huge impact in the running community as a mentor, coach, volunteer, and athlete. He was a passionate lawyer who worked tirelessly to help others. This scholarship fund will give back to the community by supporting track and endurance runners and individuals in need as they pursue post-secondary education.
Scholarship Information
The Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship fund will provide two annual scholarship grants in the amount of $2500.00 each to individuals from the Leeds & Grenville, Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington areas. Scholarships will be presented annually at the Kingston Road Runners Association (KRRA) Limestone Mile on July 1, in Kingston, Ontario.
Athletic Based Scholarship Criteria -$2,500.00
- This scholarship will be awarded to a student graduating high school who has demonstrated outstanding athletic performance in cross-country and/or track running events.
- The application will allow each candidate the opportunity to showcase their sport and scholastic achievements, goals and future sport and life aspirations.
- The candidate must be enrolled in post-secondary education, attending University or College in the fall of the upcoming school year.
Community Scholarship Criteria -$2,500.00
- This scholarship will be awarded to a student graduating high school who has demonstrated financial need for their post-secondary education.
- Individuals applying for this scholarship will be required to attest to and describe their need and how they would benefit from this award.
- Individuals may be nominated by an educator or community organization with their consent.
- The candidate must be enrolled in post-secondary education, attending University or College in the fall of the upcoming school year.
- Detailed financial documents will not be collected or required as part of the scholarship application process.
Scholarship Recipient Selection Process
The deadline to submit applications for the scholarship will be April 30th each year, beginning in 2024.
- The selection committee for the scholarship awards consists of Elizabeth Stewart Shaver, Douglas Wark, Fiona Dunbar, a representative from the Kingston legal community and a representative from the Trihardz group (subject to change as needed).
- Each selection committee member will review all scholarship applications submitted by the deadline.
- Each selection committee member will indicate their recommendation for the top two candidates for each scholarship type.
- The committee will review the top selections for each scholarship type and each individual committee member will rank the candidates.
- The candidate ranks will be totaled and the applicant with the highest final rank will be the successful candidate for the scholarship award.
Scholarship Administration
The Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship is administered in partnership with the Kingston Road Runners Association (KRRA). The KRRA is a non-profit, independent athletic organization, which embraces runners of all ages and all ability levels.
All donations made to the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship fund are overseen and invested by Pam Mundell of CI Assante Wealth Management.
How to Make a Donation
Anyone may donate to support the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Donations may be made directly, by e-transfer to kevindunbarmemorialscholarship@gmail.com.
Donations are also collected at the KRRA Limestone Mile event.
All contributions made to the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship fund equal to or exceeding $1000 MAY be advertised as “Special Contributions”:
- At the KRRA Limestone Mile event on July 1.
- This Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship webpage and social media account(s).
- Special contributions MAY be mentioned in news releases and other promotional materials.
Fundraising Events – Annual
- Fine Balance Brewery Run – June 7, 2023
- Trihardz Ride for Dunbar – June 17, 2023
- KRRA Limestone Mile – July 1, 2023
Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund Investment Plan 2023
The Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund (KD Fund) will help to support secondary students who wish to pursue post-secondary education.
The annual Limestone Mile will be an opportunity for Kevin’s family, and the Kingston and Area community to gather and remember Kevin and also as an opportunity to raise funds for the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund is an investment account set up by the Kington Road Runners Association (KRRA) with Assante Financial Management. This investment fund will be used solely for the purpose of accumulating funds to support the Kevin Dunbar Memorial Scholarship Fund. Any individual or group/association including running groups, biking organization or anyone in the legal community could contribute to this investment fund by way of online contributions.
The KRRA is a non-profit organization with a long history in Kingston within our local running community. The KRRA has a board of directors and bank account. The signing authority for the bank account is held with the president (Lana Saunders), treasurer (Paul Cehan) and one other board of directors (Al Cantlay) The investment account will be in the KRRA’s name and linked to the KRRA bank. The investment account will have the same signed authority as the bank account.
Kingston Road Runners Association (KRRA) Information:
- Unincorporated association
- Follows a clear constitution
- Clear written rules & records
- KRRA is owned by its members
- Clear decision-making documents
- Governed by an elected Board of Directors
Pam Mundell, of Assante Financial Management, will be responsible for keeping track of the contributions into the investment fund.
The money in the investment fund will be invested in a combination of short-term and longer-term Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs). Funds that are contributed will be invested into GIC companies that are members of the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) which means 100% guaranteed principal and 100% guaranteed interest. Current GIC rates as of today, April 20, 2023, range from 4.25% for a short term 30 day to 4.78% for a 1-year GIC and 4.51% for a 5-year GIC. The GICs will be staggered into GIC terms to mature June of each year to provide the needed funds for the presentation of the scholarship funds on July 1st of each year at the Limestone Mile.
The committee of Liz Stewart Shaver, Doug Wark, Al Cantlay and Pam Mundell will be responsible for the planning and implementation of KD Fund. Pam Mundell will have authorization and the responsibilities to share and discuss the contributions made into the investment fund, to report back updates on market values of the investment fund to the committee in order to allow the committee to successfully plan to for 2 annual scholarships of $2,500 to be awarded each year. The committee has the authorization to change the annual amounts awarded each year.
The first scholarship funds will be paid out at the Limestone Mile on July 1, 2023. Investment funds in the investment account will be deposited back into the KRRA bank account so that a KRRA cheque is presented to each recipient.
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