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Founded on Christmas day in 1897 by Hamilton Herald Newspaper and cigar store owner “Billy” Carroll, the “Around the Bay” race is the oldest long distance road race in North America, predating the Boston Marathon by 3 years. The “ATB” (Around the Bay) is not a marathon, but was used to test the abilities of Canada’s finest long distance runners and boasts a tremendous history of athletic prowess. In the early 1900’s, Jack Caffery stunned Americans by following his ATB victory with a victory at the Boston Marathon, making him the first Canadian to win the prestigious race. Much to...

            Anyone that has taken up running knows that the hardest part is getting out the front door. Whether you have started on a new journey or looking for motivation and momentum to keep going, check out the YQG Run Groups! From Monday to Sunday, groups meet throughout the city and county giving the opportunity to find accountability and motivation through it the week. For more information on when and where groups meet, find them on Facebook and Instagram: Blue Heron BlazersSandwich Beer RunnersweULTRAAmherstburg Running ClubShores of Erie Run Club (SERC)Social Running Group (SRG)519 Runners and WalkersDub City RunnersWarm Up...

Here at the RF we believe there is a runner inside everyone. People may say that they “don’t have a runner’s body”, or that they “aren’t built for running”, but we firmly believe that anyone can become a runner. While it is tempting to run out the door and go as fast and far as our body will take us, we’ve found that a mixture of walking and running is the best way to introduce oneself to the activity. Our “Learn to Run” clinic is catered toward the new or beginner runner. Whether you are here to start your journey...