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"The Little Race That Could"
Thousands and thousands of you – umm well, actually two of you, but we expect more – have asked if Ted’s Run for Literacy offers a discount for MRA Members. The answer is, of course we do! If you are a current MRA member in good standing (that means you have to stand good,…
“It’s just one straw” said eight billion people. Sayan Basak, Times of India Ted’s Run for Literacy is committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We’ve always aspired to be Green, but this year we’re stepping up our game considerably! We like to think we are leaders in the running community. Going Green is complicated business…
Just wow! The Manitoba Marathon is clearly the premier running event this side of Minneapolis. Although I did not have the opportunity to run this year, I have run six and they just keep getting better. I stood curb side in Wolseley at mile 11.5 and called out names as I could read them from…
There was a time the 5 km event was seen as a fun little run, a literal jog in the park to work off last night’s pie and ice-cream or to warm up for more ‘serious’ endeavours. Not so anymore; the popularity of the 5 km distance is growing exponentially. “Everyone thinks the marathon is…
Dear Gina, Just a quick note to congratulate you on your third place finish at the 2019 Winnipeg Police Half Marathon. You are an inspiration to our community and you make us so proud! One hour, thirty-one minutes, and one second is an outstanding time, but (there’s always a ‘but’) I want to draw your attention…
We’re not flush, but we aren’t cheap either. Last year Ted’s Run for Literacy donated $7077 to two very deserving organizations that align directly with our Mission Statement. We donated $4000 to our long term charity partner, Can U and another $3077 to Inner City Missions, Learn and Play. When you register for The Little…
Our race committee is gearing up for our 9th annual Ted’s Run for Literacy on September 29, 2019. We are pleased to announce that we now have a school outreach coordinator, Ryan Warkentin. Ryan’s sole job is to expand on the number of school teams registering for TRL (no pressure Ryan). Back by popular demand…
Our 5 km event has sold out, twice! We chipped 70 bibs for the 5 km event and sold out on Thursday morning. We located another 38 bibs and sold these out in a couple of hours. We have capped the 5 km event at 108 participants. Several 10 km bibs remain but we expect…
Handmade and one of a kind, these incredible medals were made by Natalie Ferguson, outreach coordinator at Art City. Exclusive to Ted’s Run for Literacy 2018. Register to get yours: https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/15057/teds-run-for-literacy-2018/
http://gph.is/KpX5g8 10)That warm feeling it brings in your heart in supporting CanU! 9)Awesome swag! 8)Be a part of a team with a “specific set of skills.” 7) Be a part of the only race that connects two beautiful city parks! 6) Have a legitimate reason to “tell someone where to go.” 5) Anticipate what outfit…
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