Sunday, April 17 at 9:00 am is the annual Zoo Run.  The event features a 5km fun run or 2.5 walk along the winding paths and roads at the Forestry Farm.  Funds raised from this event support the Zoo Society's environmental education programs.  Entry forms are available at Brainsport and on-line at http://www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca/news-events/events/zoo-run.html .

Call Greg Fenty at 975-3042 for more information or to volunteer. 

Saturday, April 23 is the SRRA & Saskatoon Police Service Half Marathon (there is a 10 and a 5 K as well ).  You can register here https://eventsonline.ca/events/saskatoonpolice/ .  Instead of a tshirt you get a really nice Asics sport bag.

Saturday, April 30 is the Bridge City Duathlon put on by the Saskatoon Triathlon Club.  Duathlon is a run, bike , run event.  Comes in kind of handy when there is still ice on the lakes around here.  Hope it doesn’t snow this year.  Here is what was posted on the club’s bulletin board;

Bridge City Duathlon, is open for registration.  Goto to the following page and select the link to take you to Active.com.

http://www.triathlonsaskatoon.org/BCD2011/

If you are not racing, get in touch with Brian Murdoch as volunteers are needed.

Race Date:  April 30th

Venue:  Same - Meewasin trail

Fee:  early bird $25.00 

Saturday, May 7 in Meadow Lake - PURE ENERGY HEALTH AND FITNESS

FUN 5km/10km RACE, RUN OR WALK.  The Pure Energy Health and Fitness Facility in Meadow Lake, SK will be hosting their first annual fun 5km/10km event.  The event will take place Saturday May 7th at 3:00 p.m.   Pure Energy Health and Fitness is taking a leadership role within the community by supporting the people of Meadow Lake and area in choosing to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle. 

The proceeds of the event will be donated to a local organization called P.A.C.E..  Pace represents People Advocating for Children with Exceptionalities.

For any further information or to register please call Pure Energy Health and Fitness at 236-3667.

Sunday, May 15 - Making it Happen Race

Here is another event I picked off the Triathlon Club’s website.  

This race is being held in memory of Marlene Antoniuk.  She volunteered annually for the Just Tri It race that was organized to give Women a chance to tri a triathlon.  We have now introduced a longer distance to compliment the Women's only event.  All proceeds will go the the Royal University Hospital Foundation.

Women's Only/Just Tri It at 9 a.m: 200m swim, 6km bike, 2km run

Co-Ed Long Distance: 500m swim, 12km bike, 4km run

Cost is $40. Maximum 200 participants

To register, click on the following link:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1948546

Sunday, May 29 is the big one, the Saskatchewan Marathon put on by the Saskatoon Road Runners.  Learn all about it and register on line at http://www.saskmarathon.ca/ . I understand the course will be similar to last years.  I know I enjoyed the half marathon course including the uphill section at the end.  If you aren’t running in any of the events please consider volunteering, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, June 5 our friends at Bike Doctor and the Saskatoon Triathlon Club bring you Moe’s Triathlon.  This is a good triathlon for beginners and experienced triathletes as well.  It is held at the Shaw Centre and the surrounding grounds.  Last year was it’s first time there and it turned out really good.  It was a warm and sunny day, remember those?

Saturday, June 11at 8AM is the 6th annual Saltcoats Salamander Walk/ Run. The money that is raised from the race goes to support the day care centre in Saltcoats as well as the Saltcoats Regional Park. The route for the course is a beautiful loop around a natural lake with a circumference of 6k. Thus the events are  6k, 12k or half marathon. The surface is some  pavement, some gravel road (but well graded to get rid of the gravel) and a country lane. The hospitality is small town friendly and the low price of $30 includes a T shirt if you register in time, a snack after the race and a full BBQ at noon. Lots of door prizes are also available. Saltcoats is 15 mins SE of Yorkton. There is an optional 800 meter swim in the lake to start the race but do not feel obliged to do the swim. The race is for all ages and speeds. Come and relax and enjoy a walk or a run with friends. Our website registration can be found at  
 http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/salamander_run/