Runners

• ‘It’s time we reclaim our sidewalks’: new petition slams Toronto run clubs

  A viral Tik Tok video has sparked conversations — and outrage — about the safety of running clubs on Toronto sidewalks, prompting a petition.

  Features

  Jan 7, 2024
  
• Calgary couple breaks world record by running a marathon handcuffed

  The couple ran the 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon on Sunday morning bound together by a chain on their wrists.

  Canada

  May 28, 2023
  
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• Toronto man gifts Boston Marathon medal to first-time marathoner

  Kevin Curnock spent months preparing for the Boston Marathon; it would be his second time running the race but the seasoned marathon had completed 12 since 2003.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
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• Montreal marathon makes triumphant return, according to participants

  8,600 people participated in the half and full marathons on Sunday. One, five and ten kilometer races were also offered on Saturday.

  Sports

  Sep 25, 2022
• Vancouver runners find alternate routes amid COVID-19 as officials discourage Seawall use

  At least two Vancouver Park Board commissioners are pushing for runners to stay off the Seawall during the pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2020
• After achieving a world record run, Kosgei believes women can go even faster

  The 25-year-old arrived in the Windy City as an overwhelming favorite, having won the race in 2018.

  Sports

  Oct 13, 2019
• 40th running of the Manitoba Marathon hit Winnipeg streets Sunday

  The Manitoba Marathon brings together thousands of runners each year as athletes participate in the super run, 10 km, relay, half and full marathon events.

  Jun 17, 2018
• ’79ers’ lace up once again for 40th Manitoba Marathon

  More than 100 '79ers -- runners of the very first Manitoba Marathon -- will be among the those taking to the streets on the 40th annual event June 17.

  Jun 7, 2018
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• Ride for Heart will close the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway on Sunday

  The Ride for Heart will have walkers, runners and cyclists taking to the streets on Sunday, June 3, with closures on both the DVP and Gardiner Expressway.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2018
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• Weekend traffic: Toronto Waterfront Marathon road closures, TTC subway closure on Line 1

  Commuters are advised to leave plenty of time for travel as there will be a number of road closures and TTC diversions in the city.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2017