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Upcoming Races
We host four races each year and one self-guided winter run.   Each race raises significant funds for local charities. The races are Valentine's 5k in February, Head for the Hills trail race in April,  Twelve Mile Creek trail Half Marathon and the Niagara Ultra Marathon in June.  WE  ARE HOPING TO BE ABLE TO HOST ALL THESE RACES IN 2021! 
​More details will be posted when they are known. 

2020 Niagara Ultra 100 km, 50 km, marathon and half marathon & 10 km
This event is now cancelled. 

We are truly sorry to inform you that the 2020 version of the Niagara Ultra has been cancelled. The next edition of the race will be June 19, 2021.  
We have come to the conclusion that it is in the interest of everyone’s best health that we cancel now.  Covid-19 cases continue to grow, and there is no certainty about when the rules on social isolation and also when the rules on mass participation activities will be relaxed.  We understand the training that you have put in so far this year and share in the disappointment that you will not be able to put it to the test along the Niagara Recreation Trail in June.  
We are offering all registrants deferral to next year's Niagara Ultra on June 19, 2021 or, if you cannot make the 2021 date you can request a full refund. "


Please email  
ultra@niagarafallsmarathon.com  if you registered but for some reason didn't receive an email sent to all registrants.  By doing this you will be able to access the process to make your selection for deferral or refund.

The 2021 race has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020 Valentine's 5k road race details below

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The start of the Valentine's 5k road race

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It can be cold and a bit slippery!
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First overall female Erin Mawhinney
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First couple Lachlan Nelson and Lauren Brooks
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First overall male Sacha Schimmelpenninck
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Winners' medals are bigger but everyone gets chocolate!
Sunday February 9, 2020 at 11:30 am (11:00 for Walkers) in Port Dalhousie at
the Lions Club, 201 Main Street, St Catharines    https://tinyurl.com/y76k4znd 

Registration opens @ 10 a.m.  Walkers race starts @ 11:00 a.m. and Runners race @ 11:30 a.m.
Race Fees:  Individual:  $45;  Under 19 yrs of age: $35;  Couples: $85

New this year! In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the couple’s competition requires couples to cross the finish line together.  The couple’s time will then be their individual time and therefore eligible for an age group prize.​

This is our longest established race and raises much needed funds for Gillian's Place, empowering abused women in Niagara.   

2020 final results

Roadrunners and walkers save $5!                                                                                                                                                              When you sign up for the Valentine's 5k take advantage of the $5 discount available only to club members.   It’s a perk of your membership!   
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Race results for 2019​
2019 Valentines 5k Overall Results Final

2019 Valentines 5k Couples Results latest
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In 2020 our oldest race is celebrating its 40th year!   Come out, run (or walk) a great course and enjoy Niagara’s best post-race party with the usual St. Catharines Road Runners’ hospitality.  “Get Out There!” magazine calls it “a unique event” that offers “good value”, and said “It’s no wonder that people keep coming back year after year to this event.” 
See video at  http://bit.ly/2Ga0MUK

In 2018, thanks to the outstanding support of our participants and sponsors, we donated $4,000 and another $3,600 in 2019. See below.  We expect the 2020 donation to be even better, thanks to all our participants and sponsors!
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Race photos
​Click on the Past tab (under Runs and Races above) to check out all the 2020 Valentine's race photos!
​​They are displayed at the bottom of that page due to the space required. 

​2020 Head for the Hills 5k and 1k (kids) urban trail race 

Due to Covid-19, HEAD FOR THE HILLS has now been cancelled.  We may still combine with BIAN at their fall gala and hold a related event. Details will follow when they become available.
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Saturday, April 25th 2020 at 10am from the Niagara Ball Hockey Club      http://tinyurl.com/ku7j38v

Due to Covid-19, HEAD FOR THE HILLS has now been cancelled.  We may still combine with BIAN at their fall gala and hold a related event.  Details will follow when they become available. 

All proceeds go to the Brain Injury Association of Niagara. Each year more than $20,000 is raised through this race to support BIAN. 

Registration is now open on Race Roster.  Click the link below: 
https://raceroster.com/events/2020/29859/head-for-the-hills-trail-race-2020

Here are the 2019 5k and 10k results:
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Race day registration begins at 8:30 am. There will not be a 10k race this year.  Races start at 10 am except for the 1 km Survivor’s Walk which will begin at 9:45 a.m.  This will allow those doing the 5k to complete a ceremonial lap with the survivors.   
For additional race information please email  mark.mullally1@gmail.com

​Read "Kerry's story" an excerpt from “Winds of Change”  (a collection of stories written by survivors of brain injury).

Fees, Prizes & Awards:
Long Sleeve T Shirt to all 5k participants and short sleeve T shirt to all 1k Kids run participants who register by Sun, April 19.  Runners Overall: Male & Female (1st only)  – Age Group Medals: (no duplications) M & F – 1st place only each age group, under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.

2020 Twelve Mile Creek Trail half marathon

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Getting near the turn around!
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​Sat, Jun 6, 2020 
​Update April 12:  This race has regrettably now been cancelled due to Covid-19 and the uncertainty regarding  social isolation and mass participation activities.  We do hope to see you all in June 2021!

From Lockhart Drive, St. Catharines 
Runners start at 9 am, walkers at 7 am at the end of Lockhart Drive in St. Catharines, near Brock.  Map of start 

The 32nd anniversary Twelve Mile Creek Trail Half Marathon begins on Lockhart Drive, following the trail (both single track dirt and wide packed gravel), turning around where the trail meets Martindale Road. The route then returns to the Brock University campus and climbs the notorious "Hydro Hill" about 3km from the finish.  This year proceeds from the race will go to support the Niagara Rankin Cancer run.  Your registration fee is still less than $50!!

Here is the 2020 registration link:

https://raceroster.com/events/2020/28986/12-mile-creek-trail 

Here are the 2019 results. Thanks to all the runners, walkers, volunteers and our Race Director, Gary Addison!

2019 Twelve Mile Creek Overall Results

2019_twelve_mile_creek_age_group_results.pdf


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Race Highlights  
One of North America’s most historic regions, featuring the Niagara escarpment, Decew Falls, early Welland Canal sites, Decew Falls Generating Station and Twelve Mile Creek rapids.  Out and back and looped section on multiple rolling hills. 80% hard-packed gravel on meandering and picturesque Twelve Mile Creek Trail also known as the historic Merritt Trail, in St. Catharines, Ontario.  6 electrolyte and water stations throughout, plenty of marshals and signage.    Technical t-shirt  guaranteed to pre-registered runners by May 23, 2020 at midnight.  Returning runners get their names on the back of the shirts.                                                                                                                     
In January, the course is home to the  Twelve Mile Creek Fool Marathon.  Climb Hydro Hill, part of the Niagara Escarpment, and find out why runners keep coming back to this unique race.  Great post-race party with food, beer and prizes.

Questions?  Email the Race Director  garyadd@hotmail.com 
We thank all our race sponsors: Cameron's Brewing Company, TransAm Properties, Central Service Auto Repair & All Art Designs.
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2020 Niagara Ultra 100 km, 50 km, marathon and half marathon & 10 km, Saturday, June 20, 2020. 
This event is now cancelled. 
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We are truly sorry to inform you that the 2020 version of the Niagara Ultra has been cancelled. The next edition of the race will be June 19, 2021.  
We have come to the conclusion that it is in the interest of everyone’s best health that we cancel now.  Covid-19 cases continue to grow, and there is no certainty about when the rules on social isolation and also when the rules on mass participation activities will be relaxed.  We understand the training that you have put in so far this year and share in the disappointment that you will not be able to put it to the test along the Niagara Recreation Trail in June.  
We are offering all registrants deferral to next year's Niagara Ultra on June 19, 2021 or, if you cannot make the 2021 date you can request a full refund. "


Please email  
ultra@niagarafallsmarathon.com  if you registered but for some reason didn't receive an email sent to all registrants.  By doing this you will be able to access the process to make your selection for deferral or refund.
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Excitement at the start line!
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Saturday, June 20, 2020  from Kinsmen Hall, Niagara on the Lake in support of the Niagara Bruce Trail club for trail maintenance and development.

​The 2020 registration link is now open! 
https://raceroster.com/events/2020/27652/niagara-ultra-2020

All the detailed information on the 2020 Niagara Ultra races is at the link below:
https://niagaraultra.ca/

Here are the 2019 race results:
Please visit     https://results.raceroster.com/results/vt7ct46t96a99rxr
Follow the links for each race.

Race Director: ultra@niagarafallsmarathon.com 

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