Announcements

Announcing Summer Running Events

Calgary Roadrunners Club starts a series of Summer Running Events – each summer month, we will host two events: Running Streak and Age Graded Races. The events are free and open to anyone who wants some extra motivation to be get outside, craves some competition, or is excited to win some awesome prizes. Once the…

Calgary Women’s Run 2020 Cancelled

We are sad to announce we have to cancel the 2020 Calgary Women’s Run. As per the Alberta Chief Medical Office of Health announcement of April 23 2020, gatherings of more than 15 people will not be allowed during the summer 2020, and that effectively cancels the Calgary Women’s Run this year. The race was scheduled…

Donate Cotton T-Shirts to Mask Makers YYC

Facemasks are rapidly becoming a preferred and sometimes-required aid in preventing the spread of our current epidemic. For those not already aware, there is a volunteer Facebook group “Mask Makers YYC (CALGARY)”. One of the main raw materials they’re using to sew masks is Cotton (100%) of the sort found in old and (some new) race…

Crossroads newsletter

Crossroads is the long-standing newsletter from the Calgary Roadrunners. Since last month, we have taken Crossroads online in the form of a monthly newsletter containing news about races, club events, and updates regarding running in Calgary. You can subscribe to Crossroads by adding your email address on the Crossroads page.

CRR Grand Prix Awards Night Postponed

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the social distancing that is now occurring to combat the spread of this virus, the Calgary RoadRunners have decided to postpone the Cross Country Awards dinner celebration that had been scheduled for Saturday March 21st. Our current thought is that the 2019 – 2020 season awards will…

2020 St. Patrick’s Day Road Race Cancelled

As we all may have expected by now, the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Road Race has been cancelled. If you were planning, like 750+ others, to run or volunteer with the race, please check your e-mails for more information. It may be the 1st time this race has ever been cancelled, and it sure hurts…

CRR Again Hosting Aid Stn #4 at 2020 Calgary Marathon (Updated for COVID-19 Mar 31)

2020 Calgary Marathon Aid Station Volunteers Needed!

March Club Night: St. Patrick’s Day Road Race Fliers

This month Club Night will be one week early, Thursday March 12th, to distribute fliers for the St Patrick’s Day Race. We will meet at the Glenmore Aquatic Centre (5330 19 St SW) at 6:30 pm (note the earlier time) to pick up the fliers, then split up into smaller groups to cover the streets…

Grand Prix Awards Night – Volunteer Recognition Nomination

With the finish of the CRR cross-country Grand Prix season at the Awards Night and Potluck on March 21st, where we will celebrate the 2019-20 Iron Persons and series Winners, we would also like to recognize our outstanding volunteers who helped with the xc series and other CRR events. The nomination window is now closed….

February Club Night: Bowness Park

This month club night will be on Thursday February 20th. We’ll meet in front of Seasons of Bowness Park (8900 48 Ave NW) at 7 pm, and go for an easy run on the paths and trails in the area (Bowness and Baker parks). Afterwards we’ll head to Bowness Pub (7930 Bowness Rd NW) for…