Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5km bus trip

We have a block of rooms reserved at a special rate of $99.00 per night.  We will be taking a 56 passenger coach that will leave Runner's Den approximately 6:00am.  To reserve your spot on the bus please drop by the store with  your $30.00 deposit anytime.  The cost for the bus is $200.00 per person, plus the deposit.  Total of $230.00.

Check out the website for the Hartford Marathon/Half Marathon at www.hartfordmarathon.com

The race is October 15, 2011 and will be our goal race for the fall clinic. 


Fall clinics are scheduled to begin Monday, August 8, 2011.   Groups include the intermediate and beginner run groups.  Power walking groups will be back perhaps to get your training started for the Hartford half marathon!


Children's Run Clinic April 19th to June 7th, 2011 (Tuesday night's)

Meet weekly at the West Hill Track from 5:30-6:15pm

An 8 week clinic for children ages 8-10 and 11-13+.  who would like to do some extra training for the school and city track meets.

Cost is $49.99 per child (tax receipt given) which includes a $20.00 off voucher for children's footwear.

Sign up is now closed.

Philadelphia was a blast!    Great memories in a great city for a great race.  One of America's largest events the Half Marathon and Full Marathons created a true comraderie between the large contingent who travelled on the Coach down.  (Thanks to Kunkel Bus Lines)  The travelling was comfortable.  The hotel was outstanding and extremely well centered.  To the right was the famous Museum of Art and to the left was the Convention Centre housing the Expo.  Sunday the races went right past the front door.  We are already discussing where to in 2011: Akron, Hartford, Baltimore...and be sure Philly earned a repeat trip in the future as well.

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Sponsored Athlete of Runner's Den and Nike

Jason Weppler, Owen Sound

Age: 33 Height: 5'11" Weight: 150lbs Years Running: 18 High School: Chesley DHS University: Wisconsin - Madison Running Idol: Haile Gebrselassie Training in the NIKE MOTO, Racing in the NIKE KATANA Racer Career Highlights: Canadian Junior 10,000m Champion 1995; 1994 and 1995 competed internationally in Buffalo and Miami as a national team member University of Wisconsin - 2nd place team at 1999 NCAA X-C Championship 8 time? winner of Shore to Shore road race Course Record holder at Sauble Beach 8km (24:18) Pb's: 3000m 8:21 5000m 14:26 10,000m 30:22 Half Marathon 1:08:44 Jason works as a Health Promoter at the Grey Bruce Health Unit We are pleased to have him wear the Runner's Den Owen Sound singlet at his races!

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The Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame

Formed in 1981 by the Ramoca Shrine Club and the Knights of Columbus, the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to the people who have participated in local sports, either as participants or as builders.

In 1984 the City Parks and Recreation Committee stated its support for the continuation of the Hall, and in 2004 the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame underwent a major renovation.

Elections and inductions are held to honour new inductees every two years.

Past inductees include: The Owen Sound Mercurys, winners of the 1951 Allan Cup; The Owen Sound Greys, winners of the memorial cup in 1924 and 1927; The Owen Sound North Stars, winners in 1979, 1980 and 1989 of the President’s Cup, which is symbolic of the Canadian Lacrosse Associations Senior ‘B’ Championship; the Bond Purple Raiders, winners of the 1957 Ontario Basketball League Championship; Stanley Cup winner Harry Lumley and many other groups and individuals that have contributed to sport in Owen Sound. Doug Barber, local Ultramarathoner was inducted to the Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame in May of 2008.