The Saskatoon Road Runners Association (SRRA), the organization that presents the annual Saskatchewan Marathon in Saskatoon, recognized some its partner agencies with cash donations on July 21st, 2010. During Brainsport’s regular Wednesday Running Club, members of the 2010 Sask Marathon Organizing Committee made the following presentations:
SRRA president Lorrie Dobni presented Lawson Heights Alliance Church Pastor Mike Newson (Race Director Kim Ali looks on) with a donation of $2,000 in recognition of the church’s contribution to the 2010 Marathon. Members of the church congregation generously decided to forego their regular Sunday service and to instead volunteer at the Sask Marathon on Sunday, May 30th.
SRRA president Lorrie Dobni presented Meewasin Valley Authority CEO Susan Lamb with a cheque for $2,500. Meewsin, the conservation and beautification agency that maintains Saskatoon’s running and walking trails, was the 2010 Sask Marathon ‘Charity of Choice’ and the SRRA chose to match the participant donations.
Members of the 2010 Sask Marathon Organizing Committee (in red jackets) made donations to the Lawson Heights Alliance Church (Pastor Mike Newson, back row-third from right) and Meewasin (Susan Lamb, back row-far right) at Brainsport on July 21st, 2010. The SRRA also made a donation to the Dick Beardsley Foundation, an agency committed to putting kids on the path of a healthy and chemical-free lifestyle. Beardsley was a special guest at the 2010 Sask Marathon.
Photos/Video/Finisher Certificates
2010 Sask Marathon photos/video and finisher certificates now available - click here to find yours!
2010 Results
Half marathon age group results
Half marathon walkers age group resuts
Marathon walkers age group resuts
2010 Winner Pictures
Final Registration Numbers
Marafun - 159
10 km - 1,104
Half-Marathon - 1,287
Marathon - 247
TOTAL: 2,797
Message from the president of the SRRA, Lorrie Dobni
On behalf of the SRRA, I would like to congratulate everyone for participating in the Saskatchewan Marathon on Sunday! With record participation of 2,797 registered this year, the new challenging course, a world class guest speaker, a Marafun for kids, and a new venue with a bigger expo, it was a very exciting and busy weekend. Even the rain stopped long enough for all the participants to finish dry! Thank you to all of our supporting sponsors for their generous contributions. Our primary sponsors again this year were Brainsport, adidas and Streetscape Homes. A BIG thank you to all the volunteers! As one participant put it, "the volunteers in this event are ace". We could not do it without your hard work and enthusiasm. Once again, thank you to everyone: participants, volunteers, spectators and organizers! Well done!
Congratulations and thanks from the Race Director Team!
The Saskatchewan Marathon has entered a new era with more than 2800 registrants this year -- an unprecedented number for this Saskatoon event. Despite a pretty soggy set up day, Marathon day was relatively pleasant with close to 400 volunteers who showed up on race day to make sure the event went off as planned. We sincerely appreciate you braving the elements for site set up and your continuing determination to make the Saskatchewan Marathon such a great success.
Thanks to the City of Saskatoon administration and councillors for your support in helping make us this event happen. Thanks to our suppliers who come out rain or shine, our sponsors and partners who help us out financially and with in kind support.
And last but not least, congratulations to all the winners and participants of the 2010 Saskatchewan Marathon. Your tenacity and spirit are why we all do this, and we are all so proud and pleased to play a part in helping you reach your fitness goals.
Although running is an individual sport that takes true character and gritty determination, putting on the SaskMarathon takes a committed team that works together all year. The spirit and perseverance that was displayed this year was truly exceptional.
Thank you to everyone and we will see you next year on Sunday May 29, 2011 for the 33rd running of the Saskatchewan Marathon.
Kim Ali, Race Director
On behalf of the Sask Marathon Race Director Team: Shad Ali, Kara Lackie, Colleen Cameron, Amy Lackie, Brittany Lang, Stacey Archibald, and Marcy Kiselyk.
Charity of Choice For 2010 Event
The Meewasin Valley Authority is the conservation organization in Saskatoon dedicated to preserving the natural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley. The Meewasin Valley Trail follows the South Saskatchewan River through the heart of Saskatoon offering joggers, runners and walkers opportunities for recreation and training through beautifully landscaped parks and natural areas.
THANK-YOU to everyone who has helped Meewasin build more trails by making a donation when you registered!
Individuals making a donation of $10 or more were entered in a draw to win one of three limited edition SIGG water bottles depicting Meewasin running trail maps.
The winners, announced on Saturday, May 29th at the Race Expo and Pasta Dinner were:
- Al Rung of Saskatoon
- Colin Federow of Saskatoon
- Charlena Robinson of Martensville
Worth noting: If you were not a lucky winner, you'll be able to purchase one of these water bottles – but only at Brainsport and only this spring! $10 from the sale of every bottle goes to support Meewasin.
