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                  Hello Everyone,                                                                                                                                                                                     August 13 2025        

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  1. Sudbury Fitness Challenge Beaton Classic
  2. Helen Francis Crushes the Race Across Scotland 215 Mile 2025
  3. Sudbury Rocks Running Club - Group Runs
  4. Photos This Week
  5. Upcoming Events: , August 16 Sudbury Camino, August 24 Apex One Way, Sep 7 Ramsey Tour
  6. Track North and Laurentian XC News

     

 

 

  August 10, 2025

Beaton 2025

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All Results Here

 

 

 

Helen Francis Crushes the Race Across Scotland 215 Mile 2025

Video Here

 

3rd Lady RAS215 2025


The GB Ultras media team caught up with 3rd Lady #Ultrarunner Helen Francis of Canada

After completing the Race Across Scotland 215 mile in a fantastic time of 77:57:58 (hh:mm:ss)…With her new 215 mile special edition belt buckle and 3rd place trophy in hand, Helen shares her post-race thoughts …

Credit @ridgelinemedia @olithomas7 @gbultras #GBUltras #Ultramarathon #Ultrarunning #Trailrunning #Mountains #SouthernUplandWay #RaceAcrossScotland #RAS215 #Ultrarunner

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

HELEN!

 

 

RACE ACROSS SCOTLAND® 215 Mile
Saturday 9th – 13th August 2025


The Race Across Scotland. Back for it's 9th Year, the Remarkable & Unique 215 mile (346km) Coast to Coast Ultra-Marathon follows the Beautiful 'Southern Upland Way' with support right across Scotland.
An International field of runners take on this breathtaking Scottish National trail taking them from the beautiful coastline of Portpatrick, over the mountains, along the valleys, through the forests of the Southern Uplands and along trails steeped in history with live tracking.

 

 

 

BIB: 59  Helen Francis

Gender: Female 
Club:  Sudbury Rocks and HURT_w_Helen 
Country:  Canada 
  Time Time of day
Start 0:00:00 6:00:29
CP1 2:34:54 8:35:24
CP2 4:45:09 10:45:39
CP3 10:15:38 16:16:08
CP4 17:35:04 23:35:34
CP5 28:59:39 11:00:09
CP6 33:45:41 15:46:11
CP7 40:45:07 22:45:37
CP8 50:24:45 8:25:15
CP9 56:41:01 14:41:31
CP10 61:22:12 19:22:42
CP11 65:37:26 23:37:56
CP12 71:40:07 5:40:37
Finish 77:58:13 11:58:43

 

  Pl. Bib Name Nat. YoB Club Time Gap
215 Miles                
Female                
  1 169 Troup, Anna   1970   64:38:55 --
  2 54 Evans, Carly   1983   77:02:22 +12:23:27
 ********* 3 59 Francis, Helen   1974 Sudbury Rocks and HURT_w_Helen 77:57:58 +13:19:03
    14 Benton, Teena   1980      
    65 Gorman, Maude   1993      
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Male                
  1 15 Bethune, Iain   1983 Miles Together 58:18:49 --
  2 131 Payne, Ed   1985   61:08:11 +2:49:22
  3 178 Walker-Blair, Dave   1989   63:15:39 +4:56:50
  4 167 Town, David   1986 Bingley Harriers / Compressport 71:10:11 +12:51:22
  5 96 Jones, Gareth   1990 Avaac 74:37:44 +16:18:55
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RACE TRACKER

 

 

 

 

Sudbury Rocks Running Club - Group Runs


    Wednesdays - meet at Apex Warrior parking lot departing at 1800h. Typically runs are 1 hour or 10km.
                    Saturdays - meet at Bell Park's Elizabeth St parking lot departing at 0800h. Typically runs are longer at 1.5 hours or 15km minimum.

Generally the pace floats between 5 and 7 minutes per km. Anticipate a mixture of roads and trail running on the routes.
Inclement weather is usually just a challenge. Group has only been cancelled for local races or xmas. Cancellations or changes in meeting locations will be posted.

Locations are show in the attached photos/maps.

Wednesday pm location

Saturday am location


 

 

 

 

Photos This Week

August 6 Wednesday pm run

Aug 8 Moonlight Beach

Aug 8 Moonlight

Aug 8 Moonlight

Aug 8 Moonlight

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Aug 11 Moonlight Pond

Aug 11 Moonlight Beach

Aug 11 Moonlight Beach

Aug 11 Sudaca

Aug 11 Moonlight Pond

Aug 12 Sudaca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

  

 

 

   August 16,2025


Registration Is Open!
To take part in this year’s event, a small registration fee is required. Your support helps us in continuing to connect our community with our beautiful trails.

The 8th Annual Sudbury Camino will take place on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants must register by August 8th to secure their spot.

•$10 – Rainbow Routes Members


•$20 – Non-Members


•$30 – Family Rate

Information and Registration below

https://mailchi.mp/c0809bbd3a5c/the-sudbury-camino-is-nearly-here-10666519?e=ae37077ecb

 

 

 

 

 

  August 24 2025



The Apex Trail Race is a true test of endurance and skill, designed for seasoned trail runners. Tackle challenging terrain with steep climbs, rocky paths, dense forests, and technical descents, all set against breathtaking natural backdrops.

Race Information

- Date: Sunday,August 24, 2025
- Start/Finish Location: Moonlight Beach, Sudbury
- Point-to-Point Format: Park at Moonlight Beach, hop on a bus to your start line, and run back on beautiful singletrack trails!

Race Day Details:
Participants will gather at the Moonlight Beach parking lot, where the finish line is also set. Before the race begins, all runners will be transported from the finish line to the starting point by bus, ensuring everyone begins the race energized and ready.

Race Distances
We’ve got four distances this year — something for everyone:

1K – Perfect for the little crushers or first-timers
3K – Short, sweet, and still a solid challenge
6K – Smooth flow, good climbs, awesome scenery
12K – Our classic Oneway course — point-to-point glory
You can run, hike, or race it — all are welcome.

 

https://www.apextrailraceseries.ca/apex-oneway

 

 

 

   Sunday September 7, 2025

 


The Ramsey Tour

Sudbury Masters Ramsey Tour is happening Sunday September 7th at Laurentian University Track and Stadium

Distances are Half Marathon ($40.00) and 5km ($35.00) $15.00 for children 13 and under
Funds generated from the race are directed to the cross country running teams at Laurentian University and Cambrian College

Event time/schedule of events:

8:30 am - 1/2 Marathon Walk

10:00 am - 5 km and 1/2 Marathon Run

Online Registration Here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Run Club Update

 

 

 

Track North and Laurentian XC News

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


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