
Hello
Everyone,
August
13 2025
In
this Issue:
- Sudbury Fitness Challenge Beaton Classic
- Helen Francis Crushes
the Race Across Scotland 215 Mile 2025
- Sudbury Rocks Running Club - Group
Runs
- Photos This Week
- Upcoming Events:
,
August 16 Sudbury Camino,
August 24 Apex One Way, Sep 7
Ramsey Tour
- Track North and Laurentian XC News
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Helen Francis Crushes the Race Across
Scotland 215 Mile 2025

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Video
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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.
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BIB: 59 Helen
Francis |
Gender: Female |
Club: Sudbury
Rocks and HURT_w_Helen |
Country: Canada |
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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 |
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Pl. |
Bib |
Name |
Nat. |
YoB |
Club |
Time |
Gap |
215 Miles |
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Female |
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1 |
169 |
Troup, Anna |
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1970 |
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64:38:55 |
-- |
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2 |
54 |
Evans, Carly |
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1983 |
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77:02:22 |
+12:23:27 |
********* |
3 |
59 |
Francis, Helen |
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1974 |
Sudbury Rocks and HURT_w_Helen |
77:57:58 |
+13:19:03 |
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14 |
Benton, Teena |
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1980 |
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65 |
Gorman, Maude |
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1993 |
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show
all participants |
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Male |
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1 |
15 |
Bethune, Iain |
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1983 |
Miles Together |
58:18:49 |
-- |
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2 |
131 |
Payne, Ed |
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1985 |
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61:08:11 |
+2:49:22 |
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3 |
178 |
Walker-Blair, Dave |
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1989 |
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63:15:39 |
+4:56:50 |
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4 |
167 |
Town, David |
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1986 |
Bingley Harriers / Compressport |
71:10:11 |
+12:51:22 |
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5 |
96 |
Jones, Gareth |
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1990 |
Avaac |
74:37:44 |
+16:18:55 |
show
all participants |
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RACE
TRACKER
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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
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Photos This Week
August 6 Wednesday pm run

Aug 8 Moonlight Beach

Aug 8 Moonlight

Aug 8 Moonlight

Aug 8 Moonlight

Aug 8

Aug 8

Aug 8

Aug 8

Aug 11 Moonlight Pond

Aug 11 Moonlight Beach

Aug 11 Moonlight Beach

Aug 11 Sudaca

Aug 11 Moonlight Pond

Aug 12 Sudaca
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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
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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 |
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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
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