Our upcoming Sudbury Rocks!!! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes being held on May 4 is an event for all ages and abilities. From the “FREE” 1km Kids run, on up through the 5km, 10km, ½ marathon and finally the marathon there is definitely an opportunity for everyone to be challenged within their abilities and therefore reach their goals. Ages range from the almost brand new gems in the 1km right across the spectrum to fully formed diamonds in the other events.

The 1km “FREE” Kids Run
This event is designed to get the young folks involved in the sport in a safe and friendly environment. Parents are enthusiastically invited to run along with their young charges though the downtown streets and baby joggers are absolutely welcomed. The Kids get to experience a professional start/finish setup and all the positive energy of a real race environment along with lots of boisterous spectators. All finishers are rewarded with medals and goodies. There are no special prizes for the fastest but we do record the top (10) individuals and the results are posted but otherwise this is a participation event.

The 5Km Walk/Run
The fastest growing race today is the 5km. This “FUN” distance is doable by all ages and fitness levels. It’s also a great outing for those into bonding with other like-minded individuals. The 5km distance is also a great first step on one’s path to longer distance running. Many long distance runners continue to use 5km road races as high-speed training sessions for their longer distance events.
This year the Sudbury Rocks!!! 5km course has been altered to make the event just a little easier and faster. It’s now an out and back and the terrain is not challenging. There are t-shirts and finishing medals for all plus winning and placing prizes as well as medals for age group wins and placings.

The 10km Walk/Run
With only reasonable training, most people can complete a 10km. You don’t have to train too long for the event and you recover quickly. It can be a “FUN” time or a step up from the 5km distance or a real test of your running abilities. It is also a stepping stone on the path for those pursuing longer distance events.
The Sudbury Rocks!!! 10km course has been changed this year as well. There are less turns and it’s flatter and a bit faster. As in the 5km there t-shirts and finishing medals for all plus winning and placing prizes as well as medals for age group wins and placings.

The ½ Marathon
The ½ marathon is a friendly distance. Beginners, who have gotten their introduction to road running in a 5km or 10Km, can look to the half as the next step upward. Experienced runners like half marathons, because racing 21 kilometres requires somewhat less time commitment than does a full 26-mile marathon. And they can recover more rapidly.
The Sudbury Rocks!! ½ Marathon is one of our best attended events. The course is one full loop of the marathon route running through the flatter parts of the city. Participants will not only compete against other halfers but will share the road with younger, faster marathoners trying to overtake their older competitors. It should make for an exciting day. There is also prize money and medals for the speedsters and medals for the age group placers. Of course, all registrants get technical short sleeve t-shirts and all finishers get medals.

The Marathon
One of the ultimate running challenges is the marathon. It requires both mental and physical stamina well beyond what is required of shorter events. Training for the marathon will probably change your outlook on things even beyond running. Done properly, both in your training and completion of the distance, you will be rewarded in so many positive ways that are hard to explain to the uninitiated.
The Sudbury Rocks!!! Marathon is Canada’s only age graded chase marathon – this allows EVERYONE the chance to win! A staggered start by age and gender with prizing and finishing based on the adjusted times will make sure that any age – male or female - can win! Details here. First place prize money is a whopping $2,000 and we pay to 10th place. Details here. All registrants receive technical short sleeve t-shirts and finishing medals. Age group winners receive placing medals.
The course is 2 loops through the flatter parts of the city starting and finishing in front of the Sudbury YMCA on Durham St.

Best of luck to all. May the best (man or woman of any age!!!!) win!!

All Events
All events in the Sudbury Rocks!!! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes are in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Proceeds and pledges from the Sudbury Rocks!!! Race, Run, Walk for Diabetes will support research and local programs of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Well, it's 2008 and we're getting ready for an exciting THIRD year as a team. We'd like to get things rolling early so we're having an information meeting.

If you are looking for a new activity (run, bike, swim) or want to increase your workouts this may be for you.

Nickel City Triathlon team presently has 30 members and are looking for some new recruits. If you know of anyone who might be interested, The Club's first meeting is coming up and you're Definitely Welcome.

When: Wednesday, February 7 at 8:15 pm

Where : Laurentian University Physical Education Building Main Lobby Couches

Information: Contact Andrea Ford at info@nickelcitytri.com