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1. SudburyROCKS!!! an oustanding success
2. Sulphur Springs Trail Race
3. Lindsay Richan and Caleb Beland Run Ottawa 10km
4. New 6 Week Trail Training Club hosted by Marc Cayen
5. Perdue Peak Dedication Ceremony (Note new start time)
6. Sudbury Rocks Running Club - Group Runs
7. Photos This Week,
8. Upcoming Events: June 11, Sudbury Fitness Challenge Bush Pig Open, June 21, Sudbury Fitness Challenge Canoe Marathon

5KM RACE START

All Photos Here

Thank you all for an absolutely incredible race weekend and for making the 2026 SudburyROCKS!!! Race our biggest event yet. 2297 registered, — and such an outstanding success!

The energy, the community spirit, the cheers, the hugs, and those unforgettable finish-line moments—we loved every second of it. Whether this was your very first SudburyROCKS!!! event or one of many, we hope you have left inspired, proud, and already looking forward to next year… because we certainly are!

Together we raised an estimated $75,000 in support of the Health Sciences North Foundation, and donations are still coming in! Final fundraising totals and proceeds from the event will be shared in the coming weeks. Participants can continue to fundraise online at Raceroster until June 14.

A very special THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers—this event is only possible because of you! From early morning start to finish-line cheers, course support, race kit pickup, water stations, and everything in between, your time, energy, and heart made this event happen. You are appreciated beyond words.

Race photos, updates, and updated HSN fundraising information will be added to the website shortly, so please keep checking back.

From all of us—thank you for being part of the SudburyROCKS!!! Race!

Photos By Helen F.

Photos By Ashley H.

First event of 2026! 50 km Sulphur Springs Trail Race
Extremely wet, rainy, muddy & slippery clay conditions! Plus the cold & wind. Two muddy slip & slides... But so much fun! A big thank you to the kind participant who used his body as a human barricade to prevent me from sliding down the hill further and for insisting I wipe my muddy covered hands on his pants.
Congratulations everyone

Ashley H.

All Results at Race Roster Here

Photo Gallery Here

Lindsay Richan

f35-39 Bib: 17840

Val-d'Or, CAN

Results
Stats
Finish Time
00:42:55

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Caleb Beland

m-elite Bib: 279

Burlington, CAN

Results
Stats
Finish Time
00:31:54

Search their run details below

https://sportstats.one/event/ottawa-race-weekend/leaderboard/145828

Congratulations to All locals in Ottawa this Weekend!

I’m starting a 6 week trail running club. Featuring a new trail every week.

Our first run kicks off Monday, June 15th at 6:00 PM!

We’ll be leaving from 1127 Bancroft Dr for a relaxed 10 km trail run, lasting approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. This will be a group-paced run with both a lead runner and a sweep, so nobody gets left behind. We’ll stop at every lookout along the way to take in the views and enjoy the experience together.

Hoping to see a huge turnout for the first one! If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is your sign — jump off the fence and let’s SKODEN!!

Marc Cayen https://www.facebook.com/marc.cayen

Dear friends,

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Perdue Peak fundraising campaign was a success.

We are honoured to invite you to the official Perdue Peak Dedication Ceremony on:

UPDATE: start time now 12pm
Group to depart Ida St at 11:15am

Dear bbs,
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Perdue Peak fundraising campaign was a success.
We are honoured to invite you to the official Perdue Peak Dedication Ceremony on:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
12:00 pm
Perdue Peak @ Lake Laurentian Conservation Area
This gathering will celebrate the lifelong contributions and friendship of Vince Perdue and recognize the countless people whose lives have been touched through his passion for running and community building.
Guests are invited to park at the Ida Street parking lot.
A guided group walk to Perdue Peak will depart at 11:15 am for those who may be unsure on how to get to the peak. You can expect a rigorous 20-minute walk with some climbing. Wear good shoes.
Thank you again for helping make Perdue Peak a reality. We look forward to sharing this meaningful moment with you.
Warm regards,
Andre, Helen, Lisa and Vince

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The Lake Laurentian 10K loop is one of Greater Sudbury’s most beloved hiking and running trails. Along this route lies a stunning 360º lookout that will be renamed Perdue Peak.

From the top of this ridge, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the cityscape—a favourite spot for Vince and his late wife, Lise Perdue, who was his soulmate and running partner.

The Nickel District Conservation Foundation will install signage and a commemorative plaque in honour of Vince and Lise, supported by donations that will ensure the long-term maintenance of the trail and the memorial.

Rocks!! group at Perdue Peak

    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

  June 11, 2026

Sudbury Fitness Challenge Bush Pig Open

  June 21, 2026

Sudbury Fitness Challenge Canoe Marathon