2021 BackRoads Summer Run Club
July 5th - Fall 2021
Due to COVID restrictions we are limiting the number of team members in each program. BackRoads Team members will receive training programs and organized coaching to optimize their success.
Rookie Program
This is a great program for the beginner runner or someone returning from injury or a longer break. The gentle, progressive training implements intervals with running and walking that help you complete a 5 km run. The Rookie Program starts Monday, July 5th, 2021, at 6:00 pm.
- 8 week Training Program (to September 1st) provided for each participant
- $50.00 tx – Please register on Race Roster
- Monday and Wednesday runs at 6:00 pm
- Instructor who provides excellent support
- Expert advice for running and gear, including shoes
- Positive interaction with other runners and friends
- Social events – depending on restrictions.
Fit & Fab Running Program
The BackRoads "Fit & Fab" group is perfect for those looking to stay fit, or train for a 10 km to half marathon. The program will prepare you to run this distance for the first time, or help you improve your personal best times. This group will run Tuesdays and Thursdays starting from the store at 6pm. The Fit & Fab group will start on Tuesday, July 6th at 6:00 pm OR once restrictions are lifted and group runs are permitted again.
- 10 week Training Program provided to each participant (should be able to currently run 5km)
- $80.00 tx – Please register on Race Roster
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm and Sunday Long Run at 8:30 am (or earlier depending on heat).
- Run start times may need to be staggered to split the group up depending on restrictions. i.e. may start the program in groups of 25.
- Tuesdays will be Workouts (intervals, repeats, tempo, hills etc.).
- Thursdays will be Social Runs (5 km – 10 km).
- Instructors and Group Leaders offer outstanding support.
- Routes provided.
- Facebook private group for important communication.
- Expert advice for running and gear, including shoes.
- Social events – depending upon recommendations by Public Health Officials.
Half Marathon Program
The Half Marathon program is perfect for those who have already run the half marathon distance and are looking to improve their speed over the distance. This program is designed for those who can already run at least 15km (or longer) distance for a “long” run. The Half Marathon program will start on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at 6:00 pm and will prepare you to race a half marathon in mid September.
- 10 week Training Program for those who can currently run 15km for a long run provided for each participant.
- $80.00 tx please register on Race Roster
- Tuesday Workouts: 6:00 pm – repeats/intervals, tempo, etc.
- Thursday Social Run or Tempo Work: 6:00pm — varied distances.
- Sunday Long Runs: 8:00 am – varied distances. (may start earlier depending on the summer heat)
- Run start times may need to be staggered to split the group up depending on restrictions.
- Instructors and Group Leaders offer outstanding support.
- Routes provided.
- Facebook private group for important communication.
- Expert advice for running and gear, including shoes.
- Social events – depending upon recommendations by Public Health Officials.
Full Marathon Program
The Full Marathon program is perfect for those who are experienced at the full marathon distance and are looking to improve their speed over the distance. This program is designed for those who can currently run the half marathon distance (21km) for a “long” run at the time of registration. The Full Marathon program will start on Monday, July 5th, 2021, at 6:00 pm and will program will prepare to race a marathon in mid October.
- 14 week Training Program provided for each participant.
- $95.00 tx - Please register on Race Roster.
- Monday Workouts: 6:00 pm – repeats/intervals, tempo, etc.
- Wednesday Tempo Work: 6:00pm (marathon specific pace work)
- OR Wednesday Social Runs: 6:00 pm – varied distances.
- Saturday Long Runs: 7:00 am – varied distances.
- Run start times may need to be staggered to split the group up depending on restrictions. i.e. groups of 25 to start.
- Instructors and Group Leaders offer outstanding support.
- Routes provided.
- Facebook private group for important communication.
- Expert advice for running and gear, including shoes.
- Social events – depending upon recommendations by Public Health Officials.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
ROOKIE PROGRAM Closed
Monday and Wednesday runs at 6:00 pm
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CA$50.00
Registration closes Sunday, July 4th
Jun 19 - Jul 4
FIT & FAB RUNNING PROGRAM Closed
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm and Sunday Long Run at 8:30 am (or earlier depending on heat)
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CA$80.00
Registration closes Sunday, July 4th
Jun 19 - Jul 4
Half Marathon Program Closed
Tuesday Workouts: 6:00 pm | Thursday Social Run or Tempo Work: 6:00pm — varied distances | Sunday Long Runs: 8:00 am – varied distances. (may start earlier depending on the summer heat)
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CA$80.00
Registration closes Sunday, July 4th
Jun 19 - Jul 4
Full Marathon Program Closed
Monday Workouts: 6:00 pm – repeats/intervals, tempo, etc | Wednesday Tempo Work: 6:00pm (marathon specific pace work) OR Wednesday Social Runs: 6:00 pm – varied distances | Saturday Long Runs: 7:00 am – varied distances
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CA$95.00
Registration closes Sunday, July 4th
Jun 19 - Jul 4
Rookie Program waitlist Closed
For people interested in joining the BackRoads team. We will notify you if spots open up.
Fit & Fab program waitlist Closed
For people interested in joining the BackRoads team. We will notify you if spots open up.
Half Marathon program waitlist Closed
For people interested in joining the BackRoads team. We will notify you if spots open up.
Full Marathon Program waitlist Closed
For people interested in joining the BackRoads team. We will notify you if spots open up.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Aaron Hendrikx
- Phone
- 519 636-8420
- Website
- Visit website