Who We Are

The Georgetown Runners (GR) are a group of local runners in Georgetown, Ontario, CANADA who meet at Atlantis Athletics Family Fitness at Guelph Street and Mountainview at 8 AM Sunday mornings. Various groups run different distances for runs lasting 45-90 minutes. We all meet afterwards for coffee and snacks at LaVita Cafe. We also meet Thursday evenings at 7:00 at the Gellert Centre 10241 Eighth Line (Argyle Street and 8th Line). In the summer, we host track training Tuesday nights 7:00 pm at Georgetown District High School. Smaller groups meet at other times and locations during the week for social or training runs. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US AT ANY TIME.

Our current members vary in fitness levels from the novice who is just beginning a new running/fitness program, to the more seasoned athlete who has been running for many years.

We also raise money for local charities through our annual Egg Nog Jog — a fund-raising event and 10.8 m. run held at Terra Cotta Conservation Area in mid December. There is also a One-Mile Smile Mile run for children.

Many of our GR members go beyond running to challenge themselves in other athletic events such as cycling, swimming and cross-country skiing. Some members have even travelled world-wide to participate in races in the Arctic, Europe, triathlons, Ironman competitions, and ultramarathons. We have Boston Marathon qualifiers who are very enthusiastic about sharing their experiences with others.

We also have a member who is a Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner and is willing to help you with your personal goals and needs in that area.

All work and no socialising produces very dull (and tired) runners — this is why we believe in a balanced training regime. We do this through non-competitive and social activities and a yearly out of town or province event. In the past we have travelled to Cape Breton, Banff, and New Hampshire for 24 hour relays or sometimes we will go on a fun weekend getaway at a member’s cottage in Northern Ontario or get together for an evening social.

May 19th, 2011