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1. Sudbury Fitness Challenge Beaton Classic
2. Helen Francis Cleans Up at the Stokely Trail Jam
3. Playing sports could help you live longer
4. Sudbury Rocks Running Club - Group Runs
5. Photos This Week,
6. Upcoming Events: August 15 Sudbury Camino, August 16 Roots and Rocks Trail Run, August 29 Apex Adventure Challenge

This event consists of three separate races:

Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1pm will be a 1km sprint up Homerun Hill.

Saturday, Aug 8 at 4pm will be a 5-ish km trail race.

Sunday, Aug. 9 at 9am will be a 25-ish km long run featuring visits to both King Mtn and Robertson Cliffs.

Results Below:

https://saultstriders.ca/stokely-creek-trail-jam/

At some point, many former athletes go from diving for balls to diving for the TV remote (and not much else). But in pursuit of greater longevity, a recent story from InsideHook is getting us off the sidelines once more: According to “When Did You Stop Playing Sports? It Matters,” researchers found that injuries, time constraints, and fading interest all contribute to a noticeable drop-off in sports participation after age 26. Rather than ending your relationship with sports entirely, the author suggests lowering your intensity level or time commitment. A weekly pickleball game or soccer run may help preserve your coordination and sense of community. That’ll help maintain key skills and mobility which are essential for maintaining independence as you age. Just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to warm up, and keep some humility about your former glory days so you don’t overdo it. We recently covered a related idea in “Using top speed to improve your endurance,” which examined the claim that many adults over 30 will never sprint again. Short, carefully introduced sprints may improve VO2 max, power, muscle-fiber recruitment, and running economy, even in distance runners. For proof that athletic development has no strict expiration date, “Life Lessons From Senior Athletes Who Started Competing Late In Life” profiles competitors in their 70s and beyond who took up swimming, track, table tennis, and powerlifting. Provided you train safely, these activities offer goals, independence, and mental sharpness to support a long and fulfilling life.

#PlayTheLongGame

    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

 August 15, 2026

Sudbury Camino 2026
Aug15

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/sudbury-camino--2026

August 16, 2026

 August 29, 2026

Apex Adventure Challenge 2026

Think you’re ready to run, ride, paddle, and navigate your way through the challenge.

Information and Registration