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The Great Jerome Drayton

4/9/2025

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Coach Pimm remembers...
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I am terribly saddened to learn of the recent passing of Canada’s greatest marathoner, Jerome Drayton. He was truly an inspiration to all Canadian distance runners due to his accomplishments, as documented by the Sports Hall of Fame, HERE.  

As a past young member of the Toronto Olympic Club, I had the pleasure of being one of Jerome’s club mates and even ran with him - on a few of his easy days.  And of course his 3 victories between 1969 and 1975 of the most prestigious Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship  over the world’s best, made him my hero. Here’s an excerpt of some of that races results:
 
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​ Note – Drayton’s 1975 time of 2:10.09 stood as the Canadian record for 43 years until Cam Levins broke it in 2018. 
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Drayton in the Fukuoka Marathon
​WORLD RECORD
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Needless to say, all of us were in awe of his accomplishments, including his 1977 Boston Marathon victory. But for me, the pièce de résistance was when, in 1970, he set the World Record for 10 miles on the track with a time of 46:47.6. And this record, was set in Toronto on the old CNE 440 yard track.
 
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I was a privileged participant in that race, and in 2013, I made an Audio in commemorating Jerome’s performance. You can listen to that Audio by clicking HERE and scrolling down to the one titled, Reflections about Jerome Drayton: Canadian marathon record holder...still. The portion of that Audio re: Drayton begins at 2:00 minutes.

JEROME DRAYTON : Thanks for the inspiration !
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2025 Georgina Races change the location of the START/FINISH &TURNAROUND

3/23/2025

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Endurance Event Productions present several races in Georgina, Ontario, in the Spring and Fall. All of the races run alongside scenic the shore of Lake Simcoe. 

Previously the races have started and finished in De La Salle Park; however this year the start/finish, and  turnaound locations have been moved due to the increase in participation. The new location for all races are about 50 metres east of the entrance to the Park, 

Coach Pimm was contracted to measure the impact of the slight change in order to obtain Athletics Canada Certification. 

For more information about these events ​see HERE and HERE.
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Toronto's 2025 Bumrun 5K is now certified by Athletics Canada

3/9/2025

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The Bumrun is a charity whose mission is to increase participation in screening programs for colon cancer and to raise funds for colon cancer charities.

Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death for men and 3rd for women. On average, 68 Canadians are diagnosed with colon cancer every day, and 26 die from it.

In fact, 1 in 14 Canadian men, and 1 in 18 Canadian women, will develop colon cancer during their lifetime. It’s likely someone you know is walking around undiagnosed right now.


(In 2012, Peter Pimm was contracted to measure a 5K route that started and finished in front of the Legislative Building in Queen's Park, Toronto. This route was Certified.  

However, in the past couple of years, due to extensive roadwork, a non-certified route was used. The roadwork has now been completed and Peter has remeasured the slightly changed route which been certified by Athletics Canada.)


Across Canada, Bumrun hosts the following 5K walk/run events dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging screening to prevent colon cancer. The events are:

    Toronto Sunday, April 27th, 2025
    Calgary Saturday, May 10th, 2025
    Halifax Saturday, May 24th, 2025
    Vancouver Sunday, June 1st, 2025


And there's also offer a 
    Virtual, Sunday, June 1st, 2025

100% of their proceeds from these events are donated to charities proven to raise awareness for colon cancer screening.

For more information, and to register, go HERE.
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Runners head out from the START in 2024
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Niagara Falls Marathon

10/10/2024

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Want to run one of the most scenic courses ever? Well then, consider the Niagara Falls Marathon.

The route runs along the Niagara Parkway offering one of the most iconic backdrops in the world, offering amazing views of the Falls during the first few kilometres.
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THE ROUTE

The course RUNS entirely within Canada starting  at Rapidsview Park, before turning left onto the Niagara Parkway, heading towards Niagara Falls!  

Runners will see the roar of the iconic Horseshoe Falls, before turning around by Fallsview Casino, giving you some of the most amazing views you will find on any racecourse in the world!

You will then head back the same way towards Rapidsview Park, where you will pick up the former route and head out through Kingsbridge Park into Chippawa, along the flat, Niagara River Parkway. Runners will enjoy views of the Niagara River through this entire section, before turning around and finishing back where you started, at Rapidsview Park!
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Runners lined up at the START/FINISH line
By the way, Coach Pimm measured the route which has been granted  Certification by Athletics Canada.

​For more information about this spectacular event see HERE. 
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The Bimbo Global Race by Dempster’s

9/24/2024

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The Bimbo Global Race by Dempster's presents a 10km., in Toronto, Ontario, on September 29, 2024.  
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This event is part of an unique global effort presented by Grupo Bimbo, and brings together more than 120,000 runners in 22 countries and 36 cities, taking place on the same day worldwide! 
 
This year, participants will be able to challenge themselves on a scenic and accurate 10K route, by Toronto's gorgeous Ashbridges Bay, alongside Lake Ontario, while contributing to bread donations with every kilometer completed.

Coach Peter Pimm has assisted in designing, and by measuring the route (below), which has been Certified by Athletics Canada.   
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​Grupo Bimbo's initiative ensures that every step taken by runners helps provide food for those less fortunate, making the race both meaningful and impactful.

The event also incudes a 5K Run and a 3K walk/run. For more information, go HERE.  
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The Sunset Shuffle 5K onToronto Island - August 8/24

7/25/2024

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​Below is the The Runners Shop's event description. Coach Pimm recently measured the new 5K route that has been Certified by Athletics Canada.

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It's happening THURSDAY AUGUST 8TH 2024 at 7PM on TORONTO ISLAND (WARDS ISLAND)

The Runners Shop is pleased as punch to welcome you to our newest race, The Sunset Shuffle
Hey wait! You may say. That race isn't new .....and wasn't it a 6k?

You're right 😉The Sunset Shuffle 6k, directed by Longboat Roadrunners had been on the summer racing calander for many years. And we thank them for entrusting The Runners Shop to take over as the lead. We're excited to put our spin on things and bring you a memorable race!

Now, if you have run this race in the past, you'll notice a few changes in 2024.
  • The distance is an Athletics Canada Certified 5k 
  • In a return to the race roots, it will start and finish at Wards Island.
  • There will be finishers medals for all!! Design reveal coming soon

Picnic under the stars post race (we'll provide the picnic) and then enjoy a breathtaking ride back to the mainland enjoying the lights of the city.

Come and enjoy an evening on Toronto Island. Stop saying, "I hardly ever go to Toronto Island" or "I've never been to Toronto Island" Enjoy the quiet, beautiful surroundings. The lake, the trees, the green grass, the flowers .....and best of all... it's DEAD FLAT! Can you say 5k PB?!!


​We look forward to having you join us. For more information Phone 416-923-9702
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Our Charity partner
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Founded by Canadian Olympian and long time Canadian women's marathon record holder Silvia Ruegger (February 23, 1961 – August 23, 2019).

Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change led to her creating the charity Hopes Rise, before passing away from cancer in August. Audacious hope, which fuelled Silvia’s Olympic dream and the birth of the Running & Reading Club, fuels the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation.

The Runners Shop is committed to playing an active role in keeping Silvia's dream of a bright future for all children alive.

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Coach Pimm appointed Race Director for Toronto’s Bumrun – Sunday April 28/24

3/25/2024

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In 2012, Dr. Ian Bookman established a Toronto 5K road race, naming it the Bumrun.
   
Since then, the Bumrun has become an annual charity organization whose mission is to increase participation in screening programs for colon cancer and to raise funds for colon cancer charities.

This successful event has grown to the extent that others have been established in Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver.

As for the Toronto event, this year, due to the seemingly never ending downtown construction, the route has had to be modified. Accordingly, newly appointed Race Director, Coach Pimm has designed a route that starts and finishes on the driveway in front of the Ontario Legislative Building (closeup shown below).  

Since there’s no guarantee the new route will not undergo further changes, it  will not be formally submitted to Athletics Canada for a 10-year certification. HOWEVER, Pimm is measuring the route to insure it will be an accurate 5 km., using certification principles.

Check out the pics below, and to find out more about this event click on this logo
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5K Route Map
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Location of Start & Finish
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Closeup of Start & Finish
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Closeup of Ursula Franklin turnaround
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Beaches Spring Sprint - a fast new 5K on Toronto's Boardwalk - April 6/24

2/19/2024

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The Beaches Spring Sprint is pleased to announcenew, flat, fast route happening in Toronto at the Beaches. Coach Pimm was contracted to measure the route and it has been granted certification by Athletics Canada. 

​As shown on the map below, the route combines the recently renovated Boardwalk with the Waterfront Trail. For a much closer view click HERE. 
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And here are the Event's details:
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Coach Pimm to measure the 2024 Around the Bay Road Race

11/12/2023

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A Coach Pimm report:
Got to tell you, I am deeply honoured to have been contracted to measure the 2024 edition of Hamilton’s Around the Bay Road Race, happening on March 24.

​This historic race began in 1894, making it the oldest race on the continent – 3 years older than the Boston Marathon (see Wikipedia post HERE).   
 
This commission is particularly special for me, as it will be 54 years ago that I won the race – (gulp -  ½ Century ago – I must have been 5). Below, is a then and now posting on the Event’s Facebook page,
after my recent visit to Hamilton for a route tour with
the effervescent Race Director, Anna Lewis. ​


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You can listen to Anna talking about the event on a recent Women Run Canada podcast, hosted by Kirsten Parker HERE.

And, by the way, this website has over 170 interviews with Canada’s outstanding women in the running field. You can listen to the interviews HERE. 
 
ATB’s Theme Song
 
And here’s a cool element: The ATB has its own official theme song, entitled “Around the Bay”,  composed and song by folk singer, Abigale.

To listen to the song, click on this photo of Abigale:
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As noted, on the event's Facebook page, the 30K is already SOLD OUT. However, as noted on the page, you may be able to arrange a transfer. 

ATTENTION! Due to major downtown construction, and consequent road closures, the downtown portions of the tradional route are having to be altered.

Consequently, in order to have an Athletics Canada Certified 30 km. route, as well as, an accomodating finish line, the 30 km FINISH LINE will be located about 3 km. before the total course FINISH LINE in Tim Hortons Field. 
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Coach Pimm "leads" field at The County Marathon

11/11/2023

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I recently participated in this year’s The County Marathon. 

Not as a runner mind you – but as a guest passenger in the lead Car. You see, having been the official measurer of the event’s Marathon and Half marathon routes does have its perks...

And a great bonus for me, was my long time buddy and accomplished runner, Rob Legge, a Picton resident, was also invited along for the ride.

Rob represented Canada in the 1971 Pan American Games in the 10,000metres, and has PB time of 27.55.4 for 6 miles (converts to about 29:00 for 10 km.).

And he has since become one of the world’s top age group road cyclists. This past summer, for the 3rd consecutive year, he won the 
CHEAHA Challenge Bike Race in Jacksonville Alabama, a Union Cycliste International qualifying event for the 2023 World Gran Fondo Championships in Perth, Scotland.   
And check this out: As an added bonus, the lead vehicle we were chauffered in was a 2023 ELECTRIC FORD Mustang. Talk about a quiet drive! Almost eery.
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Rob and Coach Pimm and the awesome Mustang
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