Happy New Year to all runners, walkers, and volunteers! Mark October 21st on your calendars for the 2012 Astra Zeneca Legs for Literacy event. Last year was our biggest and best event to date with Mother Nature providing us with perfect race day conditions. Thanks to the support of our sponsors and participants, we donated $53,000 to local literacy initiatives in 2011! Our 2012 planning has already begun so stay tuned for updates over the coming months at www.legsforliteracy.com or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LegsforLiteracyCourirPourLire.
Once again we will feature four races- 5k, 10k, half and full marathons. Based on runner feedback, runners really enjoy our route: we plan some minor adjustments that will be designed to make it even better. We will also have a Youth Athletic Event on race weekend. This year it will take place at the Stade Moncton Stadium! Encourage your children to take part.
January 9, 2012 - Our annual general meeting is taking place on January 24th in Boardroom 2, 7:00 PM at the City of Moncton's Operations Centre located on Worthington Ave near the Coliseum. To ensure we have adequate seating capacity, we would appreciate a response if you plan to attend - legsforliteracy.com.
- October 24, 2011 - Check out the half marathon start - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq9613rO-Vc
- October 24, 2011 - Check out the marathon start - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrArbhLq7x8
- October 24, 2011 - 2011 Winners - http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/search/article/1450245
- October 24, 2011 - Check out the story in the paper today - http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/front/article/1450224
- October 23, 2011 - Winner of Cheer Challenge - Marshview Middle School. Congratualtions!
- October 20, 2011 - Road Closures and Detours – Legs for Literacy - click here for details
- October 20, 2011 - Check out the story in the paper today - http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/lifetimes/article/1449430
- October 19, 2011 - Codiac Transpo detours on Main Street for Legs for Literacy - click here for details
- October 19, 2011 - Traffic disruptions -click here for details
- October 18, 2011 - Check out the story in the paper today - http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/front/article/1448710
- October 17, 2011 - Don't miss the Expo this year featuring: Advanced Health, Alex Coffin Fitness Shop, Legs for Literacy/Courir pour lire, Max Health Institute, Mike's Bike Shop, Moncton District Learning Council, The Moncton Public Library, Running Room, Fundy Sports & Tourism and A Human Touch (will be on site Sunday for post event massages).
- October 17, 2011 - This year RBC has generously supported us and has several employees participating in the event. We would like to thank them for their $1000.00 donation and their employees for helping contribute to an event that promotes an active lifestyle while raising money for a good cause.
- October 17, 2011 - The Crowne Plaza regrets to inform participants that they are sold out on Saturday, October 22nd. Other accomodations may be found at: http://tourism.moncton.ca/Visitor_Info/Where_to_stay_.htm
- October 14, 2011 - This year the Fédération des Caisses Populaires Acadiennes is sponsoring 238 of their employees to participate in AZ Legs for Literacy. We would like to congratulate them on encouraging an active lifestyle and showing a terrific corporate spirit!
- October 13, 2011 - We are including a parking map to help you plan for race day. There will be some parking at Highfield Square, but Crowne Plaza's parking is limited to their guests. The map will include a diagram of other downtown areas where parking is available.
- October 4, 2011 - Due to lack of inventory from the supplier, women’s sizing for t-shirts will not be available as previously posted. We are sorry for the inconvenience and have changed our unisex order as needed. We will try to accommodate any sizing issues at kit pick up.
- October 4, 2011 - New this year! ANB will be demonstrating a youth wheel chair event prior to the start of the 5 and 10k. This is a trial event that will take them down Main Street to Mechanic Street and back. Start time is 8:30. Come cheer them on. There will be medals for all finishers.
- September 28, 2011 - The early registration date is fast approaching. Register by October 2nd and take advantage of the lower race fees, $5.00 pasta dinner and special room rates at Crowne Plaza, our host hotel. After October 2nd, race fees will be increasing, the pasta dinner will be $15.00, and the hotel cannot guarantee the special rate. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
- September 26, 2011 - Check out the story in the paper today - http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/search/article/1442998
- September 19, 2011 - Cheer Challenge - Show your school spirit and win a prize for your school.
- September 14, 2011 - Our Youth Event is a great way to get your children involved in the new wellness strategy "Join the Wellness Movement". http://www.wellnessnb.ca/
- September 13, 2011 - Details for the Youth Event are now online. We have a new format and a new location this year. Click here to check out the details and encourage your children to participate.
- September 8, 2011 - The route description is now available online!
- This year, we will be the host of the 2011 RunNB Half Marathon Provincial Championship.
- Did you know - Our course is a Boston Qualifier (certified course NB-2011-082-BDC) and half marathon times can be used for qualification at the New York City Marathon!
- August 23, 2011 - The route map in now available online. Check it out!
- August 10, 2011 - New 10K Nordic Walking event. Top 3 finishers (male and female) will receive awards, In addition, a pair of Leki Walking Poles will be awarded to the first place finisher compliments of DayTripping.
- August 5, 2011 - Route improvement - To help improve trafiic flow, we are changing the direction of the 5k and 10k.
- August 3, 2011 - This year the technical shirt color will be black.
- July 18, 2011 - The route has been measured and some small improvements made. Check back soon for all the details!
- May 30, 2011 - Clinics are starting soon - The Running Room will be starting their marathon and half marathon clinics soon! The half marathon clinic starts July 7th and the full marathon starts June 28th. Click here for more info. There are also clinics being put on by the town of Riverview for the 5k and 10k distances. They start August 23rd. Click here for more info.
- January 12, 2011 - Moncton Running Room Store - The Legs for Literacy committee was thrilled to present a cheque for $50,000 to Moncton area literacy projects. Recipients incuded the two local school districts, the Moncton Public Library and the Moncton Regional Learning Council. Others in attendance for the presentation included Legs for Literacy committee members as well as local runners who supported the October 24th 2010 event by running or volunteering. A huge thank you to all!