MRA Hall of Fame
In 2006, the Manitoba Runners' Association celebrated its 35th Anniversary by establishing the MRA Hall of Fame. Each year, inductees are celebrated at the MRA Annual Hall of Fame banquet and AGM. The next time you are downtown, visit the 2nd floor of the Winnipeg Convention Centre to view the MRA Hall of Fame plaque and celebrate the athletes and volunteers who have raised the profile of running in Manitoba .
To view picture of Inductee's plaque click on name below.
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees are: Brenlee Muska, five time winner of the Manitoba Marathon being inducted as an Athlete; Albert Martens, ultra marathoner and transglobal runner of 40,074 kilometers being inducted as an Athlete; and Steve Gajerski, long time supporter of the MRA being inducted as a Builder.
2011 Inductees
2010 Inductees
- Jim Cook
- George Chapman
2009 Inductees
2008 Inductees
2007 Inductees
2006 Inductees
Selection Criteria
On an annual basis at their March Hall of Fame Banquet the Manitoba Runners' Association will recognize worthy Manitoba Runners and/or Builders who have had a significant impact on the Manitoba road running seen by inducting them into the Manitoba Runners' Association Hall of Fame. The following is the procedures and criteria for the Manitoba Runners' Hall of Fame.
- Nominations to the Hall of Fame must be made by members in good standing of the Manitoba Runners' Association.
- Nominees must have been born in the Province of Manitoba or contributed to the sport of running while a full time resident of the Province of Manitoba.
- Nominations must be submitted in writing on the official Nomination Form by midnight on January 31st of each year. Nominations will be valid for 3 years, therefore, if a nominee is unsuccessful for induction in their first year their name will stand for consideration for 2 consecutive years thereafter.
- There will be a maximum of 5 people inducted into the Manitoba Road Runners' Hall of Fame each year in one of 3 categories: runner, builder or a combination of runner/builder/volunteer. The induction ceremony will take place each year at the March Conference/AGM.
- A committee comprised of a chair and 4 members in good standing of the Manitoba Runners' Association as approved by the board of the Manitoba Runners' Association shall review and select the induction class each year. A minimum of 1 committee member must be from the board of the Manitoba Runners' Association. This selection meeting shall be held on the 2nd Monday of each February. It is mandatory that the chair and 4 voting committee members attend this selection meeting.
Nomination Criteria - Download Nomination Form
Nominations to the Hall of Fame must be made by members in good standing and must be submitted by midnight on January 31st of each year.
There shall be three categories of Induction:
Athlete Award:
Purpose: To recognize achievements of outstanding runners.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have represented the sport of running with distinction in running competition either in or out of Manitoba, and brought great credit to the sport.
- Have compiled an outstanding record which extends over a period of years in the sport of running.
- Manitoba born or a Manitoba resident during the period for which outstanding performance is claimed.
Builder Award:
Purpose: To formally recognize the contribution, leadership and abilities of those individuals who participate in the development of running in the Province of Manitoba.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Demonstrated outstanding service to running.
- Demonstrated leadership in the running community
- Open to any individual serving running:
- coach trainer media volunteer
- administrator manager official/referee etc.
- Manitoba born or a Manitoba resident during the period for which the outstanding contribution is claimed.
Athlete/Builder:
Purpose: To formally recognize outstanding accomplishments and/or service to the running community in Manitoba.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Demonstrated outstanding service to running in a combination role of Athlete/Builder.
