2024 RunNB's Awards Banquet - Memramcook
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Donald Wade - Chairman's Message
The year 2024 was a good running year for RunNB. There is renewed interest for running in NB. We had more runners register for calendar races than the previous year. To the 7990 runners who crossed the finish line, congratulations!
I am proud of the nominees for the 8 RunNB awards, the top 3 winners in all age categories, male & female, for the SuperSeries program, the top male & female of the Run the Cycle as well as the top 3 winners of the RunNB Multisport Challenge.
We are all proud to welcome Phil Booker to the RunNB Hall of Fame. His passing has left the running community with an great empty feeling. This honor is well deserved.
Thank you to all runners for your engagement in running and congratulations to all for showing up at the start line and competing to the best of your abilities.
View photos from our weekend in Memramcook.
NB Records set in 2024
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| Distance | Record Breaker | Age | Cat | Mark | Date | Event | Old Mark | Previous Holder |
| Marathon | Maryse Jacob | 81 | 80-89 | 6:41:53 | 26MA2024 | Ottawa Marathon | N/A | N/A |
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| Distance | Record Breaker | Age | Cat | Mark | Date | Event | Old Mark | Previous Holder |
| 10 Miler | Lloyd Suterland | 80 | 80-89 | 1:48:28 | 01JL2024 | Canada Day 10 Miler | N/A | N/A |
| Marathon | Lee Wesselius | 30 | 30-39 | 2:13:52 | 20OC2024 | Toronto Waterfront Marathon | 2:14:39 | Lee Wesselius |
Note: Lee Wesselius records is best overall NB times. Click to see all NB Records
2024 Trackie SuperSeries Winners
Click link to view photos of the Top 3 winners of each category.
Event of the Year
41st Fredericton Fall Classic - Fredericton, NB
The Fredericton Fall Classic has been a longstanding race and a cherished fixture in New Brunswick’s annual calendar of events.
A Community Tradition Since 1983, Celebrating Its 41st Edition in 2024
This event is a testament to the power of local spirit and the passion for running that thrives in New Brunswick. Entirely organized by the community, this beloved race draws runners of all levels from across the province and beyond.
Year after year, the event has built a reputation for being one of the province’s most popular gatherings of running enthusiasts, due in large part to participants, volunteers and local sponsors who make it all possible.
With over 600 participants lacing up their shoes in 2024, the event truly embodies the heart and soul of New Brunswick’s running community. The Fall Classic offers runners the “Green Bib” option—a new initiative that offers a more affordable entry point for those who want to join the excitement without all the extras.
RunNB views this event as more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community, movement, and the shared joy of crossing the finish line together.
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| Photo above: The start of the 41st Fall Classic of Fredericton, NB is the 2024 Event of the Year | Photo above: Donald Wade, RunNB Chairperson presents Sara Young, Race Director of the 2024 Event of the Year award. (Photo by Brian Richard) |
Male Runner of the Year
Jeremie Pellerin - Dieppe, NB
Jeremie Pellerin, a runner from Cocagne, who now resides in Dieppe, was awarded RunNB’s Male Runner of the Year after making a remarkable comeback to competitive running following a few years' absence.
During the 2024 season, he consistently improved his running times across several distances, captured the male 30-39 SuperSeries category title, and achieved the fastest half marathon time by a New Brunswick male run within the province.
Jeremie also demonstrated his commitment by traveling throughout New Brunswick to participate in numerous RunNB road races.
His dedication, outstanding performance, and deep passion for running set a high standard, bringing excellence to the running scene in New Brunswick.
RunNB is proud to present Jeremie Pellerin with the Male Runner of the Year Award for 2024.
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| Jeremie in a competive race at the Demi-marathon de l'Acadie in November 2024. [Photo by: Donald Wade] | Jeremie on the right running along Greg Sawyer at the Demi-marathon de St-François in September 2024. [Photo by: Leslie Michaud] | Michel Robichaud (L) Treasurer of RunNB presents Jeremie Pellerin, 2024 Male Runner of the Year award. [Photo by: Brian Richard] |
Female Runner of the Year
Sacha Hourihan - Sussex Corner, NB
Sacha Hourihan, a standout runner from Sussex, New Brunswick, earned the prestigious title of RunNB’s 2024 Female Runner of the Year thanks to an extraordinary season filled with achievements.
She consistently ranked among the province’s top female runners across all five standard race distances, demonstrating remarkable tenacity and endurance in every long-distance event she entered. Her relentless dedication was recognized as she captured both the female 30-39 SuperSeries title and the victory in the Run For the Cycle.
Not only did Sacha record the fastest provincial times in the female 10K and 5 Miler, but she also secured second place in the half marathon and 5K events.
Balancing the demands of motherhood and competition, she travelled to 13 races across New Brunswick and capped off her remarkable year by representing her province at the world-famous Boston Marathon.
RunNB is proud to name Sacha Hourihan as 2024 Female Runner of the Year.
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| Sacha winner of the Open Championship 21.1Km at the Demi-marathon de l'Acadie in November 2024. [Photo by: Donald Wade] | Sacha running the Run For Renee 5K in May 2024. [Photo by: Unknown] | Donald Wade, RunNB President presents Sacha Hourihan, 2024 Female Runner of the Year award. [Photo by: Brian Richard] |
Up and Coming Female Runner of the Year
Meghan Duffy - Miramichi, NB
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RunNB is pleased to recognize Meghan Duffy as the 2024 Up and Coming Female Runner of the Year.
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| Meghan Duffy, on the left running in Miramichi's June 5 Miler [Photo by: Norma MacLean] | Meghan running in this year's September Cross Country run in Miramichi. [Photo by: Norma MacLean] | Brian Richard (R) presenting Meghan Duffy with RunNB's Up and Coming Female Runner of the Year. [Photo by: Brian Richard] |
Up and Coming Male Runner of the Year
Remi-Pierre Roussel - Tracadie, NB
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RunNB is pleased to recognize Remi-Pierre as the 2024 Up and Coming Male Runner of the Year.
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| Remi-Pierre running the Demi-marathon de l'Acadie in Tracadie in May 2024. [Photo by: Donald Wade] | Remi-Pierre running the St Patrick's Day 5K in Miramichi in March 2024. [Photo by: Norma Maclean] | Suzanne Myers (L) RunNB Race Coordinator presenting Remi-Pierre with the 2024 Up and Coming Male Runner of the Year award . [Photo by: Brian Richard] |
Personal Achievement Award
Lloyd Sutherland - Fredericton, NB
Honouring passion, perseverance, and record-breaking accomplishments
At an age when many might be content to rest on the laurels of a life well-lived, Lloyd Sutherland of Fredericton, New Brunswick continues to defy expectations and redefine what it means to be a life long athlete.
In the 2024 running season, Lloyd—now eighty years old — exemplified the spirit of determination and resilience, inspiring runners of all ages with his unwavering dedication and extraordinary achievements on the road.
Running has been a constant in Lloyd’s life for more than five decades. Yet, turning 80 did nothing to diminish his passion for the sport. Instead, this milestone seemed only to invigorate him further.
Throughout 2024, Lloyd traveled across New Brunswick, participating in eight races and demonstrating not just stamina, but an infectious enthusiasm that uplifted everyone around him. His commitment to competition remained fierce, but it was always matched by his love for running.
Lloyd’s performance this season was nothing short of remarkable. He claimed victory in his age category in the Trackie SuperSeries, a testament to his dedication and competitive edge.
Even more impressive, Lloyd established provincial records for his age group in three distances: the 10K, 5 Miler, and 10 Miler. These achievements speak not just to his speed and endurance, but to the thousands of miles he has logged and the discipline he brings to his craft.
For his outstanding accomplishments and his role as an ambassador for healthy, active living at any age, RunNB is pleased to recognize Lloyd impressive season by winning the 2024 Personal Achievement Award.
His season serves as a shining example that age is no barrier to new goals, new records, and continued joy in the pursuit of excellence.
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| Lloyd running the 10Km Chaleur in June 2024 [Photo by: Unknown] | Lloyd enjoying a treat after running GMRC's Ice Cream Run in Riverview August 2024. [Photo by: Aaron Sellers] | Michel Robichaud (L) Treasurer of RunNB presents Lloyd Sutherland with the 2024 Personal Achievement award. [Photo by: Brian Richard] |
Sylvio Bourque Memorial Award (Inspirational Person)
Jean-Marc Doiron - Dieppe, NB
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| ldsjfsdjlf finishing the 2024... [Photo by: ] | Jean-Marc running in the 2022 Medavie 5K [Photo by: Gilles Gautreau] | Jean-Marc |
2024 RunNB Outstanding Contributors
Dean Strowbridge - Willow Grove, NB
If Dean didn’t win a race, he would be a keen observer of how/why the winner was a bit faster and would learn from those small defeats. Dean has been an astute student of running and in recent years started to give back that knowledge to young and upcoming runners.
Dean is now a distance coach for the Saint John Track Club. As a running mentor to new runners, Dean brings special qualities that go beyond technical knowledge. Some have described his coaching qualities as a role model who brings a positive & encouraging energy to all his athletes. He brings the same passion has a runner to his coaching and this love for his sport is contagious.
Dean has had lots of success in road racing and hold several provincial track records in both indoor and outdoor track.
Dean was awarded RunNB’s Male Runner of the Year in 2014. He has logged more than 200 RunNB road races placing in the top three in most of these events.
In 2016, shortly after his dear mother passed away, Dean started the Run For Renee 5K to honour her life. This event has been held in Quispamsis every month between April and October for the last nine years and has been a big success for all runners in Southern NB.
He touches everyone that meets him in a loving and positive way and some would describe Dean as having that special “Quiet Charisma”.
Colin McQuade - Riverview, NB
In 2024, RunNB Outstanding Contributor Award to someone whose dedication has greatly enriched New Brunswick’s running scene. This award celebrates those who tirelessly promote running and healthy living, and this person’s contributions truly embody this spirit.
His involvement in our community is both extensive and inspiring. As a founder of the Greater Moncton Running Club, he’s been a key part of establishing a supportive, connected network for runners in our area. This past year, he organized a 9-week runner’s workshop with guest speakers on topics ranging from nutrition to training plans to injury prevention. He’s also worked and volunteered behind the scenes, certifying race courses to ensure high-quality events. When he’s not running in an event, you can find him on the sidelines, cheering loudly and supporting his fellow runners.
His personal achievements as a runner are remarkable. His 2024 marathon season kicked off in April with the Boston Marathon, where he finished in an impressive 2:59:46. In August, he ran the Paris Marathon - a journey that took two years of dedication to achieve. Running through the streets of Paris, alongside thousands of runners from around the world, he embraced every step of the Olympic course with joy in his heart.
In September, Colin represented New Brunswick at the Abbott World Marathon Majors Travel and Tourism Age Group Championship in Sydney, Australia. Just two weeks later, he joined friends to run the Legs for Literacy marathon, where he embraced a different purpose. His coach, Daryl, reflected that Colin used this unique experience to truly understand what running means to him, remembering that it’s not all about the destination, “the journey is the real achievement.”
Locally, Colin’s commitment to fostering a supportive community continues. He leads a Sunday long-run clinic for beginners, generously sharing his experience and expertise. He also helps organize events like the Ice Cream Run, creating fun and welcoming opportunities for runners of all paces.
For his unwavering dedication, his inspiring journey, and his contributions both locally and internationally, RunNB is thrilled to present the RunNB Outstanding Contributor Award to Colin McQuade.
Run For The Cycle
Sacha Hourihan and Mathieu Hébert are the champions of Run For The Cycle for 2024!
Sacha had a strong performance again in 2024 in all five standard distances (5K, 8K, 10K, 21.1K and Marathon) finishing with a combined time of 6:013:11 well over an hour and half faster than her next competitor.
Mathieu was again the overall winner of this year's Run For The Cycle in an overall time of 5:23:58. His strong performance was more than one hour over the second place male runner. Mathier bettered his 2023 time by only 25 second.
Male: Mathieu Hébert - Moncton, NB / Female: Sacha Hourihan, Sussex Corner, NB
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| Mathieu Hébert, 2024 male winner of Run For The Cycle | Run For The Cycle | Sacha Hourihan, 2024 female winner of Run For The Cycle |
The 2023 RunNB NB Challenge
RunNB launched the RunNB 2023 New Brunswick Challenge last December. The Challenge included 1200km loops of New Brunswick allowing runners and walkers to challenge themselves to cover the 1200km loop distance or more over a 12-month period.
Marcelle Breau, of Tracadie, the top winner of the 2023 RunNB Challenge, managed to cover over 7000km. Her husband, Jean-Marie, finished second with 6000 plus km to his credit. Marcelle and Jean-Marie Breau both ran over 20 RunNB events and many training runs to total more than three loops around the province of NB.
Fred Green and Nora Bath of St Andrews and Grand Manan respectively finished third and fourth in the NB Challenge. Both Charlotte County runners completed three loops of NB running over 5000km. Odette Légère of Tracadie finished 5th also running three loops of the NB Challenge.
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Banquet Photos & Award Winners Photos
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| Click here to view photos from the 2023 Awards Banquet | Click here to view photos of the 2023 Award Winners |