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The IAU has announced the major events for 2009

The World Challenge 24 Hrs 2009 will be in Ciserano-Bergamo, Italy, May 2-3

The World Cup 100K 2009 will be in Torhout, Belgium, Jun 19th

The World Challenge Trail 50 Miler will be in Serre Chevalier, France, Jul 12th

• National Team World 24 Hrs announced

The National Team representing Canada at the World Challenge 24 Hrs in Seoul, Korea, Oct 18-19th 2008 has been announced. Please see the 24 Hrs Selection under the TEAMS tab or click here 

World Championships for 2008

The World Championships events for 2008 will be as follows:

World Challenge 24 Hrs is scheduled for Oct 18-19th in South Korea

World Cup 100K is scheduled for Nov 8th in Italy

World Challenge Trail 50 Miler is scheduled for Dec 6th in Texas 

For more detail please visit the IAU web site.

***ACU 100K National Championship***

This weekend May 3rd in Toronto. This event is an IAU Bronze Label and is a qualifier for the 100K National Team 2009. 

National Championship and Series calendar

The National Championship and Series Calendar is now available under the "Races" tab or click here

World Challenge Trail 50 Miler 

(coming up soon page under construction)

The first World Trail 50 Miler event was inaugurated in Huntsville, Texas in December 2007. A team of 3 selected athletes represented Canada. 

Please visit the 50 Miler Team page or click here

World Cup 100K results

Please visit the 100K Team page for the latest results or click here

World Challenge 24 Hrs results

Please visit the 24 Hrs page for the latest results or click here

Appointment of an Assistant Team Manager

President's Note

On behalf of the ACU executive, and the team manager Armand Leblanc, I am glad to announce the appointment of Nadeem Khan as assistant team manager. Nadeem will help support the National team manager. The ACU and ultrarunning in general, is growing. For example, after the 24 hrs and 100Km - World Challenge - there will be a 50miles trail Championship in Texas , in December. And, we already know, 2009, will be a big year for ultrarunning with the Commonwealth Championship. So, it's becoming too much work for only one person...Nadeem, welcome on board!

Mot du president

  Au nom de l'exécutif de l'ACU, du gérant Armand Leblanc, je suis heureux d'annoncer la nomination de Nadeem Khan à titre d'assistant gérant, afin de supporter le travail du gérant de l'équipe canadienne. L'ACU et l'ultramarathon en général se développent. Par exemple, après les championnats du monde des 24 heures et du 100KM, il va y avoir un championnat de 50 milles - Trail- au Texas, en Décembre. De plus, comme nous le savons déjà, 2009, sera une grosse année pour l'ultramarathon avec la tenue du championnat du Commonwealth. Par conséquent, c'est devenu trop de travail pour un seul homme ...Alors, Nadeem, bienvenue !

Michel Gouin
ACU President

(to see Nadeem's bio, go to Contacts or click here)

New Canadian Ultra Records!
To see the new records, go to the Ultra Records page under Rankings, or click here.

The Interim Rankings for the 2007 Series
See the Rankings page, under the Rankings, for the Female and Male standings to date, or click here.

The 24Hrs National Team Selection is Finalized
See 24 Hour Selection Process, under Teams, or click here.

President's Update
June 2007- Please see ACU News under Links, or click here.

President's Update
May 2007 - Please see ACU News under Links, or click here.

2006 Final Rankings
Check out the Final Ranking for all distances and times by clicking here.

2007 ACU 100K National Trail Championship
To be held in Edmonton, AB, May 26, 2007. A special $150 offer as well! To find out more, click here.

2007 Caboolture Historical Dusk to Dawn Event
To read the newsletter about this event, please click here.

Félicitation – Congratulations !
Ultramarathonien de l’année 2006
2006 Ultrarunners of the Year

Femme / Female : Jennifer Dick
Homme / Male : Darin Bentley

Et cette année, nous ajoutons une mention spéciale
And this year, we add a special mention

Femme / Female : Laurie McGrath
Homme / Male : Darren Froese

An Executive Meeting was held December 2, 2006
Please see the ACU News under Links, for an update on the meeting.

Nominations for Ultrarunner of the Year!
We are soliciting nominations for ultrarunners' of the year ( male-female). Please send your proposals to your province or territorial representative (see Contacts page).
Skills to be considered:
* Performances on local, regional, national or international levels;
* Leadership and behaviour
* Involvement in his-her community

Vous êtes invités à nous proposer des noms pour La Personnalité de l'année ( homme-femme)...ET ENVOYER VOS PROPOSITIONS À VOTRE REPRÉSENTANT PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL (see Contacts page).
Habilité à considérer :
* Performances aux niveaux local, regional, national ou international;
* Leadership et personnalité
* Implication dans la communauté

Season's Greetings from ACU President, Michel Gouin
On behalf of myself and my executive, we wish to extend seasons greetings to all fellow citizens in all corners of our large country. 2007, for sure, is promising hope to meet you soon...

En mon nom personnel, et en celui de mes collègues de l'exécutif, je désire souhaiter un joyeux temps des fêtes à tous mes concitoyens de toutes les régions de notre grand pays. 2007 s'annonce fertile en émotions au niveau de l'ultramarathon... Au plaisir de vous rencontrer bientôt..

Michel Gouin
ACU president

A New ACU Record!
Congratualations to Sue KAINULAINEN, for setting a new record!

World Cup 100K, Misari, South Korea, October 8, 2006

Congratulations to our National Team for their outstanding performances at the World Cup 100K 2006 in Misari, South Korea. The event took place at the water basin of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The 10K loop around the basin was flat and fast. The overcast sky held for most of the day keeping the hot sun away from the participants.

On the men’s side, a 14 th place finish, and on the women’s side, a 6 th place finish. Four of our team members, Darren Froese, Darin Bentley, Jennifer Dick and Carla Arnold, also set a personal best during the event. Please go to the 100K Teams & Results page for results and photos.

Félicitations aux Membres de notre Equipe Nationale pour leur performance remarquable Durant la Coupe du Monde des 100K, à Misari, Corée du Sud. L’évènement s’est déroulé au bassin des Jeux Olympiques de Seoul 1988. La boucle de 10K autour du bassin était plate et rapide. Le ciel couvert s’est maintenu pour une grande partie de la journée gardant ainsi le soleil à l’écart des participants. Du coté des homes une 14ieme place et chez les femmes une 6ieme place. Quatre members de notre équipe, Darren Froese, Darin Bentley, Jennifer Dick et Carla Arnold ont amélioré leur performance personelle. S.V.P. allez à la page 100K Teams & Results pour les resultants ainsi que les photos.

Posting of the Preliminary and Final National 100K Team Selections
To see the names of the Preliminary team members, and then the final selection of the 100K Team, for 2006, see 100K Selection Process, under Teams, or click here.

The ACU 24 Hour National Champions for 2006!
Sandy Stiel, and Andrew McLean are the new National Champions. Please see the Champions page under Rankings, or click here.

Mrs. Hilary Walker, Secretary-General of the IAU!

Le 17 août 2006

Récemment, le comité organisateur local du championnat du monde des 24 heures 2007, recevait la visite de Mme Hilary Walker, secrétaire générale de l'IAU.

Mme Walker a profiter de sa visite et de son passage à Drummondville pour visiter les infrastructures, rencontrer des partenaires, politiciens de la région. Ce fut trois jours fort constructifs.

A moins d'un an de l'évènement, le comité s'active pour en faire un succès. Souhaitons que la venue du championnat du monde en sol canadien créera un engouement pour la discipline. Évidemment, si l'engouement pouvait se traduire par l'augmentation de notre membership et l'arrivée de commanditaires, nous en serions heureux...

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August 17, 2006

Recently, the local organizing committee of the 24H World Challenge 2007, welcomed Mrs. Hilary Walker, Secretary-General of the IAU.

Mrs. Walker visited Drummondville to see the facilities, meet partners, and politicians of the area. All together, it was three extremely constructive days.

With less than one year to go, until the event, the committee has begun the planning. Let us wish that the arrival of the world championship on Canadian ground will create a passion for the discipline. Obviously, if the passion could result in the increase in our membership and the arrival of partners, we would be very happy...

Michel Gouin

ACU president

Revisions to all 2005 Rankings
All 2005 rankings have been revised as at May 2006.

To all Ultramarathoners
The last qualifier for the 100K National Team 2006, will be the 100K in Levis, Quebec on July 7-8 2006. The official National Team that will represent Canada, at the World Cup 100K, schedule for Oct 8th 2006 in Korea, will be announced shortly after. For more info please contact Armand Leblanc, National Team Manager.

A tous les ultramarathoniens
Le dernier évènement de qualification pour l'équipe nationale de 100k 2006 seras les 100k de Lévis, Québec, le 7-8 juillet 2006. L'équipe nationale officielle qui représenteras le Canada à la Coupe du Monde des 100k cédulé pour le 8 octobre 2006 en Korée, seras annoncé peu de temps après. Pour de plus amples information, veuillez contacté Armand Leblanc, gérant de l'équipe nationale.

2006 Championship Series
Please see the ACU Race Calendar for a complete listing.

ACU 2005 Male and Female Ultrarunners of the Year
The ACU executive is glad to announce that Laurie McGrath and Andrew McClean have been named respectively, female and male 2005 ACU ultrarunners of the year. Plaques and certificates will be given to them, and photos will be taken as soon as possible.

Le comité exécutif de l'ACU est heureux d'annoncer que Laurie McGrath et Andrew McClean ont été nommé respectivement Ultramarathonienne et Ultramarathonien de l'année pour 2005 au niveau de l'ACU. Des plaques et certificats seront remis, et des photos seront
prises dès que possible.

Michel Gouin

Final Rankings for 2005
See the Rankings page

Ultra Records for 2005
See the Ultra Records page under Rankings

February 15, 2006
Canada competes at the World Challenge 24 Hrs event in Taipei, Taiwan
Congratulations goes to our 2006 National Team who just got back from the World Challenge 24hrs in Taipei, Taiwan. The ACU and ultra runner's from all across Canada are proud, and congratulate each member of the Team for an outstanding performance. Let's not forget our support staff, Chantal Morin (team Manager) and Jacqueline Blais (Committee rep World 2007) who provided support, assistance, boosted morale, and made a definite contribution to our Team's success.

Thanks also goes to David Deubelbeiss who had an excellent race in the open category, but had to drop out at 80k's due to an injury. David stayed at the site and helped support our runners. Nadeem Khan also set a personal best. Well done.

Results can be found at the on our 24 Hour Teams page, and also at the following web site www.iau.org.tw

Armand Leblanc
National Team Manager

ACU 2006 CHAMPIONSHIP RACES CONFIRMED
Preliminary information on the dates and locations can be found on the ACU Race Calendar page, or by clicking here.

NEW GUINESS WORLD RECORD
Michel Gouin (ACU President) set a new Guiness World Record on threadmill for 168 Hrs of running between Jan 6th and 13th 2006. Michel smashed the previous record of 659.27 km, adding another 10K and setting the new mark at 669 km & 165.2 meters. To see photos and find our more, click here. Congratulations Michel / Félécitations à Michel

CANADA WINS THE BID FOR THE WORLD 24 HRS CHALLENGE 2007
Ultrarunning in Canada is moving full steam ahead and bringing closer together ultrarunners from across the country. Our National Championship Series will begin its 3rd year and has been a great success so far. Speaking of success, Canada has won the bid to host the World 24 Hrs Challenge in 2007, in Drummondville, Quebec. The special announcement has just been published on the IAU web site at www.iau.org.tw. This will be the first time a World Ultrarunning event is staged in Canada and only the second time in North America!

Congratulations to Les Michalak
Silver medal M55 Age Group at the Mundial 100K www.mundial100k-wma.com

Andrew McLean and Sherry Heino Win at Lost Soul 100 Miler
Andrew McLean and Sherry Heino win at Lethbridge, Lost Soul 100 Miler and smash the old course records. See all details at www.lostsoulultra.com

CANADIAN 24 HRS NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION
The Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU) will initiate the National Team selection process, in the following weeks, in preparation for the 24 Hrs World Challenge 2006, scheduled for February 25, 2006 in Taipei, Taiwan. To read the AUC selection details, please click here (for the pdf).

More info regarding this event can be found on the IAU web site www.iau.org.tw

World Masters 100K
Les Michalak from Burlington, Ont, will be representing Canada and the ACU at the World Masters 100K Mundial in Bariloche, Argentina on Dec 10-11th 2005. All the Best Les!

The ACU Presidental Election with Provincial Representatives
President, Michel Gouin from Drummondville, Québec, along with our Provincial Representatives Wendy Montgomery for British Columbia, Gary Poliquin for Alberta, Brenda Hann for Manitoba and Eric Dugal for Québec.

For details, please see the November 6, 2005 newsletter.