Welcome to LondonRunner.ca, home of the London Runner Distance Club, the Runners' Choice London Distance Series, and the London and Area Running Association. This website is meant to act as a focal point for these groups and the community that surrounds them.

Founded in 2006, the London Runner Distance Club is a large and diverse group of middle and long distance runners that compete in Track, Cross Country, and Road Racing. LRDC athletes range from elementary school age to Masters (40+), and compete anywhere from the local level to representing Canada internationally.

The London Runner support network consists of two major partners - New Balance and Runners' Choice London - who provide footwear, apparel, and financial support to aspiring Elite runners through the Athlete Assistance Program; they also provide financial and equipment support, as well as product discounts, that benefit all club members…

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London 10,000m Meet Recap Monday, May 6 2013 The 8th edition of the London 10,000m (inc. Athletics Ontario 10,000m Championships) proved to be the strongest competition yet, as 7 athletes ran under the Canadian Championships 10,000m qualifying standard, including 2 women under the Francophone games standard. The mens race was exciting throughout, as eventual winner... Read more...

London 10,000m Opens 9th Year of Runners' Choice London Distance Series Wednesday, April 17 2013 On Sunday, May 5th, the London 10,000m (including Athletics Ontario 10,000m Championships) will kick off the 9th annual Runners' Choice London Distance Series. 2012 Ontario and Canadian 10,000m Champion Leslie Sexton will return to defend her title. While Sexton was the only local athlete to race the 10,000m last yea... Read more...

Summer Programs for Youth Friday, April 5 2013 April is a great time to get involved in a Youth running program for kids ages 6 and up. Youth-oriented running programs provide a great opportunity to learn from outstanding coaches about the fun of training and racing. For those aged 6-11, Matt Suda coaches a summer clinic that will run from April 20th to June 29th. Th... Read more...

London Runner 'Roadies' are Back Monday, April 1 2013 Following a successful introduction in 2012, coach Paul Roberts will once again lead a Road racing focused group for London Runner Distance Club athletes looking for an alternative to the summer Track season. 'Roadie' workouts will begin on Saturday, April 6th with Springbank Park and the extensive London bike pa... Read more...