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How it all began…

The name of Shrubb was on the lips of many sports fans over 100 years ago. Alfie died in 1964, and so did his memory. Until, that is, February 2003, when Bowmanville running enthusiast Al Storie chanced upon the Shrubb legend and became eager to discover more. Inspired by the fascinating snippets he picked up, Storie visited Shrubb’s daughter and subsequently determined to set up a major annual race in Shrubb’s name. His aim was to attract hundreds of runners and walkers from across Canada and establish the event as one of the best. With the help of friend Don Air and the support of Canada’s Running Room organization, Storie began work on the side of the Atlantic. At exactly the same time, unbeknown to Storie, English author and runner Rob Hadgraft was commencing research into the Shrubb story over in the UK for his book ‘The Little Wonder.’ The two running enthusiasts got in touch with each other and this happy coincidence subsequently helped the devolopment of both projects.

The first annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic took place on Sunday June 1st 2003 and was a huge success. Nearly 300 runners and walkers, far more than expected for a debut staging, turned out. Three generations of Shrubbs were present. Bowmanville Museum put on a special display of Shrubb memorabilia and a replica of one of Shrubb’s 100-year-old medals was produced as a memento for all finishers. Appropriately, Longboat Roadrunners, a Toronto club named in tridute to Shrubb’s great rival, sent a team. Their spokesman John G.Lyng praised the historical tone of the event and the historical medal, and said the race had great potential, with organisers clearly committed for the long term. The race was won by Badza Shingirai, a South African who’d recently won the Buffalo Marathon, and who beat Longboat club’s Charles Bedley into second place.

Rob Hadgraft
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Good Day:

The above was taken from the book..The Little Wonder The Untold Story Of Alfred Shrubb. It is so exciting to be part of the revived interest in this athlete. We will have our 8th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic Classic June 6th 2010, Again we will work to have the best value at the next Alfie Classic. Thank You everyone for your support.

SIGN UP at the link below, this will take you to the ON-LINE Running Room site

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=4911

Canada’s Running Room has been a big part of our success. Check out the Running Room at http://www.runningroom.com

The race organizers are committed to building an event that will be the BEST value for all. We like to call this event as a Revival of History. We are excited to know that Alfie lived in our town (Bowmanville)for over 36 years. I have the pleasure to visit my friend Norah Allin (Alfie’s daughter) often. Norah is proud of what we have done to raise her dad’s memory. I am sad to say my dear friend Norah passed away May 19th 2009. I know all the surviving family of Alfred Shrubb are very proud of thios event.

We look forward to seeing you in Bowmanville.

June 6th 2010....

8th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic

Chipped Timed
Tech T-shirt for the first 350 8k registered
Cash prizing
Road Warrior Event
Timex Series event
Eload sponsored

The Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic is organized by athletes who want to put on an excellent event, value for all. We have great volunteers at Alfie Shrubb. Many come back year after year.

“SMILEAGE WITH MILEAGE”

Running Pal AL

The Classic 8K Route

Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic route

The Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic route is a 4k out and a 4k back. This route is on the country roads of Green Rd. On the route you will pass 26 beautiful farms, the route starts off flat then rolls into the hills. You would call the Alfie a route that is rolling along with the farmland. The route is closed off to all traffic, only athletes will be onthis route till the race is done.

We have good sponsors at Alfie and are please to have Eload on course for the 3rd year. Of course we will have water as well. At this time of the year it is perfect weather to run an 8k.

We have kit pick up at the Whitby Running Room on Saturday June 5th but will also have race day kit pick up from 7:00am-8:00am. Kit pick up is at MJ Hobbs Public School 2296 Taunton Rd. There is lots of parking at MJ Hobbs.

We have had many who have enjoyed the Alfie experience, this will be our 8th annual. Danny Kassap holds the mens course record at 24:39 he set in 2007. Stephanie Sommers hold the course record for the women at 30:52

This year we are proud to have the Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic as part of the Timex Series and also a Road Warrior event.

The race is chipped timed by Chip Timed Results.

I am proud to say that this year the Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic will have a special meaning. Alf Shrubb is now part of the England Athletics Hall Of Fame. Alf is in the Hall Of Fame with Sir Roger Bannister, Lord Sebastion Coe, Harold Abrahams, what an honor to have Alf Shubb in with this mix and more. It gives me great pleasure to provide the very best at Alfie, I hope you will join us to revive History of this great athlete, this was the reason we began this race in 2003

DIRECTIONS TO THE RACE

From Toronto and GTA
Highway 401 East, exit Courtice Rd. Go north to Taunton Rd., travel east on Taunton Rd approximately 4l to Green Rd. Parking at MJ Hobbs Public School.

We have had great feedback on Alfie Shrubb, we work hard to provide the very best value to all.
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Hi Al

I just wanted to say thanks to you and your crew for putting on another great Alfie Shrubb 8k!  And thanks for taking time to show me some of the Alfie memorabilia. What a great legend!  It’s great that you take on the task of preserving his legacy. Kudos!!

See you next year,

Gene Jochen
Peterborough

Results 2004-2009

8th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic 2010

June 6th 2010

Results to follow...for 8K Runners and Walkers.

Sign Up On-Line at http://www.runningroom.com at the link below

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=4911&contentId=17703&vrindex=0

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7th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic 2009 May 31, 2009

Runners
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2009&r=alphieshrubbS.htm

Walkers
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2009&r=alphieshrubbW.htm

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6th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic 2008 June 1, 2008

Runners
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2008&r=Alfie_S.htm

Walkers
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2008&r=Alfie_W.htm
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5th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic 2007

Runners
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2007&r=Alfie5K.htm

Walkers
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2007&r=AlfieW.htm
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4th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8k Classic 2006June 4th 2006

Runners
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2006&r=alphieshrubb8k.htm

Walkers
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2006&r=alphieshrubbwalk.htm
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3rd Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic 2005 June 5th 2005

Runners
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2005&r=ShrubbRun.htm

Walkers
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2005&r=ShrubbWalk.htm
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2nd Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic 2004

Runners
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2004&r=alphieshrubbR04.htm

Walkers
http://chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2004&r=alphieshrubbW04.htm

8th Annual Alfie Classic 2010

8th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic June 6th 2010

We are proud to be holding our 8th annual Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic on June 6th 2010. The value at Alfie will always be first and foremost for all athletes. As always we will have an event that upholds the name of classic to honor Alfred Shrubb.

Alfie Shrubb 8K Classic

Chipped Timed
Cash Prizing for winners
Alfie Trophy
Technical T-shirt for the first 350 8k registered
Route closed to traffic to run along the scenic roads of Bowmanville
Lots of Parking available
Eload on course
Timex Series Event
Road Warrior Event

Sign up ON-LINE at the link below

http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=4911
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On October 10th Alfie Shrubb was inducted into the England Athletics Hall Of Fame..