Longboat Roadrunners has a proud and rich history, stretching back to the 1980s . We are one of the GTAs oldest clubs, and we are still among the top clubs in the region. Our club records tell a story of the strength of the club and the dedication its members , while our newsletter – Wildfire – tells all the other stories!
Longboat Roadrunners is named after Tom Longboat, a true Canadian hero. We strive to honour the legacy of Tom Longboat’s legacy in everything we do.
Tom Longboat
A member of the Onondaga Nation, born June 4, 1887 on Six Nations Reserve, south of Brantford, Ontario, Tom Longboat was one of Canada’s most gifted long-distance runners.
Largely because of his ability to dominate any race and his spectacular finishing sprints, Tom held every Canadian record from the mile to the marathon, at one point or another. He won most of the major distance races in North America and Europe, including the Hamilton “Around the Bay”, the Toronto Ward’s Marathon, the New York “World’s Professional Marathon Championship” and the Powderhall Marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland. His outstanding abilities led him to compete in the 1908 London Olympics, and as a pro thereafter. Read more about Tom Longboat here.
What guides Longboat Roadrunners?
Our constitution can be found on our Members Only page.
Our Members’ Code of Conduct, supports the objectives of our club to promote excellence in individual and team running at all levels of competition and participation. A shortened version is available here while the full versions is available for download here.