Happy New Year 2026!

[Steve Kibble]

Greetings KRew

2026 is upon us, it is Thursday, and so we can all start the year how we mean to continue, by joining the KRClassic and running with all your KR buddies. And as a bonus you can boast that, so far, you’ve run every day in 2026.

I did a little recon run this morning and I believe that the Opera House will be cleared by this evening and so we will be able to run our traditional course which is always great.

20^th Anniversary Update

I have just published on the KR FB page the 2026 KR Calendar so that everyone can see what we have planned for the coming year. The calendar has all the regular KR runs as well as the major races that we will be following and promoting. We will add to the races as the year goes on. If you have a favourite race then let me know and we can add it.

As part of the 20^th Anniversary celebrations, we have an event planned for most months of the year and I hope you can join in them and be part of the fun as the year goes on. The big date is 26^th March which will be the celebration of the running of the first KRClassic back in 2006, followed by a celebration picnic and BBQ on the 28^th March.

Luzaan and the social committee will be looking for volunteers at times to help with some of the events, so please put your hand up and be part of the KR big year.

Update on 20^th Anniversary KR Shirts: I have written to Sub4 about the shirts delivery as I expected them by now, unfortunately they have written to say they had a mix up in the factory, but they will be here in the first week or so of January.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday Speed Sessions are on a break and we will start them up again

Upcoming Races

As hard as it is to believe but we are nearly at the end of the 2025 and soon the 2026 races will be starting. On Saturday 31^st January will be the first race that will have plenty of the KRew toeing the start line is the Sun Run from Dee Why to Manly. A challenging and fun 10k or 7km race and the perfect way to start the year off. So come along and join the fun.

https://www.sunrun.com.au

Canberra Times Running Festival 11 and 12 April 2026. This is always a popular event for the KRew, and I know there will be a lot of us heading off to our Nation’s Capital for the weekend. If you are thinking of doing it, then sign up today.

https://solemotive.com/pages/canberra-times-marathon-festival

As a hint check out the new Paramatta Half held in June which should be a good race to head out west for.

https://www.parramattahalfmarathon.com

For a friendly, low pressure local race series that is very reasonably priced, has various distances on offer and held is some of the most scenic parts of Sydney, check our Sri Chinmoy. https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sydneyraces

Of course, there are many races throughout the year that the KR will do, such as those out at Sydney Olympic Park and around the foreshore. We will highlight as many we think of, but if you have one to promote you think the KRew will love, let us know!

If you want to find some races for yourself, I highly recommend using The Running Calendar website which lists just about every race in Australia. If you find a race that has a KR Team and needs a code let me know. Or if you are the first KR to sign up for a race, please create a KR team and let me know.

 https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/

If you are bringing bags in the morning, I’m sure we will sort something out.

If you’d like to volunteer your car, please let me know!

That’s a wrap for this week; remember to take care of yourself, and if you can, others.

Keep running @everyone and happy trails,

Steve

Director

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