Lakehead Athletics Hits the Ground Running with Thunderwolves Masters Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lakehead Athletics Hits the Ground Running with Thunderwolves Masters Program

Thunder Bay, ON – October 15, 2025 — Lakehead University Athletics is excited to announce the launch of the Thunderwolves Masters Running Program, a new opportunity for community members to train, stay fit, and run under the proud Thunderwolves banner.

The new program is an extension of the Lakehead University Track & Field and Cross-Country team community programming, offering experienced and recreational runners alike the chance to train safely and effectively through the winter months, all while staying connected to the Thunderwolves family.

“This is an exciting step for our running community,” said Dave DePiero, Program Coordinator. “We know there are so many dedicated runners in Thunder Bay looking for a structured, supportive, and high-quality training environment. The Thunderwolves Masters Program gives them exactly that.”

The program will operate under the Thunderwolves brand, with registration available through Lakehead’s existing online system. Programming days of the week will be announced soon, along with start and end dates.

Participants can expect:
•    Safe and well-organized sessions
•    High-quality training guidance from experienced coordinators
•    Access to the Lakehead University track and training resources
•    A fun, inclusive, and motivating team atmosphere

Whether you’re a former varsity athlete, a lifelong runner, or someone looking to stay active through the winter, the Thunderwolves Masters Running Program welcomes you.

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Program Details

Program Launch: November 2025 (exact date TBD)
Registration: Opens soon — limited spaces available!
Location: Lakehead University Fieldhouse
Schedule: Training days will be announced shortly
Participants: Adult – all experience levels welcome

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Please note: The Thunderwolves Masters Running Program will move forward based on community interest and the availability of volunteer support. Lakehead Athletics is eager to gauge local enthusiasm for this initiative and encourages all interested runners to get involved early and help bring this exciting new chapter of Thunderwolves running to life.  Volunteer interest can be sent to lakehead.running@gmail.com.