Durham 1/4 Marathon

It is with deep regret that The Refuge has to cancel the 2023 DQM. Due to unforeseen and unexpected staffing changes, The Refuge is unable to host this year's event. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may or might cause you. We are truly sorry.

Thank you for your willingness to help homeless, street, at-risk and struggling youth through this event. To find out more about youth homelessness and how you can help please visit The Refuge's website at

The Refuge – Working with homeless and street youth since 1999 ref·uge /ˈrefˌyo͞oj,ˈrefˌyo͞oZH/ noun: a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 homelessness The vision of The Refuge is to see people restored to the truth that they are created in t...

WE ARE LIVE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! JULY 29TH, 2023!!!

Come join us again, or check us out for the first time!!
Either way you won't regret it!!

Early Bird pricing ends June 16th! A savings of $20!



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Check out Roger and Mike Bouma, the father and son team who make up Bouma Group - Re/max Jazz Inc.,Brokerage are long-time supporters of The Refuge and now so very proud to be the title sponsor of the Durham Quarter Marathon!

Roger and Mike have over 50 years of combined experience in assisting home and condo buyers and sellers in Durham Region. Year after year the Bouma group ranks within the top 1% for total sales in the GTA.

Call Roger and Mike, the family team known as The Bouma Group at RE/MAX Jazz for all of your real estate needs.

Do you know someone who wants to get fit and improve their health, but haven't exercised in years? Maybe they are scared to exercise with their health condition, or maybe don’t know where to begin? LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic Is the right place. Our staff has the expertise and training so our members can live life to the fullest!

Our members are people concerned about their health and wanting to take advantage of the numerous health benefits that regular exercise offers. From reducing cholesterol to lowering blood pressure, making your heart and lungs stronger to managing your weight, exercise is proven to help prevent and manage chronic disease and a variety of other health conditions. But we believe the greatest benefit of exercise is vitality, mobility and confidence that it gives you to LIVE WELL as you age.

We all know that exercise is good for us but it can be hard to maintain a regular exercise routine. LIVE WELL's unique model ensures that you have everything you need to succeed.

Please Be Our Guest and experience a complimentary one-hour exercise session with our healthcare professionals. Visit Livewellclinic.ca or call us at 289-276-1415 to claim your FREE Session!

A huge shout-out to all runners that participated in the Durham Quarter Marathon from Orangetheory Fitness!

We are a 1-hour heart-rate based training, full-body group workout. Our workouts are backed by science so that you can burn more calories post-workout, and tracked by technology to monitor your results in real-time. Each workout is inspired and led by certified coaches so that you don't over- or under-train!

Check out OrangeTheory Fitness on Facebook, Instagram and at orange theory.com

Do you know someone who wants to get fit and improve their health, but haven't exercised in years?

Maybe they are scared to exercise with their health condition, or maybe don’t know where to begin? LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic is the right place. Our staff has the expertise and training so our members can live life to the fullest!

Our members are people concerned about their health and wanting to take advantage of the numerous health benefits that regular exercise offers. From reducing cholesterol to lowering blood pressure, making your heart and lungs stronger to managing your weight, exercise is proven to help prevent and manage chronic disease and a variety of other health conditions. But we believe the greatest benefit of exercise is vitality, mobility and confidence that it gives you to LIVE WELL as you age.

We all know that exercise is good for us but it can be hard to maintain a regular exercise routine. LIVE WELL's unique model ensures that you have everything you need to succeed.

Please Be Our Guest and experience a complimentary one-hour exercise session with our healthcare professionals. Visit Livewellclinic.ca or call us at 289-276-1415 to claim your FREE Session!

Every runner needs a chiropractor who is a runner!

Once again this year we have one of our sponsors, Dr. Greg Martin from Martin Chiropractic in Oshawa, running in the Durham Quarter Marathon.

Dr. Greg is an experienced long-distance runner, and can relate firsthand to the needs of runners when it comes to chiropractic care – both as a Chiropractor and as a Chiropractic patient!

If you would like more enjoyment out of your running with improved posture, balance, flexibility, reduced chance of injury, and overall good health, then it’s time to add chiropractic care to your running routine.

Running is great exercise, but the stress on your spine and joints can’t be ignored, and every runner needs a chiropractor who can relate to the effects running has on the body.

and remember – every runner needs a chiropractor that’s a runner!

When you need support to work through emotional struggles in your life, Lisa Myers Counselling is there for you.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Lisa offers therapy for individuals, couples and families in a supportive, confidential environment. Adults and adolescents can explore current challenges or find ways to move forward from a difficult past toward a hopeful future. Lisa works with people struggling with anxiety, depression, regret, life changes, grief, overwhelm, and so much more.

Lisa’s office is conveniently located in Courtice. Sessions may be covered by some insurance plans and Lisa offers reduced rates for people in financial need. If you have questions about how therapy can help you, Lisa Myers Counselling offers a free phone or in-person consultation.

For more information and to schedule your appointment, please call Lisa at 905-244-1676 or check out www.lisamyers.ca.

Do you know someone who wants to get fit and improve their health, but haven't exercised in years? Maybe they are scared to exercise with their health condition, or maybe don’t know where to begin? LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic is the right place. Our staff has the expertise and training so our members can live life to the fullest!

Our members are people concerned about their health and wanting to take advantage of the numerous health benefits that regular exercise offers. From reducing cholesterol to lowering blood pressure, making your heart and lungs stronger to managing your weight, exercise is proven to help prevent and manage chronic disease and a variety of other health conditions. But we believe the greatest benefit of exercise is vitality, mobility and confidence that it gives you to LIVE WELL as you age.

We all know that exercise is good for us but it can be hard to maintain a regular exercise routine. LIVE WELL's unique model ensures that you have everything you need to succeed.

Please Be Our Guest and experience a complimentary one-hour exercise session with our healthcare professionals. Visit Livewellclinic.ca or call us at 289-276-1415 to claim your FREE Session!

The Refuge has been proud to have Brooklin Optometric Centre as a sponsor at this year’s Durham Quarter Marathon.

Dr. Pui-Yee Ho and the staff at Brooklin Optometric Centre have been involved with the Refuge for over 13 years. They are happy to support The Refuge in the important work that they do with homeless and hurting youth in our community.

Brooklin Optometric Centre has been part of the Brooklin community, and serving the Durham region, for over 12 years. Check us out at our website: brooklineyecare.com or on Facebook: Brooklin Optometric Centre.