Summit Run starts its second decade

Evans said the mostly flat course along the Rotary Trail provides opportunities for personal best times amongst the best athletes who also like the race’s precise chip timing feature. Evans points out the atmosphere at the finish line can make recreational participants feel like elite athletes.

“In talking with runners that cross the finish line there is a real sense of accomplishment,” said Evans. “I always tell people this is the closest I’ll get to the Olympics. One of the things we have this year is custom-made medals, all the way from 2k to the half marathon, so celebrating people’s success whether you’re running a shorter distance or a longer distance and just running and completing your personal best is what we look forward to celebrating with everybody.”

The start line was switched to the east part of the trail last year and will remain in 2015 with the 2k, 5k and 10k events taking place completely along the riverbank. The half-marathon participants will also run through the east part of the trail toward the Art Hauser Centre.

Evans also points out the Summit Run has become an excellent social event.

“We’ve added the family fun run the last few years and it’s just really given a social atmosphere to the race. We have bouncy castles, we have face painting, we have animal balloons for the kids.” said Evans who added they are also a treat to watch on the trail. “There’s nothing like seeing these little kids give it their all running and walking on the (2K) route and just giving them an atmosphere where exercise is fun and can be part of everyday activity.”

Evans expects around 500 participants with registration remaining open at CBI Health Group on Second Avenue until Friday evening.

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by Drew Wilson

Summit Run starts its second decade

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