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Race director thanks all for success of Community Week Fun Run

July 17, 2014   ·   0 Comments

Dear editor:

The second annual Tottenham Community Week 2K Fun Run/5K Run through the Tottenham Conservation Area on July 2 was a great success. When I approached the Tottenham Community Week Committee last year, I envisioned a healthy and fun option for people of all ages. This year’s event built on what we started last year and thanks to so many people, it was another memorable addition to Tottenham’s community week. The Beardsalls, Andrew and Ben, came out again this year, once again inspiring all, including young runners who witness the speed and ease at which Andrew and Ben complete the course. Andrew ran the 5K in 17:30, setting a new course record. It was also great to see young 12 year-old Charlotte Barber of Loretto lead the female runners with a time of 22:37. A few other competitors came out for the second year, but it’s good to see new faces too. I’d like to thank Chris Ross for his generous donation of water and for gathering many needed volunteers. Also, I want to thank Run Dufferin (Margery and Bob) for providing their expertise in course set up and registration again this year. Their series of events, offered through Run Dufferin, showcase our area’s landscape with various runs, including the Island Run in Orangeville on September 1 and the challenging Run the Coyote 14.4K event through Mono Cliffs at the end of September. Check out RunDufferin.com for details on their various events. Finally, thanks to Glen Shaw of Walton Financial, Joanne Leduc and her entourage from Foodland for providing a fabulous barbecue and grab bags, and of course the members of the Tottenham Community Week Committee – especially Colleen Rideout. See you next year!

Dr. Tom Naylor Race Director

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