Perseverance Trail Run: 2 Months to Go!

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Registration is filling up for the 12th annual Perseverance Trail Run, taking place on Sunday, October 23rd in the Village of Cumberland! This years race will once again feature two classic trail run courses: A 3k Cross Country Romp and an 11k Mountain Run. The 3k XC Romp showcases the protected Cumberland Community Forest trails including a few ups and downs, twists and turns and maybe even a little water. This course is perfect for those looking to sample cross country running, including walkers and the little ones. The 11k Mountain Run is for those looking for a running challenge complete with steep climbs, flowing descents, technical single-track and breathtaking vistas. If you are ready to challenge your trail running stamina, this course will surely take you to new 'heights'.

Image Dave Prothero

The Perseverance Trail Run is a community driven, grass roots trail running event held in Cumberland, BC every fall.  The race has been organized by volunteers and supported by local sponsoring businesses, since 2004, with the goal of raising funds to purchase and protect the Cumberland Forest through the CCFS. Over the past 11 years, the race has raised over $350,000 for the CCFS through racer donations, community partnerships and the Cumberland After Party for the Forest. This year, the race will once again be raising funds for the CCFS, through racer and Sponsor donations, West Jet raffle tickets, special Art Hats designed by local painter Tracy Kobus, and another massive Perseverance Party for the Forest.

Tracy Kobus painting for this years beautiful 'Art Trucker Hats'!  $25 - must be pre-ordered before September 23rd along with T-shirt orders!

 

Racers looking to improve their trail racing skills can join the ELM Perseverance Adventure Running Clinic and learn the course inside and out. The 8 week program, coached by Sarah Seads and her team of ELM 'Fearless Leaders' kicks off on Thursday, September 8th. Go to www.elmhealth.com for more information and to register for this training clinic.

Don't slip on that banana peel!  We LOVE to see such awesome costumes in our race- tasty prizes always go out to the best adult and kids costumes so start planning your outfits!

This race has sold out for many years in a row so be sure to register early to avoid disappointment. There is no waitlist, no transfers and no race day registration.  When all 400 spots are gone...they are gone! Sign up to race or volunteer at www.perseverancetrailrun.com .

Race Director

Sarah Seads