Fin Island Trail Run set to go this Saturday

Kohut said the event usually attracts close to 200 participants each year. So far, about 150 have registered, but many more are also expected to register right up to the run day. Registrations will not be accepted on Aug. 27.

The Fin Island Trail Run offers a variety of options for every age and skill level.

There will be a 5 km, 10 km, and long-course run (18 or 19 km) beginning at 8:30 a.m., as well as a one-kilometer children’s challenge run that starts at 8 a.m.

No dogs or strollers will be permitted on the run course for safety reasons.

People can register online now or come down to Finlayson Island in person on Aug. 26 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. to sign up and pick up their race package information.

Kohut noted a number of sponsors will be donating refreshments and treats for the run.

“We were expecting hot weather this year, so we definitely increased our hydration stations throughout the course,” she added. “When [the runners] get back to the finish line, there is going to be lots of water, snacks and everything.”

Participants will also be able to see how they performed, as Results Canada will be there on run day.

“The race will be professionally-timed with chip technology on the back of the [runners’] bib numbers,” Kohut said.

The organizing committee also includes Lynn Brightwell, Erin Kobelsky, Sandra Favel Rewerts, Karen Highton, and Kate Hildebrand.

South Truss Bridge open

Kohut reminds people the south-span truss bridge connecting the island to Battleford is open again, so people will be able to drive and park their vehicles on the island.

The north-span pedestrian truss bridge between Finlayson Island and North Battleford remains closed for repairs at this time.

Town CAO Ash Alam said the north bridge work is expected to be complete by the end of October.

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by Angela Brown

Fin Island Trail Run set to go this Saturday

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