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The organizers of the Coal Country Run along with the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games are excited to announce that

once again the proceeds of their annual spring Coal Country Run on May 9, 2015 will be donated to the Estevan 2016

Saskatchewan Summer Games. This follows a very successful 2014 season, in which the proceeds of their spring and their

inaugural fall runs rose close to $5,000 for the Games.

The Coal Country Run began over eight years ago, as a dream of the Bienfait Women’s Hockey Team. They wanted an opportunity

to run together, while raising funds for the Bienfait Memorial Arena. There were no sanctioned runs in the area, and with the

growing number of runners in the community, they felt they had a great idea. In the six years of fundraising for the Arena, the

Run raised over $24,000 for the Arena. Over the years, the course of the Run changed, and 2014 saw the route being relocated to

the Woodlawn Regional Park. The spring version of the Run saw 120 runners and walkers participating. The 2015 Spring Run will

allow participants to enroll in either running or walking the five or ten kilometer course. Also back by popular demand is the Kid’s

Mini Mile.

“We are excited to be supporting the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games,” said organizer Debby Knight. “As runners

ourselves, we actively promote physical activity. We love that the Games are coming to Estevan, energizing our community and

promoting healthy lifestyles. We also know that it is a huge undertaking, with a lot of expenses as well as the creation of a legacy

for our community. We wanted to be part in supporting that legacy. Of course, as runners, we are very excited about having a

rubberized track as one of the legacy projects.”

“We are so excited that the Coal Country Run approached us to partner with them again this year,” stated Estevan 2016

Saskatchewan Summer Games Co-Chair, Brian Senchuk . “It is great to feel the energy of this community and have people ask

themselves what they can do to be part of the excitement and how they can contribute to lasting legacy that the Games will

create. Everyone can get involved in the Games. “

Organizers want to remind participants that they should register before April 20, as it saves you money and ensures that you get a

shirt. Participants also receive a post-race brunch, opportunities to win door prizes and medals in age and gender categories.

There are various ways to register to participate. Online registration is available online through the Running Room’s website.

Forms can be found on the Saskatchewan Summer Game’s website and Facebook page or at Henders Drugs. 

Click Here For Coal Country Form

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