Area residents are descending on the 99 Mile Ski Trails to participate in a 25-kilometre duathlon presented by 100 Mile House Fire-Rescue on Saturday (Sept. 21).
The event is called “Code Three” and will see participants run five kilometres, bike 15 km and run another five km, competing for prizes with all proceeds going to local youth programming and Hun City Mountain Bike Club.
100 Mile House Fire-Rescue member Veronica Borg says the event is family-orientated and individuals can compete as teams. She adds the idea behind the duathlon, which is sponsored by Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd., was about interacting with the community in a new and different way.
“We see people basically on the worst day of their life – a fire or a motor vehicle accident. We were looking for something a little out of the ordinary. It’s for a good cause. It’s to raise money that will support our youths.”
Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10. Fees are $20 for adults and $15 for youth. A number of prizes have been donated from local businesses. People can pick up a registration form ahead of the race at the 100 Miler Gear Garage on Highway 97 or register online at www.zone4.ca.
For for information, contact Borg at 250-395-1112.
“It’s something we plan on running every year beyond this.”
