Already 231 are signed up for the fifth annual Community Futures Dinosaur Valley Half Marathon event scheduled for September 14, and along with runners, they are looking for volunteers.
This year the event is celebrating its fifth anniversary and to mark this, they are adding a full 42-kilometre marathon road race. It takes on all aspects of the varied Drumheller terrain.
While registration appears strong, organizer Colin Kloot says there are only 16 racers signed up for the full marathon.
“Those numbers are strong,” he said, adding that the participation in the 5K family walk and run usually picks up towards the end.
The Community Futures Half Marathon registration is strong with about 130 and counting signed up. Kloot says there is still time for those wishing to train and do their first half marathon to get in shape for that race.
“It’s not too late to start training, but they should get going,” he said, adding, “when training, listen to your body.”
The Encana 10k run also sees strong registration, however Kloot expects they could see some dropping out to take on the first Tough Mudder Event in Drumheller coming up on September 6 and 7.
There is a real need for volunteers to help mark the fifth anniversary of the race. The race is a grassroots effort that in its first four years has raised $53,000 for the Badlands Community Facility.
Those who are interested in volunteering for the event to fill a variety of roles can contact Becky Kowalchuk at becky.kowalchuk@gov.ab.ca or call 403-820-6202.
