Some residents of Battleford may wake up to see runners passing by their homes early Sunday morning, Oct. 4.
The Historic Battleford Lions Club are organizing a “run” in support of the renovation project at the Battleford Opera House. The Operun will start at Town Hall Opera House, and wind past historical Battleford buildings like the Court of Queen’s Bench, the post office, the Fred Light Museum and Fort Battleford National Historic site, with a scenic portion along the river.
The runners will likely be wearing the souvenir t-shirts featuring the artwork of local artist Dean Bauche. Along the route, groups that would use the Opera House for performances will entertain the runners.
Results Canada provides each runner with a chip timer so that their race time is recorded. Results will be posted online on at www.theoperun.com, on Facebook and on the Running Room website.
Runners can choose to run (or walk) 10 kilometres or five kilometres or run a half marathon. A kid’s two-kilometre run will also take place.
The Lions Club members appreciate the strong community support they have received. Major sponsors are Battleford Furniture and Scott Campbell Dodge and the run has also benefited from the generosity of the Battlefords Hotel Association, Innovation Credit Union, SaskEnergy, Nutec Embroidery, Artrageous and the Lonestar Hotel.
Anyone who is inspired to participate, or want who wants more information, can go to the website www.theoperun.com or find The Operun on Facebook.
