Labour Day Classic shines despite rain
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PRINCE GEORGE- Despite the rain Sunday, dozens turned out for the return of the Labour Day Classic.
After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, the race returned for the 47 edition of the classic. A return that was important to the organizers of the event because of the unique history the race brings to Prince George.
“In 1979, Terry Fox and Rick Hansen came to Prince George to run this race,” said Gillian Roberts, the vice president of the Prince George Road Runners. “Terry Fox came here from down south because he was looking for a longer run to participate in. It was a big point for him and inspired him to move forward with his plan to do the marathon of hope in 1980.”
The race began at the Canada Games Plaza and took runners out on Canada Games Way. There were multiple different races, including a 5-kilometre, 13-kilometre and a kid’s race that took off just after 9 A.M.
