Port Edward

A city-sized race

Families enjoy this annual fun run

by Kali Love

Contestants, take your marks on September 13, at the Cannery Road Race. The event starts and finishes at the historic North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward.

The're Off: Participants in the Cannery Road Race charge towards the finish line.—photo courtesy Charlene Hamilton

“The Prince Rupert Daily News refers to this event as the premier running event in the northwest because it is more than just running—it really is a family fun day,” said race director Steve Merrick.

There is a one-kilometre run for kids, a five-kilometre walk and run, five-kilometre and 10-kilometre races and a half marathon. Merrick said that the day is good for people of all ages and abilities.

“Sometimes we have two-year-olds doing the one-kilometre run,” he said.

In keeping with the cannery theme, the day concludes with a halibut and salmon barbecue.

Event at a glance
Event: Cannery Road Race
Location: Port Edward, British Columbia
Date: September 13, 2008

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