The first-ever Jordan’s Run the Runway event is coming to the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport Friday Sept. 13.
Aimed at raising money to help families and individuals access services at the YMCA, organizers said the event promises to be a fun-filled time for those who attend.
All monies raised remain local.
According to a YMCA media release, the 5K run on the airport tarmac is “flat and fast” and registered with Athletics Ontario. Participants are invited to run, walk, or roll on the runway for the five kilometres.
Prior to the 5K event, youngsters can take part in a one-kilometre “kiddie trot.”
Food and drinks will be served in the airport hangar at the run’s conclusion.
Jordan’s Run the Runway has been held successfully in London for the past 11 years. However, this year organizers decided to expand to Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton.
To date, Run the Runway has raised more than $1 million to create the Jordan Strickland Family Fund for the YMCA’s Camp Elizabeth.
The event was founded to honour Jordan Strickland, who was an active member in the Y community as a camper and volunteer at the Queen Elizabeth Camp.
Jordan passed away in 2014 following a car accident.
The London Jordan’s Run the Runway event will take place Sept. 20, with the Sarnia-Lambton initiative to be held Oct. 4.
Registration is now open and participants are welcome to register for one or all three events if they choose. Learn more at www.runtherunway.ca.
