The recent South Huron Trail Run helped the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) raise almost $5,000 for trail maintenance.
Community organizers brought back the South Huron Trail Run this after the event didn't happen for several years. The event raised more than $4,800 for maintenance of the South Huron Trail.
The runs, which were eight or 3.25 km, took place on Sunday, August 30. There were 84 runners who registered for the runs despite a little rain on the day.
Organizers hope to build on the foundation of this year’s event and bring it back in 2027. They encourage people to watch for details in the coming months and to plan to take part in the new year, whether as a runner, volunteer, organizer, sponsor, or donor.
Net proceeds of the trail run support the South Huron Trail for future trail maintenance.
"We would like to thank everyone who ran in the eight-kilometre and 3.25-kilometre runs," said Lorne Rideout, a member of Friends of the South Huron Trail and the trail run organizing committee. "We would also like to thank all the volunteers and donors and sponsors who made this event possible."
