Final weekend marked the annual Prince Edward Island (PEI) Marathon weekend. The occasion was an enormous success, and runners from everywhere in the province and nation got here out to participate in one of many many accessible races, together with the marathon, half-marathon run, half-marathon stroll, 16K run, 10K run, and others. Often known as one among Canada’s prime 5 Boston Qualifiers, members got here out to run quick and benefit from the race’s neighborhood ambiance. Lindsay Lamrock beat all the lads within the half-marathon, breaking the tape in a time of 1:19:12–a stellar outcome.
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The Jacob Simmons Spud Run
The marathon was renamed the Jacob Simmons Spud Run in honour of Jacob Simmons, a frequent participant within the P.E.I. marathon weekend who performed the position of Tate, the Potato Board Mascot, and was named PEI Roadrunner Male Runner of the Yr in 2019. Tragically, Simmons was killed by an impaired driver whereas biking in 2020. Runners honoured his reminiscence in the course of the marathon weekend, and the renaming of the race helped cement his legacy as an lively and enthusiastic participant and neighborhood supporter.
WATCH | Runners battle via chilly and wind as they run within the Jacob Simmons Marathon Spud Run on Oct. 15. – one of many foremost races in the course of the #PEIMarathon weekend. #Charlottetownpic.twitter.com/kZFgKgjrsz