On July 1, 2024, Dave Mitchell began his epic Island Run. Between July 1st and July 30th Dave will run one section of the Island Walk daily. On July 31st he will complete a double leg, running the final two sections in one day. In total Dave will run 700 kilometres and circumnavigate Prince Edward Island to raise funds for the Island Walk, the Upper Room and PEI Food Banks.
The Island Walk is a non-profit organization managed and maintained by a small group of dedicated volunteers with a big dream. Funds from the Dave Mitchell Island Run will support ongoing Island Walk costs such as signage, improvements, updates and marketing. A portion of the proceeds from the event will also support the vital work of the Upper Room and PEI Food Bank committed to addressing food insecurity through initiatives such as a soup kitchen, food pantry, as well as funds for in-school nutrition programs to ensure all of our students are equipped to learn.
You can be part of this exciting initiative. On July 27th you’re invited to join Dave for a 12km walk/run/hike along the Confederation Trail between Cardigan and Montague. The trail is wheelchair accessible and open to wheelchair participants. Included in the cost of registration is a midway refreshment station and following the event a celebratory lunch complete with cool prizes, Island Walk merchandise for sale, and entertainment.
Register at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/90300/the-island-walk-run and join the fun!!
Event details are as follows:
8:30: Coffee & Breakfast Snacks at Waypoint 26 (6876 Water Street, Cardigan, PE, Canada, parking available)
9:00: Run/Walk/Hike Event Begins
Midway point: Comfort station, snack, and entertainment
12:00 – 2:00 pm: Post Even Luncheon at Bogside Brewery included with registration
Lunch Menu Options:
- Meat Option: Pulled pork sandwiches with Kansas City BBQ sauce and creamy slaw with side of roasted dill baby red potatoes.
- Vegetarian option: Pulled portobello mushroom sandwiches with Kansas City BBQ sauce and creamy slaw with side of roasted dill baby red potatoes.
- Gluten free option available on request.
Prizes generously provided by the following PEI businesses:
- Northumberland Ferries
- Confederation Bridge
- Sporting Intentions
- Island Trails
- The Mill in New Glasgow
- Famous Peppers
- Crafters
- Khoaw Pon
Walking or Hiking? All levels welcome! Here is what you will need:
- Closed toe shoes, hiking boots, or sneakers.
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Layers of clothing
- Rain jacket
- Backpack
- Water bottle
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