Despite its name, Alma’s annual Optimist Roadkill Race on Oct. 20 is for a good cause – in this case MS.
This year races begin with the fun run at 1:30pm and the 5km run/walk and 10km run/walk at 2pm (some fees do apply for the longer walks/runs).
The pick-up of shirts and bib numbers is on Oct. 20 (race day) at 12:30pm at the Alma Community Centre.
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Wellington Chapter of the MS Society.
Last year’s race raised over $3,000 in support of the local MS Society, thanks to support from community members who came out to run or who sponsored someone else.
This years event is an out-and-back course that begins on the gravel track at Wallace Cumming Park and then heads out Wellington Road 21 with the 5km turn around just past the 14th Line and the 10km turn around on the 16th Line, returning back to the Alma Community Centre.
