Road race for PCH on this Saturday

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Dr. Michael Irvine, left, organizer of the 11th Annual Friendship Road Race, is joined by Kelly Arsenault, race volunteer and staff member at the Prince County Hospital Foundation.

Published on August 30, 2011

SUMMERSIDE – The 11th Annual Friendship Road Race takes place Saturday morning, Sept. 3, starting from the Wilmot Community Centre in Summerside.

The 10-km route takes runners through a scenic loop in Summerside including forested sections of Rotary Friendship Park and part of the Confederation Trail.

The race is a fundraising event for Prince County Hospital Foundation's Equipment Fund. There will be free backpacks for the first 100 runners, new running shoes for the top male and female finishers, awards for various age groups, plus refreshments at the finish line.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Community Centre, and the race starts at 9 a.m. No pre-registration is required and the entry fee is $15.