Despite the rain, more than 700 registered participants filled the Leamington Medical Village parking lot Sunday, May 4 for the annual Erie Shores Health Foundation Run And Roll 2025.
A total of 42 teams raised funds to support the Hospice Erie Shores, and Erie Shores Health Foundation.
Many participants wore shirts and hats in memory of loved ones gone too soon, including 63 who were pictured on the Honouree Wall.
The Cinco de Mayo themed event got underway with the recreational 25 km bike ride at 8:45 a.m., followed by the timed 5 km race at 9 a.m. The 5 km run and roll and a 400 m kids dash completed the day’s events.
Crossing the finish line first in the 5 km timed event for the men was Dylan Morrison of Chatham. Leamington’s Cassandra Sieler Van Every had the fastest time for the female competitors.
Last year’s event raised over $140,000 through the many generous sponsorships and donations.
Organizers are expected make an announcement on this year’s fundraising totals in the coming days.
Ruby Maillet-Watson stops at the Kids Zone, along with her dad Corey.
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The Kamala’s Krew team included Nathan and Lynne Johns, along with five-year-old Reese and Rylee Johns, there to honour the memory of Richard “Kamala” Youssef.
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Cyclists leave the start line for the 25 km recreational bike ride.
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Two of the many volunteers handing out goodie bags at the finish line.
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Meghan’s Mob making their way through the course in honour of Meghan Morin.
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Maria L. Ingratta takes the time to sign the Memory Wall on Sunday.
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Wearing Cinco de Mayo hats are, left to right, Harvey Steinhoff, Julie Hartwick and Julie Frias, who were on hand to support fellow runners.
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The timed 5k run start, with bib #98 Dylan Morrison leading the pack. Morrison had the best time overall in the competitive field, coming in at 17 minutes and 25 seconds.
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