Oliver Wine Capital of Canada 10K run taking place on Sunday, April 13.

The event is Road Race #5 in the Canadian Tire Interior Running Association series and normally draws between 100-200 runners from all over the Okanagan and Lower Mainland.

This race put on by the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society.

The race starts at 10:00am from the west side of the Hike and Bike Trail south of Park
Drive. The flat, scenic 10K loop along the Okanagan River channel with a finishing lap
around the Community Park makes it a great event for those experienced runners wanting
to challenge their personal best times as well as beginners looking to participate in their
first race. There are 2 aid stations on the course and first aid support on site. Runners
and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Refreshments and draw prizes will be available for all participants at approximately
12:00 noon following the race and a bottle of wine will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the participants and volunteers are still needed to assist at the aid stations and at the finish line.

For more information contact Carol Sheridan, Recreation Program Manager, Oliver
Parks & Recreation Society at 250-498-4985 or carol@oliverrecreation.ca

To register for the event please visit the Recreation Office at 6359 Park Drive between
8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday or register online at www.zone4.ca