Russell Run Club

Why we’re participating in the Great Canadian Hike

The Trans Canada Trail is part of our backyard — and part of our adventures. Many of our runs take place on rail trails in this network, including the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail. They’re safe, scenic, and connect us to incredible places right here in Eastern Ontario.

This fall, the Russell Run Club is taking part in the Great Canadian Hike, a nationwide challenge to collectively cover 30,000 kilometres in 30 days. It runs from September 20 to October 19 — the same time as our own Prescott-Russell Trail Challenge — so every step we take locally will help contribute to a national goal.

We’ll be logging our kilometres as a team during group runs, the PR Trail Challenge, and even on our trip to the Petit Train du Nord. It’s a great way to stay active, explore, and support a trail system we use all year long.

You can:

• Join our team and log your kilometres with us

• Donate to support the trail

• Share the challenge with friends and family

Let’s show how much our community can accomplish — for our health, our trails, and the future of the Trans Canada Trail.