The historic city event has returned in full force after a two-year absence
A Prince George labour day tradition is once again happening in the city. The 47th annual Labour Day Classic kicked-off Sunday morning, despite a little rain.
“This is officially the second year that the Prince George's Road Runners have been putting on the Labor Day classic before that it was a whole separate board,” explained Gillian Roberts, Vice President of the Prince George Road Runners. “In 1979, Terry Fox and Rick Hansen came to Prince George to run this race. At that time, it was called the Prince George to Boston Marathon but since then it’s changed names,” explained Roberts.
The Terry Fox Statue currently located in Community Foundation Park commemorates this historic event. “We really thank the runners that want to come and speak with us, but also the people that support us.”
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