By Megan Chase, Editor
WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) —
When described as a, “high adventure, fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society,” you still are not sure what to expect on your first time.
The 4th Annual Git’er Done Mud Run was held on May 25 at Wilderness Tours and was a six kilometer, 18 obstacle mud run.
Before sending the heats off to take part in the course, organizer Lana Gore gave a small presentation to the participants in attendance, which was around 500 people.
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories was a major sponsor of the event. “We really appreciate all of the time that went into putting this together,” said Cynthia Williams, CNL’s Vice-President of Health, Safety, Security and the Environment. “We pride ourselves on being involved in the community in many ways.”
Participants fought their way through the obstacles and mud. Obstacles tested different abilities and strengths, but highlights your ability to work as a team. You would think the big blue slide towards the end of the course would be a saving grace – but it’s the opposite if you are afraid of heights.
Multiple participants forgot to close their mouths before taking the leap into the many mud pits, inevitably swallowing some really gross water while the mud tried to steal your shoe. Our team waited for the water provided at the stations along the route.
The course traveled throughout the property, even taking participants across the beautiful Trillium Crossing.
Once the run was completed, participants had the option to take on a range of extreme challenges at Wilderness Tours, for a special rate, and some even stayed the night on site.
A special after party was held at Wilderness Tours to celebrate the success of the event.
Tim Horton’s was on-site and accepted donations in exchange for a small coffee or small iced lemonade. The community tent hosted the silent auction.
Git’er Done Mud Run is an annual fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society.
