June 9, 2008 (Duntroon, ON) – The Highlands Trailblazers Nordic ski team, based out of Highlands Nordic in Duntroon, are challenging themselves to be the first team ever to run the whole Bruce Trail, in just one week, relay-style!

On June 24th, we are going to begin our relay at the start of the Bruce Trail, in Tobermory. From sun up to sun down, we will always have a runner on the trail. Each runner will run one or two sections per day, with sections ranging from 6 to 16 km. We will finish in Niagara on Canada Day! By then, we will have run 840km.

We are going to track our route with a GPS to create a map and update our supporters as we go along. Since the Trailblazers is conveniently located, we will be shuttled back home every night.

We are asking team members to collect pledges from generous neighbors, friends, etc. We are also going to try and get some business sponsors and get local radio stations to follow us as we run the whole 840 km. A portion of the money raised will also go towards The Bruce Trail Conservancy.

This will be not only a feat of fitness and fundraising for our team, but also a inspiration to other teams and groups to challenge our record in future years!

How to Make a Pledge
ONLINE
Go to www.zone4.ca

In the “Online Registration” column on the right, click on Highlands Trailblazers Bruce Trail Run. Fill out the Registrant Info and select the amount of donation you would like to make. Don’t worry, you are not registering to run the trail, just to make a pledge! Click “Continue” and follow directions to make a payment.

CHEQUE
Alternatively, you can send a cheque payable to HIGHLANDS TRAILBLAZERS at:

Highlands Nordic
1182 Conc. 10, Clearview Twp
PO Box 110
Duntroon, ON
L0M 1H0

If you have any questions or comments, please call (705) 444-6959
or e-mail trailblazers@highlandsnordic.ca