The first group of runners in Storm The Hill run down University Way 250News photo

Prince George, BC – It’s a perfect day for running down ‘the hill’, as University Way has affectionately become known, but…

Participants in the 2nd annual Storm The Hill event must then turn around and run back up!

There were three race options for the Northern Sport Centre’s event: a 5K run, a 10K run, or a Sprint Duathlon that involves a 5K run, 20K bike ride, and second 5K run.  

With the race starting at 9:30 this morning, racers circled the campus before heading down University Way…the first runners could be seen halfway down the hill at approximately 9:45.   Water and cheers from volunteers greeted them at the intersection with 15th Avenue before they began the torturous climb back up to the university campus. 

Northern Sport Centre Communications Officer, Scott McWalter, says "(The event) is an exceptional way to bring the community and university together for a really fun day."

In addition to a post-race BBQ, the Sport Centre will be hosting an Open House at the facility for all city residents.  "Individuals, after signing a waiver form, can check out NSC and pick up their free Demo Week promotion cards for September 9th to 15th," says the Centre’s General Manager, Kevin Nowottnick.