It was on your mark, get set, and celebrate at the Centennial RCAF Run hosted at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake on May 24th. Around 1150 participants braved some chillier-than-usual weather to take their lap in a run and fun walk hosted on the runway.
The day began with opening remarks from 4 Wing Commander Colonel Dave Turenne, 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dipen Mistry, Major Karl Braschuk, chair of the 4 Wing Centennial Committee, 4 Wing Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Senior Manager Rob Larson, and Ryan Cherniwchan from Cenovus Energy, whose support made the event a success.
After a warmup led by PSP Fitness Instructor Charity Simmons, participants took their marks. Three different groups took part: Runners, walkers, and those who needed some extra time to finish the circuit.
Having the event on the runway made for a unique experience for those taking part. Runners had the opportunity to see Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) jets and equipment from the different-than-usual perspective of the flight line.
The overall winner of the race portion was Corporal Maciej Bekieszczuk, who works at the Firehall with 4 Mission Support Squadron (4 MSS). Participants then took in “a breakfast in a bag” to finish off the morning.
4 Wing PSP wishes to thank Cenovus Energy and National Sponsors, BMO and The Personal, for making the RCAF Run at 4 Wing a success.
Runners check in at the CFB Cold Lake Centennial RCAF Run
A CF-18 Hornet on display at the run
The start/finish line for the centennial RCAF Run
The 4 Wing Band provided music at the RCAF Centennial Run
Major Karl Braschuk, chair of the 4 Wing RCAF Centennial Committee, addresses participants
4 Wing Commander, Colonel Dave Turenne speaks at the Centennial RCAF Run
4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer, CWO Dipen Mistry, speaks to runners before the event
Cenovus Energy rep Ryan Cherniwchan speaks to the crowd before the Centennial RCAF Run at 4 Wing
Participants warm up before taking to the track
Participants begin the journey around the runway
Participants smile at the 4 Wing Centennial RCAF Run
Overall race winner Corporal Maciej Bekieszczuk crosses the finish line
Overall race winner Corporal Maciej Bekieszczuk poses with the trophy after the Centennial RCAF Run
Runners make their way around the runway at CFB Cold Lake
Participants make their way to the finish line at the Centennial RCAF Run
Runners make their way during the Centennial RCAF Run at 4 Wing in Cold Lake
Runners make their way during the Centennial RCAF Run at 4 Wing in Cold Lake
Participants pose at the Centennial RCAF Run at CFB Cold Lake
A team finishes up at the Centennial RCAF Run at 4 Wing
4 Wing Commander, Colonel Dave Turenne, and others at the Centennial RCAF Run at CFB Cold Lake
Cenovus Energy volunteers hand out breakfast in a bag to participants
BMO and The Personal stations at the Centennial RCAF Run at 4 Wing
4 Wing Commander, Colonel Dave Turenne (left) and 4 Wing Chief Warrant Officer, CWO Dipen Mistry pose with the trophy at the Centennial RCAF Run at CFB Cold Lake
