Thanks For Giving Run

The Cousins Memorial Run is an adventurous event to remember three cousins, Jireh, Sophie, and Acacia Goertzen who have finished their earth side run, and for us to choose to live well and look for God’s goodness in the land of the living. Any suffering we endure produces perseverance, which cultivates character, which grows hope in the waiting.

Funds raised from the 2026 Cousins Memorial Run will go towards the Campership Fund at Roseau River Bible Camp located in Roseau River, Manitoba.

Duane and Sylvia Goertzen, along with all their children are involved in this year-round camp that has over 1100 children and youth stay, play, learn and grow at camp each summer. Their daughters, Sophie and Acacia Goertzen both worked at RRBC over several summers in various capacities, but the most meaningful times were those spent with children who just needed a friend. The Campership Fund helps children and youth from low-income households or with financial barriers attend summer camp. These funds cover camp fees, ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent participation, allowing kids to experience the developmental, social, and recreational benefits of camp.

BELL RINGER 5 HOUR

Some pretty awesome single track trail awaits your feet at the Bell Ringer 5 Hour Run/Hike. The Shannondale Valley, approx 30 meter deep, just north of Thornhill, Manitoba boast some serious elevation to test your mind and body. With 100 meters of elevation per 4.5ish KM loop you will soon find yourself searching deep within to only find out that maybe your bell has been rung!!This year we are please to offer a relay option for 2 members!! We are looking to build community among endurance athletes from the cross country skiing, cycling, running and hiking worlds to join together and Race It, Run It, Hike It!!Gord and Lara Hamm have graciously allowed us to use these wonderful trails for this event. This is private land so please respect it as if it were your own backyard. The land is Treaty 1 territory once used by Cree, Dakota, Ojibay, Cree-Ojibway and Dene peoples. RACE NOTICE Dates/Times:• September 19, 2026 (Saturday), 10am-3pm• Race day sign-in and bib collection, 845am-945am• Pre-race meeting at 945am• Registration will close Sept 18, 2025o We will allow walk up registrations till 930am on race dayRace Format:• Race course will officially open with the starting bell at 10am• 4-5 km single track trail, mostly dirt, grass and some rocks/stoneso 100 meters of elevation per lap• GOAL, try to complete as many laps as your body and mind can handle over 5 hours.• There will be officials at the start and end (same spot) of each lap recording your bib number and start and finish time of each lap.• Course will be marked with a combination of arrows, tape and flags.• https://www.strava.com/segments/35249698• There are a number of switch backs on the course that come really close to each other that could be used to shorten the laps, AKA, cheating, don't! What’s Provided?:• T-shirt or other swag with a paid registration by August 20, 2026• Portable bathrooms• Tents/shelters• Foodo Endurance type snacks like gummies, honey stingers, chips, donuts, etco Endurance type drinks like Tail Wind, Nuun, water. This is a cupless event!• We are working on a post race BBQ of either burgers/hotdogs• First Aid responder on siteLocation:• Navigate to the Shannondale Ski Area just north of Thornhill, MB• Shannondale Ski Area click for google mapAccommodations:• Morden Beach Campground• Pitch a tent on site please notify race director of your intentions• Many hotels in the Winkler/Morden area• Morden is 10 minutes from race venue• Winkler is 20 minutes from race venueRegistration:• $90 for ages 12+-Boundary Trails Nordic Junior Development (JD) Team thanks you for your participation in this event. Proceeds from event will be used to offset travel costs associated with racing out of province in Canada and the USA.

Event's current local time: 3:32 AM CT