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Somba KSA国际影视传媒檈 Park was the site for the annual event, co-hosted by the Yk Multisport Club and True North Rotary, with more than 120 runners and walkers braving the wind and cold. It was the first event in the Fun Run/Walk Series, a circuit of six events, each with a different theme throughout the season.

Cameron Twa, one of the multisport clubSA国际影视传媒檚 directors, was on hand to help oversee things and he said it was lucky that the worst of the weather on Sunday held off until after the event was over.

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But it stayed away long enough for people to hit the Frame Lake Trail and sidewalks around the park, something Twa said has become an annual tradition of sorts for some.

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This was one of the events in the series which doubled as a fundraiser for a local organization and this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 chosen organization was the Yellowknife WomenSA国际影视传媒檚 Society. Adult entrants had to pay an entry fee to take part and when all the money was added up, approximately $3,400 was raised for the society.

Twa said thatSA国际影视传媒檚 the goal of the series: having fun and helping out.

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Twa also said the entire series is being jointly organized by the multisport club and True North Rotary with Norland Insurance stepping up to sponsor the entire series this year.

The next event is scheduled to take place on June 12 with a theme yet to be determined.