Red Deer hosts record turnout for Halloween Half Marathon

More than 450 participants took part in the Halloween Half Marathon in Red Deer on Saturday, October 31. Organized by Platinum Racing, the event featured 5K, 10K, and 21K courses that began at Bower Ponds and traveled through the city’s trail system to Heritage Ranch.

Race director Tom Bamford noted that this year marked the largest turnout in the event's 12-year history, stating it was double the size of previous years. The growth was significant enough that organizers had to turn away hundreds of people due to a shortage of medals. Bamford highlighted a trend of increased participation among individuals aged 25 to 29 and noted that the event attracts runners from across Alberta, including Edmonton and Calgary.