The Editor,
I realize that the announcement to cancel the Surrey International World Music Marathon happened last March, however I feel the need to express how upset I am with that.
My parents and I have ran this event the past two years that it has taken place and we really enjoyed it. I am a resident of Surrey and my parents are from North Delta.
This event was perfect in that was close to home and also fun. The music along the way was great motivation and the time of year was perfect - not too hot nor too cold. I would think an event like this would be good for a city, in that it is bringing people here from all over the world who enjoy running, promoting healthy lifestyles etc.
Sure there were road closures - that goes without saying. So, some folks complain and that's it? No more run?
Cities larger than Surrey - much larger - hold marathons and close streets and the people whom reside in these cities deal with it and maybe even embrace it.
Las Vegas shuts down the strip to hold an event, and events are held in New York, San Francisco, even downtown Vancouver. So I just can't even understand how this can be a problem for Surrey.
I woke up Sunday morning at 5 a.m. to run a half marathon from UBC to Stanley Park. It was a great route and there were streets closed and even half a bridge. It was a long way to travel.
I would really like to do an event in my home city again.
Jennifer Blair, Surrey