KAMLOOPS – TRU’s Alumni Associationis marking the maps for its second annual TRU Campus Classic 5/10km run April 1st.

The run, which starts at 10 am in front of TRU’s International Building, is open to all: students, alumni and the public. The route winds around the campus and ends back at the International Building.

The Alumni Association’s Heather Scollon explained why: “The run is on campus because we want to bring the greater community to our university community.”

Scollon also described this year’s twist: a prize to be awarded for the best April Fool’s costume.

“It’s fun to be a fool sometimes,” she said. “People can wear something as simple as a funny hat, or a clown costume or get creative?there’s the challenge.”

Scollon explained that while the race will attract people to the TRU campus, and give alumni a fun way to meet old school buddies they’ve lost track of, “I’d like to emphasize we raise money for student projects and awards with this run.”

She also pointed out that student entrants have a chance to win one of two $250 cash awards, and there will be participant prizes and age-category winners, thanks to local sponsors.

“Local sponsors have been very generous to give fun and sports-related prizes for our participants,” she said. “And Runner’s Sole, which is a major sponsor, has lent their incredible event expertise to planning this run.”

Local businesses are also behind the snacks available after the event.

“At the end of the run, we have great food for all the participants from Gourmet Greens, Fresh is Best, and Tim Horton’s,” said Scollon.

Students are also helping out, giving of their time to take care of and entertain children at the free childminding service while their parents enjoy the run.

Entry fees for the run are $25 for the public and $15 for students. People may register as an individual or in teams of four by calling 377-4055.

For more information, please contact Heather Scollon at 371-5711 or by email.