Maitland Mile: a beautiful run
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Dozens of runners turned out for a event on Port Maitland Beach last night organized by the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service.Carla Allen photo
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Lifeguard captain Megan Rogers assists at the start of the race.Carla Allen photo
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Just before the start. Carla Allen photo
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Aaron Doucette from Yarmouth takes an early lead.Carla Allen photo
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A fast start.Carla Allen photo
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Runners and walkers were told they could participate barefoot or shod.Carla Allen photo
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Meanwhile, others enjoyed the waves.Carla Allen photo
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A beautiful place to observe from.Carla Allen photo
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Stones work well for temporary seating.Carla Allen photo
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Runners were of all ages.Carla Allen photo
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Seventy-two runners and walkers participated.Carla Allen photo
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Carla Allen photo
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Participants were a colourful sight on the sand at sunset.Carla Allen photo
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Many youngsters participated.Carla Allen photo
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Several dogs jogged the mile as well.Carla Allen photo
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Sadie stretches out with her partner.Carla Allen photo
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Walkers took part in the event at a more leisurely pace.Carla Allen photo
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As the race proceeds, others run off in another direction: to the waves.Carla Allen photo
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Take time to dally in pools.Carla Allen photo
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Free spirits.Carla Allen photo
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Meanwhile, the event heads up the beach and turns back to make the mile.Carla Allen photo
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Aaron Doucette maintains his lead.Carla Allen photo
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Feet pound the sand as the sun sinks into the sea.Carla Allen photo
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The pack is thinning out now.Carla Allen photo
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Young Mikayla Tinkham from Maple Ridge, British Columbia is the first female over the line.Carla Allen photo
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Mikayla Tinkham.Carla Allen photo
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Taking joy in the run.Carla Allen photo
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Aaron Doucette, after crossing the finish line, returns to run beside a young competitor.Carla Allen photo
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As another young participant plugs along.Carla Allen photo
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Little legs for a big run.Carla Allen photo
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A pit seat.Carla Allen photo
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The balcony view.Carla Allen photo
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A picturesque run held last Wednesday evening raised $625 for the Peggy Royal Foundation, which helps support members of the local Yarmouth Y Whitecaps swim team.
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