Chase the Tornado Overview

Chase the Tornado

Well marked and accurate, this 10K circuit was designed for
runners. In 2011 Ninety-five entrants flew straight down Main
Street, through open countryside, alongside the Grand River,
over bridges and 1.6 km of rail trail. Great prizes, medals 3
deep, tech shirts, BBQ hosted by Grand Valley Lions, kids' fun
1/2k, an involved community, it's all good. Break the course
record for a cash award. You'll want to run Chase the Tornado
every year because it's a perfect 10k, because its,challenging,
and because...
Grand Valley wants you back.

This event is staged by Run Dufferin, a community running
group. Proceeds support local youth activities, trails,
community, and running.

Hidden away from the bustle of big cities and off the commuter
corridors lies the quiet community of Grand Valley.
The largest river within Ontario's borders originates in the
highlands of Dufferin County and snakes its 300 kilometer
journey to Lake Erie.

One Friday afternoon 26 years ago a deadly tornado cut
through Grand Valley, tearing straight down Amaranth Street
and heading east.

Running the same path as that tornado, we follow a scenic route
that crosses the Grand River 4 times via 3 different bridges.

The Toronto Grey & Bruce Railway line paralleled the River,
operating from 1870 till 1984. The Upper Grand Trailway
Association now maintains this rail trail which provides over a
kilometer of our route.

Thanks to the following
sponsors for their generous
support in 2011: