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Page 8 LE T T ERS OF SUPPORT September 11, 2016 Athletics Canada 2019-2022 Canadian Championships Hosting Review Committee c/o Athletics Canada 2445, Saint Laurent Blvd. Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C3 Sent via e-mail: hosting@athletics.ca To Whom It May Concern: The Manitoba Runners' Association (MRA) is pleased to support the Manitoba Marathon in their bid for the 2019-2022 Canadian Championship Hosting of the 10K Road event/Half marathon Road event. The Manitoba Marathon has been a vital part of the running community in Manitoba since Father's Day 1979 when it held its first full marathon event. Since then they have evolved to include five more events: a half marathon, full marathon relay, 10K, 2.6K Super Run and a Mini Mites dash. The Manitoba Marathon hosts an average of 12,000 participants per year from all over Manitoba, Canada and internationally (drawing from its close proximity to the US border). Estimates show that 40,000 people take part in the event annually either as runners, volunteers or spectators. In our partnership with the Manitoba Marathon we have seen growth and strong leadership. The event continues to be the largest mass participation event in Manitoba yearly and it strives for further growth through new sponsorships and initiatives. They are constantly looking to adapt and improve while taking on new challenges. If the Manitoba Marathon's bid is successful, the MRA board and its membership will fully support the organization and implementation of these events. As the sole sanctioning body of road running in Manitoba we have over 45 years of experience in the planning and execution of road running events and have helped