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Hardly mad, but decked out in hats, about 100 people are expected to gather for the Mad Hatter Fun Run this weekend.
The three-kilometre run precedes the Oak Bay Tea Party parade and follows the same route. Fancy, crazy or modest hats are encouraged, but not necessary.
In the past, runner and Victoria businessman Rob Reid has organized the event. This year, he passed the reins to the students of St. PatrickB次元官网网址檚 elementary schoolB次元官网网址檚 leadership class.
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The students wrote letters to potential sponsors, designed brochures and even went door-knocking at Oak Bay businesses to petition for prize donations.
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Registration for the fun run is $5 and donations to the Cool Aid Society can be dropped off at the starting line on race day, Saturday (June 4). The route starts at Windsor Park at 10:15 a.m. and ends at Willows Beach.
For more information or to register, go to Frontrunners at 1200 Vancouver St. or visit .
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