A few days before a group of Victoria-area runners known as the Mud Mulisha put on their first obstacle run at Shawnigan Lake, Frontrunners Westshore staffer Christy Simard came to organizers with a brainstorm.

What if people donated their spent shoes after the race?

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She estimated that nearly 200 pairs of shoes were donated. Staff cleaned them up and sat them out to dry this week. TheyB次元官网网址檙e destined for charity organizations such as the Mustard Seed and programs like the Victoria Cool-Aid SocietyB次元官网网址檚 Every Step Counts, an initiative spearheaded by Frontrunners founder Rob Reid.

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The totes were left in a prominent place and filled up as more people came across the line.

Wright was flabbergasted at the number of shoes left behind by runners.

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The store, located at #123-755 Goldstream Ave. in Goldstream Station, has a year-round bin for used running shoe donations.

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