The inaugural From Beer to Bacon charity run takes place tomorrow.
Runners will depart from Four Winds Brewing Co. in Tilbury and make their way to the Dancing Pig restaurant on Delta Street in Ladner Village in the 8.5-kilometre run, which will benefit Deltassist Family and Community Services.
"It's not a race. It's for fun, it's for charity," says Four Winds' Adam Mills, noting the plan is to make it an annual event.
The route will include rural back roads, a trail portion, Ferry Road and River Road, he explains, adding that with safety in mind there will be volunteers at most corners and crossings.
He expects it will take about an hour for most participants.
There will be lunch and beer at the Dancing Pig as well as some prize raffles, says Mills.
He notes Vine Hops, a wine and craft beer tour company, is providing shuttle service back to Four Winds from 1 to 3 p.m. Four Winds and the Dancing Pig are presenting From Beer to Bacon while Mills adds the RunInn is heavily involved in the organization of the event.
The run is about community involvement, he adds.
"That's why we reached out to different sectors of the community ... with the RunInn, the Dancing Pig and Deltassist. It's just a great way to promote Delta and do a good thing for the people of Delta."
The $55 entry includes a T-shirt, lunch, beer and water.
Online registration is available at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-beer-to-bacon-85km-charity-runtickets-17330970399.
Those looking to register on the day of the event are encouraged to be at Four Winds between 9 and 9:30 a.m. The run starts at 10:30 a.m. The brewery is located at 4-7355-72nd St. in Tilbury.
