Annual Thunder Bay Tradition – Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race
THUNDER BAY – Sports – A beautiful day greeted over 1100 runners at the annual Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race.
The Victoria Day Long Weekend in Thunder Bay is also the annual Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race. The race starts and finishes in downtown Fort William right by the beautiful Kam River Park.
The weather could not have been better for the runners, and the spectators. At the start time the racers were enjoying +7c warmth with a light breeze. Race times this year should be faster than usual.
Beautiful Weather Greets Runners
![The lead group at the start of the 2014 Annual Fire Fighters Ten Mile Road Race.](https://www.netnewsledger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Leader-Pack-at-the-Start-of-2014-Fire-Fighters-Ten-Mile-Road-Race.jpg)
![It took just over one minute for the 1100 plus runners to pass by.](https://www.netnewsledger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Start-of-2014-Fire-Fighters-Ten-Mile-Road-Race.jpg)
![Another of the traditions at the race as runners get to the starting line.](https://www.netnewsledger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/A-tradition-at-the-Fire-Fighters-Ten-Mile.jpg)
![Keeping all the runners safe. St. Johns Ambulance riders follow the race.](https://www.netnewsledger.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/St-Johns-Ambulance-Crew-follows-the-runners.jpg)