Ranney Gorge Run Returns on May the 4th!

NEWS RELEASE

Ranney Gorge Run Returns on May the 4th!

~ Embrace your inner Jedi during Annual Event in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital ~

For Immediate Release, March 3, 2025

TRENT HILLS, ON – Registration is open for the Annual Ranney Gorge Run ~ Presented by Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company, in support of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 4th, 2025.   The annual run will again take place on the roads of Ferris Provincial Park and over the breathtaking Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge in Campbellford, ON. The event includes the officially timed 10.55K (half of a half marathon) and 5K run/walk routes and the popular 1K Fun Run for Kids.

Funds raised will support patient care and the purchase of new life-saving equipment for Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Last year, almost 400 registered participants helped raise over $39,000 for the Hospital, bringing the total amount raised since the first Run in 2018 to over $151,000. CMH Foundation Executive Director John Russell says, “The Ranney Gorge Run is a great way to kick off the spring and get your blood flowing. Whether you walk or run it’s a wonderful way to support local health care. The route and scenery are amazing, especially crossing the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. The Ranney Gorge Run is a can’t miss event.”

This year’s event is on May the 4th, which is often called Star Wars Day. “May the 4th be with you” is a pun on the Star Wars catchphrase, “May the Force be with you”. Run organizers are encouraging participants to consider dressing as their favourite Star Wars character.

To encourage all of the Ranney Gorge Run participants to raise funds for the Hospital, the CMH Foundation have confirmed that participants can get a registration refund if they collect $150 or more in pledges for the hospital through their secure on-line fundraising page or with pledge sheets.

Also due to the generosity of the Municipality of Trent Hills all registered Ranney Gorge Run participants are getting FREE access to the Hastings Field House walking track from until May 4th, 2025 during regular operating hours to start practicing for the Run. Participants simply need to show their proof of registration to get access to the Field House.

The Ranney Gorge Run is presented by Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company. Other confirmed supporters, include Sine’s Flooring, Trent Hills Health Centre, the Rotary Club of Campbellford, the Lion’s Club of Campbellford, Erin Hobbs Graphic Design, Ontario Parks, TAP Timing, Journey to Be Yoga & Fitness Studio and the Municipality of Trent Hills.

Registration is now on for the Annual Ranney Gorge Run ~ Presented by Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company. The 10.55K/5K early bird registration is just $40 ($50 after March 24th). Registration for the 1K Fun Run is still just $10. Participants will get a Ranney Run Medal, t-shirt (10.55 K & 5K only), refreshments, and a free lunch.

To register or for more information about the Ranney Gorge Run please visit www.ranneygorgerun.ca or contact the CMH Foundation at (705) 653-1140 Ext. 2107. An event page on Facebook is also available with more information.

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For more information, please contact

Angela Wellman, Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation (705) 653-1140 Ext. 2107 or awellman@cmh.ca

About the Ranney Gorge Run

The Annual Ranney Gorge Run ~ Presented by Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company in Trent Hills, ON will take place on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. The event will feature 10.55K & 5K run/walk routes through the roads of Ferris Provincial Park and over the breathtaking and picturesque Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. The day will also feature a 1K Fun Run for Kids. Funds raised during the event will support patient care and the purchase of new high priority patient care equipment for Campbellford Memorial Hospital.

About the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge

The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, located in Campbellford and adjacent to Ferris Provincial Park, is a great destination for picturesque views. This great, family-oriented, natural adventure hovers above the Ranney Gorge just south of the Ranney Falls. The 90m long bridge, built in 2004, is on the Trans Canada Trail and within easy walking distance of the locks and downtown Campbellford.

About Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 38-bed acute care facility located in Trent Hills. It serves approximately 40,000 Northumberland, Peterborough and Hastings County residents, as well as a large seasonal population of cottagers and tourists enjoying the beautiful Kawartha Lakes Region and the Trent River System.

Located between Belleville and Peterborough, Ontario, CMH provides a comprehensive array of acute care services. The Hospital’s 24-hour Emergency Department has approximately 20,000 visits each year. To ensure comprehensive, coordinated, patient and family-centred care that meets local needs, the Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s community health care campus partners include: Trent Hills Family Health Team; Campbellford Memorial Health Centre; Campbellford Memorial Multicare Lodge; as well as other area hospitals and community agencies. These partners ensure you receive the right care in the right place at the right time.