The event is held beginning of May every year and this year the race had 291 participants. There is a fun run for either a 3.5 km, 8 km run or 5 km walk through the streets of Vanderhoof. Prizes, gifts and awards are given for various categories. Running is growing every year in Vanderhoof, the NVSS Cross Country team is just one example how starting kids early in running generates winning championships at the high school and provincial level.