2013 Canada Army Run

Their Excellencies were pleased to serve as patrons of Canada Army Run and to have the opportunity to show their support for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. They strongly believe that the physical and mental health benefits gained from being active lead to a better, happier and healthier lifestyle.

From left to right: The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs; Chief Warrant Officer Michael Hornbrook, Canadian Army Sergeant Major; Lieutenant-General J.M.M. Hainse, Commander Canadian Army; The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, Their Excellencies; General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff; and Kevin C. West, Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer.

Their Excellencies met with injured soldiers and other disabled athletes participating in Canada Army Run.

Canada Army Run is a unique running event in which Canadians run, walk or roll side-by-side with members of the Canadian Armed Forces in half-marathon and five-kilometre events.

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence, addressed the crowd.

The Governor General gave the official start to the half marathon.

More than 22,000 Canadians and members of the Canadian Armed Forces ran, walked, and rolled today in the sixth annual Canada Army Run – widely acknowledged as the fastest growing run in the country.

Fundraising efforts and proceeds from the Canada Army Run benefit Soldier On and the Military Families Fund.