More than 1,300 racers descended on Jasper April 27 for the annual Jasper Canadian Rockies Half Marathon, organized by MultisportCanada.

Participants signed up for the half marathon (21 km), 10 km, 5 km or 1 km “fun run.”

One of those participating in the fun run was 96-year-old Kate Schurer, from North Vancouver. Schurer said after her daughter and granddaughter signed up for the race, she “couldn’t resist.”

Jasper’s Robert Fougere (bib 308) blazed to second place in the half marathon distance, with only Edmonton’s Patrick Sperling crossing the finish line before him.

Jasper volunteer Janka Kozacikova and MultisportsCanada’s Race Director, Trevor Soll.

Jasper’s Roman Ederle, of the Ecolé Desrochers Running Club, gets encouragement from his teacher as he embarks on the 10km race.

The merch tents were doing a brisk business

Jasper’s Theodore Francis (leashed to his dog, Apollo) clocked the fastest 5 km time.

Paja Given, from Jasper, snagged 3rd place in his age group in the 5km run.

Race Director Trevor Soll prepares to start the 10 km runners off.

Jasper 10 km participants from Ecole Desrochers’ running club: Priscila Rodriguez, Nikki Andrew, teacher Marie-Andre Arcand, Mishka Andrew and Roman Ederle.

Jasper’s Violet Verge got a snap with her favourite mascot, Jasper the Bear.