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John Arther Murphy Memorial Run to be Held in St. Joseph’s August 9th

Jul 16, 2025 | Local News

Plans are well underway for the annual John Arther Murphy Memorial Run, set for Saturday, August 9th in St. Joseph’s.
It is a 7 kilometre walk/run event starting at 9 am.  A big community breakfast coincides with the run; it begins at 8:30 that morning.The breakfast is open to the public.
The run and breakfast are co-sponsored by the St. Joseph’s Parish and the St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre.
One of the organizers of the walk/run, Donnie Stewart says the event is now into its 17th year, and it’s become popular.
The run is named after the late John Arther Murphy a well-known local leader.
A link to register for the run will be posted on the St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre Facebook page today.  The first 60 entrants will receive a dry-fit t-shirt.  You can also register on the day of the event, starting at 8 a.m.

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