Craig Spurrell first blind runner to complete Cape to Cabot race
RNC officer Zach Putt wins grueling 20K race; Katie Wadden first woman across the line
The annual Cape to Cabot race is a grueling run for anyone, comprising 20 kilometres from Cape Spear to Cabot Tower and climaxing not with a downward slope or even a straightaway stretch — but a punishing finale up Signal Hill.
Now imagine doing it while being unable to see.
Craig Spurrell, originally from St. John's, became the first blind runner to compete in — and complete — the race.
And here’s a first for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/capetocabot2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#capetocabot2018</a>, Craig Spurrell (orange shirt), originally from St. John’s, becomes the first blind runner to compete in and complete this gruelling 20 km road race. <a href="https://twitter.com/sjmorningshow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sjmorningshow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCNL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCNL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Barrett_Heather?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Barrett_Heather</a> <a href="https://t.co/SHlvxrxDXX">pic.twitter.com/SHlvxrxDXX</a>
—@Fred_HuttonAnd if you're a criminal trying to get away from Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer Zach Putt, you'd better be in a car.
Putt was first across the finish line Sunday morning, with a time of one hour and 18 minutes.
Katie Wadden, a member of the M5 women's rowing team that broke the Regatta record time this past summer, was the first woman across the finish line.
More than 500 people registered for the race, with 427 finishing.