This Sunday, June 5, the Kingston Symphony presents its 16th annual Beat Beethoven Run, a fundraising event that challenges runners to complete an 8-kilometre road race or 4-kilometre fun run/walk in the time it takes the Kingston Symphony to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” – usually about 50 minutes.

The event enjoys a high level of community support, starting with an oration from Kingston’s Town Crier, Chris Whyman, kicked off with a rifle firing by the Fort Henry Guard, and accompanied by a free performance by the orchestra, which donates its services for the annual event. 75 volunteers and a motivated organizing committee keep it all going.

To register or for more information, please visit www.beatbeethovenkingston.com.