Black and white photograph of runners at relay race practice at John Palo's farm in Intercity. Some spectators are watching along the route

Black and white photograph of Arne Siren and relay race runners at John Palo's farm in Intercity

Black and white photograph of relay race practice at John Palo's farm at Intercity. Some spectators are lined up on the route as runners practice

Black and white photograph of Arne Rita running in the Times Journal Ten Mile Road Race. Spectators are lined up along the route and buildings are behind the crowds. He was a winner of many races

Black and white photograph of a newspaper clipping. Contestants line up for the 1939 Fort William Times Journal Road Race won by Toivo Lehtinen who successfully defended his 1938 title. Local stores and businesses can be seen behnd the lineup

Black and white photograph of 10 Mile Road Race runners racing along the route. Spectators are lined up along the front of houses. The winner was Felix Latvala, second from right at back with black trunks

Black and white photograph of racers running to the finish line. Spectators are lined up along the route. Local stores and buildings can be seen behind the crowds

Black and white photograph of a lone runner in the 10 Mile Road Race. Spectators are lined along the route and local stores and buildings can be seen behind the crowds

Black and white photograph of runners at the 10 Mile Road Race. Runners are running beside a streetcar with spectators lined up along the route. Local stores and buildings can be seen behind the crowds

Black and white photograph of a lone runner approching the finish line of the 10 Mile Road Race. A few men are holding the finish rope