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Holiday Special |
Ends on December 31st, 2016 11:59pm | $50 | $180 | $30 | $25 | $20 |
Earlybird |
Ends on May 31st 11:59pm | $60 | $200 | $40 | $30 | $20 |
Regular Season |
Ends on September 30th 11:59pm | $75 | $240 | $50 | $40 | $25 |
Late Entry* |
Online registration closes Thursday, November 2nd 8:0pm. You may register in person at package pickup on Friday & Saturday. |
$90 | $300 | $60 | $50 | $30 |
*Pricing above does not include GST
**ENTRIES RECEIVED AFTER OCTOBER 17 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A TSHIRT.
OUR SPONSORS
OUR CHARITY
All Entry Packages Include:
- Short Sleeve Running Shirt (not guaranteed after October 17)
- Awesome Finisher Medal
- Award Medals for the top 3 in each 10yr age group of the 21k, 10k and 5k events
- Chip timing with live event updates
- Superb Post Race Snacks!
- Eligibility for great Draw Prizes
- CHARITY Donation! $10 per participant (in the 21k and 5k) and $5 in the 5k event is donated to the Centre for Suicice Prevention
- Aid (fluid) stations with great product to keep you going!
HALF MARATHON (Team Entry)
- Teams of 4 runners each
- Each Team must register a Team name
- All team members must run and complete the half marathon race course to obtain a team time.
- **THIS IS NOT A RELAY**
- Team results are calculated by the average time of all 4 individual runners
- Each team member will also receive their individual time
- If one or more team members are unable to participate or complete the race, then the remaining team members will run as individuals and only receive individual race results. No team time will be available.
- Team Captain completes one entry form for entire team
REFUND POLICY
All entries are non-refundable. NO Refunds or Rollovers will be offered for any reason.
DONATION
Proceeds from this race will go to support the Centre for Suicide Prevention.
Additional donations can be made with your Online Registration or by Cheque with your Drop Off Entry form.
You do not have to be in attendance to receive this prize!
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RACE PACKAGE PICKUP
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Friday, November 3, 2017
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5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Running Room - Westhills Shopping Centre |
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Saturday, November 4, 2017 |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
Running Room - Westhills |
| Sunday, November 5, 2017 | NO race day package pickup | |
**In the event that a participant is unable to pick up their race package (i.e. out-of-town participants), the Race Committee will allow a friend or family member to pick up the package on their behalf.
RACE SCHEDULE:
Sunday November 5, 2017
9:00am St. Patrick's Island Park Race Site Open to all athlete
NO Race Package Pickup on Race Day
9:45am Pre-race briefing (FOR ALL ATHLETES)
10:00am Half Marathon START (Individual and Team entries)
10:15am 10Km Run START
10:30am 5Km Run/Walk START
11:45am 1Km FunRun START
12:00pm Awards & Draw Prizes
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
View the updated routes on the following links:
Route Summaries:
21k- From the start athletes turn north on the George C King Bridge, then head WEST along the Bow River Pathway. Athletes will run next to Memorial Drive and turn left heading over the Peace Bridge. Athletes will head West along the Bow River Pathway to the turnaround point just under Crowchild Trail. Athletes will head east along the south side of the river back towards the George C King Bridge. Once at the bridge, athletes will follow the 10k route.
10k - Athlete will turn SOUTH on the George C King Bridge and head east along the Bow River Pathway turning south and following Elbow River through Lindsay Park. The 5k turnaround is in Erlton Park(25ave SW & Erlton St SW). Return the same way to the finish.
5k - Athletes will turn SOUTH on the George C King Bridge and head east along the Bow River Pathway turning south and following Elbow River to the turnaround at the 2.5k point. Return the same way to the finish.
The 21k continue north until their turnaround just below 32ave. Returning the same way, the half marathon athletes continue west, past the George C King Bridge, and then cross to the south side of the river on the Peace Bridge. Athletes follow the main path back to the finish line!
BIB NUMBERS
Bib numbers contain information specific to you as a runner. Please ensure bib numbers are worn on the front and are visible by Race Marshals.
TIMING
Chip timing will be used for all participants.
FLUID/AID STATIONS
There will be 7 fluid aid stations along the Half Marathon race route, with both water AND sports drink at each station. Aid Stations will be located at the following km markers: 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km, 10km, 12.5km, 15km & 17.5km. The aid station at the 10km mark will also have porta potties nearby.
PRE/POST RACE EVENTS
To be held at the race site in St. Patrick's Island Park.
Washroom and change facilities available within this area.
Storage of personal items will be available during the race.
Please do not bring valuables down to the event.
No pets allowed in the park.
WESTIN HOTEL BOOKINGS
Please make guest room reservations by calling our Reservations Department, or through our Central Reservations office in Continental U.S. and Canada at 1-888-627-8417, and identifying yourself as guests of the 2017 First Responders Half Marathon.
Rates available:
Single/Double - $139
Triple - $169
Quad - $1999