Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Ottawa , Ontario

The 10th Annual Morning Canadian 8Km & 3Km Fun Runs are a big part of the"Canadian" weekend. Thy are being held early in the day though - at 8:00 a.m. - so you will have to get up early to be part of the fun. The runs are held in conjunction with the Canadian Iron 226 Triathlon and Duathlon. This positioning allows recreational runners to join in the fun and chaos of the Canadian, with its 1300 participants. It will be a blast! You will really enjoy the course, which runs along the Rideau River on the recreational path - a beautiful and scenic course.

Brand new this year, is one of the most unique running events in Canada, the 1st Annual Evening Canadian Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon. These races will start in the early evening (6:00 p.m. - Marathon, and 7:00 p.m. - Half Marathon). Runners can choose to run the Half Marathon or Marathon, or get a team together and run the Marathon Relay.  You will be out there in the cool of the evening and will be able to share your run with the Iron 226 participants who are also doing the Marathon - but after a day of swimming (4Km) and cycling (180Km).  We think it will be an evening like no other.

Bring the whole family to the Canadian - even the kids. They can enter the Morning Wylie Ryan Canadian Surf and Turf. For more information on this great kids 11 and under event, go to http://www.somersault.ca/eventcdnsurfnturf.htm.

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

ottawa tourism
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event highlights

• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• Evening Marathon and Half Marathon
• Walkers Category
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• Medal 'Add On' for the top 3 in each category
• New - Official performance certificate available online  
• Fast, efficient Race Kit Pick Up on race morning 
  

carefor health & community services - official charity of the canadian

Somersault is proud to announce that Carefor Health & Community Services is the Official Charity of the 2010 Canadian Weekend.

Carefor Health & Community Services is a not-for-profit organization that helps families stay together longer by enhancing independent living and supporting caregivers. Since 1897, Carefor has been providing an extensive basket of home healthcare and community support services which are tailored to meet local community needs. All funds raised during the Canadian weekend will go towards Carefor’s charitable work in Ottawa.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support Carefor by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to learn more about the pledge program. For more information on Carefor Health & Community Services, please visit www.carefor.ca.

Help us help others! Carefor charitable registration # 11928-4768 RR0001.

kidsport ottawa - the official charity of the somersault series
Somersault is proud to announce that KidSport Ottawa is the Official Charity of the 2010 Somersault Event Series - ‘So All Kids Can Play!’

KidSport Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children and youth living in the City of Ottawa overcome the social and economic barriers limiting or preventing their participation in sport. This is achieved through the issuance of registration fees and/or equipment grants.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support KidSport Ottawa by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to download a Pledge Form, which you can use for collecting donations from friends and neighbours before the event, and submit them to a KidSport Ottawa representative when you arrive at the event.

For more information on KidSport Ottawa please visit www.kidsport.on.ca/ottawa

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Run Series race, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories, in the Somersault Run Series.

Each 2010 Somersault Run Series race is part of the Champions Challenge. Check out how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm

event distances
3 & 8Km Run or Walk

start time
8:00 a.m.

participation categories - Age as of December 31, 2010

junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2010, with the addition of the 3Km Runs.  The Junior program is designed to encourage those 12 - 19 years to participate, by including 2 year categories beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge.

the evening marathon & half marathon

Canada's first evening Marathon and Half Marathon has been introduced to provide those longer distance runners with the opportunity to run a summer event, but not in the heat of the day.  Making these runs even more special is that the participants will be out there on the same course as the Iron 226 participants who have been racing since 6:30 a.m.

We anticipate the company and camaraderie will benefit the Iron 226 participants, while inspiring the marathon and half marathon participants to achieve their goals.

the evening marathon relay -  6 per team

The Marathon Relay allows 6 friends to enjoy an evening of running, along with the marathoners, half marathoners, and the iron 226 participants. It is a chance to share the experience with all these participants.  We can guarantee it will be an emotional evening.

student discount

Students born in 1986 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2010 year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee.

early season entry discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on early season discounts, trade discounts, and draw prizes for which early season entrants are eligible, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2010, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday August 29th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2010 and before March 1, 2010 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday August 29th.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedule after march 15th

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule.  Entry fees rose as of May 1, 2010 due to the introduction of the HST.

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Online Entry Deadline has passed (Sunday Midnight before the event), participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fee for race weekend entry is $10 higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee ($5 for children and students), and must be paid in cash.

entry fee conditions

There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday August 29th. Entries received after Sunday August 29th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday August 29th- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday August 29th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

officiating, safety, medical, & gas cost increase surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $4 per entrant is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program. This fee is included in the race weekend entry fee.

entry drop off locations

• Somersault Promotions , 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa

important deadlines

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female solo winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top 3 Finishers
Each Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Lanyard'. This 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be picked up on race day, any time after the results are posted at the Awards Table, or at an Award Ceremony.

Award Medal Lanyard Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
The 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be claimed on race day. Check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then you may claim your 'Award Medal Lanyard' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Lanyard' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5', and one will be mailed to you.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir t-shirt
N.B. T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, August 29th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
N.B. Tech Shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15, but only before the souvenir shirt deadline. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt. You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt,

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

Please Note: This year men's Tech Shirt sizing is the same as you would normally wear.

zoomphoto.com photography
We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Canadian Run.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel

The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2010.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site (www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with free parking, free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

If you are attending or have attended a Somersault event in 2010 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" ($105 per night plus taxes - Single or Double Occupancy).  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

food and refreshments
Look for good stuff to munch on after the race - fruit, bagels, water and Gatorade.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle (Anklet) during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better! 

Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (Age is as of December 31, 2010)
Your personal results will be posted very soon after you finish the race. Please check the results as soon as you can, to be sure they are accurate. If  there are discrepancies, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Results will not be adjusted post race day.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, or live with the results! Results will be posted at www.somersault.ca the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions
We recommend that you - click here - for the map of the courses, which can also be used to find your way to Ottawa and the race site. Just click on "Map" and then use the Zoom Out function on the ladder on the left of the map, to find your route from where you are.

Terry Fox Athletic Facility is the race site. It is at the Southwest corner of Hogsback Rd.and Riverside Dr. in Ottawa. The entrance to Terry Fox Athletic Facility itself is the first right turn on the West side of Riverside Dr. South of Hogsback Rd.

Coming from the East (Orleans - Montreal)
For those coming from the East on the Queensway (Hwy 417), take the Riverside Dr. Exit and follow Riverside Dr. to the race site at the corner of Hogsback Rd. and Riverside Dr., and check out the parking instructions to decide what you are going to do from this point.

Coming from the West (Kanata or Kingston)
For those coming from the West., take the Bronson St. South. exit off the Queensway (417) and follow Bronson South to the Brookfield Dr. exit. Take Brookfield a few blocks to the corner of Riverside Dr. and Hogsback Rd., and check out the parking instructions to decide what you are going to do from this point.

parking
Mooney's Bay Parking Lot off Riverside Dr., South of Hogsback Rd. 
The entrance to Mooney's Bay Park itself is the first right turn on the West side of Riverside Dr. South of Hogsback Rd - just South of the Stadium.

You will be directed straight ahead into the lot. Mooney's Bay is a metered parking lot, in which you are responsible to feed the metres. The meters take loonies and/or toonies only. It will cost about $4-$6 to park for the duration of the event. You will be able to exit this lot at any time.

Alternative Parking
In addition to the above lots, you can park in some of the lots along the South side of Brookfield Dr., including Brookfield High School. These lots are convenient to the event site too, but you park at your own risk - please obey parking/no parking signs.

pre-race day race kit pick up & late registration - sept 4
Friday Sept 3rd
Terry Fox Facility - 2960 Riverside Dr.
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please use the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Parking Lot off Riverside Dr., South of Hogsback Rd.
We highly recommend that participants pick up their package in person - or have a third party do so for them, on Friday, Sept 4, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. This will be the only opportunity we provide for you to review the course and ask questions of our race and course directors.

race day race kit pick up & late registration - sept 5
Saturday Sept 4th
Terry Fox Facility - 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

race day parking - saturday sept 4
Race Day Parking - Saturday Sept 4
Hogsback Rd. Parking Lot - $5/Car Parking Pass Required

Off Hogsback Rd. near Riverside Dr. and the Stadium

Entrance to Hogsback Rd. (and this parking lot) is managed by an attendant at the corner of Hogsback Rd. and Riverside Dr. Entrance to Hogsback Rd. will only be open to those who have purchased a Parking Pass at the Friday Race Kit Pick Up. Race day entry will not be allowed without this Parking Pass. You must park before 8:00 a.m.

Parking at Terry Fox Facility - $5/Car Parking Pass Required
Terry Fox Parking Lot is off Riverside Dr., South of Hogsback Rd. 
A Parking Pass for this lot can only be purchased on Friday at Race Kit Pick Up
Entrance to the Terry Fox Facility Parking Lot is managed by an attendant and is reserved for participants who purchase their parking pass on Friday.  Race day entry will not be allowed without this Parking Pass.

Mooney's Bay Park
The Mooney's Bay Parking Lot, is off Riverside Dr. is a meter parking lot, in which you are responsible to feed the metres. The metres take loonies and/or toonies only. It will cost about $6 - $8.00 to park for the duration of the event. Bring your own change!

Alternative Parking
In addition to the above lots, you can park in some of the lots along Brookfield Dr. These lots are convenient to the event site, but you park at your own risk - and please obey parking/no parking signs.

No Access from Prince of Wales Dr.
Please do not attempt to enter Hogsback Rd. from Prince of Wales Dr. on race morning. You will be unable to do so, because Hogsback Rd. will be closed. Access to parking lots and the rae site is from Riverside Dr. only. 

3km & 8km course map

Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps.  A more detailed map will be posted shortly.

Click here for the 3Km and 8Km course map.

3 & 8Km Run Courses
Both run courses start in Mooney's Bay Park adjacent to the beach.  They proceed South along the paved recreational pathway, looping back past the start, and head North towards Hogsback Rd. on the pathway. The course then goes under Hogsback Rd. and proceeds through Hogsback Park. The 3Km turn around is in Hogsback Park just before the Heron St. overpass, where it returns on the same route back to the Terry Fox Stadium Finish Line.

The 8Km course continues through Hogsback Park, and under the Heron St. Bridge and into Vincent Massey Park on the pathway.  The course turns around in the  Park, and returns to the Terry Fox Stadium Finish Line. Water stations are located at the 2.8Km and 6.1 Km points on the 8Km course.

click here for the marathon & half marathon course map

click here for the marathon & half marathon elevation profiles

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to event Rules & Regulations. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

new to this?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Canadian Run Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify  changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.