Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Ottawa Ontario

The Wylie Ryan Canadian Surf and Turf was such a big hit, that we have decided to offer it again at the 3rd Annual Canadian Surf n Turf. So now the kids can take part in it too. We hope you and your kids (11 and under) can make it out for a fun and fitness day at the 2009 Canadian! 

The Wylie Ryan Canadian Surf and Turf is a 50m swim (you can wade if you prefer), followed by a 400m run from the beach, through the park, to the Finish Line in the Terry Fox Stadium. 

It is great for kids up to 11 years of age, and best of all, kids and youth can enter for just $10!

Everyone gets a souvenirs shirt, their name on their number, a medal at the finish line, a chance at one of the many draw prizes, and some refreshments at the finish.

Don't forget to bring Mom and Dad too, because you need a parent or guardian with you to enter!

Ottawa Tourist Information

school or club fundraising
Click here for some exciting information on how your club, group, or school can participate in the Wylie Ryan Canadian Surf & Turf and raise funds for your club or school.

event distances
50m Swim at the beach (you can wade if you prefer), and a 400m Run through the park to the finish line.

entry fees

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 30th.  All entries received after Sunday August 30th are $10 (Cash Only), and must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location.

Souvenir shirts are included with your entry (up to Sunday August 30th). Entries received after Sunday August 30th are not eligible for the souvenir shirt.

drop off or mail in entries
To enter by hard copy entry form, please click on the ENTER NOW button print out and complete the entry form enclose a cheque made payable to Somersault Promotions (no credit cards please) and mail it to or drop it at:

Somersault Promotions, 411 Lefebvre Way, Orleans, ON K1E 2W5

important deadlines

how to get to terry fox athletic facility - 2960 riverside Dr.
We recommend that you use this map - click here - for both directions to Ottawa and the event site, as well as for information on all race courses.

The Terry Fox Athletic Facility is the race site. It is on the Southwest corner of Hogsback Rd.and Riverside Dr. in Ottawa. The entrance to the 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 - Kingston - Toronto)
For those coming from the West., take the Bronson St. South. exit off the Queensway (417) and follow Bronson St. South to the Brookfield Dr. exit. Take Brookfield a few blocks to the corner of Riverside Dr. and Hogsback Rd., and then go to the parking instructions below to decide what you are going to do from this point.

pre-race day pick up and late entry - sept 5th
Friday Sept 4
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 - 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 pick up and late entry - sept 5th
Saturday Sept 5
Terry Fox Facility ,2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

race day parking - saturday sept 5th
Hogsback Rd. Parking

Hogsback Rd. Parking Lot - $5/Car Parking Pass Required

A Parking Pass for this Lot can only be purchased on Friday at Race Kit Pick Up
Lot #1. Off Hogsback Rd. near the Riverside Dr. corner
This is a convenient parking lot for the event site, with a limit of 230 cars. You must park before 8:00 a.m.

Parking at Terry Fox Facility and Mooney's Bay Park

Parking at Terry Fox Facility - $5/Car Parking Pass Required
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 Parking at the Rideau Canoe Club - Please
The Rideau Canoe Club (RCC) is out of bounds for National Capital Tri/Du parking, as we do not have permission to park there. 

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.

awards and prizes
All participants receive a souvenir shirt, a participation medal, personalized bib number, post race refreshments, and get a chance at random draw prizes.

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, 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.

zoomphoto.ca 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

souvenir shirt
The entry fee includes a souvenir shirt (if you enter by August 24th), a finish medal, a personalized number bib, and a post race meal. Those entering after Sunday August 24th are not eligible for the souvenir shirt. You are not eligible for the souvenir shirt if you do not pick up the participant's race kit.

championchip timing - by sportstats
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races. This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on their ankle (Anklet) during the race. This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows the kids to be timed. 

The kids are responsible for obtaining their ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before their race - you will need their race number to obtain the chip. 

The ChampionChip Bracelet must be returned immediately after the kids cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the bracelet cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

results - age as of december 31, 2009
The kids personal results will be posted very soon after they 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. 

Remember we use the participant's age at December 31, 2009 - not their race day age - for result purposes.

Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/resultsrun.htm within 24 hours of the race and are available at RunnersWeb.com

event day schedule - Saturday Sept 5

course description 
The participants start in in waist deep water.  The group will be divided into a swimmers wave, and a waders wave. Each wave will start separately, and if you are in the swimmers wave, you must swim the entire distance - no wading. Swimmers and waders will travel parallel to the beach until they reach the 50m buoy, where they turn and run in to shore.

They then run from the water to the Terry Fox Stadium Finish Line in their shoes (or not) which is 500m run from the beach through the park. S shirt with their number on it must be worn on the run.

rules & regulations
Visit the Rules and Tips page.

volunteers
A parent or adult supervisor must accompany each participant, and may be required to assist at the event - bring a bathing suit. The Wylie Ryan Canadian Surf and Turf is a great opportunity for schools or clubs to raise some money by volunteering. It is a fun way to pick up a few hundred dollars. Email us at info@somersault.ca if your club would like us to make a donation in return for you providing 10 or more volunteers.