The Brantford Tournament of Races, Road & Trail Series, is kicking off another year with the 2nd Annual New Year’s Day Resolution Races, in conjunction with the Mayor's and Commanding Officer’s Levee. The races will begin at 9:45am with the family fun run, followed by the 5K & 10K timed races at 10:15am. 5K March & 5K Walkers will start at 10:20am. Award Ceremony to follow after the races. The 2013 New Year's Day Resolution Race will again be held at the Brantford Armoury. This event will take place snow, rain or shine. Come out and celebrate New Year's Day with us.
2013 Highlights:
- Sign up for one race or more in the Brantford Running Series. When you register online you will receive a notification when online registration opens for additional races in the series so you can register early and receive the lowest possible entry fee.
- (NEW for 2013) No More Transaction Fees! All Processing Fees are INCLUDED in the Race Entry Price.
- 5K & 10K Run, 5K Walk/March, 1K Family Fun-Run. All events are open to all ages and fitness levels. Family Fun-Run is great for warming up, too!
- Welcome the New Year and Enjoy Post-Race Entertainment at the Mayor's and CO's Levee.
- (NEW for 2013) State-of-the-art Bibtag Technology providing Accurate Timing & Immediate Results by Chip Time Results.
- Amazing "Race Kits" stuffed with practical and fun products & goodies. You'll love it!
- Awesome Door Prizes! Must be in attendance at the Levee to receive your prize.
- Cash Prizes for Overall Winners, Masters Winners & (NEW for 2013) First Place in Age Divisions. Amounts based on the participation prize pool. Last year we awarded $250 to each overall winner and $75 to each Master's Winner.
- Post-Race Meal (Chili, Bun, Soup, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and more) Catered by The Sherwood Restaurant
- Collect Points for the 2013 Brantford Tournament of Races. The more races you participate in the more points you earn.
- (NEW for 2013) Impressive heavy cotton long sleeve shirt perfect for the running in the Winter!
- Police Escorted, Safe & Fast Course through Beautiful Downtown Brantford.
- Come to Brantford to Celebrate New Year's Eve (Hotel Specials Available) and then join us for our 2nd Annual New Year's Day Resolution Races in the morning! Wear your party hats!
Click on the PROMOTE THIS RACE LINK to see how you can RECEIVE CASH PRIZES for referring your friends to this race!
We're offering 10% CASH from each Race Registration you refer. Thats money in your pocket.
Top Promoter will also receive a GIFT PRIZE in addition to their PROMOTION PAYOUT!
**Referral Promotion Payouts are paid for online pre-registered entries only**
Registration fees
Cadets 1K Family Fun Run/Walk (Not Timed) Closed
RACE DAY Registration Price: $10
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$10.00Oct. 1 - Dec. 28
5K Walk/March (Not Timed) Closed
RACE DAY Registration Price: $25
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$25.00Oct. 1 - Dec. 28
Mayor's Resolution 5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
RACE DAY Registration Price: $50
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$35.00Oct. 1 – Dec. 1
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$45.00Dec. 1 – Dec. 28
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CO's Memorial 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
RACE DAY Registration Price: $55
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$40.00Oct. 1 – Dec. 1
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$50.00Dec. 1 – Dec. 28
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Awards & Prizes
This year we will be hosting our Signature Award Ceremony during the 17th Annual Mayor's & CO's Levee at the Brantford Armouries.
Individual Awards
New for 2013: We will be using the popular PRIZE POOL formula for awarding CASH PRIZES to our top winners in several categories for both the 5K and 10K timed races.
- Top Overall Winner, Male & Female, each receive 8% of the total prize pool.
- Top Masters (40 ) Winner, Male & Female each receive 3% of the total prize pool.
- Top Age Division Winner, Male & Female, each receive 1% of the total prize pool.
- Age Divisions: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70
- Team members ARE eligible to win Individual Awards. There will be no duplication of Individual Awards.
With this effort we encourage you to motivate your family and friends to participate and help build the Prize Pool.
We're taking 10% from each paid Race Registration and putting it the Prize Pool. Together we can really build this up.
Last year, the 2012 New Year's Day Resolution Races presented $1300 in CASH PRIZES and hundreds of dollars worth of GIFT PRIZES!
Click on the PROMOTE THIS RACE LINK to see how you can RECEIVE CASH PRIZES for referring your friends to this race!
We're offering 10% of each Race Registration you refer.
Top Promoter will also receive a GIFT PRIZE in addition to their PROMOTION PAYOUT!
Team Awards
1st Place Team in each Team Category (School, Open, Corporate & Family) will win a GIFT PRIZE for each team member.
Race Kits & Race Kit Pick-up
The feedback was great for the 2012 Race Kits we put together. We're already hard at work putting together more amazing goodies to fill this year's Race Kits. We're definately setting the bar high!
Race Kits can be picked up:
On January 1, 2013 8:00AM-10:00AM at Brantford Armoury located at 18 Brant Avenue, in Brantford.
Race Course Information
Course Maps
Download Course Maps
Each KM will be marked
Water Stations
5K: Water Stations are located approximately at the 2.5K and the Finish Line
10K: Water Stations are located approximately at the 2.5K, 5K, 7.5K and the Finish Line
Course Certifications
The 5K & 10K courses are accurately measured and pending certification.
Directions & Parking
With Brantford situated in the heart of South Western Ontario, it is easily accessible from cities in all directions, including London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Toronto and St. Catherine’s. We welcome runners from all over Ontario and beyond to join us and take part in our races; extending a challenge to run in as many as they can.
Directions to Brantford Armoury, 18 Brant Avenue.
Coming from the East:
- Head west on Hwy 403
- Take exit 38 for Wayne Gretzky Parkway, turn left on Wayne Gretzky Pkwy.
- Turn right on Colborne St. Continue on Dalhousie St. to Brant Ave.
Coming from the West:
- Head east on Hwy 401, slight right on Hwy 403
- Take exit 33 for County Road 2/Paris Road, merge on Paris Rd. Continue on Brant Ave.
Coming from the North:
- Head south on Hwy 24, continue on King George Rd. continue on St. Paul Ave.
- Turn left on Brant Ave.
Coming from the South
- Head north on Hwy 24
- Turn right on Colborne St. W. Turn Left at Brant Ave.
Approximate Distance from your city to Brantford:
- Cambridge: 25km
- Hamilton: 40km
- Kitchener: 40km
- Burlington: 50km
- Port Dover: 50km
- Waterloo: 50km
- Guelph: 50km
- Oakville: 70km
- Mississauga: 80km
- London: 90km
- St. Catharine's: 95km
- Toronto: 100km
Free Parking is available.
Due to limited parking at the Brantford Armoury, we are asking race participants and their family & friends to park at the Royal Bank directly across the street from the Armoury.
Individual Age Divisions & Team Categories
It is one of our goals to encourage all ages and fitness levels to participate. We have increased the number of Age Divisions this year to accommodate for our senior participants.
Age Divisions are:
0-9, 10-14, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 & 70 .
Team Categories (minimum 3 person team) are:
- Corporate
- School
- Family
- Open
Race Results & Timing Information
Our races are professionally timed by Chip Time Results using state-of-the-art MyLaps Bibtag Technology.
You will be impressed by the accurate and immediate results available following the race and posted inside the Brantford Armoury.
Please make sure your bib is secured properly using the safety pins provided at race kit pickup or registration table.
The timing tag is adhered directly on the back of the bib and it needs to be visible on the front of your clothing.
Past Race Results
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Race Photos
Tournament of Races Details & Points
Our 2013 Tournament, which combines some new and existing races, features several race days throughout the year. Each race will consist of a 5K and a 10K competitive and officially timed race; recreational runners, joggers, power walkers and walking enthusiasts are also encouraged to take part. Along with the timed races we have introduced a fun-run (not timed) at many of our venues to attract younger children and families in the community. This year there will be a small charge for the fun-run, and participants will receive a race kit which will include a race number bib, an official event gift (usually a t-shirt) and the post-race meal. Each race is professionally organized by SteadyState Race Management Services; some of the races will take place on city streets taking participants through many heritage areas, passing historic sites and other popular tourist attractions our city has to offer. Some of the races will take place on courses utilizing our beautiful trails, many which are paved, and featuring the scenic Grand River as a picturesque backdrop.
One of the popular features of the Tournament of Races is the Tournament Points System which is designed to encourage participation and performance year-round. Our point system is very easy to understand and details are available on the www.likerunning.ca website
Note: A participant’s age division for the tournament is based on their age as of December 31st of the current tournament year.
Click on the PROMOTE THIS RACE LINK to see how you can RECEIVE CASH PRIZES for referring your friends to this race!
We're offering 10% of each Race Registration you refer.
Top Promoter will also receive a GIFT PRIZE in addition to their PROMOTION PAYOUT!
Sponsors & Supporters
Event schedule
- Tue., January 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration Opens
- Tue., January 1, 2013 9:45 a.m. - 1K Fun Run Start
- Tue., January 1, 2013 10:15 a.m. - 5K/10K Races Start (Mass Start)
- Tue., January 1, 2013 10:20 a.m. - 5K Walk/March Start
- Tue., January 1, 2013 11:15 a.m. - Award Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Bill Jol
- Phone
- +1 519-761-7223
- Website
- Visit website
