In Running Colour 2016

REGISTRATION POLICY: All entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. There are no exceptions once a person has registered.

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINES

• Mail in: To 2 Weberlyn Crescent, Conestogo N0B 1N0 by Tuesday May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
• Drop off: At Runners’ Choice, 55 Erb St E, Waterloo by Tuesday May 24 at 5:00 p.m.
• Online: Right here at www.RaceRoster.com by Wednesday May 25 at 6:00 p.m.

After these dates, entries will only be accepted at Kit Pickup. All entry fees increase by $5 after pre-registration.

RACE WEEKEND - REGISTRATION AND KIT PICKUP

Race Kits & T-shirt/Colour Pickup will take place:

Runners’ Choice, Friday May 27, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Columbia Lake (field behind OpenText), Saturday May 28, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Registrations will be accepted at these times and locations.

You can earn a FREE ENTRY by raising $100 in pledges! It's easy; see below for more information!

All participants will receive a white cotton race t-shirt which should be worn during the race for maximum colour exposure! In the Designated Colour Zones (DCZ), all participants will be blitzed with a series of colours.

Each participant will receive an individual packet of colour for their own individual use, and a pair of sunglasses. Feel free to bring goggles or anything else you feel necessary!

Additional colour packets will be available for sale to bombard your friends!

After the 4 KM, all participants will have the opportunity to watch the 1 KM event for kids!

Proceeds and pledges from In Running Colour will go to support Special Olympics Ontario Kitchener-Waterloo.

Signing up and running helps out, but please also consider collecting pledges! Every participant who raises a minimum of $100 gets a full entry fee refund.

The top pledge raiser wins a BBQ!

FUNDRAISING PRIZES:

Minimum $50 in Pledges - Free Saucony Socks

Minumum $100 in Pledges - Free Entry plus Socks

Minimum $250 in Pledges - $100 Saucony Gift Certificate at Runners' Choice, Free Entry, Socks

Minimum $500 in Pledges - $200 Saucony Gift Certificate at Runners' Choice, Free Entry, Socks

Top Fundraiser - will receive a BBQ

Two ways to fundraise:

1. All runners have their own online page to securely raise money. Find yours through this link,

2. To collect pledges in-person (with cash or cheque), a paper form is available.

Directions to Columbia Lake:

From Hwy 401 take exit 278 (from Toronto) or exit 278B (from London) to Hwy 8 West Kitchener.

Exit at Hwy 85 Waterloo.

Exit at University Ave. West (second University Ave. exit).

Turn right at Weber Street North.

Turn left at Columbia Street West.

Turn right at Hagey Boulevard at the University of Waterloo.

Parking

Parking is available for free at the University of Waterloo, Lot X

It is an 800m walk along Frank Tompa Drive to the venue

• Course Notes
  • The 4 KM and 1 KM events are not timed races, and the courses are not certified distances.
  • There will be one water station on the 4 KM on the course.
  • Each KM will be marked.
  • Courses are subject to change pending approval and external factors.
• 4 KM Course Description
  • Starting at the the west shore of Columbia Lake, run south on the Trans Canada Trail to Columbia St. W.
  • Turn right onto Columbia St. W.
  • Turn right onto Westmount Rd. N.
  • Turn right onto Bearinger Rd.
  • Turn right onto the Trans Canada Trail.
  • Run South to the Start/Finish line!

• 1 KM Course Description
  • Starting at the Start/Finish venue, the 1 KM will follow a 1 KM route around the field.
  • Parents are encouraged to run the 1 KM with their children. If you have already registered for (and run) the 4 KM, then don't register again. Otherwise, parents are welcome to register for the 1 KM.

• There is no timing or awards at this event. Participation is strictly for fun and colour!

Enjoy musical entertainment, a group celebration of colour (see photo above) and a variety of refreshments following your run.

DRAW PRIZES - only for Pre-registered participants

Grand Prize Draw: Beautiful T-Shirt Quilt!

Bonus Draw Prize: A pair of Saucony Shoes.

The winners name will be drawn in advance and posted at the Registration area. You can claim your prize any time on race day. Congratulations!

The sponsors recognized on this entry form have generously contributed financial support, products and/or services to In Running Colour and we encourage your ongoing support of these generous companies and organizations.

Thanks to all of our sponsors for making this event possible!

In Running Colour is presented by

And is supported by