It is our objective to organize a fun, safe and healthy event for the residents of Elgin County and beyond, while maintaining a community responsibility to local charitable organizations. With your entry and pledges you will help us reach our objective.
Our first Shamrock Shuffle was a huge success with 348 participants and more than $10,000 given directly to The Inn Out of the Cold, our first Event Sponsor. Those funds purchased two beds for persons with ambulatory issues, a washer and dryer plus installation of the same, laptops for job and housing searches plus more. But, the need doesn't stop there.
Please help us support a hand up, a hot meal and a warm bed.
Race Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2013
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Inn Out of the Cold, 135 Wellington Street inside Central United Church. Please follow the signs to enter the West Door off of Wellington Street and come downstairs to the gym.
Post Event: Please join us for post-race refreshments, prizes and awards in the gym of Central United Church.
Parking: Available off of Moore Street, behind Central United Church and in the surrounding area.
Registration: Available right up until 8:30 the day of the race but with no guarantee of an event Goodie Bag or water bottle.
Registration Form and Fee Drop-Off: Upper Level, Real Canadian Superstore, Saturday, February 16th, 9am to 11am and Thursday February 28th, 5pm to 7pm.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2 KM Walk Closed
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$20.00Jan. 15 - Mar. 13
5 KM Walk Closed
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$20.00Jan. 15 - Mar. 13
5 KM Run Closed
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$20.00Jan. 15 - Mar. 13
10 KM Run Closed
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$20.00Jan. 15 - Mar. 13
Highlights
- Low Entry Fee
- Great Draw Prizes
- Enjoy Family, Fitness, Friendship and Fun
- Event is for Fun Only and will not be timed
- Free Fabulous Post-Race Refreshments
- Free Goody Bag
- Technical T-shirt for those raising pledges of $75 or more
- 2 & 5 KM Walk and 5 & 10 KM Run
- For Runners, Joggers, Walkers & Families of all ages and abilities!
Agenda
- Doors Open at 8 a.m. – registration is available up to 8:30 the day of the event. Sorry, no guarantee of a Goodie Bag for those registering the day of the event.
- Run Starts at 9:00 a.m.
- Walk Starts at 9:05 a.m.
- Join us after for post race refreshments.
Pledging and fundraising
- Pledges – those collecting $75 or more in pledges will receive a technical t-shirt.
- Pledges collected by February 28th will receive the size they order; no guarantee after February 28th that we will have your size, but we will do our best!
- Tax Receipts will be issued for all donations over $10.
FAQs
Can I register the day of the event? Absolutely. See above.
What does Family Registration mean? A family consists of 2 adults and up to 2 children living at the same address. Please note, only 2 water bottles will be given per Family Registration.
Can some of my family do the walk and some run? Sure – as long as you have told us in advance, you are welcome to participate in the same event or whichever is of interest to each of you.
Where can I drop off my registration & fees, before the event? You can drop off your registration at the Real Canadian Superstore, Upper Level on Thursday, March 1st, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. & …..
Can I take my child in a stroller or wagon? Sure!
Can I bring my dog? Dogs are welcome on the route as long as they are on a leash and are well-behaved. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the church.
Is this race timed? No, it is strictly a fun event to get the people of our community together to raise money for a great organization. Feel free to walk or run this in a manner that works for you and your training.
Will the course be closed to traffic? The route will not be closed to traffic. Participants are asked to stay on the sidewalks and obey the rules of the road.
What if the weather is bad the morning of the event? The event goes no matter the weather. The gym will remain open through the event if you wish to stay indoors.
How long would it take me to walk 2 km or 5 km or run 5 km? While the time will vary for each person, a 2 km walk or 5 km run would typically take about 30 to 40 minutes. A 5 km walk would take about an hour. More experienced walkers and runners could take less time.
Event schedule
- Sat., March 16, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 10K Start
- Sat., March 16, 2013 9:05 a.m. - 2K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Inn Out of the Cold
- Website
- Visit website
