Race Day: July 23, 2016
While online registration is now closed, you can register for Canada's Original 1/4 Marathon and 1/8 Marathon starting March 15, 2016.
Tentative Maps for Race Day!
For your convienience you can view/download/print maps of the 1/4 Start Area, Parking for the 1/4 Start Area and Finish Area maps.
TENTATIVE ROUTE MAP AVAILABLE ONLINE
To view the route for this year's DQM events please CLICK HERE.
There are no significant changes to last year's route. If you plan on running the route in advance of race day, look for the green markings on the pavement for the KM markers. On race day signs will be placed along the route to measure each kilometre. The route is accurate to the metre using precision GPS technology.
BACK THIS YEAR - FINISHER MEDALS!
You have asked for them in the past and now you get them. This year, for the first time, the DQM will be awarding finisher medals to all participants who cross the finish line. Whether running, walking, crawling or crossing the line in a zombie like state...no matter how you cross, you will receive a distincitve finisher medal.
NEW MORE ACCURATE TIMING THIS YEAR
In the past the DQM has recorded the times for all participants as a 'gun time', that is, the time starts when the gun goes off whether you are in the front row or in the back. This year we will add a timing mat to the start line so that you will have the most accurate finish time possible. This only applies to the 1/4 Run event and 1/4 Walk events. The 1/8 Run and 1/8 Walk will still use the gun time.
AMAZING RACE KITS
At a time when many races are no longer handing out race kits, the DQM will deliver in style. Not only will we once again have our talked about race kits to the first 700 participants, this year's kit keeps getting better with more and more goodies being added as we get closer to race date. Register today to secure your race kit and technical shirt.
Registration fees
1 km Kids Fun Run Closed
Kids are encouraged to bring a jar of coins as a donation for homeless youth at The Refuge. The race starts inside Lakefront Park West 10:45 am
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FreeMar. 15 - Jul. 20
Quarter Marathon - RUN Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts at Oshawa City Hall 8:30 am
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ClosedMar. 15 – Mar. 27
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$45.00Mar. 27 – Jun. 30
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$55.00Jul. 1 – Jul. 20
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Eighth Marathon - RUN Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts at Lakeview Park 9:00 am
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ClosedMar. 15 – Mar. 27
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$45.00Mar. 27 – Jun. 30
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$55.00Jul. 1 – Jul. 20
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Quarter Marathon - WALK Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts at Oshawa City Hall 8:35 am
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ClosedMar. 15 – Mar. 27
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$45.00Mar. 27 – Jun. 30
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$55.00Jul. 1 – Jul. 20
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Eighth Marathon - WALK Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts at Lakeview Park 9:05 am
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ClosedMar. 15 – Mar. 27
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$45.00Mar. 27 – Jun. 30
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$55.00Jul. 1 – Jul. 20
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Fundraising
FUNdraise $150 and RUN FOR FREE
Did you know that $150 will purchase 38 meals for one hungry youth at The Refuge?
It could provide 10 art classes to a hurting young person.
Or it could purchase 93 showers for someone who feels worthless.
You will provide kindness and hope for a better future for a street youth here in Oshawa when you raise pledges for The Durham Quarter Marathon.
Please complete this registration form to register as a fundraiser, we can't refund your registration fee if you have already paid!
The rest is EASY:
- We create your personal fundraising page (it may take a few business days to appear on the website)
- We will send you a link to your page via email
- You can also find your page by clicking 'Pledge a Participant' button on the left of this page
- Find your name on the list, click the blue pledge button at the right
- Share the url in the address bar of your pledge page to ask for online pledges
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- Collect pledges using the pledge sheet on the back of the registration form
- If you want to make your personal pledge thermometer rise, just accept cash or cheques made to you and then use your VISA to add them online
Canada's Original Durham Quarter Marathon
Canada's Original 1/4 and 1/8th Marathons are back again this year. We've added some new partners and some new details that we are sure that you will enjoy. Our favourite newest addition is our FINISHING MEDALS to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! What we haven't changed is the fact that by registering in the 2015 DQM events, you will be helping homeless youth to find a new and renewed hope for the future and the tools to get there!
The unique distance of the 1/4 Marathon (10.549km) and the 1/8 Marathon (5.27km) are not the only unique things about the event. The route follow the picturesque Oshawa Creek and Waterfront Trails providing some picturesque images and some beautiful vistas....one runner commented that it was so beautiful that she forgot that she was tired!!!
Pricing is the same as last year and again you can RUN FOR FREE but raising $150 or more from pledges and donations. Be sure to create a fundraising page on this site, ask your friends to sponsor you online and run for free!
This year as well, the event occurs on Christmas in July (July 25th... exactly 6 months away from Christmas) so we have invited Santa to come to the finish line with a big bag of gifts to hand out to random participants!
Race Kit Pick Up
Registered runners can pick up their fantastic race kit and technical t-shirt at a number of locations.
NOTE: It is our runners' responsibility to check on our website at www.thedqm.ca before these dates in the case that there are any changes to times or locations!
Prizes & Awards
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female athletes in the Quarter Marathon Run.
1st Place = $500
2nd Place = $300
3rd Place = $200
Run or Walk
You can choose to run or walk both the quarter marathon and eighth marathon events. Your start time will be approximately 5 minutes after the run events. Please line up after the runners if you are walking the event.
Parking & Shuttle Services
Free Bag Check & Delivery to the finish line
Free Shuttle Service:
8:00 am - 11:30 am about every 30 minutes
1/4 Start Stop: Centre St. & Athol St. (directly across the street from Oshawa City Hall)
1/8 Start Stop: Lakeview Park Avenue & Simcoe St. S
Finish Line Stop: Lakefron Park West, Phillip Murray Ave.
Free Parking:
1/4 Start: Downtown Oshawa - Click here for a map
1/8 Start: Lakeview Park - Click here for a map
Refunds & Transfers
The Durham Quarter Marathon does not refund or transfer race registration.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | $1,000.00 |
| 2 | BILL KUCHARUK | $250.00 |
| 3 | LLoyd Barbara | $200.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Robyn
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Robyn RossRaised: $2,230.00 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Fr. Bohdan
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Fr. Bohdan Hladio$1,640.00 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for David
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David Yoshiki$330.09 Raised$150.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sat., July 23, 2016 8:30 a.m. - Quarter Marathon Run Starts
- Sat., July 23, 2016 8:30 a.m. - Eighth Marathon Registration Opens
- Sat., July 23, 2016 8:35 a.m. - Quarter Marathon Walk Starts
- Sat., July 23, 2016 9:00 a.m. - Eighth Marathon Run Starts
- Sat., July 23, 2016 11:00 a.m. - Race Course Closure
- Mon., July 25, 2016 7:30 a.m. - Quarter Marathon Registration Opens
- Mon., July 25, 2016 9:05 a.m. - Eighth Marathon Walk Starts
- Mon., July 25, 2016 10:30 a.m. - Awards Ceremony
- Mon., July 25, 2016 10:45 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
Contact information
- Event contact
- Clarence Keesman
- Phone
- +1 905-404-2420
