Help Youth Opportunities Unlimited
by pledging to your favourite runner
in the Springbank Road Races
Registration fees
2.1K Run Closed
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CA$15.00Nov 6 - Sep 30
Kiddy Trot Closed
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CA$5.00Nov 6 - Sep 30
½ Marathon Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$65.00Nov 6 – Sep 3
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CA$70.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$35.00Nov 6 – Sep 3
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CA$43.00Sep 4 – Sep 30
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Course
Half Marathon - small loop of Springbank Park followed by an out and back loop through the Thames River Path system.
5K Run & Walk - an out and back loop of Springbank Park.
2.1K Run - This 'mini-Half' follows the final 2.1k of the Half Marathon course, starting at the 19k marker located just East of the middle roadway in Springbank Park.
Kiddy Trot - This event is about 250 meters in length and is ideal for any child from 1 up to age 12. Parents are allow to run along side any registered child.
Courses measured and certified by Bernie Conway:
5k course certification code ON-2008-044-BDC
Half course certification code ON-2011-084-BDC
Timing Chip Pick-Up
This event will be using timing chips that are attached directly to your bib number. These will be available during all race kit pick-up times.
It is important for event results and series points accuracy, plus a courtesy to other competitors and event organizers, that everyone pick-up their bib (including timing chip) and use only the one that is assigned to them specifically. If anyone knowingly wears another competitors bib/timing chip, both runners will be disqualified from event and series awards.
T-Shirts & Medals
All Half Marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal.
Technical singlets to everyone entered at full price in the 5k and Half Marathon by Sunday, August 30th.
Awards & Points
Open Series points awarded for both the 5k & Half Marathon. London Distance Project Kids Series points awarded for the 5k and 2.1k.
All participants are eligible for DRAW PRIZES; you must be present to win!
There will be NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS!
Awards will be available at RUNNERS' CHOICE until October 13th, after which, all unclaimed prizes will be recycled. Don't just win a prize, stay for the awards ceremony and claim it.
AWARDS: Half Marathon
Prizes will be awarded as Runners' Choice Gift Cards.
Open Female and Male
Masters Female and Male
1st - $300.00
1st - $150.00
2nd - $200.00
2nd - $100.00
3rd - $100.00
3rd - $50.00
Age Group Prizing
Gift cards redeemable for New Balance merchandise awarded to the top-3 in all categories in Half Marathon.
Half Marathon Course record bonus - All bonuses will be awarded in Runners' Choice Gift Cards
Open - $200
Male - Samuel Karanja Milton 2003 1:06:30
Female - Lauren King London/Toronto 2006 1:15:37
Masters - $100
Masters Male - Nelson Ndereva Toronto 2011 1:12:20
Masters Female - Angie Ferraro Toronto 2006 1:25:35
AWARDS: 5K
Age Group Prizing
Gift cards redeemable for New Balance merchandise awarded to the top-3 in all categories in 5k.
5K Course record
There is no bonus for a 5k course record; however, a record breaking performance will be acknowledged at the awards ceremony.
Male - Brent Smith London 2013 15:35.2
Female - Krestena Sullivan Kitchener 2011 18:15
Masters Male - Andrew Jones London 2009 17:12
Masters Female - Mary Nash London 2008 19:57
AWARDS: 2.1K
New Balance merchandise awarded to the top-3 of each age category in the 2.1K.
Age Categories
1/2 Marathon Age on Race Day
(September 13th, 2015)
- 19 & Under
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 & Over
5K Age on Race Day
(September 13th, 2015)
- 15 & Under
- 16 - 19
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 49
- 50 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65 - 69
- 70 & Over
2.1K Age on Race Day
(September 13th, 2015)
- 9 & Under
- 10 - 12
- 13 - 15
Facilities: Washrooms will be available in the park. NO SHOWERS will be available.
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided after the race.
Massage therapy provided by Medix.
Directions & Parking
From the 401 take Hwy. 4 north, becomes Col. Talbot Rd., then becomes North St. and ends at Springbank Park. Drive North to enter the park; at the stop sign, turn right and head to the large Storybook Gardens parking lot.
Please DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS unless you are involved in setting up equipment for the race!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Michael Newton | CA$250.00 |
| 2 | Chris Dowding | CA$200.00 |
| 3 | Anonymous | CA$100.00 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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Team YOURaised:CA$995.00 |
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| 2 |
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DeloitteRaised:CA$200.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Team
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Team YOURaised: CA$995.00 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Renee
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Renee MiskolzieRaised: CA$205.00 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Chris
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Chris DowdingRaised: CA$200.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat, October 1, 2016 10:00 AM - Late registration and pack pick-up @ Runner's Choice
- Sun, October 2, 2016 6:30 AM - Race day registration and pack pick-up @ large picnic shelter near the stone cottage
- Sun, October 2, 2016 8:00 AM - Half Marathon Run
- Sun, October 2, 2016 8:30 AM - 5K Run and Walk
- Sun, October 2, 2016 9:45 AM - 5K Awards Ceremony
- Sun, October 2, 2016 10:30 AM - Kiddy Trot
- Sun, October 2, 2016 10:45 AM - 2.1k Run
- Sun, October 2, 2016 11:15 AM - Half Marathon & 2.1k Awards Ceremony, draw prizes, and top pledge awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- steveweiler@hotmail.com
