The annual ‘Run for Retina Research’ is an event developed to raise funds for research at the Ivey Eye Institute in London Ontario. Thousands in our community and beyond suffer from genetic retina eye disorders such as Retinitis Pigmentosis, Best’s Disease, Usher Syndrome, Coat’s Disease, Age Related Macular Degeneration and Stargardt’s Disease, a juvenile form of Macular Degeneration.
The impact of developing Macular Degeneration, at any age, is the devastation of
the loss of personal independence and activity level as a result of this cruel impairment. The visual world gradually diminishes into a vague blur, making ordinary daily activities challenging or for some, impossible.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Runners Choice Half Marathon Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$60.00Aug 12 – Dec 31
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$65.00Jan 1 – Feb 29
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$70.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$75.00Mar 31 – Apr 6
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New Era Grafix Half-Marathon Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$60.00Aug 12 – Dec 31
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$65.00Jan 1 – Feb 29
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$70.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$75.00Mar 31 – Apr 6
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OE Canada INC 10 K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00Aug 12 – Dec 31
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$50.00Jan 1 – Feb 29
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$55.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$60.00Mar 31 – Apr 6
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Gordon's Gold 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Aug 12 – Dec 31
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$45.00Jan 1 – Feb 29
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$50.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$55.00Mar 31 – Apr 6
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MIM LTD 2.5 K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Aug 12 – Dec 31
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$35.00Jan 1 – Feb 29
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$40.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$45.00Mar 31 – Apr 6
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Junior 1K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00Aug 12 – Dec 31
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$15.00Jan 1 – Feb 29
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$20.00Mar 1 – Mar 31
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$25.00Mar 31 – Apr 6
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Register offline
Want to register offline?
Offline Pledge page
Download a Pledge form here.
Course Information
All races start and finish at Springbank Gardens.
All courses are comprised of routes that use London’s scenic park system and fitness trails.
All 1/2 marathon and 10K runners will proceed North/East along the river until they reach the turnaround in Gibbons Park (1/2M), and Harris Park (10K) returning to Springbank Gardens on the same route (where the 10K finishes and the 1/2M continues West).
1/2M runners continue West from Springbank Gardens, along the river into Springbank Park making a loop down past the dam and around the west end of Springbank Park, back to the roadway along the river following the same return route back East to Springbank Gardens.
5K and 2.5K runners will head out along the path toward Springbank Park to their respective turnarounds and come back to the finish at Springbank gardens. Junior 1K runners will head up into the Civic garden complex make a loop and come back to the finish.
Race Swag
RACERS WILL RECEIVE A DELUXE 15th Anniversary RUN GARMENT. To Be announced
*registration by March 1st guarantees a jacket, from Mar 2nd on - while supply lasts – (first come/registered – first served/filled).
Men’s and Ladies samples will be at Runners Choice for you to try on in the new year !
Prizes/Awards
Half Marathon Prizes
1st Male/Female $ 100.00
2nd Male/Female $ 75.00
3rd Male/Female $ 50.00
1st Master Male/Female $ 50.00
1st 10K Male/Female $ 50.00
1st 5K Male/Female $ 25.00
Since the 1/2 M walk is not monitored no Monetary Prizes are offered.
Pledge Prizes
Great Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 people
who attain the largest pledge amounts.
Age Catagories
12&Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Additional Event Details
Race Kit Pick-Up
Runners Choice 207 Dundas St (near Clarence St) Fri 4-9pm Sat 9:30am-4:00pm
Facilities and Bag Check
Runners will have access to washroom facilities
and bag check located near the start/finish
at Springbank Gardens.
Water Stations
Water stations (including ) will be
located along the half marathon, 2.5K, 5K
and 10K routes.
Event schedule
- Sun, April 10, 2016 8:45 a.m. - Half-Marathon Walk
- Sun, April 10, 2016 9:15 a.m. - Half-Marathon Run
- Sun, April 10, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 10K Run/Walk
- Sun, April 10, 2016 9:45 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk
- Sun, April 10, 2016 9:50 a.m. - 2.5 K Run/Walk
- Sun, April 10, 2016 10:30 a.m. - Junior 1K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Paul Spriet
- Phone
- +1 519-872-6186
- Website
- Visit website
