Race date is Sunday, May 21th, 2017
REGISTRATION ON-LINE IS NOW CLOSED.
You can still register on race day between 8:30 am & 9:30 am at the venue - Grand Valley Community Centre - $50 for the 5K and 10K or free for the Kids' Fun Run.
or....
on Saturday May 20th at the Running Free store in Orangeville, 88 First St., between the hours of 10:00 am and 3 pm for $40, during the pre-race bib pick-up.
BBQ provided by Grand Valley Food Town and Grand Valley Lions.
Hidden away from the bustle of big cities and off the commuter corridors lies the quiet community of Grand Valley. The largest river within Ontario's borders originates in the highlands of Dufferin County and snakes its 300 kilometer journey to Lake Erie.
One Friday afternoon 30 years ago a deadly tornado cut through Grand Valley, tearing straight down Amaranth Street and heading east.
Running the same path as that tornado, we follow a scenic route that crosses the Grand River 4 times via 3 different bridges.
The Toronto Grey & Bruce Railway line paralleled the River, operating from 1870 till 1984. The Upper Grand Trailway Association now maintains this rail trail which provides over a kilometer of our route.
Well marked and accurate, this 10K circuit was designed for runners. Entrants fly straight down Grand Valley's Main Street, through open countryside, alongside the Grand River, over bridges and 1.6 km of rail trail.
Chip timing, finishers' medals, overall winners' prizes, technical t-shirts for sale, refreshments and BBQ afterwards, kids' fun run, great draw prizes, an involved community - it's all good.
Break the course record for a $100 cash award.
Most recent course record setters:
Male 34:25 Cody Beals 2014
Female 41:32 Heather Pady 2016
You'll want to "Chase the Tornado" every year because it's a perfect 10K - challenging, and because....Grand Valley wants you back!
Registration fees
5K Youth Closed
(School Team Member)
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CA$20.00Nov 19 - May 19
Kids' Fun Run Closed
(10 and under)
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FreeNov 19 - May 19
10K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
(all ages)
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CA$30.00Nov 19 – Mar 31
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CA$40.00Apr 1 – May 19
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5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
(all ages)
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CA$30.00Nov 19 – Mar 31
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CA$40.00Apr 1 – May 19
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Souvenirs, Awards, Prizes
For 2017 we have UNIQUE souvenir finishers' medals!
We will still offer race shirts but only on a first come first serve basis at bib pick up time.
The awards’ ceremony will take place shortly after the last runner crosses the finish line.
10K Course Description
Ideal course for runners is challenging and competitive!
Accurately measured 10K. Every km clearly marked.
5K split time called out.
7.2km paved road, 1.2km well packed unpaved road, 1.6km rail trail.
Run down Main Street, Town of Grand Valley. Cross the Grand River 4 times via 3 different bridges.
Uphill at 1.5km, 5.5km, 9.2km.
Very pretty & wide open countryside.
For route and elevation changes, click here.
5K Run/Walk Description
Start with the 10K runners and do a loop of the Village of Grand Valley, including views of the Grand River.
Turn around at the '5K turnaround' sign.
Timing and Results
RETURNING for 2017 - CHIP timing!
Click here for Results of 2016 event
Click here for Results of 2015 event
Click here for Results of 2014 event
Click here for Results of 2013 event
Please note - Day of registration closes at 9:30 !
Our Charities
Upper Grand Trailway Association - Planning partner and sponsor of 4.5K water station
We run on 1.6 km of the trail.
Grand Valley Minor Hockey Association - Planning partner and lead on youth teams
Dedicated to fun, fair play, and good sportsmanship.
Our Sponsors
2017 SPONSORS:
Silver Sponsor for Medals:
Bronze Sponsor for Runners' Bibs:
Bronze Sponsor for Kids' Fun Run:
Vendor Sponsors:
Your logo could be here as a sponsor.
Click here for sponsor package.
Levels include platinum at $5,000 and up, gold at $2,000, silver at $1,000, and bronze at $500.
You can be a vendor sponsor by contributing $100 or in-kind item(s) for prize table.
Contact info@rundufferin.com for more info.
Thanks to our 2016 sponsors:
SILVER SPONSORS:
Bib Pick-up
Early bib pick-up will be available at the Running Free store at 88 First St. in Orangeville on Saturday, May 20 from noon to 5pm.
On race day, bib pick-up will be available at 8:30 - 9:30 am at the race site at the Grand Valley Community Centre.
Directions to Race Start
The race location is the Community Centre in Grand Valley:
Event schedule
- Fri, March 31, 2017 12:00 AM - Early Bird Registration Closes
- Fri, May 19, 2017 11:59 PM - On-line Registration closes
- Sun, May 21, 2017 8:30 AM - Race Day Registration Opens
- Sun, May 21, 2017 9:30 AM - Day of Registration Closes!
- Sun, May 21, 2017 9:30 AM - Kids' Fun Run (10 and under)
- Sun, May 21, 2017 10:00 AM - 10K Run
- Sun, May 21, 2017 10:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
- Sun, May 21, 2017 11:30 AM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Bob Collin
- info@rundufferin.com
- Phone
- +1 905-936-3801
