Event Details
Aim
The event is in support of youth mental health and addictions. All proceeds from our fundraising efforts will go to the RVH Foundation in support of their Child and Youth Mental Health Program. The event will bring kids, families, and community partners together to continue the conversation on mental health and addictions.
Participants will be imparted with positive messaging around mental health and addictions, introduced to the health benefits of physical activity, and connected to community support services and resources. We would be honoured if you would attend our kids run and work with us to affect positive change in our community.
Date
Saturday, May 4th, 2019. The community kids run coincides with the Children’s Mental Health Week.
Location
The event will take place at the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds @ 240 Line 8 South in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, L0L 2X0.
Course
This chip timed event will have two races: 2.5 km (14 & under only) and 5 km (all ages). The course is a flat 2.5 km loop on gravel pathways, which takes participants through open fields, past scenic landmarks, and through a wooded pond area.
Registration
The “Oro-Medonte Kids Run” is open to kids of all ages, as well as their family and friends. Entry for both races combined will be capped at 200 participants. Registration will close @ 11:59 pm on April 30th, 2019.
Note: Unlike the previous year, people will not be able to register right up until the morning of the run. There will also be no pre-race kit pick up on the Friday night. Race kits must be picked up between 7 and 9 am on the day of the event.
Race Package
Hot dog, ice cream, and a drink will be included in the participant race package, along with an event t-shirt and medal. We are planning for 200 participants. Medals will only be provided to the children.
Menchie's has also generously offered to provide each participant (18&U) with a frozen yogurt certificate (valued up to $7) redeemable at their Bayfield store location.
Parking
Parking and entry to Burl’s Creek is free. Access off line 8 near Hwy 11. Parking for the public will be limited to parking lots #1 and #2. Refer to Event Layout Map on home page @ www.orokidsrun.com.
Race Day Schedule
7:00 am Race Kit Pick Up Begins
9:00 am Race Kit Pick Up Closes
9:30 am Welcome / O’Canada / Stretches
10:00 am 2.5 km Kids Run (14 & Under Only)
10:30 am 5.0 km Kids Run (All Ages)
10:30 am BBQ Begins
11:30 pm Awards Ceremony and Door Prizes
12:30 pm Event Ends
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female finishers per event (2.5 & 5 km). Last year, Up and Out, providers of sporting gear for trails and tails out of Orillia, generously donated Salomon trail shoes (valued @ $150) to both male & female 1st place finishers of the 2.5 km race.
There will be no age group category prizes this year, but we will be giving out more door prizes!
The top three individual fundraisers for RVH's Youth & Child Mental Health Program will receive a prize. The school that collectively raises the most money per student will win 2 buckets of Kawartha Dairy ice cream. All fundraising will close at 11:59 pm on April 30th, 2019.
Finally, a price will be awarded to each age category winner (Kindergarten, Primary, Junior & Intermediate) of the kid’s “Mental Health Matters" Artwork Challenge.
Mental Health Matter Artwork Challenge
In order to raise awareness about child and youth mental health and addictions we have created an artwork contest during the month of April. Teachers are encouraged to roll out in their classrooms and promote discussions at home. Individual submissions will be accepted as well. Students will be tasked to create a poster of three healthy ways of coping with their mental health. All posters will be displayed at the event in the lower part of the barn at Burl's Creek. The posters will be judged for their quality and creativity. A prize will be awarded to the winner of each age category of the artwork challenge. There will be four age categories: kindergarten (JK/SK), primary (Gr 1-3), junior (Gr 4-6), and intermediate (Gr 7-8).
Submissions must be on the Mental Health Matters Artwork Challenge Submission Entry Form. Name, age, and school are required to be written on the back of the form. Drawings can be in colour or black and white. An announcement of the winners will be made at the Kids Run on May 4th, 2019. The winners of the artwork challenge do not need to be in attendance. Submissions are to be mailed collectively by the schools or individually to Shanty Bay Public School at 1871 Ridge Rd W, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, L0L 2L0 (Attn: Mental Health Matters Artwork Challenge). Artwork has to be submitted by no later than April 30th, 2019. By submitting your artwork you are agreeing that your artwork can be posted at the event and on our website.
Thank you for working together to make a difference in this community.
Registration fees
2.5 km (14 & Under) Closed
Online registration closed-
Participants 14 & under can run or walk. Participants 5 or younger (or with a special circumstance) can be joined by a parent.
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CA$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 21 – Mar 1 -
CA$40.00Mar 1 – Apr 30
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5 km (All Ages) Closed
Online registration closed-
Participants of all ages can run or walk in this race distance category.
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CA$40.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jan 21 – Mar 1 -
CA$50.00Mar 1 – Apr 30
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Cancellation Policy
Refunds are for medical reasons only (must provide medical note). 50% refunded 4 weeks prior to race, 25% refunded 3 weeks prior to race. No refunds for any reason 2 weeks prior to race. Race will proceed rain or shine, except in extreme situations like inclement weather (lighting, tornado warning, etc.). No refunds if event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
If you would like to transfer a race from one person to another please email us at info@orokidsrun.com and we will be happy to make that change manually. We will honour the original price if the transfer happens during a higher current price period.
If you would like to switch to another race (i.e., 2.5 km to 5 km, vice versa) this must be done through Race Roster. If there is an increase in price you will be charged the difference. You will not be refunded the difference however when there is a decrease in price. Additionally, Race Roster charges a fee of $1.95 for processing the request.
No transfers will be permitted 2 weeks prior to an event. Races cannot be deferred to the following calendar year.
Fundraising
Donations can be made by clicking on the "Donate Now" button or at the time of registration. Family and friends can also make donations in the name of participants. We have organized an individual fundraising challenge where the winner (aged 7 to 18) can win a free week at camp (see event website for more detail). All donations and proceeds from our fundraising efforts will go to the RVH Foundation in support of their Child and Youth Mental Health Program. Donations of $20 or more will receive charitable tax receipts. In the weeks following the event, charitable tax receipts will be issued by the RVH foundation.
Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Katie |
Katie SmithCA$1,620.00 RaisedCA$2,000.00 Goal |
View page for Katie |
2 | View fundraiser page for Megan |
Megan WoodleyCA$570.00 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
View page for Megan |
3 | View fundraiser page for Joel |
Joel EvansRaised: CA$400.00 |
View page for Joel |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Neil McDermott, Race Director
- info@orokidsrun.com
- Phone
- +1 416-895-8531
- Website
- Visit website