On October 30, 2019, bring your wild side to the Roycroft Park - Nordheimer Ravine for an old fashioned foot race in the middle of the city. Separate events for Children, High School Athletes, Masters, and everyone in between!
Free post-race beer at the Pour House included in your entry (19+). Race location in the Roycroft Park - Nordheimer ravine 500 metres from the corner of Dupont and Davenport (a short walk from Casa Loma).
Costumes encouraged (there will be prizes for the best-dressed) ;)
Events
The Wild Things 1k Fun Run (Ages 4-10) 5:15 pm
Wild Mile High (Ages 12 - 17): 5:30
Ed Whitlock Memorial Mile (Age 50+): 5:40 and 5:50 PM
Open Category (everyone in between): 6:00 PM-6:30
Prizing compliments of Saucony!
Prizing compliments of Saucony, Nathan, and Steigen!
Top three high school - female/male
Top three masters - female/male
Top three open - female/male
5 year age group awards - female/male
Charity partner
Giving children the tools and resources that instil in them the confidence to overcome the challenges they face. A run-therapy program for youth at risk, developed by Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga. Introduced as a recreational program for kids and youth in elementary, high schools, and community organizations..
After party
Free beer ticket included in the cost of registration (19+) for the post-race party at Pour House.
Getting there
1 KM from St Clair west station: exit subway and walk south on the Nordheimer ravine path to start line at Boulton Drive.
900 metres from Dupont Station: walk north on Spadina to Davenport (ending up at Casa Loma). Turn right (east) on Davenport and walk 500 metres to Boulton Drive, then walk slightly north.
Sponsors & Partners
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Wild Mile Closed
Our Wild Mile "open category" will be run in sections beginning at 6 pm. Runners will provide their predicted finishing times when registering and will then be seeded into the appropriate racing group. Estimated finishing times can be anywhere between sub 4 minutes (here's hoping) to 9 minutes.
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$25.00
Wild Mile High (School) Closed
The first race of the evening will be high school at 5:30 p.m. This race is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 17.
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$20.00
High School Discount!
The Ed Whitlock Memorial Mile Closed
In honour of the legendary Ed Whitlock, a hero to many of us, the third race of the evening will be held for anyone over the age of 50 who wishes to run in a separate masters category. Start time for this race is 5:40. There will be at least two heats, (three if needed) in 10 minute intervals. Maximum finishing time is 9 minutes.
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$25.00
A masters only race, for athletes 50 years and older
Aug. 1 - Oct. 29
The Wild Things 1 k Fun Run Closed
A Fun 1 k race for kids ages 4-11. Costumes are encouraged!
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FreeAug. 1 - Oct. 29
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Lynn Bourque
- info@therunnersshop.com
- Phone
- 416 9239702
- Website
- Visit website
