To produce and prepare the race bibs, etc. for those already registered, online registration will close on March 31st 2020 at 11:59pm. Race registration is still available on Friday April 3rd from 4-8pm and Saturday April 4th from 9:30am-4pm at Sole Science 627 Maitland St London On or by dropping off a race registration to Sole Science Wed thru Friday. DAY OF REGISTRATION IS POSSIBLE BUT MUST BE DONE AT LEAST 1/2 HOUR BEFORE THE START OF THAT DISTANCE.There is a link to an offline registration half way down the Race Roster reg/info page or in the store. Giveaway is a Deluxe Run Jacket in Black (samples to be at Sole Science in early Feb)
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.
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Registration fees
New Era Graifxs Half Marathon Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Timing will be run until 12:45pm (3hrs 30 minutes)
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$60.00Jan. 6 – Dec. 29
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$65.00Dec. 30 – Feb. 28
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$70.00Feb. 28 – Mar. 30
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$75.00Mar. 30 – Mar. 13
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OE Canada INC 10 K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$45.00Jan. 6 – Dec. 29
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$50.00Dec. 30 – Feb. 28
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$55.00Feb. 28 – Mar. 30
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$60.00Mar. 30 – Mar. 13
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Gordon's Gold 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Jan. 6 – Dec. 29
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$45.00Dec. 30 – Feb. 28
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$50.00Feb. 28 – Mar. 30
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$55.00Mar. 30 – Mar. 13
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MIM LTD 2.5 K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$35.00Jan. 6 – Feb. 28
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$40.00Feb. 28 – Mar. 30
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$45.00Mar. 31 – Mar. 13
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Snap'd London Junior 1K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$15.00Jan. 6 – Feb. 28
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$20.00Feb. 28 – Mar. 30
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$25.00Mar. 31 – Mar. 13
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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
Registration for the 2020 Run For Retina Research on Sun April 5th is open,
and this year the Giveaway Thanks to New Era Grafixs is a deluxe Techno Lite Three Layer Knit Tech Shell Jacket (water resistant & breathable)
SAMPLES ARE NOW AT SOLE SCIENCE TO TRY ON - 627 Maitland St London On
REGISTER BY MARCH 14th to GUARANTEE you get one !
So register now and don't forget to get your pledges as well, as all money
raised goes to benefit research and care right here at home at the Ivey Eye
Institute - raise $150 in pledges and you can get your entry fee returned
or a tax receipt for the value - top 3 pledge earners win a great prize
courtesy of Gordon's Gold Jewelers.
We Hope to See You at the 1st big race of the 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
When you support the Run for Retina, you are supporting our community by raising valuable funds for St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, directed to the Ivey Eye Institute. To recognize your incredible efforts, we reward the top 3 pledge earners. These were last years pledge prizes and we expect to have similar ones for 2019 !
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 520 Springbank Drive ( Springbank and Berkshire) 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
- April 5 9:15 a.m. EDT - Half-Marathon Walk/Run
- April 5 9:30 a.m. EDT - 10K Run/Walk
- April 5 9:45 a.m. EDT - 5K Run/Walk
- April 5 9:50 a.m. EDT - 2.5 K Run/Walk
- April 5 10:30 a.m. EDT - Junior 1K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Paul Spriet
- Phone
- +1 519-872-6186
- Website
- Visit website
