Alive to Strive Race 2020 Course vivre ses defis

1K Walk/Fun Run: Start and finish on Terry Fox Track.

5K Walk/Run: Starts at Hogs Back Road (near the Terry Fox Athletic Facility), turns down Colonel By Drive for an out and back route returning to Hogs Back Road and feeding in to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility for a final 200 m around the track to the finish.

*Please note: Athletes competing with Wheelchair -- This race navigates over curbs and/or sidewalks, making it unsuitable for wheelchair racing. It may be suitable for recreational competitors. Please consult further with Marie-Eve Chainey if interested. alivetostrive@gmail.com

5K Team Challenge: This race will begin and follow the same path as the 5 km Run/Walk. Teams will consist of 4 to 10 members. All members run the whole 5 km. The top 4 times from each team will be used to determine the winning team!

10K Walk/Run: Starts at Hogs Back Road (near the Terry Fox Athletic Facility), turns down Colonel By Drive for an out and back route returning to Hogs Back Road and feeding in to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility for a final 200m around the track to the finish.

Click here for a bigger 5K and 10K course map

1K Course Map

A free, healthy lunch will be served to all participants starting at 10:30AM under The Cooperators's Tent

You will have the choice of a meat or vegetable option

Race Kit Pickup times and locations:

Friday, April 24th, 2020
4:00 pm. - 8:00 pm.
Running Room Bank Street Location
901 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 3W5
Ph: (613) 233-5617

Saturday, April 25th, 2020
10:00 am. - 2:00 pm.
Terry Fox Athletic Facility
2960 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON K1V 1H8
Ph: (613) 247-4883

Sunday, April 26th, 2020 (Race Day)

• 5K, 5K team and 10K at Hog's Back Park starting at 8:00am
• 1K at Terry Fox Athletic Facility starting at 10:00 am.

Alive to Strive Race 2020 Tech long sleeve shirts are available for an additional $20.

Special mention on shirts for Dialysis patient, Kidney Donor and Kidney Transplant Recipient!

Please see below for sizing chart

Neck: Measure around at the base of your neck

Chest: Measure just under the arms at the fullest part of your chest

Sleeve: Measure from the center back of the neck, over the shoulder and down to the wrist bone

**Teams must have a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum 10 participants.

The 5K Team Challenge is not a relay, ALL team members must walk or run the whole 5 km. Each team’s 4 best times will be added to determine the winning teams.

Online registration will close April 24 at 11:59 p.m. Late entries to all races will be accepted at Race Kit Pickup (Friday and Saturday) as well as on race day Sunday, April 28 starting at 8 a.m.

* Participants must register a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start time of their event. If a participant registers later, his/her time chip will not be activated and he/she will not have an official time.

Late registrations are available during race kit pick times on Friday April 26th, Sat April 27th and Sunday April 28th - all race fees and shirt sale during late registration must be paid in cash ONLY.

Late Registration Fees:

1K – $20

5K – $55 , youth $25

10K - $65

5K team - $55 per participants (minimum 4 participants per team)

Alive to Strive Kidney Fitness Project is a volunteer base non-profit organization committed to education and public awareness about issues surrounding chronic kidney disease and its prevention. The organization operates a fitness and weight loss grant program benefiting those living with chronic kidney disease in the Ottawa area. All funds for the grant program come from the annual Alive to Strive Race

We work directly with individuals living with chronic kidney disease in the Ottawa area, helping them attain and maintain a healthy lifestyle thanks to our Active Living Grant Program.

Please visit our website for more information www.alivetostrive.ca

site en français www.vivresesdefis.ca

Le projet de forme physique « Alive to Strive » est un organisme sans but lucratif, 100% bénévoles, qui se consacre à l’éducation et à la sensibilisation du public à la maladie rénale chronique et à sa prévention. L’organisme dirige un programme de bourses pour la mise en forme et la perte de poids au profit des gens atteints de maladie rénale chronique. Tous les fonds pour le programme de bourse Vie Active, viennent de la course annuelle Vivre ses Défis

Nos programmes de bourses Vie Active aident les personnes vivant avec une maladie de rein chronique, à établir et à rejoindre des objectifs personnels de mise en forme et établir des liens avec d'autres individus vivant la même situation.

There is a parking lot at Hog's Back Park and at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Both of these parking lots are free. If they are full, there is paid parking available at Mooney's Bay as well as nearby street parking.

Please keep in mind where your start line is:

5K and 10K events: Hog's Back Rd.

1K family friendly walk/run: Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

• For the safety of all participants, no in-line skates or animals (with the exception of guide-dogs) will be allowed on any of the courses or at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. Participants with strollers are allowed but will be asked to start at the back of the group to prevent any injuries.
• Race Tech long sleeve shirts are available for an additional $20. Sizes available are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• The 10K is a walk/run event but must be completed within 2 hours
• Timing chip for the 5K walk/run, 5K Team Challenge and 10K walk/run will done by Quidchrono and will be included in your race kit on the back of your bib.
• Any inquiries regarding timing should be directed to Quidchrono info@quidchrono.com

Entry fees are non-refundable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate.

Alive To Strive Kidney Fitness Project, in consultation with city officials and local law enforcement agencies, has the authority to cancel any event for emergency purposes. If such emergency conditions force cancellation, refunds cannot be provided since funds may have been already been spent in preparation for Run Day.