The 2020 Wooly Bully Races

The
Wooly Bully Races

• August 16, 2020

'On beautiful and historic Amherst Island'

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The 'Wooly Bully Races' have been cancelled for 2020 and will be next staged on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Many thanks for your patience and we hope for your support for next year's event.

The Wooly Bully is a terrific family event which has three different distances: 1K Kids Fun Run, 5K/10K races.

The 10K race counts for points towards the KRRA members race series standings. The 10K is also the final event in the ‘Tri-Island Series,’ that also includes the “Howe Island Hustle” and the “Wolfe Island 5K.” Go to www.krra.org for details on both 2020 series.

Races

5/10K are held on a very scenic out and back route along the South Shore of Lake Ontario. There will be at least 2 aid stations, each kilometer will be marked.

1K Fun Run

A timed event for children 5-12 years of age on an out and back course. It will be timed but there will be no prizes for top runners. Parents can run with their children if they feel it necessary but not required to register. Each child will receive a souvenir ribbon at the finish line and refreshments.

FEES:

1K - $10 until August 14

5/10k 19 & Under: $15 (until June 29th); $20 (June 30th - August 14th; KRRA member 19 & Under: $15 until August 14th;

5/10k 20 years & older: $40 (until June 29th) $45 (June 30th - August 14th;) KRRA members $35 (until June 20th) $40 June 30- Aug. 14th

Fees do not include online processing charges. HST is not charged for this event.

RACE START TIMES:

1K: 9:30 A.M. 10K :9:45 A.M. 5K: 9:50 A.M.

AWARDS/PRIZES

1ST 3 OVERALL, MALE & FEMALE 10K & 5K RACES PLUS TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES

10K - 19& under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

5K: 14& under; 15-19; 20-29;30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

There will be several random draw prize draws, thanks to our generous partners at 'Runner's Choice Kingston' and East Side Mario's, Division Road, Kingston and local merchants.

The 2020 'Tri-Island Series' medals will be awarded to those who have met the participation standard outlined on the KRRA website immediately after the last runner has completed the 10K.

LOCATION

The race site is at the farm of Dave Willard, Amherst Island, 600 South Shore Road. Signs will direct you to the sight once you leave the ferry.There will be portable toilets and a baggage check will be provided.

GETTING TO AMHERST ISLAND

SHUTTLE SERVICE

There will be a shuttle service that will operate between the Stella dock and the race site, on the south shore of Amherst Island. You can cross over at either 7:30 or 8:30 a.m.and the bus will do the rest. You can park your car at the Millhaven Legion, located 120 County Road 4, north of Highway 33 and a short walk from the ferry dock. There will be a $5 fee to take the ferry, which can be purchased when registering on line.

AMHERST ISLAND FERRY SERVICE

Runners can take the Amherst Island Ferry from the ferry dock on Highway 33 in Millhaven, 5 kilometres east of Bath, Ontario. The ferry leaves on the half hour. The 8:30 a.m. ferry is the last one prior to the race starts at 9:45 (10K) and 9:50 a.m. (5K). Round trip cost is $9 but you can purchase a reduced fare ticket of $5 when registering online for the race. These will be distributed to runners on race day prior to boarding the ferry. Car pools are highly recommended, especially if travelling over on the 8:30 a.m. ferry. You can meet at the Millhaven Legion and then arrange your car pool from there.