Click on the Logo here to read about the new, July-August-September Team Fitness Challenge Opportunity led by Julie Dabrusin MP Danforth-Toronto.
Anyone and everyone are invited to Register, Share, Donate and support our health care workers across the world who are going to war each day. ITS FREE TO REGISTER!
Keep your distance out on your next run and encourage someone to donate to our cause. Run inside your home, in your backyard, on your condo balcony...whatever it takes and whatever it means for you to be safe. We are inviting every single health care facility across Canada to participate in this massive fundraising drive. Volunteers and Ambassadors wanted too, so maybe join us by spreading the news to every corner of Canada (for starters).
We are here to assist you with a particular goal you may have in mind. Are you a seasoned, veteran runner with little fundraising experience? Are you a new runner or jogger who believes you can train and run for an hour straight without stopping? Maybe you want to run every day for a month without a day off, and accumulate a certain amount of total miles or kilometres? Remember we want you to MOVE, so if running is not your thing consider walking, hiking, riding, swimming, paddling, wheeling or boarding!
We can match your interest with a reasonable fundraising total, and whether your goal is to join us for one day (one run), for a week or for a long time, we appreciate your involvement! Right now there is no finish line in sight in our collective battle against the Corona Virus. But every small thing you do will go a long way towards helping our cause.
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This is what the cool Finisher's Certificates look like. Free when you complete your challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I want to register but have never completed a "race" before.
A: The Isolation Run is not a "race" but you can go fast! It's a movement that allows anyone, of any ability, to run anywhere they can, indoors or outdoors, up/down your stairs, in your basement, in your backyard or if social distancing allows around your block and/or in your community. Run a full marathon even. Run for 24hrs straight! You can also Walk, Hike, Paddle, Swim, Ride, Wheel, Skate or (almost) anything that uses your heart and has no motor.
Q: Is this a Virtual Race that will send me a medal, tshirt and race bib?
A: No, this is not a Virtual Run or Race but somewhat comparable. The difference here is we are much more open and flexible with your goals. If we get some Sponsors and Partners we might be able to get people a souvenir of some kind, and some of our Charity Partners do have fundraising goals and incentives which will include some swag. One of our current Sponsors, www.roadraceresults.com will have a free downloadable certificate available on their website if/when you submit an actual real finish time if you use one of the many apps today connected to GPS. So you can record your efforts for posterity and social media sharing (this Certificate is coming later in April in the new platform release at www.roadraceresults.com
Q: How will I stay motivated when I am cooped up alone in my quarantine life?
A1: Check out great Facebook groups like Self Isolation Running or Quarantined Runners and get inspired, see how runners around the world are managing, setting up courses in their homes and challenging themselves to "go the extra mile" in these uncertain times.
A2: Use some of the many apps and technical devices to record your activity, there are now literally hundreds of them available and most are free. If you have the resources or means you can hire one of the many online coaches available, ask us for referrals if needed!
A3: There are no shortage of great books and inspiring sources to keep your focus up. BUT really all you need to do is turn on the news and check out how the nurses, doctors and everyone on staff are doing inside hospitals and nursing homes. That might inspire you to put those shoes on, again, and go further than you did yesterday.
A4: If you can, go for a run, in isolation and practicing social distancing, and head towards your nearest health care facility. Run your laps around the building and see how that feels. Maybe someone will be watching you from a window who you can provide a welcome distraction for. Or maybe while you are doing laps a Doctor, Nurse, Cleaner or staff member arrives or leaves their shift. Give them a remote high five and tell them you are doing what you can. Then go home and tell 100 friends to donate to your page!
Q: I don't have any alliances or connections to any hospitals, nursing homes since I live remotely and have never required support or medical needs.
A: Perfect. You are one of the lucky ones. Tiptop shape, great genetics, superior hand washing skills. We can suggest 847 places across Canada, don't worry, someone will accept your donations! Close your eyes and randomly pick one from our growing list! As of July we are opening up this opportunity to more non-specific charities in the health care space.
Q: How far should I be running and for how long?
A1: How far you go in kilometres or how long you run in minutes, hours or weeks(!) really depends on your fitness and fundraising goals. If you are new to running or maybe a little out of shape, a good 4-6 week goal would include a 5k run at the end, going non-stop without rest breaks for 5km or approximately 3500 steps! (you may get dizzy trying to count, so instead count how many steps you take in a minute and consider that distance travelled and extrapolate from there). This type of challenge should equate with a $500 fundraising goal.
A2: Maybe you are in decent shape because you are already very active, or you entered the Pandemic Period (PP - March 15th) with some decent fitness under your feet. A long time ago you even entered a charity 10k and survived. Now, with our guidance and support, you might decide that a two-hour run or half marathon distance (21.1kms) is your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). YES! Since this isolation situation won't be going away anytime soon, you can SIGN UP for a 3-4 month plan, aim to raise $1000 (minimum in our opinion) and sink your teeth into this goal. It may change your life, but for certain this COMMITMENT will make a huge difference to or health care workers and its PROVEN 1,000 times over your friends, family and peer network will be impressed with this incredible, achievable goal.
A3: VETERAN, EXPERIENCED runners might be interested in this option. Since NO RACES are happening in the immediate future, the Isolation Run provides our serious endurance athletes with a unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity. Running another marathon for you? BORING. Doing some serious mileage week after week and filling up those training logs. YAWN. Taking your fitness challenge to never-seen-before heights? NOW DO YOU HAVE OUR ATTENTION? How about mentoring a handful of non-runners to take on the Isolation Challenge with you as their GUIDE? How about your GROUP, TRIBE or POSSE collectively taking on a TEAM CHALLENGE, enabling and assisting others and putting out there a BIG FUNDRAISING GOAL of....lets say....$5000? See now we're talking right? As we all know, that 8th marathon you finished really wasn't such a big deal after all. And you qualified for Boston. Big Deal. Today while you watched Netflix our health care workers finished another 16-hour shift and had to watch one of their fellow coworkers die. Maybe they are short on medical supplies and had to re-use their PPE instead of using a fresh, safe, clean one.
With your support anything here is possible. We just need big picture thinkers.
Join Us. Join the Movement. Register now and lets make a difference.
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Registration fees
Isolation Run Closed
FREE! This is for anyone not really sure what to do and how to do it but start here for now!
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FreeApr 16 - Apr 30
New to running and jogging Closed
Experienced Fundraisers Closed
Runners who love high volume challenges! Closed
FREE! If you selected this option, it means you are probably a seasoned veteran of the marathon or ultra marathon, or you enjoy logging large amounts of volume weekly and monthly. You may not have gotten involved with any charitable fundraising efforts but now is the time!
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FreeApr 16 - Apr 30
5 for 5 for 5 Closed
FREE! Want to just raise $5, run 5k, 5 miles or 5 times this week? Then invite five friends? Boom! You can do this too.
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FreeApr 16 - Apr 30
I am on a Race across Canada MP team Closed
This category is new in July for anyone joining their local MP riding / constituency office team doing a little or alot of movement this summer!
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FreeApr 16 - Apr 30
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Wendy Wagner | CA$537.69 |
2 | Jacqueline Slocombe | CA$418.08 |
3 | Anonymous | CA$282.20 |
4 | Brian Wadsworth | CA$261.30 |
5 | Anonymous | CA$261.30 |
6 | Wes and Bev | CA$261.30 |
7 | Anonymous | CA$261.30 |
8 | Diana Donato | CA$261.30 |
9 | Anonymous | CA$250.00 |
10 | Anonymous | CA$209.04 |
11 | Anne Nachshen | CA$200.00 |
12 | Anne and Jeffrey Schwartz | CA$188.14 |
13 | Laurier Women’s Lacrosse Coaching Staff | CA$177.68 |
14 | Nanna (Wren Crossland) | CA$156.78 |
15 | Todd Prior | CA$137.97 |
16 | Margaret and Larry Nachshen | CA$120.00 |
17 | Joan Giddy | CA$108.31 |
18 | Hildi Wolfish | CA$108.31 |
19 | colin fraser | CA$108.31 |
20 | Margaret Easton | CA$108.31 |
21 | Terri & Heather Crewson-Lessells | CA$108.31 |
22 | Hal Sclodnick | CA$108.31 |
23 | Anonymous | CA$108.31 |
24 | Ninja and Kaia | CA$108.31 |
25 | Jennifer Nachshen | CA$108.31 |
26 | Angela Crowe | CA$108.31 |
27 | Barb Saipe & Terry Saltsman | CA$108.31 |
28 | Kenneth Peglar | CA$108.31 |
29 | Anonymous | CA$108.31 |
30 | Leah Powell & Family | CA$108.31 |
31 | Bruce Murray | CA$108.31 |
32 | David M. Hwang Medicine Professional Corporation | CA$104.52 |
33 | Chelsea Rochman | CA$104.52 |
34 | Pat Philp | CA$104.52 |
35 | Vicki | CA$104.52 |
36 | Anonymous | CA$104.52 |
37 | Stacy Torbit | CA$104.52 |
38 | Ron & Christine March | CA$104.52 |
39 | Karen Tan | CA$104.52 |
40 | Lynn Daniel | CA$104.52 |
41 | Julie Prentice | CA$104.52 |
42 | Susan Devins & Warren Rubenstein | CA$104.52 |
43 | Malek Family | CA$104.52 |
44 | Fred Jeffery | CA$104.52 |
45 | Benjamin Sabic | CA$104.52 |
46 | Ryan East | CA$104.52 |
47 | Paula and Bill Roberts | CA$104.52 |
48 | Anonymous | CA$104.52 |
49 | Andrew Smith | CA$104.52 |
50 | Alison Coelho | CA$104.52 |
Top teams
1 |
LifesaversRaised:CA$3,052.97 |
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Mantesso's Isolation Run for Health Care WorkersCA$1,573.77 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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3 |
Team Nanaimo-LadysmithRaised:CA$1,198.59 |
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4 |
Team Toronto-Danforth!Raised:CA$1,113.84 |
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5 |
Sooke Trail and Road RunnersRaised:CA$923.00 |
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6 |
Kanata MavericksCA$843.57 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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7 |
Team Milton: Race Across CanadaRaised:CA$826.48 |
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8 |
Kid RunnersCA$642.78 RaisedCA$600.00 Goal |
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9 |
Laurier Women's LacrosseCA$630.10 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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10 |
Island Health RunnersRaised:CA$470.34 |
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11 |
Hawks Give BackCA$429.72 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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12 |
Vancouver GranvilleRaised:CA$365.82 |
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13 |
The KickersCA$251.78 RaisedCA$250.00 Goal |
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14 |
Caledon Ski ClubCA$235.17 RaisedCA$500.00 Goal |
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15 |
Sunnybrook Lab RatsCA$232.91 RaisedCA$3,000.00 Goal |
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16 |
IESO OneRaised:CA$230.65 |
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17 |
Ottawa Centre's Race across Canada: Team McKennaRaised:CA$190.48 |
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18 |
Team Peter Donato and RoadRaceResults.comCA$78.39 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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19 |
Team IqraRaised:CA$31.36 |
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20 |
Team IrekRaised:CA$27.80 |
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21 |
Team JuicyRaised:CA$26.13 |
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22 |
Darren’s runrun TeamRaised:CA$26.13 |
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23 |
Team HumberRaised:CA$26.13 |
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24 |
McMaster Women's SoccerCA$10.46 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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25 |
Team MaloneyRaised:CA$10.45 |
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26 |
Team Erskine-SmithRaised:CA$5.23 |
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27 |
Cardio Care CountsRaised:CA$5.23 |
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28 |
Queen’s CheerleadingRaised:CA$5.23 |
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Top fundraisers
Contact information
- Event contact
- Peter Donato
- Phone
- 4167075944
- Website
- Visit website