2021 Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche

** LATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION **

"Thanks to our friends at Startline Timing, Online Registrations have re-opened for the Virtual Events - please click here to register:
https://startlinetiming.com/en/registration/2021/rogers,
or come to Race Kit Pickup at Strides to register in person"

Welcome Back to 2021!

We are delighted to announce our 11th Annual Rogers Insurance Run for L'Arche Event, will take place on Saturday 27th March 2021!

For those who have been on the journey with us, or are new to our important fund raising event, Rogers Insurance helped found a mixed Run/Walk Event in 2011 in conjunction with Economical Insurance our "Presenting Sponsor" since inception, and continues to coordinate and lead the Race, in one of the most popular early spring season events on the Calgary Running Calendar.

To date, you have helped raise $500,000 for L'Arche Calgary programs to support people with developmental disabilities.

Here in Calgary, L'Arche supports five homes, a Supported Independent Living Program, and a Tamarak Day Program. L'Arche Calgary creates a community with over 100 people, including 33 core members with disabilities.

L'Arche Calgary is partnered with 30 Homes across Canada, and is part of serving 153 Communities and 21 Community Programs, in 38 Countries on 5 Continents.

Event News!

Traditionally we have provided Certified Half Marathon, 10km & 5Km Distances, here on the City of Calgary Pathways System, not forgetting our 1Km Fun Snowman's Run and Obstacle Course.

Covid-19 has impacted all aspects of our lives and events, including our upcoming 2021 Event format, which will be offered, subject to all City of Calgary & Alberta Health Guidelines in place and obviously may be subject to change.

Our Runners Experience Coordinator will be available for all questions or concerns.

We are offering several options for you to participate.

Venue Facilities & On-Course Details Update!

We are pleased to advised that our In-Person Event Venue will held be on St. Patrick's Island courtesy of the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation at Confluence Plaza.

Paid Parking is available and has been updated as part of the Zoo & St. Patrick's Island 2013 flood rehab at the east end. Zoo members may park free? bridges connect the island park to both the East Village to the south and Bridgeland to the north.

Washrooms will be provided at the Venue for Event Participants only.

Covid-19 has impacted all our lives and that also impacts our Event and in particular our Venue Site, we have engaged a most experienced Event Team which includes a Covid-19 Protocols & Guidelines Coordinator who is working with both the City of Calgary and Alberta Health Services to ensure we meet all directions** as set out and keep all our participants and volunteers Safe!

Traditional facilities and services are for this event will be severely restricted to and include:

1 un-manned table with pre-disinfected spaced individual bottles of water will be provided at the Venue and 10Km - Half way Turn-a-Round locations only,

We are providing an EMT Service with access to transportation at our Venue, plus we will have an On-Course Cyclist with First-Aid Kit for each Route.

Health Canada approved Hand Sanitizer & Hard Surface Disinfectant Products will be in place, noting all Volunteers will be wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment provided by our Event.

IMPORTANT! - No Event Day Late Registration Service Available.

#1 In Person Event - 10Km & 5Km.

Currently we are permitted to offer 2 Distances with a restricted total maximum registration of #200 Participants.

In-Person Event Restrictions** will include separate Start/Finish Line Areas for both the 10Km and 5Km Distances, plus both routes are completely separated.

We will provide links showing full details for both the 10Km and 5Km Distance Routes taking place on the City of Calgary Pathways, which will go in separate directions to meet Covid-19 Protocols.

Whilst these 2 Distances are not Certified for this years Event, both distances will be chipped timed.

We will be providing full City of Calgary & Alberta Health Services** Covid-19 Protocols and Guidelines for all participants.

Saturday March 27, 2021

Start Times.

10K - 8:30am - staggered start time slots will be arranged - Covid-19 Protocols** apply.

5 K - 10:00am - staggered start time slots will be arranged - Covid-19 Protocols** apply

#2 Virtual Event - Half Marathon, 10Km & 5Km Routes.

We can provide City of Calgary Pathway Route Options, Formats, location[s] and date[s] options we leave to our creative participants!

Don't forget, Treadmills, Building Stairs, Back Yards all Count!

Can you help us beat our Virtual Participation Target for Registrations currently standing at #450 participants?

Saturday March 27, 2021 - Sunday April 4, 2021 - 11:59pm inclusive.

#3 Virtual Fun Run - Snowman 1Km Fun Run

This Virtual event is perfect for the L'Arche Community, or runners of all ages.

Runners in the Snowman 1Km will receive a Medal and printable downloadable Race Bib and Finishers Certificate as needed.

We are pleased to advise that L'Arche Edmonton, L'Arche Lethbridge & L'Arche Saskatoon Communities will be participating in our Event!

Out of Town/Province Requests for Mail Out Service will be provided for an additional fee of $5.00. [International Postage Rates will apply.]

Registration Now Open!

Saturday March 27, 2021 - Sunday April 4, 2021 - 11:59pm.

Race-Kit Pick-up for all In-Person,Virtual Events & all Volunteers!

Provided by Strides Running Stores Inc:

Strides Marda Loop - 3558 Garrison Gate SW, Calgary AB T2T 6N1 403-240-4656

Tues 23rd & Wed 24th March 2021 2:00pm-6:00pm staggered time slots will be arranged - Covid-19 Protocols ** apply

Strides Fish Creek - 1119 - 380 Canyon Meadows Dr., SE, T2J 7C3, 403-454-4354

Thurs 25th & Fri 26th March 2020 2:00pm-6:00pm staggered time slots will be arranged - Covid-19 Protocols ** apply

Startline Timing

We are delighted to confirm that Startline Timing will again be leading and supporting us throughout both events!

Best of all they will be guiding you through the complete step by step process for the Virtual Event to ensure your best

experience ever! Plus will provide Printable Bibs and Finishing Certificates for both In-Person & Virtual Events as applicable.

Event Overview.

We welcome all levels of runners, walkers and rollers, [No pets allowed on the In-Person Event] and please note there will be very limited on-course services.

We are only providing a Finishing Medal for all Participants - In Person & Virtual - for our event, and will return to Top Placement Times, Age Categories, Teams & Insurance Industry Awards in the future,

All participants will receive a Race Kit-Bag consisting of a Crested Lunch Bag, Mask, Finishing Medal, Bib and post event, a Printable Finishers Certificate.

Race-Kit Pick-Up at Strides Running Stores Calgary Locations details are provided above.

Out of Town/Province Requests for Mail Out Service will be provided for an additional fee of $8.00. [International Postage Rates will apply.]

Without your registrations and donations our past 10 year's of successes would not have been possible and look forward to seeing you again in 2021.

Mail Out of Race-Kits will commence on Monday 15th March 2021

Back by Popular Demand!

Run the Double -

Register for both the Original St. Patrick's Day Road Race [ Sunday 14, March 2021] and Rogers Run for L'Arche [ Saturday 27th, March 2021] and receive a $25 Gift Card from Stride's Running Store!. You may choose from either the In-Person 10Km or 5Km Distances to participate,

Run the Double - News Update! 3rd March 2021

We are most pleased to announce that we have extended our Run the Double Offer to participate to include our 3 Virtual Distances of Half Marathon, 10Km & 5Km

this will now meet the Original St. Patrick's Day Road Race Event which has now pivoted to an all Virtual Event!

Raise - $250 in donations and we will credit you your registration fee in return.

Contact your Runners Experience Coordinator when reaching your target and the dollar amount has been processed as set out on this platform.

First #10 Registrants - Sorry all taken by the Early Birds!

We will gladly credit back to you - your registration fee! [sorry - does not include any Race-Kit mail-out charge[s] ].

Event Volunteer Opportunities.

In past years you, our 200 plus core supporters have enabled to ensure all our Event successes.

This year we are needing fewer positions for the In-Person Event Day - Saturday March 27, 2021 and will include:

Most important as always - Course Marshalls for both Routes for each of our 20 Locations covering both routes.

Event Venue we need Greeters - 2 [Covid-19 Monitor Role]

Race-Kit Pick Up at Strides - 2

Plus 1 more On-Course Cyclist!

New Position - Ambassadors!

A new approach for us - even if you are not a runner and can't make it to volunteer we still need your vital support,

Consider registering as an Ambassador- individual donations make a difference, you can support a participant or build a team of fund raisers.

We will be drawing for great prizes to recognize the various results be they large or small. Every dollar counts!

Our Ambassador & Social Media Coordinator will support you every step of the way.

Event Sponsors.

It takes a village to make a successful event and that includes Sponsors! We have a Supporter's Club Level available from $250- $750!

Alternately we have an option for Employers to consider arranging with us to provide their support for employees by paying for their registration fees etc.,

Should your organization wish to consider participating, for more information please contact us at:

runforlarche@rogersinsurance.ca

Thank you once more to our Participants, Volunteers, L'Arche Calgary Community, Sponsors and employees, friends, family and general public for your ongoing support in these uncertain times.

Look forward to being in contact with you and see all your postings on social media starting out on Saturday March 27, 2021

All questions or concerns, please direct all/any inquiries to:

runforlarche@rogersinsurance.ca.