Fiddle50 Pre-Race Info
Race Day - Saturday, June 3
Race Location – Fiddle Park, 515687 County Road 11, Shelburne
Bib Pickup - available at race site beginning at 6:30am and continues until 9:25am
Race day timeline:
100K Relay & 80K begins at 7:00am
50K begins @ 8:00am
25K begins at 9:00am
10K begins at 9:30am
We are excited to see everyone!! The second annual Fiddle50 is going to be a little big bigger than last year with double the fun!
As there aren't that many of you, we decided to count laps manually so we will have volunteers checking off your laps off based on your bib number so please make sure it's visible.
Parking is free, please follow signage and park within pylon area.
Relay Teams - your runners will be required to fill out a registration form to collect personal data and emergency contact info as well to sign the waiver at bib pickup.
Cup-Free – It’s looking like it’s going to be a warm day. As we are doing our part for the environment, all of our events are now cup-less. Please bring your own reusable cup/vessel (with your name on it) as you can leave it on the aid station table and fill it up as needed. We will have a water and Skratch electrolytes on hand. Our GottaRunRacing 250ml silicone flask will be available for sale at bib pickup - $15 cash.
Aid Station - we will have typical aid station food like fruit, sweet and salty snacks, pb&j sandwiches etc. If you have a specific dietary need, please bring what you need and we can have it ready for you.
Alcohol - is not permitted on Town of Shelburne property.
Shelter - feel free to bring a shelter if you like. There is lots of grass space right beside the track that you can set up a chair, tent etc. We will have room under our tent too if you don't have one. If you are bringing a tent, please check in with Jodi or Norman to direct you to the best spot to set up.
Many thanks to our community sponsors, including Towne Fitness, Crewson Insurance, Mono Centre Brewing, and Ice River for their support!
Lastly, please take a moment to thank our awesome volunteers when you see them because without them, there is no race!
See you on race day!
Jodi & Norman
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Fiddle Park
Shelburne, Ontario
Join us for the second annual running of the Fiddle 50. Named after our venue, Fiddle Park, which has the honour of hosting the The Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship, which dates back to 1951.
All races feature the same 1K loop around the Park...scroll down for all the good stuff like The Course, Swag, Relay & Virtual Options, and more!
Registration fees
Towne Fitness 10K - starts at 9:30am Closed
Online registration closed-
This one's for you if you are new to running, or want to know what this ultra business is all about! Our community sponsor, Towne Fitness, will be offering a clinic in Shelburne to train for this distance, stay tuned for more information.
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$45.00Jan. 10 – Feb. 28
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$50.00Mar. 1 – Apr. 30
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$55.00May 1 – Jun. 1
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The Half 50K (25K) - starts at 9:00am Closed
Online registration closed-
Half of 50 is 25, so that's 25 loops around the old park for you, giddy up!
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$65.00Jan. 10 – Feb. 28
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$70.00Mar. 1 – Apr. 30
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$80.00May 1 – Jun. 1
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The 50K - starts at 8:00am Closed
Online registration closed-
50 times 1K is still 50K no matter how you slice it; you got this!
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$80.00Jan. 10 – Feb. 28
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$90.00Mar. 1 – Apr. 30
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$100.00May 1 – Jun. 1
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The 50 Mile - starts at 7:00am Closed
Online registration closed-
50 Mile aka 80K - that's 80 loops folks!
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$90.00Jan. 10 – Feb. 28
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$100.00Mar. 1 – Apr. 30
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$125.00May 1 – Jun. 1
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100K RELAY - starts at 7:00am Closed
Teams of 4 to 6 runners. Split up the 100 loops as you wish. Each runner must complete at least 1 loop. Only the team captain needs to register, we will contact the captain for all runners' details leading up to race day. *This distance requires a minimum of 5 teams registered no later than April 30th. We will contact the captain to advise if the relay is cancelled, so be sure to register early to ensure we can move forward!
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$350.00
Per team
Jan. 10 - Jun. 1
Virtual 10K - Canadian Participants Closed
Live too far away? Schedule conflicts? FOMO? No problem! Sign up for our virtual event and we will send you a custom medal, bib and swag item so you can participate any day, anytime, anywhere! Virtual Run Packages will start mailing mid May via Canada Post.
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$45.00
includes shipping within Canada
Jan. 10 - Jun. 1
Virtual 10K - International Participants Closed
Live too far away? Schedule conflicts? FOMO? No problem! Sign up for our virtual event and we will send you a custom medal, bib and swag item so you can participate any day, anytime, anywhere! Virtual Run Packages will start mailing mid May via Canada Post.
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$55.00
Includes shipping to addresses outside of Canada.
Jan. 10 - Jun. 1
THE COURSE
It's a 1 kilometre square loop and it is pretty darn flat! In fact, we are going to go out on a limb and say it is Canada's flattest 100M! You will change direction every hour so you don't get dizzy! The surface is similar to a rail trail, hard-packed dirt.
The facility has indoor washrooms and showers.
We have access to a full service kitchen so our aid station will be stocked!
There is a covered shelter that can be used for sun, harsh weather or just when you need a break.
Lots of space to park on a grassy field.
SWAG
Each finisher will receive our custom fiddle medal as well as a logo'd swag item! Swag details coming soon.
Each participant will also receive a coupon valid for one free 11oz pint of beer from Mono Centre Brewing Co. that can be redeemed at the brewery in Mono up to October 15th, 2023.
RELAY TEAMS
100K Relay (100 loops total) - team can consist of 4 to 6 runners. **
How you divide up the loops is up to you but each runner must complete a full loop before switching out in area marked for transition.
Runners must wear the chipped bib in order for loops to count; therefore, you will need to remember to transfer it from runner to runner.
All team members will receive a finisher medal and swag item.
Come up with a fun name for your team, we encourage tongue-twisters that will mess up our announcer!
If you have a Corporate Sponsor for your team, send us their logo and we'll acknowledge it on our website and on race day (hint: get them to cover your race fees!)
Only the team captain needs to register, we will contact the captain for all runners' details leading up to race day.
**Relays require a minimum of 5 teams registered no later than April 30th. We will contact the captain to advise if the relay is cancelled, so be sure to register early to ensure we can move forward!
AID STATION / CUP-FREE EVENT
We will offer an array of typical salty and sweet snacks, electrolytes, water, ice, hot soup (after dark), etc. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, we suggest you bring your own to be safe.
This is a CUP-FREE event, therefore you will need to bring your own handheld, hydration pack or bottle to fill. Check out our 250ml silicone flask - available to purchase with registration or on race day.
CUTOFF *DROP BAGS * SHELTER
CUTOFFS - revised
The cutoff time is 11:59pm Saturday,17 hours for the 80K and relay teams.
DROP BAGS/SHELTER
There is ample space along the route to setup your own spot for a drop bag. We will have a designated spot under the shelter for drop bags as well. You are more than welcome to bring a shelter (no larger than 10' x 10' please) and we will direct you where to set it up.
COMMUNITY PARTNER
We have partnered with the good folks at the Shepherd's Cupboard in Shelburne. Their vision is that every person in Shelburne would have access to healthy food and no one would go hungry. If you'd like to help them out, you can donate funds during registration and/or send out a link to your family and friends to donate on behalf of your run. Receipts for donations of $25 or higher can be requested, and will be issued by Compass Church.
To learn more about Shepherd's Cupboard, visit their website.
Thank You for helping us to support a wonderful, local charity!
VIRTUAL RUN OPTION
Live too far away? Schedule conflicts? FOMO? No problem! Sign up for our virtual event and we will send you a custom medal, bib and swag item so you can participate any day, anytime, anywhere! Virtual Run Packages will start mailing mid May via Canada Post.
THE FINE PRINT
* No refunds. If race is cancelled for any reason, you will be automatically deferred to the 2024 race.
* Not trained up and want to change to a shorter distance before race day? No problem. As long as the event you want to change to isn't sold out, you can transfer via your Race Roster account. $5.00 processing fee and no refund of difference in registration fee.
* Feeling good and want to change to a longer distance before race day? Sure thing. As long as the event you want to change to isn't sold out, you can transfer via your Race Roster account. $5.00 processing fee plus pay the difference between registration fees.
* Dogs are welcome, must be leashed and under control at all times but NOT allowed on the actual course. There is a dog park adjacent to the course. NO strollers on course.
* We will follow all Government and Health Guidelines as part of our COVID Safety Plan. Any restrictions or protocols will be posted here leading up to race day.
TIMING & RESULTS
Fiddle 50 2023 results
Fiddle 50 2022 results 
AWARDS
Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers male/female in solo events will be acknowledged atop our podium with a selection of local goodies from a community sponsor. Top Relay teams will earn a sweet shareable prize too!
FOLLOW US
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ATHLETICS ONTARIO RACE SANCTION & TRILLIUM RACE SERIES
Fiddle50 is not only Sanctioned by Athletics Ontario, but also part of the Athletics Ontario Trillium Running series, where Athletics Ontario members will be recognized and rewarded for participation in this race, among other Sanctioned races in the series. Are you an Athletics Ontario member, or wish to join? LINK to register
Event schedule
- Sat., June 3, 2023 6:30 a.m. - Bib Pickup Starts and will remain open until last race starts
- Sat., June 3, 2023 7:00 a.m. - 100K Relay & 80K Starts
- Sat., June 3, 2023 8:00 a.m. - 50K Solo Starts
- Sat., June 3, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 25K Starts
- Sat., June 3, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 10K Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jodi McNeill
- gottarunracing@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website
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