Sunday, April 21st, 2024
At the HMCS Haida
Join us for the Second Annual Her Majesty's Royal Races in celebration of the Late Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday! This is sure to be a royally unique event.
There are only 1,000 spots available in this great race!
This event will be raising funds for the Army Cadet League in support of the RHLI Cadets - 62 RHLI RCACC.
What's Included
Everyone who registers will receive their choice of a Paddington Bear, or a fascinator and a purse in their race kit, a one of a kind finisher medal, royal treats and more!
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Anyone who places in their age category will also get a special trophy!
Race Information
Refund Policy:
Please note that if the in-person event cannot proceed as planned, it will be switched to a virtual race. In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. You will still receive your race kit and can complete your race on your own and submit your results.
Event Address: HMCS Haida National Historic Site - Pier 9, 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON
Race kit pickup:
Saturday, April 20th, 2024
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON
11:00AM - 4:00PM
HMCS Star
650 Catharine St N, Hamilton, ON
Hamilton, ON
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Race Start Times:
The 1KM event will start at 9:30AM
The 3KM and 5KM event will start at 10:00AM
8:00AM - Race Day race kit pickup begins
9:15AM - Opening Ceremonies
9:30AM - 1KM Race Start
10:00AM - 3KM/5KM Race Start
10:30AM - Awards Ceremony
Parking:
Due to construction in the area, car pooling and drop offs are encouraged wherever possible. Parking is permitted at any of the lots listed below. Please give yourself lots of time to park and walk down to the event site. Please note, nearby parking lots and street parking close to the venue will likely be closed off due to construction and there is NO parking permitted at the HMCS Star.
Race Results:
The 3KM and 5KM events are both chipped timed. Results can be found right after you cross the finish line at SpeedRiverTiming.com
Tour The HMCS Haida National Historic Site
HMCS Haida National Historic Site is thrilled to offer an exclusive 30-minute tour for race participants and their supporters. Guided by an expert interpreter, you will see Pier 8 through the eyes of HMCS Haida's captain as you climb to the ship's open-air bridge and learn about the importance of the 'brain' of the ship. Tour participants will receive a voucher entitling them to return for complimentary admission once HMCS Haida's season begins in May. All minors must be accompanied; access for the tour is via the entrance to HMCS Haida National Historic Site at 658 Catharine St N, Hamilton. Note that the bridge can only be accessed via ladders, and may not be accessible for guests with different abilities and accessibility considerations.
Cost: $8.25 for adults and seniors and $3.75 for children (under 18) - ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
If you wish to tour the HMCS Haida, you must pre-register for a tour when registering for the race.
Tour Time Slots:
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Tours are 30-mins in length. Please keep this in mind when registering. The race 3K/5K race start time is at 10:00AM, and the 1KM race start time is at 9:30AM so do not select a time in which you will be running.
Race Route
Virtual Race Details
Take part in the 2024 Her Majesty's Royal Races virtually from wherever you are! 👑
The virtual race can be completed anytime between April 1st and April 30th, 2024. Participants registering for the virtual race will still get a finisher medal and your choice of a Paddington Bear or a fascinator and a purse. Shipping of virtual race kits is extra. Instructions on how to track and submit your results can be found below.
Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app
How to track your run/walk and record your results using the RunkeeperTM app:
1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard HERE
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary
How to submit your results without RunkeeperTM app:
Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.
1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard HERE.
2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/cgytqk2tjtn9ucf9/results
3. Click the submit a virtual result button
4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.
Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.
Sponsors and Partners
Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners
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Total raised
Registration fees
In-person Royal 5KM Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 27 – Jan 14 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing
Jan 15 – Mar 24 -
CA$75.00
Late Pricing
Mar 25 – Apr 21
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In-person Royal 3KM Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 27 – Jan 14 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing
Jan 15 – Mar 24 -
CA$75.00
Late Pricing
Mar 25 – Apr 21
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In-person Royal 1KM Closed
Online registration closed-
The 1KM race will not be chipped timed.
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CA$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 27 – Jan 14 -
CA$50.00
Regular Pricing
Jan 15 – Mar 24 -
CA$55.00
Late Pricing
Mar 25 – Apr 21
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Virtual Royal 5KM Closed
Online registration closed-
Participate virtually from wherever you are!
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CA$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 27 – Jan 14 -
CA$50.00
Regular Pricing
Jan 15 – Mar 24 -
CA$55.00
Late Pricing
Mar 25 – Apr 21
-
Virtual Royal 3KM Closed
Online registration closed-
Participate virtually from wherever you are!
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CA$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Mar 27 – Jan 14 -
CA$50.00
Regular Pricing
Jan 15 – Mar 24 -
CA$55.00
Late Pricing
Mar 25 – Apr 21
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Swinnerton | CA$108.31 |
| 2 | James Swinnerton | CA$108.31 |
| 3 | Evelyn Wilkie | CA$55.60 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Linda
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Linda HardakerRaised: CA$55.60 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Judith
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Judith GuzmanRaised: CA$54.63 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Julie
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Julie GizzyRaised: CA$54.63 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- VR Pro Inc.
- info@vrpro.ca
