RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
RACE DAY IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
It's race week! Please read on for all the details you need to know. Thank you to everyone who has spread the word and supported us - the event is sold out!
- Colin and Tyler
TRANSFERS
Transfers are open until Friday, September 11th. Transfers will only be permitted through the official Race Roster transfer portal. No unofficial transfers will be allowed - meaning if you are using someone else's bib without an official Race Roster transfer, you will not be allowed on-course.
EARLY KIT PICK-UP & SHAKEOUT
Friday Sept. 11th
We will have early kit pick-up available at Gateway City Brewery from 4:00-8:00pm.
Join us for the official NBRR Shakeout Run at 6pm hosted by our friends at North Bay Running Club
5k/10k/HM bibs come with a beer ticket to be redeemed Sept. 11-13th at GCB
All bibs come with a Greco's Presto ticket to be redeemed while supplies last on Sept. 11th.
Picking up your kit early helps out our race day volunteers and keeps your stress low on race day.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday Sept. 12th
7:00: Same-day registration (limited) and Kit Pickup
7:45: 5k Race Start
8:30: Kid's Race Start
9:10: 10k/Half Marathon Start
12:15: Course Aid closing
1:00: Course closes
LOCATION, PARKING, AND SAME-DAY KIT PICKUP
The location of the Start/Finish is the Heritage Railway & Carousels on Memorial. There is limited parking in the three lots on Memorial.
It is recommended that you park at the overflow parking available at the Oak St. parking lot (4) and access the Start/Finish through the pedestrian tunnel. Remember: Memorial Dr. is closed South of our Start/Finish. You must access Memorial parking lots from the North (Main St. W)
1. Shabogesic Beach/King's Landing Lot2. Upper Shabogesic Beach Lot3. Overflow Marina Lot (near Rona)
4. Oak St. Lot (access NBRR via pedestrian underpass)
Same-day Kit Pickup is located at the Start/Finish under the North Bay Road Race tent. Please note, the Bag Drop will not be responsible for missing or damaged items - please leave time to drop anything off in your car that needs to be secured.
WASHROOMS are located at the Marina directly across the street from our start/finish line. We have additional port-a-johns accessible near the Start/Finish. Please avoid using the port-a-johns located beside the carousel ticket booth.
BIBS
Your bib is your ticket to the race. Make sure that your bib is visible at all times while you are on the course and pinned to the front of your short or shirt. Do not bend or fold the bib or your timing chip may not work.
We have timing mats at the following points on the course: 2.5k, 5k, 10.5k. Your friends and family can track your progress by clicking on the North Bay Road Race 2026 event on Chiptime Results, or scanning the QR Codes at the Start/Finish area.
KID'S RACE
presented by North Bay Physiotherapy
The Kid's Race starts at 8:30 from the Heritage Carousel and follows the Goulet Golden Mile on Memorial. You will run South until Regina and then turn around for a quick sprint to the finish! It is almost exactly one Mile in distance.
We will have a Marshall and barricades at the turnaround and Marshalls along the course to ensure there are no vehicles ignoring our road closure.
The Kid's Race finishers will all be awarded a medal. There will not be timing or prizing for the Kid's Race.
5K/10K/HALF MARATHON
Your bib is colour-coordinated to your race distance. Please follow all course markings and turnarounds based on your distance and colour. There will be arrows marking the turns and pylons splitting the lane in areas of two-directional travel.
The Turnaround Points will be marked by a flag as well as a pylon. Make sure that you pass over the timing mat before turning around the Turnaround Pylon, or your timing chip will not be recorded.
Blue = 5k
Red = 10k
Green = Half Marathon
While Running:
*For safety reasons, please avoid avoid wearing headphones that will prevent you from reacting to your surroundings*
Stay Right: When running in areas of two-directional travel, please stay right.
Passing: When passing, pass on the left when possible.
Pedestrians: While there are several warning signs for pedestrians to be careful and avoid the course, we can't predict everyone's behaviour - be safe and announce your presence when passing pedestrians or dogs who have wandered on course.
Marking: Your race will be marked with Blue, Red, or Green arrows and signs. Pay close attention to your turnaround points - the other runners travelling with you might not be in your race! The turnaround points are pylons with signs that are clearly-marked and colour-coordinated.
Aid Stations:
Aid stations are located at 2km, 4.5km, 7.5km, 9.5km. All aid stations will be available on your return loop as well.
All aid stations will have water and Tailwind Endurance Fuel. Aid stations 7.5 and 9.5 will also have Gu Energy Gels.
Medical/Emergencies:
The weather will be hot later in the day - Make sure to hydrate early and often. If you feel any effects of heat stroke/exhaustion please seek medical attention. Medical staff will have access to water and ice.
DO NOT CONTINUE YOUR RACE if you are feeling dizzy or light-headed. Seek medical attention immediately and contact a Medic or 9-1-1.
We will have medical staff available at the Start/Finish and on-course. If you have a medical concern, look for the large red tent or any of our Medics or volunteers. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 first.
There is an ambulance with a Paramedic team at the Start/Finish.
If you ever need to reach a race director about an emergency or safety concern, call us:
RD Tyler - (705) 492-4538
RD Colin - (416) 561-6576
Post-Race:
Stick around post-race to cheer on our runners as they come in! We will have water, Tailwind, and light snacks available to all runners. If you are looking for something to eat while watching the finishers come in there are a number of great options close by:
Downtown North Bay is accessible via the pedestrian tunnel where there are a number of dining options.
Beavertails Food Truck: Located at the Shabogesic Lot across the street
The Boat: Eat-in or take-out on the water
North Bay Farmer's Market: Just under the pedestrian underpass by the North Bay Museum
Our Awards will be on a flexible schedule based on finishers' times. Once all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places are finished we begin announcing the podium prizes.
A Note from your Race Directors:
Thank you to all of our volunteers - running events simply wouldn't happen without the generosity of our volunteers.
Please thank the volunteers any time you see them!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up and supported the 2026 edition of the North Bay Road Race.
See you on race day!
- Tyler and Colin
