Q: Is there bag check?
A: Yes. Bag check opens at 730 am both days
Q: What time do the events start? *Please note events span 2 days this year and are different than years past*
The Saturday 10km starts at 9AM
The Saturday 5 km starts at 9:15AM
The Sunday Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM
Q: Where is the event located?
A: The event is at the Norwood Community Centre at 87 Walmer
Q: Is there onsite parking?
A: No. onsite parking is limited and reserved for volunteers
Q: I registered for the challenge bundle, when do i get my Winter Warrior Commemorative patch?
A: After you've run your Sunday Half marathon, and made use of our photo wall, you can obtain your challenge patch at a table inside the hall.
Q: Is there an option to run a different distance on the sunday? I am not sure i will be able to run the half.
A: Unfortunately at this point we don't have the shorter distances available on the Sunday. With this being the inaugural year we're only hosting the half on the Sunday, however expansion is on our radar for the future.
Q: Can i purchase extra brunch tickets for my family?
A: Yes. You can purchase extra brunch tickets with your registration
Q: If it's too cold will you reschedule the event?
A: No. We run in all weather. However if there are extreme temperatures in for safety we will switch to an alternate short loop course for the half marathon. Runners are to use their own judgement as whether or not they choose to run. If the weather is not to your personal satisfaction you can always ask for your medal at kit pick up and run it virtually.
Q: Is there water on course?
There is limited water on course and we highly recommend carrying your own as water will freeze quickly and having your own practiced hydration system is always a safe plan!
Q: I missed the cut off to switch go the virtual event, can i still switch?
Officially we can not switch you but you can ask for your medal at kit pick up and run the virtual unofficially.
Q: Is this route a closed course?
A: No. This is an open course so we encourage runners to stay to the sidewalks and pathways.
Q: Is this a timed event?
A: Yes.
Q: I'm A slow runner, is there a course cut off?
A: Not really, our finish line will stay up until the final finisher crosses, however if a runner/walker expects to take more than 4 hours for the half marathon we would encourage them to reach out and arrange to start early out of respect for the volunteers out on course
Q: Can I walk this event?
A: Absolutely. If someone wishes to start early so that they finish amongst the bustle of the full finish line experience they are more than welcome to as well
Q: I haven't heard anything from you about race day? Are you going to send any communications out at all?
A: Odds are fairly high that in the month leading into race day, there have been a few emails. Please check your spam folder as it has happened that Race Roster emails get filtered into spam until you mark us as a safe sender.
Q: Can i register on Race Day?
A: No unfortunately we can not process race day registrations
Please note that we will be updating this section frequently as common questions pop up.
