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RACE DETAILS :: WALKERS & 3:15+ RUNNERS
8:00am start time
Walkers are welcome! All walkers (except race walkers faster than 3hr 15min) will start together at the official 8:00 AM start. Be sure to register as a walker so we can assign your bib number accordingly: select a predicted time of over 3hr 15min when entering online, or check the "3:15+ (8am start)" box on the printed entry forms.
Runners: if you predict a 3hr 15min or longer finishing time, you too should start at 8:00 AM.
If you're not sure about your speed and there's a chance you might finish significantly faster than 3:15, you should definitely start with the main group at 9:00am. See FAQ section for more details about this. Note: if you participated in the early start in the past 2 years and finished faster than 3:00, you cannot go in the early start in 2009 unless you can prove to us you will be going much slower this time (e.g. you have an injury that prevents you from running at all).
The early start division will NOT be chip timed. You DON'T need to pick up a timing chip. You will be hand-timed. Wear your bib number clearly visible on your front where it is easily seen. Your results will be integrated into the posted finish times on the website and for awards purposes (this usually only affects the highest age groups, i.e. 65-69 and 70+).
Be at the official start line on Park Road near the Community Centre by 7:50am for the early start. We will be checking bib numbers to make sure you have the Early Start bib (if not you will be asked to get a new number at the registration table). If you do not get a chance to pick up your package before race day, you may pick it up in the Community Centre from 7:30-7:50am.
Please walk/run on the verge in single file once the 9:00 AM start runners have caught up with you, leaving plenty of room for the runners to pass you safely without stepping into traffic.
When entering the finish area, please stay to the LEFT in SINGLE FILE so that faster runners can pass on your right. Make sure your number is clearly visible and look for the Early Start timer (with clipboard and visi-vest) to make sure your finish time and bib # have been recorded once.
We highly recommend that you wear a reflective orange safety vest. Note, no personal stereo/headphones/i-pod allowed as you will not be able to hear approaching vehicles and runners or volunteer instructions. This is for everyone's safety.
The first water station will be open for you by 8:45 (no one predicting 3:15 or slower should be arriving at 5km before this time!).