Race Details
DATE
Saturday May 5th, 2018.
LOCATION
The event will take place at the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds @ 240 Line 8 South in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, L0L 2X0.
Saturday May 5th, 2018.
LOCATION
The event will take place at the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds @ 240 Line 8 South in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, L0L 2X0.
COURSE
This chip timed event will have two races: 2.5 km (14 & under only) and 5 km (all ages). The course is a flat 2.5 km loop on gravel pathways, which takes participants through open fields, past scenic landmarks, and through a wooded pond area.
REGISTRATION
The “Oro-Medonte Kids Run” is open to kids of all ages, as well as their family and friends. Entry for both races combined will be capped at 300 participants. Online registration will close @ 11:59 pm on May 2, 2018. People will be able to still register @ the pre-race day pick up (see below for date and time) and the morning of the run. Same day registration will close at 9:00 am or until registration is sold out.
Pricing
2.5 km - Register by March 31, 2018 - $25. After April 1, 2018 - $30.
5.0 km - Register by March 31, 2018 - $35. After April 1, 2018 - $40
4 PERSON RACE TEAMS
Participants of all ages can form 4 person race teams during registration.
RACE PACKAGE
Hot dog, ice cream, and a drink will be included in the participant race package, along with an event t-shirt and medal. Onsite t-shirt printing will not be available. We are planning for 300 participants. Medals takes 4 weeks to order! Children will be the priority for the event, but we can look to order more if we exceed these numbers.
The “Oro-Medonte Kids Run” is open to kids of all ages, as well as their family and friends. Entry for both races combined will be capped at 300 participants. Online registration will close @ 11:59 pm on May 2, 2018. People will be able to still register @ the pre-race day pick up (see below for date and time) and the morning of the run. Same day registration will close at 9:00 am or until registration is sold out.
Pricing
2.5 km - Register by March 31, 2018 - $25. After April 1, 2018 - $30.
5.0 km - Register by March 31, 2018 - $35. After April 1, 2018 - $40
4 PERSON RACE TEAMS
Participants of all ages can form 4 person race teams during registration.
RACE PACKAGE
Hot dog, ice cream, and a drink will be included in the participant race package, along with an event t-shirt and medal. Onsite t-shirt printing will not be available. We are planning for 300 participants. Medals takes 4 weeks to order! Children will be the priority for the event, but we can look to order more if we exceed these numbers.
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Menchie's has also generously offered to provide each participant (18&U) with a frozen yogurt certificate (valued up to $7) redeemable at their Bayfield store location.
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PARKING
Parking and entry to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds is free. Access off line 8 near Hwy 11. Parking for the public will be limited to parking lots #1 and #2. Refer to Event Layout Map on home page.
Pre-Race Day Kit Pick Up – May 4, 2018 @ Shanty Bay Public School
5:00 pm Pre-Race Day Pickup / Onsite Registration Begins
7:00 pm Pre-Race Day Pickup / Onsite Registration Closes
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 am Race Kit Pick Up / Race Day Registration Begins
9:00 am Race Kit Pick Up / Race Day Registration Closes
9:00 am Course Walk Though Begins
9:30 am Welcome / O’Canada / Stretches
10:00 am 2.5 km Kids Run (14 & Under Only)
10:30 am 5.0 km Kids Run (All Ages)
11:00 am BBQ Begins
12:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Door Prizes
12:30 pm Event Ends
Parking and entry to Burl’s Creek Event Grounds is free. Access off line 8 near Hwy 11. Parking for the public will be limited to parking lots #1 and #2. Refer to Event Layout Map on home page.
Pre-Race Day Kit Pick Up – May 4, 2018 @ Shanty Bay Public School
5:00 pm Pre-Race Day Pickup / Onsite Registration Begins
7:00 pm Pre-Race Day Pickup / Onsite Registration Closes
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 am Race Kit Pick Up / Race Day Registration Begins
9:00 am Race Kit Pick Up / Race Day Registration Closes
9:00 am Course Walk Though Begins
9:30 am Welcome / O’Canada / Stretches
10:00 am 2.5 km Kids Run (14 & Under Only)
10:30 am 5.0 km Kids Run (All Ages)
11:00 am BBQ Begins
12:00 pm Awards Ceremony and Door Prizes
12:30 pm Event Ends
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd per event (2.5 & 5 km). Age level category (i.e., 14&U, 12&U, 10&U, 8&U, 6&U) prizes for the 2.5 km run will also be awarded. For each event, there will also be a prize awarded for the team with the best 4 runners. Highest individual, school, and corporate fundraisers will also receive a prize for their efforts related to fundraising for RVH. Lastly, a prize will be awarded for the winner of the kid’s “Mental Health Matters" Artwork Challenge.
Up and Out, providers of sporting gear four trails and tails out of Orillia, is generously donating Salomon trail shoes (valued @ $150) to both male & female 1st place finishers of the 2.5 km race. Game on!
Canada's Wonderland has donated two (2) single day general admission tickets for the highest individual fundraiser for RVH's Child & Youth Mental Health Program. That is a game changer. Good luck with your fundraising!
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd per event (2.5 & 5 km). Age level category (i.e., 14&U, 12&U, 10&U, 8&U, 6&U) prizes for the 2.5 km run will also be awarded. For each event, there will also be a prize awarded for the team with the best 4 runners. Highest individual, school, and corporate fundraisers will also receive a prize for their efforts related to fundraising for RVH. Lastly, a prize will be awarded for the winner of the kid’s “Mental Health Matters" Artwork Challenge.
Up and Out, providers of sporting gear four trails and tails out of Orillia, is generously donating Salomon trail shoes (valued @ $150) to both male & female 1st place finishers of the 2.5 km race. Game on!
Canada's Wonderland has donated two (2) single day general admission tickets for the highest individual fundraiser for RVH's Child & Youth Mental Health Program. That is a game changer. Good luck with your fundraising!
VOLUNTEERING
We are grateful to the Oro District Lions Club for providing volunteers for our event. We are in need of additional volunteers however. Please Contact Us if you are interested in volunteering at our event.
We are grateful to the Oro District Lions Club for providing volunteers for our event. We are in need of additional volunteers however. Please Contact Us if you are interested in volunteering at our event.