St Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk

Canadian Paralympic Foundation is sending a team to the Achilles St. Patrick's Day Run/Walk on March 18, 2012

Support our runners and walkers! The Canadian Paralympic Foundation is participating in the Achilles St Patrick's Day 5K run/walk on March 18, 2012.

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Everything you need to know about the race

When & Where?

Date: March 18, 2012

Race start: 10:15 a.m.

Start/Finish: 255 Bremner Boulevard outside of Steam Whistle Brewing, The Roundhouse

All registered runners and walkers receive an event T-shirt (sizes XS, S, M, L, XL). After the race you’ll enjoy a free bowl of hot Irish chili and a pint of Steam Whistle beer while listening to live music and entertainment.

Race kit content

Your race kit will include:

• Event T-shirt
• Bib number
• Product samples from our sponsors
• Final instructions

Race location

Steam Whistle Brewing is located on the south side of the Rogers Centre and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It is accessible by TTC. The best way to get to the race is to take the subway to Union Station and then walk the Skywalk as outlined by the red dotted line on the map.

Download a printer-friendly version of the map.

The Start/Finish Line is on Bremner Boulevard in front of Steam Whistle Brewing. The After Party is inside Steam Whistle Brewing.

Where to park

There is lots of parking in the area, including underground city parking and parking at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

ChampionChip timing

The race uses ChampionChip. Your chip will be at the Start Line for pick up on the morning of the race. Chips must be returned at the Finish Line of the race. Our staff and volunteers will be in the finish chute collecting chips from the runners as they finish.

You must return your chip when you finish. Participants who do not return the chip will be assessed a $40.00 fee. If you accidentally leave with your chip, or pick up your race kit and not attend the event, please return the chip in a packaged envelope to Sportstats, 190 Colonnade Road, Unit #6, Ottawa, ON K2E 7J5.

No Chip = No Time. No exceptions.

Your results are posted at www.sportsstats.ca

Bag check

There will be bag check at Steam Whistle Brewing for $2.00 per bag. The $2.00 will be donated to the Girl Guides of Canada.

Please do not bring valuables with you.

Washrooms

There are washrooms inside the Steam Whistle Brewing, The Roundhouse, and at the Start Line on Bremner Blvd.

Water stations

There is water available at the race midpoint (2.5K) and the finish line.

Award Age Categories

20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70+

Awards

• Overall first: male & female
• Masters first: male & female
• Achilles athletes: top three male & top female
• Runners: top three males & females in each age category
• Walkers: first male & female in each age category
  
  Note: You must walk the entire 5K
• Teams: fastest team, largest team & most pledges raised

Draw prizes

Draw prizes will be awarded after the race in the Steam Whistle Brewing Roundhouse. You must be present to win.

Entertainment

Live music and entertainment will be provided by the Irish group Birling.

General questions

1. What are the key dates for the run/walk?

Race date: March 18, 2012

Race start: 10:15 a.m.

2. What kind of weather can I expect?

March weather in Toronto is generally warming up, but still unpredictable. Will it be T-shirt weather and early spring buds or a late-season snow storm? Here’s the averages for mid-March:

• Average high temperature: 3°C/38°F
• Average low temperature: -4°C/25°F
• Record high temperature: 19°C/67°F
• Average precipitation: 0.23cm/0.09in

Check the current weather in Toronto.

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Race day questions

1. How early do I have to arrive?

You should arrive no later than 9:30 am.

2. Are there washrooms available?

There are washrooms inside the Steam Whistle Brewing, The Roundhouse, and at the Start Line on Bremner Blvd.

3. What is the best way to get to the race?

The best way to get to the race is to take the TTC subway to Union Station and then walk the Skywalk.

Download a printer-friendly version of the map.

4. Where can I park?

There is lots of parking in the area, including underground city parking and parking at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

5. Is there a bag check or a place to store my things?

Yes! A $2.00 donation will go to the Girl Guides of Canada.

6. Can I wear headphones during the race?

While we do not ban the use of portable listening devices, the use of devices such as iPods, MP3 players, Walkman, and the like is discouraged—for your safety and the safety of others. Please be mindful of the other participants and race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings/instructions from police/course officials, or the sound of any vehicles and other participants on the course.

7. Do you use ChampionChip?

Yes. Your chip is supplied to you for the race on the day of the event. Chips must be returned at the completion of the race. Our staff and volunteers will be in the finish chute collecting chips from the runners as they finish.

Learn more about ChampionChip.

8. What is the route of the race?

9. Can my dog run with me?

Sorry, no. Only working dogs are allowed on the course. This is for the safety of all participants.

10. Can I push a baby stroller in the race?

Sorry, no baby strollers are allowed on the course once the race has started. This is for the safety of all participants.