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5K/10K Frequently Asked Questions
- Race Distance: 5K & 10K
- Start Time: 8:00am
- Entry Fee includes a technical t-shirt, race kit and a great post run party
- Course: An out-&-back course that starts and finishes at finishes at Sunnybrook Park . Route is on flat, paved paths.
- Click here for Route Maps
- Is the race “chip” timed? Yes, we use ChampionChip timing provided by Sportstats.
- Can guys run? Yes, men can show their support by running in the race, but sorry guys, there are no awards and we ask that you don’t cross the finish line before the first woman runner
- Are walkers allowed? Yes, walkers can encouraged to participate
- Is there a time limit? Yes, the time limit is 2 hours for the 10K and 60 minutes for the 5k before the finish line is closed
- Can kids participate? Yes but if someone is under 12 years of age, they must be accompanied by an adult
- Is registration capped? No
- Can I wear my headphones / iPod during the run? Ideally not. You should enjoy the atmosphere and be aware of runners around you and the directions given by course marshals.
- Do you need volunteers? How can I sign up to volunteer? Yes, we need a number of volunteers to help us make the event a success. To sign up, click here and we’ll be in touch
- What is the charitable cause? Our charitable partner is POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario). Click here for more info
- Are there incentive prizes? If you fundraise for POGO and reach the various levels, you are eligible for the prize. Click here for more info
- Where are good places for us to go on the course to cheer on runners?
- Behind the Science Centre... take Eglinton east to Don Mills, go south or right down to the lights at Gateway Blvd., turn right, park at bottom of hill and walk 50m over to paved path
- At the turn-around with the firefighters
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