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What: A volunteer-organized local half marathon that features a trail-only course.
When: July 28th, 2024.
Race Day Schedule:
Registration: Opens at 7:30 AM
Race start: 8:30 AM
Awards ceremony: ~12:00PM
Where: Hersey Lake Conservation Area, Timmins, ON
Directions: The Hersey Lake Conservation Area can be accessed by vehicle via Boychuk Drive off Hwy 655. Boychuk Drive is 4.46 km from the Hwy 655 / Algonquin Blvd intersection.
Course: ~10.5km trail loop with no road crossings. See course map on the next page. Half marathon will consist of 2 laps of the course. Relay will consist of two legs of 1 lap each. Course will be slightly over half marathon distance.
Minimum Age*
Half Marathon: 16y/o
Half Marathon Relay: 14y/o
*Minimum age requirement according to Run Canada Committee recommendation.
Cost:
| Event | Early Bird price (Before June 15/2024) | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | $50 | $60 |
| Half Marathon Relay | $50 | $60 |
| T-Shirt | $25 |
Race kit: Registration includes a unique Beary Blue bib and 3d printed finish medal.
Finish prizes:
Men's Half
| Event | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Half | $250 | $150 | $100 |
| Women's Half | $250 | $150 | $100 |
| Men's Relay | $100 | ||
| Women's Relay | $100 | ||
| Co-Ed Relay | $100 |
Vendor: Ciao Sandwich Co. is the official Food and Beverage vendor for this event.
Parking: Free parking in the parking lot at the end of Boychuk Drive, and alongside
Boychuk drive. Some of Manitoulin's parking will be available for the event.
Hosted by: Timmins Running Club
Directors: Martin Seguin, Jérémie Lamothe, and Christian Smith
Sanctioning: Athletics Ontario (pending)
