(13th Annual)
And new this year the “Fast & the Furriest” Dog Jog & Walk
Fast, Scenic and Traffic free
Date: Saturday May 11th, 2013
Location: Confederation Park, 680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, Ontario.
Race times: 1k – 9:30am. 5k – 10am.
All participants in the 1K will start at the same time from the finish line
- 1K-Runners only- 9:30 am
- 1K-Runners with best friends-9:30 am
- 1K-Walkers and Walkers with best friends-9:30 am
The 5K start will consist of 2 waves.
- 5K- Runners only-10:00 am
- 5K-Runners with best friends 10:10 am
- Walkers and Walker with Best Friends 10:10 am
Race Day Registration and Race Kit Pick up: 8am to 9:30am at the Edge Water pavilion
1k participants please pick up your kits early. At close of kit pick up race kits become the property of Race Kit Event Service Inc.
Course Map: click here (JPEG, 160 KB)
Directions: QEW Centennial Parkway in Hamilton, North on Centennial Parkway to Service Rd. Turn left on Service Rd. to Confederation Park.
Parking: There is plenty of parking inside Confederation Park.
Highlights:
- Fast flat and traffic free.
- New in 2013 “The Fast & the Furriest” 5K & 1K Dog Jog and Walk
- Off-leash area for your dog to warm up & cool down or just have fun.
- Dog tag medals for all K9 finishers of the 5K & 1K
- Course Certified by Athletics Canada measured by Bernie Conway
- Certification number: ON-2006-105-BDC
- Bib Tag timing by Sportstats
- Beautiful flat and very fast traffic free course inside Confederation Park
- Each kilometer is marked
- 1 Aid Station located at 2.5k
Course Record Bonus: $200
- Josephat Ongeri – 14:15 (2008)
- Lucy Njeri – 16:57 (2011)
Awards Ceremony: The awards ceremony will take place at approximately 11:15am. There will be separate awards for the Confederation Park 5K and the Fast & the Furriest 5K.
1k: No Awards. This is a fun run meant to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Race shirts will only be available to kids 12 & under.
Please be there to pick up your award or have someone else pick it up for you. Awards will not be mailed out.
Confederation Park 5K Awards: 1, 2, 3 overall top master and 3 deep in 5yr age groups from 14 and under to 70+
Sub 20 Club: Runners who run under 20 minutes will receive a custom made medal to recognize their accomplishment.
The Fast & Furriest 5K Awards: 1, 2, 3 overall top master and 3 deep in 5yr age groups from 14 and under to 70+
Sub 20 Club: Runners who run under 20 minutes will receive a custom made medal to recognize their accomplishment.
Subaru Of Hamilton Niagara Running Series: Points will be awarded 10 deep in each race in each category towards the series championships. Awards will be presented to 1, 2, 3 overall top master and 3 deep in each 5yr age group from 14 and under to 70+. **Note — there are no points in half marathons or 10k races for the 14 and under category.
Total Points at the end of the series wins. The series awards ceremony, date, time and place to be determined.
Double Points Races: Grimsby Half, Peachbud 10k, Halloween 7K, Grapes Half, Casablanca Classic 8k
Point Races: Grimsby 3k, Jordan 5k, Confederation 5k, Peachbud 5k, Bench 5k, Grapes 5k, Casablanca Classic 3k
Charity Challenge: You can make a donation when you enter or gather pledges if you like.
Course Safety: For everyone’s safety no strollers, dogs or bicycles on the course please. We also strongly recommend that you do not wear headphones while participating.
Race Fees (HST not included)
- Online registration will close on May 8th. No Refunds.
- Eventsonline processing fee extra
- Tee Shirt cut off date: registered by and including April 28th
| Deadline | 5k | 5k With Dog | Souvenir | 1k | 1k with Dog | Souvenir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By and including April 11th | $35 | $40 | Tech shirt | $13 | $18 | Kids Shirt 12 & under |
| April 12th to April 28th | $40 | $45 | Tech shirt | $15 | $20 | Kids Shirt 12 & under |
| April 29th to May 8th | $40 | $45 | No shirt | $15 | $20 | No shirt |
| Race Day | $45 | $50 | No shirt | $18 | $25 | No shirt |
