Sydenham Fall Trail Run

*** Souvenir Sport Bag Update (Posted: Oct 28) ***

DATE:

Sunday, October 16, 2011

RACE START:

10:00 am (Sydenham Track, Sydenham, ON)

RACE DAY KIT PICKUP:

8:30-9:45am at the Sydenham High School Cafeteria, Wheatley St and Rutledge Road (only a few blocks from the start/finish). Washroom facilities available in the school.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The start/finish line is located at the track in Sydenham. This picturesque 8km runs along the north shore of Sydenham Lake on the Cataraqui Trail. The course is relatively flat and fast with the exception of two small hills on the way out and two on the way back. The surface is a combination of 80% trail and 20% road. The turnaround is just past the bridge at Eel Bay. Course Map and race site location.

RACE DETAILS:

Race entry is capped at a maximum of 300 RUNNERS. We expect to sell out again this year, so register early to avoid disappointment. There will be no race day registration.

RACE SOUVENIR:

Register before September 15 to guarantee a commemorative deluxe sport duffel bag! Sorry, no bag after Sept 15, 2011.

ENTRY FEE:

EARLY BIRD ENTRY (before July 15) – $35.00 (includes sport bag)

STANDARD ENTRY FEE (before Sept 15) – $40.00 (includes sport bag)

LATE ENTRY(after Sept 15 until race is full) – $50.00 (sorry, no sport bag)

Register online at www.RunningRoom.com , at Running Room Kingston or mail-in entry (download entry form here). Confirmed entries.

POST RUN AWARDS (Sydenham High School Cafeteria):

- First place male and female will receive $100 cash, plus a free entry to the 2011 race. There will also be an additional $50 bonus if they break the course record!

- Second and third place male and female will receive merchandise awards from our sponsors.

- First place master (over 40) male and female will receive merchandise awards from our sponsors.

- Age category medals (male & female: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

- No duplicate awards.

- All runners and walkers eligible for numerous draw prizes.

- A great selection of post run food and beverages provided. (Please bring your own mug/cup to cut down on waste. Thank you)

COURSE RECORDS:

Male: Taylor Murphy – 25:09 (2007)

Female: Jodi Wendland – 30:30 (2010)

~ First place male and female to break the course record will receive an additional $50 bonus.

SAFETY:

The trail is narrow in places. Be alert. For the safety of yourself and others, please no running strollers or headphones!

RESULTS:

2011 Results, Report and Photos. Previous years results posted at www.RunningByDesign.ca

PARTNERS:

Proceeds from the race will benefit Impossible 2 Possible Youth Expeditions and Experimental Learning Programs. A donation will also be made to the Cataraqui Trail. Please consider making a donation to the Cataraqui Trail to assist in the upkeep of this wonderful trail.

CONTACT:

For more information, please contact info@HealthandAdventure.com

SPONSORS:

Sydenham Veterinary Services 613-376-3618