Finisher's medal: click to enlarge
Schools Challenge
The Program
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The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to announce the sixth annual SCHOOLS MARATHON CHALLENGE in conjunction with the Niagara Falls International Marathon. New for 2010 is the partnership with the Niagara 1812 Bicentennial Legacy Council, inviting participants to explore the heritage sites along the race course, commemorating 1000 days of war and celebrating 200 years of peace.
The Schools Marathon Challenge is designed to help children become physically fit through the sport of running. The program is of no cost to schools and fits in with the Ontario Physical Education curriculum.
Each school will be provided with a marathon information kit, consisting of:
- Information sheets
- Registration Forms
- Log Book
- Posters
- New commemorative timing chips for all participants!
Each student will be required to complete a combined total of 40 kilometres from the start
of the school in September to the day prior to the running of the Niagara Falls International Marathon on Sunday, October 24 at 10:15am.
Each registered student will be provided with a Brooks running log book to record the date and distance run, and have it verified by their physical education teacher, principal or parent/guardian.
On race day, there will be free parking at the Niagara Falls People Mover parking lot and
participants will assemble there. At 10:15am the participants
will run to the official finish line, a distance of 2.195 km to complete the marathon distance
of 42.195 kilometres. Upon completion of the marathon, each runner will receive a finisher's
medal, T-shirt and a goody bag loaded with free samples and coupons.
The deadline for returning registration forms to the Niagara Falls International Marathon office is September 30, 2010. This is necessary for the ordering of T-shirts, medals, food, etc.
For more information, please contact the Niagara Falls International Marathon office at (905) 356-9460.
The school with the most student participants will receive a FREE pizza party after the race.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run the 2.195 km with my child(ren)?
Absolutely. The Schools Marathon Challenge is an excellent opportunity to get the entire family involved in physical fitness and parents/guardians are definitely allowed to run with their kids.
Where can I park my car on Race Day?
There will be complimentary parking at the People Mover parking lot located across from Marineland.
What is the due date for registration forms and who do we give them to?
Registration forms must be handed in to the school no later than September 30, 2010. This is to ensure that there is enough time to order medals, T-shirts, goody bags, etc.
How do I get more information about the Schools Marathon Challenge?
You can contact the Niagara Falls International Marathon office at (905) 356-9460 or info@niagarafallsmarathon.com. You can also check this website for information and updates.
Where do I meet my child after the race?
Students will assemble as a group with other children from the same school with the leadership of a teacher and/or parent. After the race children will reassemble with fellow students and the teacher in charge in the corral. All will exit the corral as a group where parents can pick-up their children. There will be a podium set up for photos.
Questions? Need Info?
Please direct any questions and information requests to:
Niagara Falls International Marathon
5300 Willmott Street,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 2A7
Tel: 905 356-9460, Fax: 905 356-7156, Email: info@niagarafallsmarathon.com