The GREAT Canadian-American 5k Challenge
Well Folks, in 2018 Canada won with an average 5k time of 36:59. But it was only a squeak over our neighbours (America) who averaged 38:15
2019 the Challenge will continue! All you have to do is show up & run your little heart out on behalf of your country.
We’ll average results & declare a “fastest country” winner the next day. The winning country gets bragging & naming rights for 2019 AS WELL AS the 5k tech shirt designed in their PATRIOTIC colours! How AWESOME is that!
All 5k registered Canadian addresses are automatically part of Team Canada & vice versa. Good luck!
Sunday, October 25th, 2020
Start Time: 9:40 a.m.
Course closes: 4:00 p.m.
Race Kit Pickup: Saturday Oct.24th, Scotiabank Convention Centre OR race morning starting at 7:30 a.m. at the start
Parking: Park right at the start at Rapidsview Parking Lot. Access via Portage Road and Upper Rapids Blvd. Shuttles back to the parking lot from the Finish Line
Single strollers & walkers permitted
2018 MEDALS
STARTING CORRALS
Your starting corral will be indicated on your race bib and is based on your predicted finish time
24 minutes and under
25 to 36 minutes
37 minutes +
AWARDS
1/2/3 Male/Female & 1st place in each 5 year age category up to 79 years. Last category is 80+
1/2/3 awards presented on site. 1st place age category awards mailed out ~2 weeks post-event
IMPORTANT DATES
Register by Oct. 6th to receive a personalized bib with your name on it!
Registration closes Wednesday October 16th at midnight. Registration at Kit Pickup if not sold out
Bib numbers EMAILED week of Oct.7th
BIB TRANSFERS/DISTANCE CHANGES
Log into registration account
Bib transfers (i.e. selling your bib) approx. $12.00
Distance changes UP: approx. $3.50 + difference in cost of lower & higher race
No refunds or deferrals but the option to sell your bib before Oct.6th
Last date for any changes: Oct.6th
(Earlier if race sells out. Distance changes at Race Kit Pickkup if not sold out)
REGISTER NOW for 2020!
Super early bird pricing in effect until October 31st!
$35-$55
RACE CAP 750 Runners/Walkers
COURSE
Click on map for larger view & for elevation details.
35m elevation (pancake flat)
Out and back course starting at Rapidsview Parking Lot on Upper Rapids Blvd in Niagara Falls, CANADA
Finishes right at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada
The route follows the scenic Niagara Parkway south before turning around just before you reach the village of Chippawa. All runners finish at the brink of the majestic Horseshoe Falls. While it can be windy, the views are breathtaking of both the river & the mansions that line the route. This course both starts and ends in Canada.
Porta Potties at start/finish & water stations
NUUN & water at all water stations (~every 2.5 k)
SPECTATOR PARKING
Across from Table Rock Welcome Centre at “Falls Parking Lot” at 6650 Niagara Parkway
GROUP REGISTRATION
Groups of 11: One free registration
CUSTOMIZE YOUR FINISH TIME – iTAB
If you would like to receive a custom insert with your name & finishing time (fits into back of your medal),you can purchase this option ($12 CDN) during your registration under “iTAB.” iTABS are mailed approximately one month post-race
