Half Marathon
Sunday, October 23rd, 2022
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Course closes: 3:00 p.m.
Race Kit Pickup: Day before & morning-of options are available
Bag Check: At start/finish line
Parking: Park right at the start at Rapidsview Parking Lot Approx. 10-15 minute walk to start/finish
Strollers not permitted. Walkers ARE welcome. Minimum age: 16
PREVIOUS YEAR MEDAL
2022 medal will be unveiled closer to event day
STARTING CORRALS
Your starting corral will be indicated on your race bib and is based on your predicted finish time
1:45 and under
1:46 to 2:05
2:06 to 2:33
2:34 +
PACE BUNNIES
Every 10 minutes starting at 1:30 to 2:30
AWARDS
1/2/3 Male/Female OVERALL & 1st place in each 5 year age category.
1/2/3 awards presented on site. 1st place age category awards mailed out ~2 weeks post-event
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration closes Wednesday October 19th at midnight. Registration at Kit Pickup if not sold out
BIB TRANSFERS/DISTANCE CHANGES
Log into registration account
Bib transfers (i.e. selling your bib) approx. $13.50
Distance changes DOWN: approx. $4.50
Distance changes UP: approx. $4.50 + difference in cost of lower & higher race
Event will go virtual if cancelled for any reason. No refunds or deferrals permitted. Option to sell your bib before Oct. 9th
Last date for any changes: Oct.9th
(Earlier if race sells out. Distance changes at Race Kit Pickup if not sold out)
GROUP REGISTRATION
Groups of 11: One free registration
Email us once you have 11 registered runners/walkers to obtain registration promo code for your 12th registrant people @ niagarafallsmarathon .com
REGISTRATION for 2022
$85-$120 with option to purchase technical shirt
Fee includes finishing medal and chip timing
Covid Policies
For participants from outside of Canada, please be advised that Canada requires double vaccination to enter for purposes of amateur athletics. Please refer to the Government of Canada website for updates on entry into Canada. If you are not able to enter Canada you have the option to do your race virtually.
All must download & fill out the ARRIVE CAN app 72 hours before entering Canada. Link to APP
RACE CAP 1650 Runners/Walkers
COURSE
The route follows the scenic Niagara Parkway south towards Fort Erie before turning around at the approximate half way mark. 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 every water station (~every 2.5 k)
CLIF Bloks at half way point in the race
SPECTATOR PARKING
Park for FREE right at the start/finish at Rapidsview Parking Lot
SPECTATOR VIEWING ON COURSE
Maps of viewing spots available for download race week
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 ($13 CDN) during your registration under “iTAB.” ITABS are mailed out approximately one month post-race