Half Marathon
Sunday, October 20th, 2019
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. (9:58 a.m. for Wheelchair Athletes)
Course closes: 4:00 p.m.
Race Kit Pickup: Saturday Oct.19th OR race morning starting at 7:30 a.m. at the start
Wheelchair Divisions: Push Rim or Hand Crank
Bag Check: At start line
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
Strollers not permitted. Walkers ARE welcome. Minimum age: 16
MEDALS
PRICING
Next price increase: March 1st
$65-$100
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
Stay tuned!
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 DOWN: approx. $3.50
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 Pickup if not sold out)
GROUP REGISTRATION
Groups of 11: One free registration
REGISTER NOW for 2019!
Next price increase: March 1st, 2019
RACE CAP 1550 Runners/Walkers
COURSE
Click on map for larger view & for elevation details.
78m 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 towards Fort Erie before turning around at the approximate half way mark. 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 every water station (~every 2.5 k)
CLIF Bloks at half way point in the race
SPECTATOR PARKING
Across from Table Rock Welcome Centre at “Falls Parking Lot” at 6650 Niagara Parkway
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 out approximately one month post-race
