Niagara ROAD Popup Series 2020

OVERVIEW:

Six different routes, each around 5k with locations in St. Catharines, Lincoln, Niagara Falls & Niagara on the Lake. Runners/walkers have two weeks to run their fastest time on each course & upload results. We reveal only one course at a time with the routes becoming more challenging throughout the three months

LOCATIONS:

St. Catharines, Niagara on the Lake, Niagara Falls, Lincoln, Thorld, Pelham

COST:

Free

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:

Runners, walkers, fast, slow, casual, serious…

DATES:

  • Route #1: October 4th-17th

  • Route #2: October 18th-31st

  • Route #3: November 1st-14th

  • Route #4: November 15th-28th

  • Route #5: November 29th-December 12th

  • Route #6: December 13th-December 26th

FAQ:

Do I run by myself?

YES. You do these courses by yourself or with friends (practice social distancing please!). Of course for the first route, you can sign up for the Run Niagara 5k race on Sat. Oct. 10th or 17th & use those results.

Do I need to register?

YES. The form to register is at the bottom of this webpage

Do I need to do every route to participate

No. You can pick and choose which weeks/routes you’d like to do

How do I track my time?

All routes are available on the FREE RUNGO app or, alternatively we provide a link to upload your results manually with each route

Maps aren’t my thing. What should I do?

Glad you asked. RUNGO has this AMAZING feature where you can listen to a very nice lady tell you where to turn AS YOU’RE RUNNING. Please download the RUNGO app to use this feature

Can I run a route virtually or on my treadmill?

No. There are plenty of virtual races out there to choose from. This challenge is different

How do I enter my time

If you use the RUNGO app to track your mileage, you can upload directly from the app post-run. Alternatively, each route will have a link to upload results manually

Why is my distance not the same as advertised on a route

Most people’s distance will be slightly off with these routes. Plotting routes on a map will render different readings than in the field and course “measurement” is based on following the fastest line possible, which not everyone does on a course. GPS devices may also render slightly different results, depending on reception. Not to worry, we’re sidelining the big prize money for now given the constraints of this Challenge. For your peace of mind, we do test the RUNGO voice guided feature on the routes

COME HANG OUT WITH US & CHIT CHAT ABOUT YOUR RACE!

QUESTIONS?

people@niagarafallsmarathon.com

Registration

  • You only have to register ONCE for any route

  • PDF copy of WAIVER

  • If you are under 18, a parent/legal guardian needs to fill out this form/agree to the waiver on your behalf

  • You will receive a copy of this registration once submitted. Please check your junk box if it does not arrive

Results:results-popup-6

Route #6 – “Grand Fall Finale” 5.94 k

OPEN: Sunday, December 13th to Thursday, December 31st

MANUAL RESULTS ENTRY: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/form/FBSw6tJ5mN

COURSE: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/sPCatzT2ME

LOCATION/PARKING : Link to Dufferin Islands to start/finish & parking

PARKING IS $5!!!! Turn into Burning Springs Rd. from Niagara Parkway & there is parking along the road

LEADERBOARD:https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/leaderboard/FBSw6tJ5mN

NOTES:

  • HIGHLY recommend running this route at least once in the dark to catch the Festival of Lights
  • Upload results only once (duplicate entries will be moved to bottom of Leaderboard)
  • Start/Finish is in line with little “hut” on Burning Springs Rd. You will run/walk up the hill (staying left at the split)

***Make sure you’re getting our emails! people [at] niagarafallsmarathon [dot] com so please check your junkbox if you haven’t received one

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Route #5 – Lincoln Wine Country 5.21 k

OPEN: Sunday, November 15th to Saturday, November 28th

MANUAL RESULTS ENTRY: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/form/DK2aWJZ3yJ

COURSE: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/lPm0zz1JzD ***Start facing UPHILL!!!

LOCATION : FREE parking right at the start/finish at the parking dugout ON GLEN ROAD (BEAMSVILLE/LINCOLN) leading into the “Balls Falls Hike.”

LEADERBOARD:https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/leaderboard/DK2aWJZ3yJ

NOTES:

  • Upload results only once (duplicate entries will be moved to bottom of Leaderboard)
  • Start/Finish is in line with the yellow caution sign with an arrow pointing downhill (Glen Rd.)

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Route #4 – Picturesque Shoreline, Niagara on the Lake” 5.04 k

OPEN: Sunday, November 15th to Saturday, November 28th

MANUAL RESULTS ENTRY: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/form/QuqOA2ESCL

COURSE: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/vjcCaJo2js

LOCATION : PAID parking across from Queen’s Royal Park ON King St. (by the lake) OR any street, Niagara on the Lake. The start/finish is RIGHT IN FRONT of the street signs – Ricardo/Front and King

LEADERBOARD:https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/leaderboard/QuqOA2ESCL

NOTES:

  • Upload results only once (duplicate entries will be moved to bottom of Leaderboard)
  • My fave winery on this route is “Two Sisters.” What about you?
  • Start/Finish is in front of the street signs pictured below. You are heading TOWARD the lake & then following the road (King St.)

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Results:https://niagarafallsmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/results-popup-3-3.pdf

Route #3 – Shorthills “Ball Breaker” 5.46k

OPEN: Sunday, November 1st to Saturday, November 14th

MANUAL RESULTS ENTRY: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/form/aUWsenAAfH

COURSE: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/HR4XAGHmHi

LOCATION : Park at St. Johns Convervation Area, Fonthill. The start/finish is ~300m up the road

LEADERBOARD:https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/leaderboard/aUWsenAAfH

NOTES:

  • Upload results only once (duplicate entries will be moved to bottom of Leaderboard)
  • THIS WILL SUCK BUT YOU CAN ABSOLUTEY DO IT!
  • Start/Finish is in front of the multi-street sign. You are heading down Hollow Rd to start

***Make sure you’re getting our emails! people [at] niagarafallsmarathon [dot] com so please check your junkbox if you haven’t received one

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Results:
https://niagarafallsmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/results-popup-2-updated.pdf

Route #2 – The Old Chocolate Race 5.1k

OPEN: Sunday, October 17th to Saturday, October 31st

MANUAL RESULTS ENTRY: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/form/LwoiRychEg

COURSE: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/4gPFIG8dn3

LOCATION: Malcolmson Eco Park 325 Lakeshore Rd., St. Catharines

LEADERBOARD:https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/leaderboard/LwoiRychEg

NOTES:

  • Upload results only once (duplicate entries will be moved to bottom of Leaderboard)
  • Once you enter the 2nd park (via Melody Trail), pay attention to the quick LEFT turn after the bridge to end up on Cindy Dr.
  • Start/Finish is at the gates at the end of the parking lot

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Route #1 – The Run Niagara 5k Course

Results:
https://niagarafallsmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/results-popup-1-updated.pdf

OPEN: Sunday, October 4th to Saturday, October 17th

MANUAL RESULTS ENTRY: https://routes.rungoapp.com/virtual/race/form/h05kAJ12bM

COURSE: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/DiXA4gjG2m

LOCATION: Locke 1 Welland Canal/Charles Ansell Park at 320 Lakeshore Rd., St. Catharines

NOTES: Out & back route. Start & turn around are marked by purple lines on the paved running path. If you are running on your own, you could always locate the start line, which is by the north end of the boulders across from the parking lot, on the paved path, and run south for 2.5k then turn around & return to where you started

***Emails with results & details of the new route every two weeks come from people [at] niagarafallsmarathon [dot] com so please check your junkbox if you haven’t received one