Canada Day Races ??

[HCcD]

So, who is racing in the Canada Races / Events, in your respective locations this year?

In Ottawa, there are actually two events this year .. the Annual Bushtukah Canada 5K and 10K and kiddie races in Kanata http://www.runottawaclub.ca/events/calendar/28th-annual-canada-day-road-races/

and,

The new 5K at The Game of Life Run/Walk, in support of the Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC)’s grassroots sport programs in Africa and the Caribbean hosted by the RR ... http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=8010

[abirdd]

Anyone have Canada Day run suggestions for Etobicoke or Mississauga areas? My little guy would love to do a 3K or 5K, but he'd be game for something shorter, too. Basically, he wants his Nana/Uncle/Aunt/Cousin to watch him run

[HCcD]

Anyone have Canada Day run suggestions for Etobicoke or Mississauga areas? My little guy would love to do a 3K or 5K, but he'd be game for something shorter, too. Basically, he wants his Nana/Uncle/Aunt/Cousin to watch him run

Not sure if you have already seen this, but here are the RR ones in Ontario for July 1st ... http://www.events.runningroom.com/hm/index.php?sort=&step=&sub=1&y=2012&m=07&f_prov=ON&tab=2

Sunday July 1, 2012
Barrie Canada Day 2012 Barrie, ON
10K Run
10K Walk
1K Kids
5K Run
5K Walk

Downsview Park 5k Fun Run Toronto, ON
5k Fun Run
Kids' Run

Dryden Canada Day Triathlon Dryden , ON
Adult team
Individual adult
Kids Individual
Kids Team

Elora Canada Day 5K and 10K - 2012 Elora, ON
10K Run
5K Run/Walk

Green Germann Sakran Canada Day 5K - 2012 Burlington, ON
1K Run/Walk
5K Run/Walk

Run to Get it Done-Avonmore Avonmore, ON
10km Run
2km Run
2km Walk
5km Run
5km Walk

The Game of Life Run/Walk - Ottawa - 2012 Ottawa, ON
1K Kids Run
5K Run/Walk
Corporate/Club/School Entry

Thunder Bay Canada Day 5km 2012 Thunder Bay, ON
1K Kids Race
5K Run/Walk

Walden Firecracker 5k Lively, ON
5K Run/Walk

Wolfe Island Classic Marysville, ON
10K Individual
5K Individual
Family 5K/10K

[Robinandamelia]

My daughter Amelia (9) and I are running the Barrie Canada Day 5K! This will be our 4th year (she usually does the 1K).

[Robinandamelia]

Anyone have Canada Day run suggestions for Etobicoke or Mississauga areas? My little guy would love to do a 3K or 5K, but he'd be game for something shorter, too. Basically, he wants his Nana/Uncle/Aunt/Cousin to watch him run

I would do the Downsview 5K it looks like a good one. I would have tried that this year for something different, but I have to take my daughter to camp up north the same day so Downsview wrong direction for me. It's where I grew up though so would have really have liked to do it. Close to the 401 as well.

[HCcD]

If they had started the Downtown Ottawa one earlier, or the Kanata one a half hour later, it would have been possible to do a double 5K this year ... As it stands now, the downtown has an 8am start time for the 5K and Kanata location is a 8:45am start time ... just not enough time to drive from one location to the the other ...

[ultraslacker]

I think I'll do the one here.

[turd ferguson]

http://www.highriverhalf.com/

(debating....)

[Avis]

Canada day isn't hugely celebrated here in Québec...everyone just used the day to move out/into new apartments...

[Hammie]

http://www.highriverhalf.com/

(debating....)

Are you thinking of doing the half? Because now I'm debating it too. I like the 7am start time.

[turd ferguson]

http://www.highriverhalf.com/

(debating....)

Are you thinking of doing the half? Because now I'm debating it too. I like the 7am start time.

I hadn't thought that far ahead.

Okay, the half. You in? If you drive to my house, I'll drive to High River.

[Hammie]

http://www.highriverhalf.com/

(debating....)

Are you thinking of doing the half? Because now I'm debating it too. I like the 7am start time.

I hadn't thought that far ahead.

Okay, the half. You in? If you drive to my house, I'll drive to High River.

Deal! I'll register from home tonight.

[turd ferguson]

http://www.highriverhalf.com/

(debating....)

Are you thinking of doing the half? Because now I'm debating it too. I like the 7am start time.

I hadn't thought that far ahead.

Okay, the half. You in? If you drive to my house, I'll drive to High River.

Deal! I'll register from home tonight.

Done!

[OLRunner]

I have to work, but there is a race in Moose Jaw, SK on July 1st.
www.moosejawg.com
5Km and 10 Km races plus a kids' race.
They have tech shirts and an optional breakfast available.

The weather can be pretty hot, though.

[ultraslacker]

I have to work, but there is a race in Moose Jaw, SK on July 1st.
http://www.moosejawg.com
5Km and 10 Km races plus a kids' race.
They have tech shirts and an optional breakfast available.

The weather can be pretty hot, though.

OL, do you live in Moose Jaw?

I spent 6 years in Caronport. :)

[JoaniB]

The Canada Day Road Race in Edmonton has a 15k race (as well as a 5k and a 2.5k). When I saw the site listed was the Legislature grounds, I imagined a bunch of people running laps around the Leg. Pretty enough to look at, but I imagine by the 4th pass or so, it'd get a bit monotonous.

[ultraslacker]

The Canada Day Road Race in Edmonton has a 15k race (as well as a 5k and a 2.5k). When I saw the site listed was the Legislature grounds, I imagined a bunch of people running laps around the Leg. Pretty enough to look at, but I imagine by the 4th pass or so, it'd get a bit monotonous.

It's not laps! it goes west toward Hawreluk (at least it did when I lived there). And they have a pancake breakfast after.

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[Joe Dwarf]

There's nothing going on in Saskatoon that day for racing, think I'll drink a beer or two and watch the fireworks.

[abirdd]

Anyone have Canada Day run suggestions for Etobicoke or Mississauga areas? My little guy would love to do a 3K or 5K, but he'd be game for something shorter, too. Basically, he wants his Nana/Uncle/Aunt/Cousin to watch him run

I would do the Downsview 5K it looks like a good one. I would have tried that this year for something different, but I have to take my daughter to camp up north the same day so Downsview wrong direction for me. It's where I grew up though so would have really have liked to do it. Close to the 401 as well.

I grew up in the Keele/Rustic Road area, so my TTC bus drove through Downsview each and every day! Am very tempted to take Duncan to this one, but as my brother just pointed out - it will depend if we hit Wonderland on June 30th or July 1st. Decisions, decisions. Will see what the little guy thinks when I show him the details tomorrow morning

[MichaelMc]

The Canada Day Road Race in Edmonton has a 15k race (as well as a 5k and a 2.5k). When I saw the site listed was the Legislature grounds, I imagined a bunch of people running laps around the Leg. Pretty enough to look at, but I imagine by the 4th pass or so, it'd get a bit monotonous.

Not remotely laps. Down the hill, along river valley road, over the bridge to Hawrelak (around the park), up Emily Murphy Hill, around the neighbourhood, back down the hill and back to the Legislature. Finishes with that lovely climb to the Legislature again. For some reason that race attracts more good runners than most, so the front end is REALLY competitive.

Free pancakes at the finish: good fun! The 5k is simply down to Groat Bridge and back, not nearly so competitive: I won it a couple of years ago.

[Robinandamelia]

Anyone have Canada Day run suggestions for Etobicoke or Mississauga areas? My little guy would love to do a 3K or 5K, but he'd be game for something shorter, too. Basically, he wants his Nana/Uncle/Aunt/Cousin to watch him run

I would do the Downsview 5K it looks like a good one. I would have tried that this year for something different, but I have to take my daughter to camp up north the same day so Downsview wrong direction for me. It's where I grew up though so would have really have liked to do it. Close to the 401 as well.

I grew up in the Keele/Rustic Road area, so my TTC bus drove through Downsview each and every day! Am very tempted to take Duncan to this one, but as my brother just pointed out - it will depend if we hit Wonderland on June 30th or July 1st. Decisions, decisions. Will see what the little guy thinks when I show him the details tomorrow morning

I grew up at Wilson Heights/Sheppard but when I moved out I lived at Lawrence & Keele then to Weston/Lawrence, so very familiar with the area you grew up in....small world isn't it!

[OLRunner]

OL, do you live in Moose Jaw?
I spent 6 years in Caronport.

No, but it is a nice town and a good race.
I've never been to Caronport.

[fit-kitty]

Anyone have Canada Day run suggestions for Etobicoke or Mississauga areas? My little guy would love to do a 3K or 5K, but he'd be game for something shorter, too. Basically, he wants his Nana/Uncle/Aunt/Cousin to watch him run

I recieved an email today for Downsview 5k, they have a kids 300m and 600m as well

[ultraslacker]

OL, do you live in Moose Jaw?
I spent 6 years in Caronport. :)

No, but it is a nice town and a good race.
I've never been to Caronport.

about 15 minutes west of moose jaw on highway 1.

There used to be a restaurant there called the Pilgrim. They were famous for their saskatoon pie... people would intentionally stop in 'Port on their way by, just for the pie. But the restaurant isn't there anymore. :(

[Jo-Jo]

A race that's been around for a while is the Limestone Mile in Kingston...always held on Canada Day.