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Richmond Road Races

Sunday, January 12, 2014

3673 McBean Street, in front of South Carleton High School

Course Description

5K is an out and back course.

  • Head south on McBean Street and continue for approximately 2.1 kilometres to the corner of Dobson Lane.
  • Turn left onto Dobson Lane and continue for approximately 400 metres;  there will be a line of cones that will bring you to the turn around point;
  • A race official will meet you at the turn around point and you will run back up Dobson Lane to McBean Street, turn right and continue to the finish line;

10K is a single loop course.

  • Head south on McBean Street and continue to Dobson Lane;
  • Turn left onto Dobson Lane and continue eastbound to the very end;
  • Turn right onto McCordick Road and head south for approximately 2.5K;
  • Just before the stop sign at the end of McCordick Road turn right and then turn right again onto Century Road;
  • Continue northbound on Century Road where it will eventually turn into McBean Street and take it to the finish line at South Carleton High School; this stretch is approximately 4.5 kilometres;

Start Times

5K - 10:10 am

10K - 10:00 am

Fees

RUN OTTAWA MEMBERS: $40; Youth 19 and under $20
NON MEMBERS: $45; Youth 19 & under $25

The race fee includes this great long-sleeve technical shirt.

Race kit pick-up

Bushtukah – 203 Richmond Road – Friday, January 10: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Bushtukah – 5607 Hazeldean Road – Saturday, January 11 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Awards

1st 3 finishers, male and female, 5 and 10K races plus first 3 in the following categories: 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Directions

From the east - Take 417 westbound to Eagleson/March Road; proceed south on Eagleson for approximately 10 kilometres to the village of Richmond; continue south to Ottawa Street, turn right and proceed to the school.

From the west - Take 417 eastbound to Eagleson/March Road; proceed south on Eagleson Road and continue to Richmond; (follow the above directions)

Volunteer

Volunteers required for the 2013 Richmond Road Races. Opportunities include:

Race Kit Pick Up:

Friday - Bushtukah Westboro
Saturday - Bushtukah Kanata

Race Day:

Race kit pick up
Course marshals
Start/finish line
Post race food distribution

Please contact Joe Du Vall for more information: [email protected]

Race day kit pick-up

South Carleton High School - 8:30AM – 9:45 AM

NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION

Limited to 500 Runners

Race Information
  • Change rooms inside school
  • Ample parking
  • Post event lunch
  • Babysitting services provided (must call ahead to reserve: 613-292-7102
  • Strollers/babyjoggers are not permitted in either race.

Brochure

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