The Races/Awards
The Races
2009 marks the 8th Annual Bob Hartwell Runner's Challenge.
The races are being organized in support of the Southlake Regional Health Centre.
Half Marathon Race - 8:30am
Half Marathon Walk - 7:30am
Two-person Half Marathon Relay Race - 8:30am (The exchange point for the relay race will be at approximately the 10.5km mark along the course. Further information about the exchange point will be posted shortly.)
5 Km Run & Walk - 9:00am
Children's Merry Mini Mile - 8:45am
This is a free event is for young children, with a distance under 1KM. They must be registered (at the registration desk) by a parent on race day. All children will receive a free race bib number as a souvenir.
Awards
Half Marathon: Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in the open male and female categories. Age group prizes will also be awarded. Half marathon finishers will receive a medal at the finish line.
Two-person Half Marathon Relay: Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third two-some in each sex.
5k Run: Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners. There are no prizes for the 5K Walk.
Aid Stations and Timing: Runners will be provided with electrolyte replacement and water at six aid stations along the route, approximately every 3KM.
Championchip Timing will be used in all events. There will be a $40.00 charge for unreturned chips.