2008 Longboat Toronto Island 10 km

	Longboat Roadrunners is proud to present this high quality event for the running community. This is the 28th anniversary of this unique Toronto tradition. Come celebrate with us and enjoy the family atmosphere.
	NEW DATE Sunday September 21, 2008 10K start time 11:15 a.m. Quartet 5K Run and 5K walk 11:15 a.m. Kids' 1K fun run 10:45 a.m. Following the run stay for the awards ceremony and enjoy the Societe General Family picnic

Enter in person

Register in person at the Runners Shop right up to Saturday September 8th, 2007 and pay the early entry fee.

The Runner's Shop, 180 Bloor Street W., (west of Avenue Rd. in the mall) at any time during store hours. Race kits can be picked up at the store September 18-20. Cash or cheque only.
Click here for a map to The Runners Shop

Enter on line

On-line registration will be available until 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 19th, 2008
Participants who register on-line after Wednesday September 17th can only pick up their kits on race day. Others may pick up their kit at The Runners Shop (see below).

Click HERE to register on-line.

Enter by mail

Send entry form (or copy) with cheque or money order to: Longboat Roadrunners, 234 Indian Rd., Toronto, Ontario M6R 2W9

Fill out on screen then print and mail or take to The Runners Shop.

Click HERE for entry form.

At the race

Between 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., providing space is available. NO BANDITS PLEASE!

10 km:

Male and Female under 20, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75-79, 80 and over.
Clydesdale Men >200 lbs. Athena Women >150 lbs.

Quartet 5 km:

Male and Female 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60 and over.
Clydesdale Men >200 lbs. Athena Women >150 lbs.

5 km Walk Categories:

Male and Female open
Male and Female 12 and under
4 Person Team - any combination.

All entrants should be able to walk a minimum 15 min/mile pace and be able to finish 5 km in 45 minutes or less. Timed results at finish. No running allowed! Walking is defined as a progression of steps heel to toe, one foot maintaining contact at all times. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR WALK TEAM EVENT.

Kids

Bring the kids along and have them take part in the 1k Fun Run presented by Quartet Services. The run starts 10:45 a.m. There is no entry fee and each finisher with a race bib will get a souvenir and lunch. A waiver must be signed.

Event	By July 31	Aug 1 - Sept 20	Race Day
10 Km	$35	$40	$50
5 Km	$35	$40	$50
5 Km walk	$35	$40	$50

There will be no duplication of awards. lb1

10 km:

top 3 finishers, male and female
top 3 masters, male and female
top 3 finishers in each age category

5 km

top 3 finishers, male and female
top 3 masters, male and female
top 3 finishers in each age category

5km Walk

top 3 finishers in each category
top 3 teams

The first 800 Registrants will receive a free long sleeve t-shirt.

There will be lots of draw prizes. To be eligible, fill out the Ontario Roadrunners Association quality check form. You must be at the awards ceremony to win.

To get the Centre Island, take the Centre Island Ferry no later than 10:00 a.m. The Ferry Dock is located at the rear of Westin Harbour Castle at the foot of Yonge St.

The Centre Island ferry ride takes a half hour and the walk adds 10 minutes. For ferry info, call 416-392-8193. Round trip fare for adults $6, children $2.50.

Remember that bikes are only permitted on the Hanlan's & Ward's ferries.

Click here Ferry info
Click for a map to ferry dock

Bring the family and enjoy the Societe Generale Family Picnic on the grass while you wait for the awards. We serve burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, bagels, fruit and soft drinks. Free for all participants. Extra tickets will be available for a nominal fee.

The course...is really flat! Note the mix of grass, boardwalk and pavement on the course map. Times are given at 1 mile and at 5km. Accurate distance markers at 1 mile and at each km. Water stations are near 3 km, 7 km and finish. MAP

Change facilities are limited, so please come dressed to run. No showers are available, but the washrooms will be open. A baggage check area will be available and monitored at all times. Sorry, we can't be held responsible for lost articles