Race Date and Time:
Saturday – September 29, 2012
7:45 AM Sharp
(walkers @ 6:30)
Race Start and Finish:
Mid-Sun Community Center
50 Midpark Rise SE
Calgary
Parking:
There is limited parking at the Mid-Sun Community Center. Additional parking is available at the school next door (MidPark Elementary School @ 55 Midpark Rise SE). Street parking is available on the right-hand side of Midpark Boulevard. Please adhere to “No parking” signs and be mindful of residential parking restrictions.
Race Day Rules
- Runners must be off the race course by 11:30 a.m.
- No entry/exit to parking area at Mid-Sun Community Center 15 minutes prior to race except for race committee and volunteer staff
- No baby joggers, cyclists, skateboards, roller blades, etc.
- Must have bib clearly visible (timing chip is on bib). Runners without bibs will be asked to leave the course for safety reasons and to ensure we remain within our capacity limits set by the Alberta Government.
Bathroom Facilities
- There will be portable toilets located in the parking lot outside of the Mid Sun Community Centre. Please refrain from using the indoor facilities as these are used for race staff, volunteers and community centre staff.
- There are 4 aid stations located on the course and washrooms located along the course (see Map on Course Description)
- There will be 2 additional portable toilets located at the 17.5 km mark as you exit Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Early Start/ Walkers
Participants that are not able to finish the marathon in 5 hours or less will start at 6:30 a.m. Faster half marathoners are not permitted to start at 6:30 a.m. Up until 7:45 a.m. participants must be on the sidewalk, obey local traffic laws and be self-sufficient as volunteer support will be limited.
