News & Media - July 2008

The Course is More Beautiful than Ever!

• The Labour Day Oakville Half courses lead runners through some of the most beautiful areas in the Town of Oakville from the quaint old neighbourhoods and the beautiful downtown core to the stunning waterfront and gorgeous marinas.
• This year the northeast corner of the half marathon course will change, emcompassing Linbrook Ave, which showcases beautiful, old Oakville homes.
• In the southwest corner of the course, runners will experience all of Bronte Harbour.
• The start lines for both the Half and the 10K will be repositioned very close to each other and to the finish on Lakeshore.
• Click here to see the new course maps.
• Please visit the event pages at www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com for the streets and directions for both courses.
• Also new this year; the 10K course is certified as well as the Half.

Great Entertainment

• There will be fabulous entertainment at Coronation Park on Monday at the finish line.
• “Sociable” local musician Pat Hewitt will be keeping the atmosphere festive and exciting at the finish line stage.
• With the addition of the 2K Family Fun Run/Walk there will also be facepainting available for the children after they cross the finish line!

Prices Increase July 23 at Midnight!

• If you, or anyone you know has not registered yet, be sure to register before the price increase to get the best possible price!
• Mizuno T-shirts will be available to the first 2000 individuals registered so be sure to register early.

Our charity partners

• All participants are encouraged to fundraise for one of our charity partners which include the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada, The Oakville Hospital Foundation and the Oakville YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
• Please visit the fundraising page for details on how to give or raise funds.

Interested in Volunteering?

• If you would like to be a part of this great event but are unable to participate in a race, sign up online to be a volunteer!  There is a wide variety of exciting positions available.  
• To find out more or to sign up, please visit the volunteer page on our website.
• Groups of 10 or more, please call 905-949-1910 ext 235 or email info@oakvillehalfmarathon.com
• We are also looking for volunteer photographers to capture our race day.  If photography is your hobby and you would like to be a part of the event, please send an email to info@oakvillehalfmarathon.com

About Landmark Sport Group

Landmark Sport Group is an athlete representation and event management company with over 20 years of industry leading experience. Landmark is the creator and manager of the Mississauga Marathon which will celebrate its fifth anniversary May 2008 as well as the Canadian Tour’s newest event, the Jane Rogers Championship of Mississauga.

In addition to its event management division, Landmark continues to be an industry leader in three other core areas; athlete & personality representation, sponsorship and media sales, and corporate consulting.

For more information, visit www.landmarksport.com

For more information:
Landmark Sport Group
Office: 905-949-1910 ext.227