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News & Media - SEPTEMBER 2011
Oakville Half Marathon, 10K and 2K
Oakville Half Marathon – Race Weekend Reminders
Saturday, September 24th: Race kit pick up at the Runner’s Expo in Coronation Park, located at
1426 Lakeshore Road West (just east of Third Line) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 25th: Budds’ BMW 10K Run/Walk will begin at 7:30 AM at Coronation Park
Half Marathon Run/Walk will begin at 7:40 AM at Coronation Park
Whole Foods Market 2K Family Fun Run/Walk will begin at 7:45 AM in Coronation Park
Participants are asked to park at Bronte GO Station as we will have shuttle buses that will operate from the Bronte GO (2104 Wyecroft Rd) to the start line beginning at 5:30 AM. The last bus will leave the GO station lot by 7:00 AM. Buses will be stationed in the lot at the first turn into the lot just off Wyecroft Rd. Buses will return from the finish area at Coronation Park to the Bronte GO Station until 1:00 PM.
Everyone is advised to park properly and have consideration for the neighbourhood. Improperly parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Bare Blue Sea, a local band from Burlington, Ontario will be performing in Coronation Park to enjoy following the races. The 10K awards will be presented at 9:00 AM and the Half Marathon awards will begin at 9:45 AM.
Oakville Road Closures
Please be advised that on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 Lakeshore Road West will be closed between Third Line and Dorval Drive between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Ontario Street will also be closed from Jones Street to East Street from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM so be sure to arrive early! The cooperation of all motorists is requested. For further race details please consult the event website at: www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com or for further information regarding these road closures, contact Bob DeHoog at The Town of Oakville 905-848-6601 ext.3337.
Volunteers Needed
Want to see your friends and family along the course? Have them sign up to volunteer as course marshals! We are still looking for additional course marshals to assist runners along the route on Sunday, September 25th. The shift times range from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Follow this link to register: www.eventsonline.ca/events/oakville_half_volunteer
Gently Used Shoe Collection
BioPed Oakville and the Salvation Army are asking all race participants to donate their gently used running shoes to the “goodytwoshoes” foundation. This charitable project aims to give the gift of comfort, activity and better foot health to thousands of Canadians in need of footwear. BioPed Pedorthists will properly fit and distribute thousands of pairs of shoes during their Dignity Day event in May 2012. Please drop off your footwear at the BioPed booth at the Runner’s Expo (Saturday, September 24th) and fill out a ballot for your chance to win a new pair of Saucony running shoes.
Your Race Bib Benefits!
All below offers will be valid between Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, October 2nd with the presentation of your Half, 10K or 2K bib only at the locations stated below. Stay tuned as we announce more corporate partnerships until race weekend online at: www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com/bonusoffer.shtml.
- Alice Fazooli’s - Buy one appetizer get the second appetizer free. Location: 2015 Winston Park Drive
- My Practice Yoga - Receive your first class free with the purchase of any class pass and receive an additional 35% off your purchase of the pass. Location: 2444B Lakeshore Road West
- Pita Nutso - 15% off regular priced menu items. Location: 150 Lakeshore Road East
- Marble Slab Creamery - Buy any size ice cream cone and receive the second free. Must be equal or lesser value. Location: 155 Lakeshore Road East
- Just An Olde Fashioned Butchery & Seafood - 15% off all regular priced items. Location: 165 Lakeshore Road East
- Southside Cottage Grill - 20% off all food items not already on sale. Dine in only. Location: 234 Lakeshore Road East
- Bite Me Twice - 15% off regular priced menu items. Location: 107 Dunn Street
- Want Boutique - 15% discount on all regular priced items. Location: 150 Lakeshore Road East
- Souvlaki Hut - 15% off regular priced menu items. Location: 2442 Lakeshore Road West
- Touch De L’Afrique - 20% off everything in their retail store. Location: 229 Lakeshore Road East
- Afro Café - 20% off everything. Location: 229 Lakeshore Road East (upstairs)
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The Brooks PureProject
In October, Brooks Canada will introduce a new way to experience running, through what the company is calling the biggest launch in its history. A new collection, the Brooks PureProject, incorporates five technologies to promote a closer to the ground connection to the run, promote a natural stride and weigh less than 10 ounces each.
Based on the insight that sometimes runners want to “feel the road” when they run and other times want to “float” along on a cushioned ride, Brooks is evolving the footwear selection to help runners find the perfect shoe based on their day-to-day running personality. For more information regarding this program, stop by the Brooks booth at the Runner’s Expo booth on Saturday, September 24th.
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Oakville Terry Fox Run
All Oakville residents are invited to come out on Sunday, September 18th to honour Terry Fox and raise money for cancer research. You don’t have to be a runner to participate! All are welcome to walk, bicycle, rollerblade or run either a non-competitive 5K or 10K route. This is a perfect warm up run for the Oakville Half Marathon taking place the following weekend. For more information please email Pam Damoff at: oakvilleterryfox@gmail.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 celebrated its eighth anniversary in May 2011.
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.235
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