Run for the Grapes 1/2 Marathon & 5K
In Support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Held in conjunction with the Niagara Wine Festival.
Date: Sunday, September 25th, 2022
Location: TBD, St. Catharines
Race times: Half Marathon — 9:00am 5k — 9:15am
Race Day Registration and Race Kit Pick up: 7:00am to 8:30am.
At close of kit pick up, race kits not picked up become the property of Race Kit Event Service Inc.
Directions:TBD
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the area; please avoid the church lots.
Course Map: The course has changed. Click here for Course Map. It has truly become a run for the Grapes as we have maintained the majority of the course that was in the orchards, thus eliminating the hill leading in and out of downtown.
5K course:
TBD
Highlights:
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Beautiful run through the lovely Niagara vineyards
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Each kilometer is marked
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7 Aid Stations in the Half, 1 in the 5k
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Finishers Medals to all runners for all distances
5k Awards: 1, 2, 3 overall 3 deep in 5 yr age groups 14 and under to 75+
Half Marathon Awards: 1, 2, 3 overall top master and 3 deep in 5 yr age groups from 14 and under to 75+
Half Marathon Race Record Bonus: $200
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Men: Josephat Ongeri (2007) 1:05:10
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Women: Lioudmila Kortchaguina (2005) 1:16:45
Half & Half Marathon Challenge: Runners who complete the Grimsby Half Marathon and Run for the Grapes Half Marathon can race for the Half & Half Marathon Challenge. The total combined time of both half marathons will determine the awards. In the event of a tie the Grapes time will determine the winner. Awards will be presented to 1, 2, 3 overall top master and 3 deep in each 5 yr age groups from 19 and under to 70+. Awards Ceremony TBA.
Subaru Running Series: See Series Info for details.
Charity challenge: The Heart and Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.on.ca
You can make a donation when you enter or gather pledges if you like. Please support the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Course Safety: For everyone’s safety no strollers, dogs or bicycles on the course please. We also strongly recommend that you do not wear headphones while participating.
Race Fees (HST not included)
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Online registration will close on Sept 19th. No Refunds.
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Running Room processing fee extra.
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Tee Shirt cut off date: registered by and including Sept 6th.
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All those who registered before the t-shirt cut off date are guaranteed a t-shirt. We will do our very best to try to accommodate the size you need.
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All runners will receive a finishers medal!!!
Register By and Including June 23rd Half - $65+ HST 5K -$40 + HST
June 24th to Sept 12th Half - $70+ HST 5K - $45 + HST
Sept 13th to Sept 19th Half - $70+ HST 5K - $45 + HST
Race Day Half - $75+ HST 5K - $50 + HST
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Runners who register by September 12th will receive a technical shirt.
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All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Entry fee does not include processing fees.
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HST will be added at time of processing.
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Online registration closes at midnight on September 19th.
