Run for the Grapes 1/2 Marathon & 5K

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In Support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation

Held in conjunction with the Niagara Wine Festival.

 

Date: Sunday, September 25th, 2022

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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:

• Beautiful run through the lovely Niagara vineyards

• Each kilometer is marked

• 7 Aid Stations in the Half, 1 in the 5k

• 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

• Men: Josephat Ongeri (2007) 1:05:10

• 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)

• Online registration will close on Sept 19th. No Refunds.

• Running Room processing fee extra.

• Tee Shirt cut off date: registered by and including Sept 6th.

• 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.

• All runners will receive a finishers medal!!!

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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              

               

• Runners who register by September 12th will receive a technical shirt.

• All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Entry fee does not include processing fees.

• HST will be added at time of processing.

• Online registration closes at midnight on September 19th.