BARBARA BACON's Staging Area

Repeat runner for this event. The expo is quaint and the swag is great. There was a minor screw up the course but, it is the runner’s responsibility to know the course. The RD fixed the issue ASAP and offered a restart. The curse is beautiful and I will do this event again

The course was beautiful even being wet. Very well mark, there was no way you could get lost. Good job, RD. The aid stations were actually just water stations. They were manned with unenthusiastic volunteers. Not a big deal in the whole scheme of life, but runners in the back of the pack usually need encouragement. Finishers receiver a very nicely designed mug. Group placers, 1st, 2nd and third, were awarded wood medals. Post-run food was typical run food. I was personally disappointed that awards were done while runners were still on the course. Once awards are given everyone leaves. For the difference of 15 minutes, (for the last runner) awards should have been held. Running is about finishing and supporting others on the course, this showed lack of sportsmanship. Every person on that course deserved respect and that was not apparent today.

This was a nice small race in Prince William National Park. The course was well supported with aid stations and the volunteers out on the course were great. The post-race food was typical, however, it was placed before the finishing line which made for a nice cheering section when you arrived at the mat. The only negative comment I have is there was not one porta-potty on the entire course. Some would and I am sure they will say, “nature is your bathroom.” That’s great for the men, not always the women.
I would run another event with this group due to its laid back approach and for the simple fact they give back to the community from every event they put on.

Great run. Nice to be away from traffic. Great race support and busses to and from parking we’re plentiful. Swag was nice and after run food was not horrible.

A small, quaint late fall run on the Island of PEI. A beautifully supported point to point course, finishing you in downtown. Your family has many opportunities to cheer you on, even though the roads are closed. There are three challenging hills at the end, so don’t forget your hill training. The medal is so,so. Pressed for time to check out of our airbnb, we did not stop for the post race food. With the unpredictable weather, I’m not sure I would do this event again in Oct.

Well organized, great course, well supported. Pre run massages as well as post run. I didn’t stay to check out the food due to the long lines. More than enough ports potties. Medal was awesome. Cotton T-shirt 🤔 will look ok on blanket.

A late start for a warm summer day but I get why. As an ironperson participant, I see why they want more runners on the course in the afternoon. Beautiful course, lovely support and a must-do if you are in the Ottawa area.

This was a beautiful but hard course. It’s a 3 loop course, all loops were different. It was discouraging to have very little direction to the next loop when you went over the timing mat. I don’t recall being notified that there was no water stations on the loops. Post food was dry and not appealing at all. There was no finishers medal, so, if that’s your thing not an event for you.

Sixth in a series of seven and the course was beautiful, the race director was still smiling and there was no lack of attention at the aid station. You would think on day six the crowd would be tired and grumpy but not this group. Everyone was still laughing and having fun. A must do event!!!!