June 15, 2014 was the inaugural date of this race and there was a 5k and 10k option - no 15k that first year. Race kit included an Authentic T-Shirt … MORE
June 15, 2014 was the inaugural date of this race and there was a 5k and 10k option – no 15k that first year.
Race kit included an Authentic T-Shirt Company brand tech shirt, collapsible water bottle and food samples.
The scenic, flat course through Sunnybrook Park is the same one that is used by many Toronto runs, e.g. Toronto Women’s Run Series, so local racers should be familiar with it. It was a small race that first year, but felt bigger and festive, with a bagpiper, good MC, and decent sound system, the latter of which is often absent at small events. Results were available right away in the Enfield Timing booth. Post-race food included watermelon – perfect for a hot day! – buns with cream cheese and jam spreads, more of the food samples that were in the race kit, water and Gatorade. The medal was cute and unique, featuring a cartoon running maple leaf.
The event was professionally managed. My only suggestion is to add a professional photographer, as I wish I had race day pictures, and perhaps they will as this race grows.
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well managed for a small inaugural race
June 15, 2014 was the inaugural date of this race and there was a 5k and 10k option - no 15k that first year. Race kit included an Authentic T-Shirt … MORE
June 15, 2014 was the inaugural date of this race and there was a 5k and 10k option – no 15k that first year.
Race kit included an Authentic T-Shirt Company brand tech shirt, collapsible water bottle and food samples.
The scenic, flat course through Sunnybrook Park is the same one that is used by many Toronto runs, e.g. Toronto Women’s Run Series, so local racers should be familiar with it. It was a small race that first year, but felt bigger and festive, with a bagpiper, good MC, and decent sound system, the latter of which is often absent at small events. Results were available right away in the Enfield Timing booth. Post-race food included watermelon – perfect for a hot day! – buns with cream cheese and jam spreads, more of the food samples that were in the race kit, water and Gatorade. The medal was cute and unique, featuring a cartoon running maple leaf.
The event was professionally managed. My only suggestion is to add a professional photographer, as I wish I had race day pictures, and perhaps they will as this race grows.