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Upcoming Races

There are several great events coming up for WoW Power walkers. If WoW has attended an event, we will rate it out of four happy faces for you.

5k / 10k / Other Walks

Chilly Half Marathon & Frosty 5K
Burlington, ON
March 2010
www.vrpro.ca/hm/

Grimsby 1/2 Marathon and 5km
March 2010
Walkers welcomed in the 5km but the time limit for the 1/2 is 3 hours.

Around the Bay Road Race
30 km Race - Hamilton, ON
March 2010
www.aroundthebayroadrace.com
WoW rating: We like the idea of circumnavigating things at WoW and this is a historical race that features an early start for walkers. Past experience has shown that the race organizers are not that committed to providing course support for these early starters. Early start at your own risk! We’d like to see more commitment to this early start from the organizers.

Mercedes-Benz 10k
Oakville, Ontario
April 25, 2010
Last year's inaugural event was a huge success. They gave walkers a separate division, start, results, and prizes. The race is “green” with on-line registration only; recycling stations; bike racks; re-usable race kit bags; bio-diesel pace vehicle (or bicycle!); used running shoe donation. Don't be on the fence as this race sold out last year. There will be a random draw for all 10k participants for a year’s free lease of a Mercedes-Benz car! Plus other huge draw prizes (all of which you have to be there for to be eligible).

Harry's Spring Run-Off
April 2010
www.canadarunningseries.com/springrunoff
8km & 5km to Fight Prostate Cancer. 8km starts at 10:00 a.m. and 5km run/walk 11:00 a.m. Chip timing for all. Pancake Breakfast 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 pm ($3.00) 100% of proceeds from first 2500 entrants goes to Prostate Cancer Research.

The Bob Hartwell Runners Challenge
Aurora, Ontario
April 2010
Half Marathon Run, Half Marathon Walk; Half Marathon two person relay and a 5km. Half marathon Walk starts at 8:00 a.m. and the Half marathon runners at 9:00 a.m The 5km race starts at 9:10 a.m. All registrants receive a Brooks technical t shirt. All participants will be chip timed. www.runningroom.com

Good Friday Road Race
April 2010
www.burlingtonrunners.com
Good Friday Road Races 9:30 a.m. 5km Run/Walk and School Challenge 9:40 a.m. 10 miler. Overall Male & Female Prizes; Masters Male & Female Winners; Age Group prizes to top three in each group. Light refreshments provided by JC's Hot Bagels after the Races served in Aldershot High School Cafeteria.

Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur, CA to Carmel, CA
April 2010
www.bsim.org
WoW Rating: unbeatable on all counts, scenery, organization, food, massage, sunshine
Particulars: 2007 Power Walk registration will open on August 1, 2006.

Mercedes-Benz 10k
Oakville, Ontario
April 26, 2010
www.mercedes10k.com
2010 will be the inaugural event. So far, things are looking good for walkers! The race organizers are promising separate division, start, results, and prizes. The race is “going green” with on-line registration only; recycling stations; bike racks; re-usable race kit bags; bio-diesel pace vehicle (or bicycle); used running shoe donation. If you are on the fence, consider this: there will be a random draw from all 10K participants for a year’s lease of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle!

Forest City Road Races Marathon/1/2/10km/5km run/walk
London, Ontario
May 2010
www.forestcityroadraces.com
For the Full and Half, the course goes through lovely parts of London and the UWO campus.

Sporting Life 10km-Canada's Fastest 10km "Its All Downhill"
May 2010
www.canadarunningseries.com/sportinglife
Starts at Sporting Life, 2665 Yonge Street. Yonge Street is totally open for walkers/runners all the way down to Adelaide St. Technical shirts; postrun party; entertainment every mile. There is a time limit for walkers. 1 hour and 40 min for 10km or a 10 min per km pace. For idea of number of entrants it says "free shirts to the first 7500 entrants!!"

Mississauga 5km and 10km Run
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
May 2010
www.mississaugamarathon.com
WoW rating: Route travels along Lakeshore from Clarkson to Port Credit. Surface changes and the narrowing of the course at the end can be challenging. Medals for the 10k! Organizers say walkers are welcome and there is a separate walker registration for the 10k but not for the 5k. Last year there were no separate walk results posted for the 10k. These races are held at 6pm and 6:30 pm on Saturday night before the marathons.

Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km
May 2010
www.clevelandmarathon.com
Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km with walking divisions in all three. Also a Kid's Run. 8 Hour time limit for Marathon walkers. Walkers will be on the honour system and top 5 male and female finishers will receive awards. Medals for all has a small electric guitar on it that spins! A truly collectable medal.

ING Ottawa Marathon
Ottawa, Ontario
May 2010
www.ncm.ca
WoW Rating:
Particulars: See Marathon description on right. Start for walkers and runners at 5:00pm. 2K Run/Walk, 5K and 10K routes.

The Westover Shore to Shore Relay, 300km relay, Port Stanley to Grand Bend, Ontario
June 2010
www.shoretoshorerelay.com
Particulars: 2007 was the inaugural year for this event. There is a competitive walking division (177 kilometres) and a recreational walking division (59 kilometres). For the competitive event, there are 3 stages and within the 3 stages there are 22 legs. The difficulty and length of each stage varies from 6 to 12 kilometres. Teams may have from 6 to 12 members. For the recreational event consists of one stage with 8 legs. Teams may have from 6 to 8 members.

Alfie Shrubb Race, 8K
Bowmanville, Ontario
June 1, 2010
www.alfieshrubb.ca
Wow rating: .
Particulars: Walkers 9:00; runners 9:20 start. Early start and separate clock for walkers, placement prizes, finisher medal and T-shirt. Finishers receive a replica of the 104 year old medal Alfie received when he beat the world record for the 3 mile grass race in July, 1902.

OTMH Classic, Oakville, ON
June 2010
www.otmhclassic.com
WoW rating:
Lots of draw prizes, beautiful route through scenic Olde Oakville.
Particulars: Brochures not yet available. Great family event: 5k run, 5k walk (with age category prizes for walkers), 3k family walk.

ING Edmonton Marathon 5k, 10k
Edmonton, Alberta
August 2010
www.runningroom.ca
5k, 10km and kids Marathon Mile Saturday, Half and Full Marathon's Sunday Aug. 13th

A Midsummer’s Night Run
Toronto, Ontario
August 22, 2010
http://www.amidsummernightsrun.ca/
☺☺☺ Very fun nighttime 15k walk is back with sponsorship by New Balance. (There are also runs of 15k and 30k) WoW Power Walkers enjoy its unique venue, theme and start time. Register early because the organizers have weekly draws for prizes! At the race there are prizes for the walking division and prizes for costumes. We love getting in the spirit by donning our wings and sparkles. Start time is 6:30PM so you'll still start by the light of day and end by the light of the moon. We love the Shakespeare theme: "Swift as a shadow, short as any dream."

Bayshore Race
Owen Sound, Ontario
Sunday, August 29, 2010
www.bayshorerace.com
Inaugural event to raise funds for the Owen Sound Hospital Foundation. At the last minute the organizers included a walk division in all events – half marathon, 10k, and 5k. Prizes are being awarded for top 3 male and female walkers in the half marathon and 10k.

Marathon des Deux Rives
Quebec City, Quebec
August 30, 2010
Marathon des Deux Rives
WoW Rating: ☺☺☺
Walking divisions in all events: 5k, half marathon, full marathon. One hour advance walking start for the full marathon. Great route, great pasta dinner, great destination! Race starts on the south side of the river and crosses over to finish in lower old city of Quebec City. Price increases June 1 and August 1.

CRIM 10-mile
Flint, Michigan
August 2010
www.crim.org
The prestigious CRIM 10-mile in Flint, Michigan recently announced a competitive walk division that is not judged as technically as race walking.

Fox Cities 13.1-mile Competitive Walk
Appleton, Wisconsin
September 2010
www.active.com

KW Walking Classic
www.kwwalkingclassic.com
Kitchener, Waterloo
Sunday, September 26
WoW Rating: ☺☺☺☺ This will be the third year for this highly successful WALKER ONLY event. 2010 will be the inaugural half marathon event. There are also 5k and 10k distances. Be sure to read their “Common Sense Judging Rules

Brooklin Harvest Festival,
Run/Walk in Brooklin, municipality of Whitby
September 2010
2.5 Walk 5km Walk and 5km Run. Walkers start after runners. Part of the general fun festivities at the Festival. Fun for the whole family. Benefits Windreach Farm which operates to enrich the lives of people with disabilities or special needs to enjoy farm life. www.runningroom.com

Bernard's Run
10km run/5km walk, Mississauga.
September 2010
5km walk starts at 9:30 10km run starts at 10:00. BBQ and draw prizes after race. In support of the Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre Credit Valley Hospital. www.runningroom.com

Run for the Toad, 25K
Paris, Ontario
September 2010
www.runforthetoad.com
Wow rating :This may be one of the most fun races in southern Ontario that welcomes walkers. The course is mostly trail walking with challenging terrain and one really kick-butt hill. The organizers are over-the-top supportive and encouraging. We can’t say enough about the post-race meal, the gym bag give-away, and the Toad medal. Good training is a must.

Lake Tahoe 20-mile Power Walk
Lake Tahoe
September 2010
Lake Tahoe 20-mile Power Walk

Dwayne Moses 5km Walk/Run,
AJAX
Sunday, October 1st, 2010
WALK starts at 9:45 and the run at 10:00. Durham Regional Police a major supporter with proceeds to the Dwayne Moses Scholarship Fund.

Hannukah Hustle
Hamilton, Ontario
November 2010
www.vrpro.ca
WoW rating:
Particulars: No walking division but still a fun local event. Fee increase after November 13. Kosher food following the event at Shalom Village.

Whitby Waterfront Race - 10 mile Run, 5KM and 3K Run/Walk
Whitby, ON
November 2010
Along the scenic waterfront trail at Whitby Shores, Sunday, November 26th at 10 am. Mizuno Back Pack to 1st Place Male & Females Runner and Walker and medals to 5k runners placing 1st/2nd/3rd in age catagory. Free Brunch to Registered Participants. Chip Timing. Register online at: www.runningroom.com .

Jingle Bell
Burlington, Ontario
December 2010
www.vrpro.ca
WoW rating: fun race with participants in seasonal clothing…bring your jingle bells! No walking division.
Particulars: Fee increase after December 5. Great breakfast follows the race at Emma’s Backporch.

Resolution Run and Walk 2010
5KM race
December 2010
www.runningroom.ca
Held in Oakville, Mississauga (9:00 a.m.), Guelph (10:00 a.m.), Burlington (4:00 p.m.), Hamilton (5:30 p.m), (for other locations see Running Room website). Register EARLY as numbers are kept low from 220 for Mississauga to 120 Oakville to 90 in Hamilton and Burlington and 180 in Guelph.

Half marathon

Chilly Half Marathon & Frosty 5K
Burlington, ON
March 2010
www.vrpro.ca/hm/
WoW rating: Flat course in residential area, weather can be interesting (!), walker start. Post race Tim Horton chilli, chilli medal and chilly weather…we love themes. Special 10th year anniversary technical fabric long-sleeve shirt available if you register by February 15.

Grimsby 1/2 Marathon and 5km
March 2010
Walkers welcomed in the 5km but the time limit for the 1/2 is 3 hours.

MORE half marathon
for women over 40
New York City, NY, USA
March 2010
www.nyrrc.org
This looks to be a great race for women over forty. There is a full marathon and two-person-team half-marathon. You can find a partner for the team event at their website. If you are under 40 years old, you can do the half marathon team event if your partner is over 40.

Waterloo Marathon/Half Marathon
April 2010
Half marathon is a loop and the marathon is twice around. There is a time limit of 5 hours for police coverage but route will remain open till all are in. Handmade clay medal to all finishers. St. John's Ambulance is main beneficiary of funds raised. Flat, scenic country roads. WALKERS welcomed.

Mississauga Half Marathon, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
May 2010
www.mississaugamarathon.com
WoW rating: Route travels the nicest areas of Mississauga. Surface changes and the narrowing of the course at the end can be challenging. Walking division and separate results posting for walkers but no prizing and we have noticed that there have been runners in lead positions of the walking division in the past. No early starts for walkers, all competitors start at 7:30 am on race day. Very nice wicking Rbk technical fabric T-shirts for the half competitors. Size availability on first come, first serve basis at the two-day race expo.

ING Ottawa Marathon,
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
May 2010
www.ncm.ca
WoW Rating:

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
June 2010
www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm

ING Edmonton Half Marathon, Edmonton, Alberta
August 2010
www.runningroom.ca
Wow rating : Great support for walkers with separate division and start, police escort for lead walker. Prizes for top three male and female as well as age categories. The route goes through scenic areas along the North Saskatchewan River and leafy parts of Edmonton. The post-race banquet beats out bagels and bananas any day.

Oakville Half Marathon
Oakville, Ontario
Monday, September 7, 2010
www.oakvillehalfmarathon.com
WoW Rating: Brought to you from the people who bring you the popular Mississauga Marathon weekend. Walking divisions and results in both the half and 10k. We’d like to see a little more work educating participants about walking, not running, the walking division. 1. The route will start at Oakville’s beautiful lakeside Coronation Park and head into downtown, returning back to the lakeside finish.

Port Perry Half Marathon
September 2010
www.pphm.org
Wow rating : Just 45 mins. north-east of Toronto on the Shores of Lake Scugog. Route is Village streets out, 80% country roads (dirt), Village streets back. It is an out and back course. Chip timed for those that walk for a 'purpose' and prizes for the 1st; 2nd; and 3rd in the Power Walker division. Start time 9:00 a.m. for Walkers or as the site said 'those that take 3 + hrs.' Runners 10:00. $40.00 registration fee or $60.00 cash race day. Big Brothers/Sisters are the beneficiaries of funds raised.

Toronto International 1/2 Marathon
Toronto, Ontario
October 2010
www.runtoronto.com/
Starts at Mel Lastman Square and finishes at Queen's Park across from University of Toronto Hart House. Half marathon walkers start at 8:30 with Half marathon runners. Full Marathon starts at 9:00. Have to have a 12 min. mile pace. Walkers will have separate time postings but no awards.

Fallsview Casino International Marathon Niagara Falls, ON
October 2010
www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/
WoW rating:: Walking start, walking division on a beautiful, flat route along the Niagara River. New for 2007 1/2 Marathon Walkers start with Runners at 10:00. No Awards due to difficulty in marshalling walkers from running.

Angus Glen Half Marathon
Markham, Ontario
November 2010
www.angusglenhalfmarathon.com
WoW rating: This is the second year for this race and our WoW Power Walkers reported that is a good one for walkers. In 2006 they featured a separate course for walkers, entirely on the golf course over paved cart paths. There was also be a special start for walkers. The pasta dinner featured a pasta sauce designed by renowned Toronto restaurateur Oliver Bonacini (yes, we’re in this for the food!).

Hamilton Marathon Weekend
November 2010
www.citykidz.ca
1km run;5km run/walk;10km run/walk families Saturday - Sunday Full Marathon 9:00 a.m. (7:30 start if time over 5 1/2 hours to finish) Half Marathon starts 10:00 am. 3 day Expo. Help celebrate the opening of the Red Hill Valley Parkway, a challenging and pristine course with scenic views at every turn. Proceeds benefit CityKidz. Info Runner's Den (905) 523-7866.

Harrisdirect Seattle Half Marathon
Seattle, Washington, USA
November 2010
www.seattlemarathon.org
WoW rating: Not yet rated.
Particulars: Rolling course with some hills goes through downtown Seattle with lake vistas. It seems they are welcoming walkers: separate registrations for walkers and runners in both half and full marathons, walking start for both half and full marathons, and separate rankings for walkers and runners in both the half and the full marathon.

Marathon

Myrtle Beach Marathon,
Myrtle Beach, FL
February 2010
www.mbmarathon.com
WoW rating: Not yet rated.

Flying Pig Marathon
Cincinnati, Ohio
May 2010
www.flyingpigmarathon.com
The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon has made a mark being the third-largest first-time marathon in the country. Welcoming athletes of all running abilities, this is a race where you can find personal reward.

Mississauga Full Marathon,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
May 2010
www.mississaugamarathon.com
WoW rating: As for the half marathon at this event, surface changes and the narrowing of the course at the end can be challenging. Walkers are welcome, although there is no separate division or results posting and slow walkers should be aware that the course is open for 6.5 hours. In the past, there has been very little support for walkers finishing at the end of this time limit. Also, Sunday pedestrians can clog the public path for the last few kilometres of the race. No early starts for walkers, all competitors start at 7:30 am on race day

ING Ottawa Marathon
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
May 2010
www.ncm.ca
WoW rating:
Fabulous course, very well organized, loads of race options for the whole family (See half marathon, 10k, 5k, other).

Edge to Edge Marathon,
Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
June 2010
www.edgetoedgemarathon.com
Walkers are welcome and there is a hour earlier start for them but like Around the Bay, the course is not closed to traffic until the runners start.

ING Edmonton Marathon, Edmonton, Alberta
August 2010
www.runningroom.ca

Montreal Marathon,
Montreal, Quebec
September 2010
Montreal Marathon

Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
Toronto, Ontario
September 2010
www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com
WoW rating:: Very flat, fast route, that travels the waterfront areas of Toronto. No early start for walkers. Marathon start 7 am; Half Marathon 7 am; 5km 7:45 am. Time limit Marathon 7 hours; Half Marathon 4 hours and 5km 1hour and 10 min. Well thought-out route and usually fun things to see like World Records being set, and a neighbourhood cheering challenge. Last year there were some complaints about disorganization and lack of aid stations at the Leslie Street spit area.
Particulars: First 2,000 registrations get a technical fabric shirt. All others will receive cotton.

Toronto International Marathon
Toronto, Ontario
October 2010
www.runtoronto.com/
Starts at Mel Lastman Square and finishes at Queen's Park across from University of Toronto Hart House. Half marathon walkers start at 8:30 with Half marathon runners. Full Marathon starts at 9:00. Have to have a 12 min. mile pace.

Fallsview Casino International Marathon
Niagara Falls, ON
October 2010
www.niagarafallsmarathon.com/
WoW rating:: Walking start, walking division on a beautiful, flat route along the Niagara River. New for 2007 1/2 Marathon Walkers start with Runners at 10:00. No Awards due to difficulty in marshalling walkers from running.

Hamilton Marathon Weekend
November 2010
www.citykidz.ca
1km run; 5km run/walk; 10km run/walk families Saturday - Sunday Full Marathon 9:00 a.m. (7:30 start if time over 5 1/2 hours to finish) Half Marathon starts 10:00 am. 3 day Expo. Help celebrate the opening of the Red Hill Valley Parkway, a challenging and pristine course with scenic views at every turn. Proceeds benefit CityKidz. Info Runner's Den (905) 523-7866.

Harrisdirect Seattle Marathon, Seattle, Washington, USA
November 2010
www.seattlemarathon.org
WoW rating: Not yet rated.
Particulars: Rolling course with some hills goes through downtown Seattle with lake vistas. The Marathon Walk starts 15 min before the 1/2 Marathon run and the 1/2 Marathon Walk starts 1/2 hour before the Marathon Run.

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