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“It’s wonderful to finally be recognized for our contributions to the tourism industry in our city,” said Ottawa Race Weekend President Susan Longbottom. “We have always known that our event is one of the top running destinations in North America, and now we also have the recognition of our peers in Ottawa for the contributions we have made to our city.” REMINDER This year the ING Ottawa Marathon will have, for the very first time, a registration cap of 3,600 participants for its 2007 event. The ING Ottawa Half Marathon will have a registration cap of 9,000. Marathon registration is already over 80% full and it is expected to sell out! So if you are planning to run this exclusive race, considered one of the best in North America, don't wait, register now! A fee increase will take effect for all registrations received after after April 30, 2007. An additional fee increase will be in effect for late registration at the Pfizer Health & Fitness Expo. New start time for the ING Family 2K: The ING Family 2K will now start at 11:00 am on Sunday May 27th at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Ave! Register now for the ING Family 2K or one of the other Ottawa Race Weekend events! Ottawa Race Weekend Athletic Scholarship: Congratulations to Laura Moulton of Hamilton, ON, the recipient of the 2007 Ottawa Race Weekend Athletic Scholarship. Laura is a promising young runner who was chosen for her outstanding athletic achievements and her dedication to the sport. Laura is a student at the University of Guelph and volunteers with the Run and Read literacy program. The Ottawa Race Weekend Athletic Scholarship is intended to assist aspiring Canadian distance athletes. Check out the scholarship page for more information on applying! Register before May 1st and get your name on your race bib!: This year when you run your Ottawa Race Weekend event, everyone will know! All participants who register before May 1st will have their name printed on their bib, so that means anyone wishing to change events must do so before May 1st. Changes can be done online at http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/ncm_changes/. After May 1st, any event changes must be done at Race Kit pick-up. Capture your success! Finish line photography by Action Sports International can be ordered at http://www.asiorders.com/. The ING Ottawa Marathon DVD will allow your family and friends to follow your journey through the ING Ottawa Marathon. Order your personalized DVD at http://www.goactionvideo.com/. Pasta Dinner: Forgot to order your pasta dinner tickets? Need more? Click here to order online! http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/ncm_pasta. Friday, May 25th, MDS Nordion Pasta Dinner Saturday May 26th, Race Weekend Pasta Dinner Live results by Sportstats: The Ottawa Race Weekend will be offering live results for the marathon and half-marathon events. Track your athlete at 10km, 21.1km and 30km. Friends and family will be able to track you from start to finish at runottawa.ca! Help them put their best foot forward - be part of Sole Responsibility As you start to gear up for this year’s Race Weekend, we can help you stay motivated with excellent training tips from John Stanton, founder of The Running Room and nurtrition advice from Beth Mansfield, a Registered Dietician, Sport Nutrition and Exercise Specialist with Peak Performance. The tips are updated every month, so be sure to take advantage of advice from the experts. New Ottawa Hospital Race Weekend Challenge ad hits the airwaves The MDS Nordion Ottawa Hospital Race Weekend Challenge commercial recently began airing on local TV stations. Click here to see the ad now. The spot was shot over two days at locations inside The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus, including the ER and operating rooms. More than 50 extras are featured in the spot, including Ottawa Hospital nurses and runners from all over the city. Send the link to your friends and get the word out about running for a reason during the Ottawa Race Weekend! All funds raised will support improvements in patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital. Start fundraising today by calling Shelagh Rolston at 613-798-5555, ext. 19820, or visiting www.ohfoundation.ca. The Canadian Athletes Now Fund (CANFUND) is the official national charity of the Ottawa Race Weekend. The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing are just over a year away and this is a critical time for our athletes. The Fund has over 310 Canadian athletes from across Canada both able bodied and paralympic on our current waiting list. We are challenging Ottawa race weekend runners/walkers to raise $208 each. This would provide 69 Canadian Athletes with $6,000 each for better equipment, coaching, travel costs and proper nutrition. You may never represent Canada but the impact your support will have in Ottawa will make you a part of an athlete's Olympic journey. You will be told the name of the athlete that you have helped to support. To join our team, or for more information: www.CanadianAthletesNow.ca or Are you planning to attend one of the speaking events at the Pfizer Sport and Fitness Expo? Who are you most excited to see? Who would you like to see that isn’t included this year? Send us your thoughts by May 20 and you will be entered in a draw to win a Race Weekend prize pack! Congratulations to our Share Your Story contest winner—and the owner of a brand new pair of Race Weekend binoculars—Ian Cordner from Lachine, Quebec. You can see read his story and other inspiring accounts here. Why not fly to the finish line with Porter Airlines? Porter Airlines is pleased to provide an exclusive deal to runners participating in the Ottawa Race Weekend. Porter will fly you in style to the race from Toronto to Ottawa with 10%* off its published fares using promo code ORW10. Porter Airlines is the convenient way to get to the Ottawa Race Weekend. We offer hassle-free flying from downtown Toronto including: · Friendly and attentive service. · Complimentary shuttle bus from Union Station to Toronto City Centre Airport, just minutes from downtown. · Complimentary snacks and refreshments in our modern lounge and in flight · Avoid cramps before and after the race and stretch your legs out in our ample legroom Go to http://www.flyporter.com/ to make your booking and register your e-mail to get more deals from Porter. *Book by May 26, 2007 for travel between May 24 and May 28, 2007. Promo code ORW10 is valid only in Firm Class. Offer valid between Toronto City Centre Airport and Ottawa. 10% discount applies to the base fare only. Subject to availability.Ottawa Race Weekend named 2007 tourism event of the year!
2007 Event of the Year!
On March 29th, the Ottawa Race Weekend was named the 2007 Event of the Year by the Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority. Race Weekend organizers were recognized in front of a crowd of over 350 tourism industry representatives for their outstanding efforts and contributions to tourism in the Canadian capital. This annual award goes to the event with the most significant economic impact, outstanding performance, creative event programming, and support of tourism initiatives. News
Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo: Race Kits are available for pick-up from 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo. Remember, you must have your photo ID or confirmation or bib number to pick up your kit. Hop on a course tour or take advantage of great deals from over 50 exciting exhibitors. While you are there, be sure to check out the speaker series featuring adventure racer Ray Zahab, Running Room founder John Stanton and John ‘the Penguin’ Bingham. Click here for speaker schedule and bios! The Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo is also the place to get yourself outfitted in the latest 2007 race gear. Check it out here!
6:00 pm (open to all), 100 Kent Street (Ottawa Marriott Hotel) - $25/person
Featuring special guest, adventure racer Ray Zahab!
6:00 pm (open to all), 100 Kent Street (Ottawa Marriott Hotel) - $25/person
Featuring special guest, Running Room founder John Stanton!
Bring your used running shoes and a twoonie to the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo at the Carleton University Fieldhouse on May 25 or 26 and Sole Responsibility will ship the shoes to Chad, Africa. Visit their website for additional information and other drop off sites. http://www.soleresponsibility.org/.Get Your Training Advice Right Here!
Running for a Reason
Donate and find out who you helped!
1-866-937-2008. Fun and games
Need to make travel plans for the Ottawa Race Weekend?
2007 Event of the Year!
On March 29th, the Ottawa Race Weekend was named the 2007 Event of the Year by the Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority. Race Weekend organizers were recognized in front of a crowd of over 350 tourism industry representatives for their outstanding efforts and contributions to tourism in the Canadian capital. This annual award goes to the event with the most significant economic impact, outstanding performance, creative event programming, and support of tourism initiatives.
“It’s wonderful to finally be recognized for our contributions to the tourism industry in our city,” said Ottawa Race Weekend President Susan Longbottom. “We have always known that our event is one of the top running destinations in North America, and now we also have the recognition of our peers in Ottawa for the contributions we have made to our city.”
REMINDER
This year the ING Ottawa Marathon will have, for the very first time, a registration cap of 3,600 participants for its 2007 event. The ING Ottawa Half Marathon will have a registration cap of 9,000. Marathon registration is already over 80% full and it is expected to sell out! So if you are planning to run this exclusive race, considered one of the best in North America, don't wait, register now! A fee increase will take effect for all registrations received after after April 30, 2007. An additional fee increase will be in effect for late registration at the Pfizer Health & Fitness Expo.
News
New start time for the ING Family 2K: The ING Family 2K will now start at 11:00 am on Sunday May 27th at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Ave! Register now for the ING Family 2K or one of the other Ottawa Race Weekend events!
Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo: Race Kits are available for pick-up from 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo. Remember, you must have your photo ID or confirmation or bib number to pick up your kit. Hop on a course tour or take advantage of great deals from over 50 exciting exhibitors. While you are there, be sure to check out the speaker series featuring adventure racer Ray Zahab, Running Room founder John Stanton and John ‘the Penguin’ Bingham. Click here for speaker schedule and bios! The Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo is also the place to get yourself outfitted in the latest 2007 race gear. Check it out here!
Ottawa Race Weekend Athletic Scholarship: Congratulations to Laura Moulton of Hamilton, ON, the recipient of the 2007 Ottawa Race Weekend Athletic Scholarship. Laura is a promising young runner who was chosen for her outstanding athletic achievements and her dedication to the sport. Laura is a student at the University of Guelph and volunteers with the Run and Read literacy program. The Ottawa Race Weekend Athletic Scholarship is intended to assist aspiring Canadian distance athletes. Check out the scholarship page for more information on applying!
Register before May 1st and get your name on your race bib!: This year when you run your Ottawa Race Weekend event, everyone will know! All participants who register before May 1st will have their name printed on their bib, so that means anyone wishing to change events must do so before May 1st. Changes can be done online at http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/ncm_changes/. After May 1st, any event changes must be done at Race Kit pick-up.
Capture your success! Finish line photography by Action Sports International can be ordered at http://www.asiorders.com/. The ING Ottawa Marathon DVD will allow your family and friends to follow your journey through the ING Ottawa Marathon. Order your personalized DVD at http://www.goactionvideo.com/.
Pasta Dinner: Forgot to order your pasta dinner tickets? Need more? Click here to order online! http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/ncm_pasta.
Friday, May 25th, MDS Nordion Pasta Dinner
6:00 pm (open to all), 100 Kent Street (Ottawa Marriott Hotel) - $25/person
Featuring special guest, adventure racer Ray Zahab!Saturday May 26th, Race Weekend Pasta Dinner
6:00 pm (open to all), 100 Kent Street (Ottawa Marriott Hotel) - $25/person
Featuring special guest, Running Room founder John Stanton!
Live results by Sportstats: The Ottawa Race Weekend will be offering live results for the marathon and half-marathon events. Track your athlete at 10km, 21.1km and 30km. Friends and family will be able to track you from start to finish at runottawa.ca!
Help them put their best foot forward - be part of Sole Responsibility
Bring your used running shoes and a twoonie to the Pfizer Health and Fitness Expo at the Carleton University Fieldhouse on May 25 or 26 and Sole Responsibility will ship the shoes to Chad, Africa. Visit their website for additional information and other drop off sites. http://www.soleresponsibility.org/.
Get Your Training Advice Right Here!
As you start to gear up for this year’s Race Weekend, we can help you stay motivated with excellent training tips from John Stanton, founder of The Running Room and nurtrition advice from Beth Mansfield, a Registered Dietician, Sport Nutrition and Exercise Specialist with Peak Performance. The tips are updated every month, so be sure to take advantage of advice from the experts.
Running for a Reason
New Ottawa Hospital Race Weekend Challenge ad hits the airwaves
The MDS Nordion Ottawa Hospital Race Weekend Challenge commercial recently began airing on local TV stations. Click here to see the ad now.
The spot was shot over two days at locations inside The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus, including the ER and operating rooms. More than 50 extras are featured in the spot, including Ottawa Hospital nurses and runners from all over the city.
Send the link to your friends and get the word out about running for a reason during the Ottawa Race Weekend! All funds raised will support improvements in patient care and research at The Ottawa Hospital.
Start fundraising today by calling Shelagh Rolston at 613-798-5555, ext. 19820, or visiting www.ohfoundation.ca.
Donate and find out who you helped!
The Canadian Athletes Now Fund (CANFUND) is the official national charity of the Ottawa Race Weekend. The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing are just over a year away and this is a critical time for our athletes. The Fund has over 310 Canadian athletes from across Canada both able bodied and paralympic on our current waiting list.
We are challenging Ottawa race weekend runners/walkers to raise $208 each. This would provide 69 Canadian Athletes with $6,000 each for better equipment, coaching, travel costs and proper nutrition. You may never represent Canada but the impact your support will have in Ottawa will make you a part of an athlete's Olympic journey.
You will be told the name of the athlete that you have helped to support. To join our team, or for more information: www.CanadianAthletesNow.ca or
1-866-937-2008.
Fun and games
Are you planning to attend one of the speaking events at the Pfizer Sport and Fitness Expo? Who are you most excited to see? Who would you like to see that isn’t included this year? Send us your thoughts by May 20 and you will be entered in a draw to win a Race Weekend prize pack!
Congratulations to our Share Your Story contest winner—and the owner of a brand new pair of Race Weekend binoculars—Ian Cordner from Lachine, Quebec. You can see read his story and other inspiring accounts here.
Need to make travel plans for the Ottawa Race Weekend?
Why not fly to the finish line with Porter Airlines?
Porter Airlines is pleased to provide an exclusive deal to runners participating in the Ottawa Race Weekend. Porter will fly you in style to the race from Toronto to Ottawa with 10%* off its published fares using promo code ORW10. Porter Airlines is the convenient way to get to the Ottawa Race Weekend. We offer hassle-free flying from downtown Toronto including:
· Friendly and attentive service.
· Complimentary shuttle bus from Union Station to Toronto City Centre Airport, just minutes from downtown.
· Complimentary snacks and refreshments in our modern lounge and in flight
· Avoid cramps before and after the race and stretch your legs out in our ample legroom
Go to http://www.flyporter.com/ to make your booking and register your e-mail to get more deals from Porter.
*Book by May 26, 2007 for travel between May 24 and May 28, 2007. Promo code ORW10 is valid only in Firm Class. Offer valid between Toronto City Centre Airport and Ottawa. 10% discount applies to the base fare only. Subject to availability.
