Centennial Park , Carleton Place, Ontario

We invite you to visit Carleton Place on july 15th for the  flattest, fastest 5KM & 10Km courses in Eastern Ontario.

We are pleased to be working closely with the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce again this year in hosting the runs, and the associated Graham Beasley Triathlon right downtown on the Mississippi river. The Chamber is committed to showcasing the town and the events, and to supporting the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Come on out and make this a Carleton Place affair.  A portion of the entry fee of Carleton Place and district participants, goes directly to the Hospital Foundation.

race director

Steve Wyrozub - info@somersault.ca

tourism information
Lanark County Tourism
Lanark County - Carleton Place
Town of Carleton Place

event highlights

• An out and back run course from Centennial Park
• Medals to all finishers presented at the finish line
• Merchandise prize for first place overall
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• Official performance certificate available online  
• Fast, efficient Race Kit Pick Up on race morning 
  

carleton place & district memorial hospital foundation - charity of the event
We are again pleased to announce that the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital foundation is the official Charity of the Carleton Place Heritage Run.  We encourage you to consider a donation to the Foundation during the entry process on the online entry form, or you may choose to enter the event and download a printed donation/pledge form click here, to collect funds on behalf of the Foundation.

chamber of commerce - club of the event

The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce exists to support local business, to provide information and resources to residents and visitors in the community, and to create and maintain an environment for business success by providing value & support to its members.

The Chamber of Commerce is located in the old Carleton Place Train Station Coleman Street and hosts the Carleton Place Information Centre, the Chambers’ 100 Mile Gift Shop and the Arts Carleton Place Gallery. Drop in for a visit at 132 Coleman St in Carleton Place or give us  a call at 613-257-1976. You can also reach us by email at manager@cpchamber.com.

sar global 1 - club of the event

We are pleased to also welcome SAR Global 1 - the Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue organization, as a "Club of the Event". The Club of the event is a Club whose members provide worker support to the event, in return for a donation to their club.

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Run Series event, and who might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender and gender age group categories, in the Somersault Run Series.Both the 5Km and 10Km races are part of the Champions Challenge.

Each 2012 Somersault Run Series race is part of the Champions Challenge. Check out how you can score points in the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

date of the event

Sunday July 15, 2012

event distances
5Km Run

10Km Run

start time
Start Time is 9:20 a.m.

participation categories - Age as of December 31, 2012

junior program

We are proud to continue to build the Junior Program in 2012.  This program is designed to encourage those 12 to 19 years to participate, by including 2 year categories beginning at 13 & under, up to 18-19.  Athletes in these categories will feel comfortable in Somersault events, and are automatically ranked in the Junior Champions Challenge. The 5Km Run is a Junior Challenge event.

student discount

Students born in 1988 or later, and enrolled in school during the 2011-2012 school year, receive a 40% discount on the entry fee. just enter your birth date and your school on the entry form, and you will receive the discount.

early season entry discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. For more information on early season discounts please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2012, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year, if the event change request is made by the Sunday july 8rd. Each entry received after January 31, 2012 and by March 15, 2012 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday july 8th.

There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedule

Click on the "Enter Now"button at the top of the page to view the entry fee schedule. 

late entries accepted on race weekend

We accept race weekend entries. After the Online Entry Deadline has passed (Sunday Midnight july 8th), participants may still enter at Race Kit Pick Up on race weekend.  The entry fee for race weekend entry is higher than the Online Entry Deadline fee, and must be paid in cash.

late entry fee schedule

entry fee conditions

There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only, up to Sunday july 8th. Entries received after Sunday july 8th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday july 8th- no exceptions. Those who enter after Sunday july 8th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

race kit pick  up
Saturday, July 14th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Sunday, July 15th
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

important deadlines

awards & prizes
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female solo winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top 3 Finishers
Each Age, Weight and Relay Category top 3 finishers, is eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze 'Award Medal Lanyard'. This 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be picked up on race day, any time after the results are posted at the Awards Table, or at an Award Ceremony.

The 'Award Medal Lanyard' must be claimed on race day.Check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then you may claim your 'Award Medal Lanyard' at the Awards Table or at the Awards Ceremony.

If you do not receive your 'Award Medal Lanyard' on race day, you may send a self addressed, stamped envelope indicating the award, to 'Somersault, 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5', and one will be mailed to you.

official performance certificate
We are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to http://www.eventsonline.ca/fc/somersault.html, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir t-shirt
T-shirts are unisex sizing. Click here for sizing information. If your entry is received by Sunday, July 8th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
Tech Shirts are sized by gender. Click here for sizing information. You can upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15, but only before the souvenir shirt deadline. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt. You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt,

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

Please Note: This year men's Tech Shirt sizing is the same as you would normally wear.

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Carleton Place Heritage Run.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

food and refreshments
Look for fruit, bagels, water, and eLoad at the finish line.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the timing people at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better! 

Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results (age is as of december 31, 2012)
Your personal results will be posted very soon after you finish the race. Please check the results as soon as you can, to be sure they are accurate. If  there are discrepancies, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Results will not be adjusted post race day.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, or live with the results! Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the evening of the race.

race day schedule

directions & parking
Carleton Place is on Hwy. 7, just 15 minutes West of Kanata. The Race site is at Centennial Park.  Parking is available on downtown streets and in parking lots along Bridge St. - anywhere it is legal. Please do not park on streets on the Centennial Park side of the river - park in the downtown area and walk over to the park from there.

race kit pick up & late registration
Saturday, July 14th
3:00 p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

Sunday, July 15th
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Centennial Park

Corner of McRostie St. & Joseph St.

course maps & how to view

5Km Run Course - Click Here
The 5Km is an out and back course following this route: The Start is at the cornr of McCrostie and Joseph Streets at the event site. It travels along McCrostie and turns left on Flora St.  It follows Flora St. and turns right onto Charlotte St.  It follows Charlotte St. and turns left on Moffat St. which it follows all the way to Quarry Rd. It urns left on Quarry Rd. and follows it to the 2.5Km turn around point. It then retraces itself back to the Finish Line on sight.

10Km Run Course Map - Click Here
The 10Km follows the above 5Km route above, but repeats it a second time.

All entrants are required to be familiar with the "General Information", and the "What's New" information sections.  There is some information in these sections that may not be on this event information page, so please click and read the appropriate buttons on the left - even if you are familiar with the event, as there can be changes!  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to event Rules & Regulations. Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

new to this?
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly Heritage Run Newsletters to participants with the latest updates prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify  changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.