R.J. Kennedy Arena - 1115 Dunning Road, Cumberland Village Ontario

The season opener is being held in the beautiful countryside and hills of Cumberland Village.  The event offers a challenging bike course and a friendly neighbourhood run.  There is both a Long Duathlon and the shorter Sprint Duathlon to satisfy all ages and stages. Everything is located at the R. J. Kennedy Arena at 1115 Dunning Rd. in the Village of Cumberland with its nice warm indoor facilities.

We hope to see you there, to get the season off to a great start!

race director
Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

event highlights

• Merchandise Prizes
• Personalized Participant Bib Numbers
• The Junior Series
• Official performance certificates for all finishers
• Finishers' Medals presented at the finish line

kidsport ottawa - the official charity of the somersault series

Somersault is proud to announce that we have adopted KidSport Ottawa as the Official Charity of the 2012 Somersault Event Series - ‘So All Kids Can Play!’

KidSport Ottawa is a not-for-profit organization that helps disadvantaged children and youth living in the City of Ottawa overcome the social and economic barriers limiting or preventing their participation in sport. This is achieved through the issuance of registration fees and/or equipment grants.

As a Somersault event participant you have the opportunity to support KidSport Ottawa by choosing to make a donation when you are entering online, or by clicking here to download a Pledge Form, which you can use for collecting donations from friends and neighbours before the event, and submit them to a KidSport Ottawa representative when you arrive at the event.

For more information on KidSport Ottawa please visit www.kidsport.on.ca/ottawa

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, Running, Canoe Tri, Kayak Tri, or Swimming Event during the 2012 season. You can check out how you stack up against others in your gender, age, or weight category during the year.

All 2012 Somersault Duathlon Series races are included in the Duathlon Champions Challenge this year. Learn more about the Champions Challenge at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

date & start time
Saturday May 12, 2012 - 9:00 a.m.

event & distances
Sprint Duathlon - 2.5Km Run / 19.2Km Cycle / 2.5Km Run
Sprint Du Relay - 2 person only
Long Duathlon - 5Km Run / 38.4Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Long Du Relay - 2 person only

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 years and older to participate, by including 2 year categories in the Junior Champions Challenge, 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 when you particpate in an 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.

relays
Find a friend and come on out for some fun together - one of you runs, the other cycles. 

early season entry fee discounts - online only
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 online only early season entry fee discount program. You can check out http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm for more detailed information on the discount and prize draws for which early season entrants are eligible.

free change of entry if you enter 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 at least one week before the event.

Each entry received after January 31, 2012 and by March 15, 2012 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made prior to that event's online entry deadline, although there is an administration fee of $15 for this privilege.

Please Note: 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 discount deadlines - online only

Please click on the "Enter Now" button above for a full schedule of entry fees leading up to the event.

entry fee conditions - late entry fee schedule

There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Mail In, or Drop Off, and Online entries are accepted up to Sunday May 6 at the entry fee prices listed at "Enter Now". Entry after Sunday Midnight, May 6th can only be made at Race Kit Pick Up, at a higher price, and cash only.

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 of the 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 the Awards Ceremony.

Award Medal Lanyard Must Be Picked Up 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 level, 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. On Wednesday after the event you can go to http://www.eventsonline.ca/fc/somersault.html to obtain a certificate with your finish time and place in your race.

souvenir t-shirt
T-Shirts are unisex sizes. Click here for a sizing chart. If your entry is received by Sunday, May 6, you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event, and/or have your race kit picked up for you prior to the event.

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you pick up your race kit. You are not eligible for the souvenir shirt if you do not attend the event.  Please do not request a shirt after the event if you weren't there. 

tech shirt option
Tech shirts are sized by gender. Click here for a sizing chart. 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.

rent a wheel for the event

Always wanted to try a ‘fast wheel on your bike? Now is the chance with the EuroTriShop.com wheel rental program. You can rent one and try it on your own bike. Check it out at http://www.eurotrishop.com

orleans cycles bike tech stop
For all your last minute emergencies, the Orelans Cycles crew will be there to help 1 1/2 hours before race start, until the cycling portion of the race is completed.

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Cumberland Duathlon.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to www.zoomphoto.ca the day after the event for your photo.

food and refreshments
Enjoy light refreshments after the race at the R.J. Kennedy Arena.

championchip timing 
We use Sportstats ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  No chip = no time.

You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning from the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better! 

You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned.

your results - age as of december 31, 2012
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can,. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, you can go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Add On'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the evening of the race.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2012.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site (www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with free parking, free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

If you are attending or have attended a Somersault event in 2012 you are eligible for the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate".  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

race day schedule - May 12

directions and parking
Take Queensway East past Orleans (Regional Road 174) to the Village of Cumberland.  Turn South at the traffic lights at Cameron St. and make the next left onto old Montreal Rd.  Head East and turn right on Dunning Rd. The Arena is a short distance South of the corner of Old Montreal Rd. and Dunning Rd. - at 1115 Dunning Rd.

race kit pick up

Race Day Only
Saturday, May 12th - 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

R.J. Kennedy Arena - 1115 Dunning Rd.
Cumberland Village, Ottawa

map of courses and how to view
Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps

Check out the course maps by clicking on "Course Maps".

bike course elevation profile

Courtesy of one of our participants, Brian Barber, we are pleased to be able to provide you with a bike course elevation profile for the Cumberland Duathlon. Click here for a view of the profile.

course descriptions

2.5Km First Run
The Short Du runners start at the Start/Finish Line at R.J Kennedy Arena and run North on Dunning Rd., to Market St., where they turn right.  They continue along Market St. and exit Market St. right (East) onto the Old Montreal Rd. recreational paved pathway   They then turn right onto Barnett St., where they do a loop of Barnett St. and retrace their steps to the R.J Kennedy Arena T-Zone.

5Km First Run
The Long Du runners complete the above 2.5Km loop and then repeat it a second time.

19.2Km/38.4Km Cycle Courses
The start is at the Transition Zone at the R.J Kennedy Arena, and exits onto Dunning Rd. heading North. It turns right or East on Old Montreal Rd.and continues to the corner of Kinsella Dr. It turns right onto Kinsella Dr. and continues on Kinsella Dr. to the corner of Kinsella Dr. and Lough Dr. The course then turns right onto Lough Dr. and continues on Lough Dr. to the intersection of Lough Dr. and Wilhaven Dr.  It turns right onto Wilhaven Dr. and continues on Wilhaven Dr.to Dunning Rd.  It runs right on Dunning Rd. and continues on Dunning to the corner of Old Montreal Rd., where it turns right.

The Sprint Du cyclists repeat this course and the Long Du cyclists repeat it four times.  At the end of the cycle, they turn right into the R.J Kennedy Transition Zone.

Cycle Course Conditions
The roadway is paved throughout. Cyclists share the road with motor vehicle traffic and must operate their bicycles according to the rules of the road except when allowed by marshals or police to do otherwise. There are several right angle turns on the course. Signs will warn cyclists of most of these turns, but cyclists are responsible to know the course and to negotiate these turns on the extreme right side of the roadways. Crossing the centre line of the roadway and riding in groups will result in automatic disqualification.

Sprint 2nd Run Course (2.5 Km)
The second run is identical to the first, but the runners head to the Finish Line which is adjacent to the transition zone at the R.J. Kennedy Arena.

Long Du 2nd Run Course (5Km)
Long Distance Duathlon participants repeat this 2.5km course a second time, for a total of 5Km.

All entrants should become familiar with the our "General Information". There is  information in this section that is not on this event information page, so please click here and check it - even if you are familiar with the event.  It is a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

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

Clubs, teams, and non-profit organizations are invited to inquire about our volunteer donation program - a donation in return for a group of members volunteering for the day.

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